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How to prepare furniture for storage: Expert tips for protection & preservation

Welcome to the ultimate guide on how to prepare furniture for storage. Whether you’re in the middle of an office or house move, or simply looking to safeguard your cherished heirlooms, you’ve landed in the right spot. With over three decades providing secure, convenient, and flexible self storage in Barry and surrounding areas in Wales,

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

Your search for how to store books for long-term storage ends here! This is all you need to know to keep your book collection cosy & safe

If you love reading, we know how precious your book collection is to you. They’ve taken you on journeys, taught you things about life, and freed your imagination in ways you never thought possible. In a perfect world, you won’t even think about searching, how to store books for long-term storage. Instead, you’ll have them

Procrastinating packing? Get motivated & stay motivated with these 7 packing tips for moving home

As the chilly winter season loosens its grip, the busiest time for home moves is nearing. During summer, from June to September, the UK real estate market is a hive of activity, with around 30% of homeowners moving during the toasty summer holidays. If your home move is a few months away, this is the

Getting ready to whisk your cherished belongings to long-term self storage? Here’s your guide to keep them in excellent condition

Packing your belongings in long-term storage requires lots of tender loving care to ensure they’re in tip-top condition for years to come. Using durable, high-quality packing supplies is your best bet to protect your items from humidity, volatile weather conditions, physical damage, and a whole host of other destructive elements. For more insight on how

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

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

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’ 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

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