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How to declutter toys & organise playful spaces

If you’re searching for how to declutter toys, chances are you’re fed up with the sheer amount of toys lying around your child’s bedroom, playroom, or other parts of your home. Clutter not only makes a home look untidy, it can also make you feel stressed and unfocused.  In the process of decluttering your kid’s

How to prepare appliances for self storage: 8 easy steps to keep your kitchen appliances  safe & functional in self storage

Whether you’re moving, renovating, or simply in need of long or short-term storage to create more space in your home, it is crucial to know how to prepare appliances for self storage. In this article, we will provide you with 8 valuable tips to ensure the safety and preservation of your appliances while they are

Feel good, not guilty about letting go of sentimental clutter – with tips on how to store sentimental items you’re keeping

Clearing clutter is a tedious task most of us have to knuckle down and do when moving house or trying to free-up space in a home bursting at the seams with stuff. The hardest part for most people is sorting out sentimental items, such as your kids’ drawings, Mother’s Day cards, inherited pieces, souvenirs, and gifts.

Home renovations can quickly get chaotic; use self-storage to cut the clutter and protect your belongings 

We understand the stress and excitement that goes along with renovating a home. It’s fun to reimagine your space, research design trends, and shop for new furniture, appliances and fixtures. On the other hand, it tends to temporarily disrupt your life regardless of whether you’re renovating one bedroom, a full kitchen or bathroom, or your

Two homes become one: The art of moving into your first home as newlyweds

If you’re getting married soon, first things first, a big congratulations to you both and wishing you all the best! These are exciting times filled with unforgettable memories and crazy adventures.  If you’ve lived together before marriage, you probably mastered the art of combining two households into one. If not, you’re in for a new

11 easy ways to be more eco-friendly at home

Did you know that it takes about 10 minutes for an average person to make a difference in reducing their environmental impact? Isn’t that amazing? By making small changes, we can all help be more eco-friendly at home.  Here at Masons Self Storage, we’re incredibly conscious of the impact that our business has on the

Six small ways to make your rented flat feel like home

After the last year and a half, we’ve all been spending a lot more time at home! However, when you rent your property, it can be hard to make the place feel like home. Luckily, there are some simple solutions to adding some personality to your home without breaking the terms of your contract!  Of

5 Tips for Turning Your Shed into a Home Office

After the last year, we’ve all largely gotten used to being at home a lot. However, if you’re finding yourself racing to claim the kitchen table to work in the mornings or have grown tired working on the sofa, have you considered creating your own home office in a shed in your garden? At first,

Creative uses for a Self-Storage Unit

It’s impressive the freedom that a small, box-like space can offer you! Here at Masons Self Storage, some of our customers use their units in ingenuous ways, offering them more than just some more space at home. With our facility accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, there’s nothing getting in your way, whatever you choose

Masons Self Storage’s Top Tips for Decluttering in Lockdown

As many of you will know, we love a declutter here at Masons Self Storage! Whether you’re searching for your joy in true Marie Kondo style or the lockdown has revealed that you desperately need more space at home, we’re here to help! Recently, we spoke to our friends at Penarth View about the joys

Take the Guesswork out of Self-Storage with Masons’ New Storage Calculator

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and are what keep us striving forwards. Through four generations of Masons, we’ve continued to find new and innovative approaches to bring our customers everything they need. Our professionally trained staff are the absolute best at what they do, and we’re pleased to say that

Top Tips for Getting Your House Ready to Sell!

Whether your house is already on the market or you’re getting ready to sell, there can seem like a lot to navigate. Here at Masons Self Storage, we have a lot of customers use us as a short-term solution whilst getting their properties ready to sell. We asked our customers for their top tips for