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Raising Money for Maggie’s Centres One Step at a Time

Here at Masons Self Storage, we’re always looking for new ways to get involved and support our local community, from supporting the fantastic team over at  Barry Town Pan Disability Football Team to sponsoring Belle Vue Music in the Park Festival in Penarth.    Before Christmas someone close to us received some challenging news and

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

Keeping Christmas Local: There is lots on in the Vale and Cardiff this Christmas

There’s no doubt about it, it’s been a challenging year. Which is why for many of us, Christmas is extra special this year and offers the opportunity to finish the year on a high.    Even a global pandemic isn’t enough to stop Father Christmas visiting the Vale and bringing with him some festive joy!

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

Shopping Local this Christmas

    As a family business who have been in the Vale for over 115 years, we have seen our local community pull through some challenging times over our long history. However, there is no doubt that 2020 has been one of the most unusual and dare we say it, unprecedented years, in a long

Top Tips for How to Pack Your Self-Storage Unit!

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a newbie when it comes to renting a storage unit, it might seem simple enough to fit your items in the room and close the door. However, a little bit of a plan and some strategic packing can really help you maximise the space in your storage unit.   

Self-Storage Tips: The Dos & Don’ts!

Here at Masons Self Storage, we know that it can be really confusing choosing a self-storage facility and getting your belongings ready for storage, so we’ve put together this handy guide to help!    Choosing your unit Do choose a reliable storage company – make sure you’re choosing a company that you can trust with

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: Supporting our Community in the Vale of Glamorgan

Did you know that here at Masons Self Storage, we are a family business who have been in the storage & removals industry for 115 years? We’re always looking for ways to get involved in our local community, from supporting Armed Forces charity, Woody’s Lodge to sponsoring events such as Friends of Belle Vue’s Music

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

Preparing for a Car Boot Sale

  At Masons Self Storage, it’s no secret that we’re big fans of Marie Kondo and keeping our lives clear of clutter! In fact, the Penarth View even recently featured our top tips for decluttering FAST!    In lockdown, we’ve all had a bit more time for having a sort out and finding some more

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

Supporting our customers through lockdown at Masons Self Storage

  Here at Masons Self Storage, we take our team and our customer’s health and safety incredibly seriously. Which is why our team has all had special COVID-19 training including all government guidelines regarding social distancing and cleaning. When you visit us at Masons, you will see lots of new signs that help us all

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

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

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

As Seen in The Gem: Self Storage in Wales just got even better with Masons!

We were absolutely delighted to be featured in our local paper, The Glamorgan Gem, today! We were featured with a selection of other fantastic specialist services and local businesses based here on the Cardiff Road, in Barry, including one of our amazing business customers, Twenty12 Flooring!  Here’s just a snippet from the feature: MASONS Self

As Seen in the Penarth View: De-clutter FAST with Masons!

De-cluttering and helping our customers find more space in their homes is a passion of ours here at Masons Self Storage, in fact, we’ve written a lot about Marie Kondo and top tips to de-cluttering at home. So, we were delighted when our friends at Penarth View got in touch to ask about the top

Barry Town Pan Disability Football Club look to secure a hat trick with support from Masons Self Storage

As some of you may know, as part of our ongoing support of community initiatives within the Vale of Glamorgan, here at Masons Self Storage, we have been supporting Barry Town Pan Disability Football Club since 2019. Most recently, we sponsored the team’s wet tops for training as well as providing a donation towards their

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

Masons Self Storage: supporting our customers in the Vale of Glamorgan

For over 115 years, the Masons Group has been looking after homes and businesses, here in the Vale of Glamorgan, in South Wales and across the world! We now have a fourth generation of Masons heading up the family business and have become one of the most reputable self-storage facilities in South Wales! Our customers

Masons Self Storage Supports Penarth Christmas Festival!

Ho! Ho! Ho! Children at Penarth school, Ysgol Pen-y-Garth, will enjoy an extra-special visit from Santa this Christmas! Here at Masons Self Storage, we have made a donation to ensure the Santa’s Grotto at Ysgol Pen-y-Garth’s Christmas Market/Gwyl Nadolig at the Paget Rooms on December 12 is full of festive cheer! Our donation will be

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