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While spring is traditionally the season for cleaning, there's something about getting rid of clutter after the long summer holiday that can be particularly satisfying. Whether you're keen gardeners, love your summer sports or want to clear out the empty nest, affordable and accessible lock up storage can help you free your home from unsightly clutter. You Can Keep the Things You Love Kids off to uni? Chances are they won't have space to take everything that's currently cluttering up their room, but there are things they still can't bear to part with. If you want to restore a little order to your home, then storing all those items in a lock up garage can be the ideal way to get some...

When you moved into your current house, no doubt at the time it was perfect, and maybe you had a room in mind even more perfect for your home office space.  However, as time passes, children may burst into your life, or other situations cause for the room to be full of everything but your files, PC and work equipment. Imagine your office being separate from your home, but still just a two second walk away. A place where you can be productive and organised, shut the door and lock out any noise, yet still be a part of the household and keep an eye on the kids- sounds like heaven? The perfect solution to your work and family needs could be the garage! Space for Office Needs Sometimes...

Many of our customers choose to use a Lockup Garage as an alternative to self-storage when they need to make more space in their home. So, why do our customers need more space in their home and why is a Lockup Garage the perfect solution? Growing Family A new member of the family may mean that you need to find more space in the home. Perhaps you need to clear out the spare room that used to be filled with items that you couldn’t find a place for in order to set up a new nursery. Maybe you need to move some items into storage when you’re baby-proofing your home. A Lockup Garage is ideal for this as it provides 24/7 access to items that you may want to store, but allows you to...

A garage isn’t just where you keep your car, it can also be a quiet haven for you to relax and unwind. And what better way of having your little corner of paradise than by ensuring its interior is stylish? There are a few autumn interior design trends that you can incorporate into your garage, so that you can start enjoying your garage. So, what interior design trends can you expect to see during the autumn months so that you can incorporate them into your garage? We’ve compiled a small list to inspire you! Dark Green Colours Although autumn turns leaves into a combination of golds, browns, and reds, dark green colours are in this season. They are particularly striking when...

Garages are no longer just for storage, cars and that old junk you don’t know what to do with. Homeowners all over the world are creating exciting and practical spaces instead of the conventional vehicle storage. From home gyms to workshops, homeowners are pulling out all the stops to transform their garage into a creative area. For whatever reason, you may find yourself restricted for space, and the answer could be right on your doorstep…literally. In your garage! 1.From Carers to Chauffeurs Apartment Some situations call for an extra hand in the home. Whether a cleaner, carer, driver or an extra family member staying for a while, sometimes your current space just isn’t enough....

Space is an important commodity in the modern home, you pay more for a larger amount of space and as such, you may not always have all the space you need. However, just because you don’t have the physical space does not mean you have to live in cramped and cluttered conditions. So, with no space in your home, how can you free up space in order to have a free and comfortable living space? 1 – Foldaway Desks One of the biggest issues of modern living is the fact that your home is often used for both play and work. Having somewhere to do this work, however, can be much more difficult than the fun side of things. A full-sized desk does not have a place already assigned to it in the...

We’ve all heard about spring cleaning and how it helps to start off the warm season with the right foot. If you were out and about enjoying the good weather and placed cleaning on the back burner, don’t worry! Summer is an ideal time to get everything in place before the cold weather, and it still gives you plenty of time to enjoy your garage and relax. Where you visit your garage very sporadically or every day, organising it will help you find everything you need. So, what easy steps can you take to ensure your garage is organised this summer? Help Yourself Find What You Need Trying to find something you need and failing is a very frustrating feeling. It can be maddening...

Similar to garages, storage units provide ideal places for storing your belongings and possessions and to keep them safe. Many people buy storage units at auctions and, when they open them, what they find inside is often surprising. From vintage to very rare items, storage units can hide fantastic items that the world has been looking for for decades. These are only a few examples of rare items found in storage units: The First Superman Comic Actor Nicholas Cage had his vintage comic book, “Action Comic No. 1” stolen 11 years before it was found in a storage unit in Southern California. Worth approximately $1 million, the comic is the first Superman one. A man contacted...

Rick and Morty The American animated series follows the life of dimension travelling grandad and scientist and his weird and wonderful lab in his garage. Originally starting as an animated short parody from Back To The future it has received both criticism and praise for its creativity, controversy, originality and humour. The garage serves as Ricks workshop where he stores his underground prison for aliens and occasionally performs the odd operation. Santa Clarita Diet Santa Clarita Diet is a horror and comedy Netflix series which explores the life of Sheila and Joel- Real estate agents from Santa Clarita. When Sheila takes a turn for the worst and transforms into a zombie who...

We all know that traditionally garages are bought, built and used for storing your car. However, we believe the space can be used for much more than just somewhere to keep your car warm and safe at night. Whether you use the area for its main purpose or not, it can serve as an exciting and innovative space for many other things. From a gym to an office space, or even a home cinema, a garage can be an inexpensive and convenient way to get the space you’ve always dreamt of. But in what way is a garage more than just storage room for your car? Other Vehicles It’s not just cars that need a home, other vehicles do too! You may be more of a two-wheel driver and sport a motorbike, or...