Top 5 Reasons For Using Self-Storage in Barry At Christmas: More Space Makes For Merrier Moments
The most beautiful time of the year is finally here! Snow painted pavements shimmering white, glorious ornate Christmas trees peeking through frosty windows, and family and friends coming together to celebrate the festivities. But not to burst the bauble, is your home ready to welcome Christmas and New Year’s celebrations with wide open arms? Or
Self Storage Barry – James Mason, Shaping today from a century-old legacy
Masons Moving Group – Over 118 years of innovation & service The MASONS name carries the weight of history, innovation, and good old-fashioned service. We’ve been making life easier for businesses and everyday people in the Vale of Glamorgan since 1905, starting out in home and business removals and expanding into space-saving self-storage facilities, flexi
A new baby on the way? Here’s your guide on how to prep your house – & don’t forget to create more space with self storage!
A big congratulations if you’re welcoming a new member to your family. We know you’re probably busy buying baby clothes, attending birthing classes and getting your emotions and finances in order for the special day. With so much to do, you may be delaying getting your house ready before the little one arrives. However, there’s
Choosing a self storage facility that values you, your belongings and your bespoke requirements
With the popularity of self storage units increasing, we have become spoiled for choice. But with so many options, how do you find a storage facility that’s reliable, trustworthy and caters for your specific needs? Here’s a guide on what to consider when renting a storage facility. 1. Safety & security at the forefront Just
Self-storage during a divorce or separation eases your mind and provides flexibility as you transition
A separation or divorce is never easy and can take a huge mental and emotional toll on a couple. Added to this is the stress of separating belongings or property. Self-storage can help ease the burden of the logistics of this situation. Read further to see how self-storage can lighten your load physically and free
Self-storage units provide solace for elderly loved ones moving to a new home
If your elderly loved one is moving in with you, another family member or a care home, chances are you have a busy time ahead helping organise their belongings. Besides the heavy-lifting, your loved one may be feeling overwhelmed by the process and emotional about leaving their old home and moving into a new one.
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
How decluttering can boost your mental health
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by life piling up around you or you have a significant life event coming up soon, decluttering can be a cathartic experience. It is the process of getting rid of unwanted items in your life that no longer serve you, and it can help to clear out space for new things
Lucy’s 5 Top Tips for Getting the Kids Ready to Go Back to School
Every year as the summer holidays end, we’re slammed with ‘back to school’ slogans and tips for getting children ready to head back to full-time education spring up everywhere. However, after the last year and a half, some children will probably be a bit nervous about the return to normality. And some younger children may
Living on the Road: The Ultimate Checklist
For many people, living life on the road is a dream! Whether you want to become a digital nomad or have big plans to travel around the world, it’s a huge adventure. Living on the road full time isn’t easy, but if the last year has shown us anything, it’s that the world can change
A new kind of Christmas: Masons’ top tips for a special Christmas 2020
At the end of a rollercoaster 2020, Christmas this year is going to feel a little different to usual. The pandemic has changed so many aspects of our lives, and the new habits we have formed and the ‘new normal’ is sure to have an impact on the festive season too. For many of
Upcycling Projects for all the Family: Cans
We don’t know about you, but every time we do our food shops, we buy lots of canned goods! Canned food is great, inexpensive and staples that can sit in the cupboard for months, from baked beans to chopped tomatoes, our cupboards are filled with cans! Here at Masons Self Storage, we’ve been having
Masons’ Top Tips for Preparing to Move Home in Lockdown!
Organising a house move is already one of life’s biggest challenges, a global pandemic is sure to make it an even more difficult task to navigate! Here at Masons Self Storage, we know that it’s affecting our customers home moves and we’re seeing lots of customers turning to us as interim storage whilst they wait
Top Tips for Keeping the Kids Entertained: Stay Home Edition!
With most of the world following social distancing procedures right now, it might feel that we’re all cooped up. However, with so much moving online as a response, the world has never felt so accessible! Masons Self Storage’s Marketing Manager, James and his partner Lucy, have two young children to keep entertained at home, so
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
Preparing for Christmas at Masons Self Storage
With the festive season fast approaching, here at Masons Self Storage, we wanted to help you prepare with plenty of time and let you know our opening times over the Christmas and New Year period! You can find our Christmas opening times here. Masons Self Storage facilities can still be accessed 24/7 by our customers
Gavin and Stacey returns for a Christmas Special!
By now you must’ve heard what’s occurrin’ on 25 December?! Gavin and Stacey are returning for a one-hour Christmas special, bringing all the much-loved characters back to Barry! It’s been 10 years since we last saw Gavin, Stacey, Nessa and Smithy on our screens, but the gang will be back together again on Christmas Day
Happy 30th Birthday James Mason!
We hope that you will join us in wishing our Marketing Manager, James Mason, a very happy 30th birthday! In order to mark such a special birthday, we have put together this collage of James including some excellent golden oldies! We’re sure that James is absolutely going to LOVE being the centre of attention… but
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
