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How to declutter your home in the New Year

At the start of the new year, it’s completely normal for your home to feel cluttered or untidy, especially if the festive season was filled with family get-togethers and receiving gifts that you still need to designate to a special spot. To declutter your home for the year ahead, let’s unpack the top 5 options

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 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

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.

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

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

On the search for your first self-storage unit? These 6 tips will help you find the best storage provider

Self-storage units have become an essential part of everyday life simply because it’s an easy and affordable way to free up space in your home or office. For those looking for their first self-storage unit, the following tips will make the process smoother and ensure you find the right facility for your unique needs. It’s

Prepping your seasonal items for winter storage keeps it looking fresh

The season for big warm coats is upon us and many people are making space in their homes by placing their summer equipment and furniture in self-storage. But, before you get started, make sure you prep your items properly to avoid damage in the season where freezing temperatures and water are your biggest enemies.  From

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

How can Self-Storage Help Your Small Business?

As a business owner, you’re probably familiar with needing more space than you have! This becomes a problem when you operate in a city like Cardiff, where square footage is available at a premium cost. This leads to tricky business decisions: do you scale down to fit the space that you can afford, or do

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

5 ways to get your kids involved in decluttering & chores

Teaching children how to do chores and incorporating it into their everyday lives is an important part of parenting. Whether it’s doing laundry, putting their toys away, or cleaning the dishes, children need to understand what goes into keeping a home tidy and uncluttered. But if you’re struggling to get your children excited about chores

The 5 best ways to store a bike in a small home

Whether you ride a bike to work or like to explore your local area in your free time, riding a bike is an excellent form of exercise. However, when you live in a small home or flat, bikes can take up precious storage space, especially when there’s more than one of you with a bike! 

Get your business off to a good start in 2021

There’s no doubt about it, 2020 was a tough year. But on a positive note, so many businesses showed creativity and innovation and pivoted their business models; in fact, did you know e-Commerce businesses were up 40% by the end of 2020? The rollercoaster of living through a global pandemic looks to continue for at

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

Working from Home: 5 top tips for staying organised

Many of our long-term readers will know that here at Masons Self Storage, we love a bit of a declutter and an organised space! We’re not claiming to be the next Marie Kondo or Mrs Hinch, but we definitely feel the joy that comes from a clean, organised space.    Obviously 2020 has turned all

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

Does your Business need some storage space?

If you’re a business looking for some extra space, have you considered self-storage? Whether you’re a business with a premise that’s overrun with additional stock or you’ve created your business from your kitchen table and your home has been taken over by your business, there’s lots of reasons that you might need business storage.   

5 Home Renovation Projects for this Summer!

We’ve all been at home for something like 20 (million) weeks now and it can’t only be us that has started to go a bit stir-crazy thinking about the little things in our house that we’d change or improve? So, if you’ve already Marie Kondo’d your entire house, why not use the summer to tackle

How does Self-Storage work?

If you’ve never rented a self-storage unit before, it can seem complicated however here at Masons Self Storage, we’re here to make the process simple and convenient!  Masons Self Storage is your one-stop shop for everything you need for moving and storing your belongings! Not only do we have a variety of storage units in