We all love a family Christmas, and plenty of homes will fill up this year with grandparents and guests joining us for the day. But with so many people squeezed into one space for a day or two, we can start to feel a little stifled. Make things easier this year, and avoid the traditional family row over the sprouts, by giving everyone a little extra room. Make way for the tree What is Christmas without a tree? Sparkly…
We all have a secret or two that we would prefer that no one found out about it. Mine, I’m not ashamed to say, is books. Stacks and stacks of books of all ages, many genres, and of varying value – but to me they are all priceless. I’ve had this bookworm ‘habit’ since I was at school. I do own a Kindle, but there is still nothing more enjoyable than sinking onto the sofa or lying in on a…
As we head into 2018 and clear away all those decorations, it’s the traditional time to start thinking about decluttering. New year, fresh starts, clean outlooks – it all speaks to our need for space. How often, though, do you start January with great intentions just to find all that enthusiasm has disappeared by February? Join the gym for a year, only to find that by March you no longer go? You don’t want to get rid of your shoe…
The Urban Locker Self Storage opening hours over the Christmas period are as follows: 23rd December: 10am t0 2pm (24hr access stops at 2pm) 24th December: CLOSED (no access for 24hr customers) 25th December: CLOSED (no access for 24hr customers) 26th December: CLOSED (no access for 24hr customers) 27th December: 10am to 4pm 28th December: Normal Operating Hours 29th December: Normal Operating Hours 30th December: 9am to 5pm 31st December: CLOSED (24hr access available until 4pm) 1st January: CLOSED (no access for 24hr customers) 2nd January:…
Summer Storage for Students If you are a student looking at the approaching summer with glee, you’ll know there are just a couple more pesky details to take care of before you can relax. Sorting out somewhere to live next year is one of them – and it can be a bit of a headache, not least because of all the belongings you’ve collected this last year. Whether you’re moving into a shared house, lucky enough to stay in halls…
Top tips for preparing your clothes for storage Whether it’s storing seasonal clothes, saving baby outfits for future siblings or just keeping the ‘one day it’ll fit’ wardrobe, your clothing will last longer if you prepare it for storage carefully. Clean and tidy It’s always a good idea to launder your clothes before you store them. Over time dirt and stains will dry and mark clothing, making it harder to remove them later, and food markings may still smell tasty…
