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Now some of the world’s biggest and most respected companies, their humble beginnings can all be traced back to garages. Your garage is truly what you make of it! Disney Walt Disney has always had a big fascination and love for cartooning, which translated to an interest in being an animator. Today’s highest-grossing media conglomerate started at Walt Disney’s uncle’s house in 1923. The ‘First Disney Studio’ started in the garage, with productions such as the Alice Comedies, part of the original Alice in Wonderland, being filmed on the premises. Yankee Candle Company Michael Kittredge made his first candle at 16 years old in 1969 from melted crayons, to give...

Have you ever wondered about the value of things that you keep in your garage? Or if other people have a hidden treasure hiding in their garage sale that they just don’t know about, perfect for you to discover and make a profit from for yourself? Well, some people have managed to do that by buying some of the strangest objects you might imagine. Not your usual garage sale buys in the slightest. So, what are some of the weirdest things that people have found in their garages that turned out to be a treasure? 16th Century Oil Painting Have you ever watched the comedy series Are You Being Served? British comedy at its finest and the reason one man decided to buy a random painting,...

Summer is almost here and so you may be beginning to think about all of the things that you will be buying and need to store. Whether it’s a new bike or something a little more exotic, making a room for your summer purchases is an important task. Or you may just want to give your garage a good old clean, either way, you will need a plan of action to get your organisation underway. Here are some tips to get you started: Box It It may seem obvious, but many people struggle to find space in the garage as they have piled items into the space without thought over a long period of time. You may be surprised by how much space you can actually save by putting these ragtag items into...

So, get your gloves and cleaning supplies and get ready to deep clean your garage! Follow these three simple steps and you’ll be finished in no time: Decluttering Garages tend to get cluttered very quickly, which makes it difficult for you to navigate and find what you need. Clutter can become dangerous, as you can trip over something and seriously injure yourself. In addition, if you happen to have any mould in your garage, you might not be able to see it due to having piles and piles of your belongings. Make sure to remove what you don’t use and don’t need, so that you can have more space in your garage. You can give away items you don’t need to charity, and be sure...

This could be down to poor drainage, ventilation, and little natural light, all of which are a haven for mould growth, as mould thrives in damp, dark environments. Mould is removable but you want to be able to prevent it forming as best as you can; here are a variety of ways on how to prevent mould from forming in your garage. Dehumidifier -  Installing a dehumidifier will lower the moisture levels in your garage. Water is a large factor in what causes mould, and so reducing the water within will reduce the risk of mould. A healthy level of humidity should be between 30-50% of the room, any higher than this will be a danger sign of mould to fest. Natural light and air – if...

Storage units are fantastic for a large number of applications, from helping you make the best garage sale ever to serving as a workshop space. They are also ideal for business! Your lockup garage can give you all the extra room you need to conduct your business, whether in terms of storage or in regard to actual office space. And the best thing about storage units is that they are extremely cost-effective, saving you the money of renting office space somewhere else! Store Your Office Away If you’re running a business from home, having extra space can go a long way! If you’re storing desks, documents, boxes, etc., in your own home you might quickly run out of available space...

Everyone is different, and we know that many of our customers use their garages for different reasons. So how much do you have tucked away in your garage? Take our quiz and find out how normal your storage habits are! Just give yourself a point for every item you keep in your garage and tot up your total at the end to find your score. 1. A car. 2. A bike, or maybe even bikes! 3. Tins of paint – may still be just about usable, but it’s fairly likely that you’ll never use it again! 4. Large cardboard boxes – these may be the boxes that your large appliances arrived in, or may just be from when you moved house. 5. An old workbench – it may have been years since you...

A garage sale can be fun, a way to declutter your home and best of all, profitable. It can be a fun and rewarding experience for anyone that organises one of these fantastic days. However, it is important that you get the planning right leading up to the event to have a truly great day. Organisation is a key component of a perfect garage sale. So, how do you organise the perfect garage sale that will get you lots of sales? Put Up Signs If people do not know there is going to be a garage sale, rather obviously, they will not turn up to one. There is an element of marketing your sale that is vital for a successful day. It may be a bit of extra effort and time, but it will be...

Storage units are becoming more and more popular, and movies and TV series are reflecting this. There are countless amazing moments captured on film that feature self-storage units – some are scary, some are serious, others are hilarious. There are many great self-storage scenes, so cutting them down to a manageable list was difficult! Take a look below at the films and TV shows we think portrayed the units in amazing ways: Breaking Bad This show is responsible for many pop culture references and has already become a classic! Skyler is unable to launder the large amounts of money coming into her car wash, so she does the obvious: she rents a storage unit and hides it there. This...

Spring is the perfect time of year to think about all those things you keep in your Lockup Garage and how you can better use the space. So, if you’re looking to give your garage a good spring cleaning, make sure to take a look at our tips to get you started. Declutter Your Space The best place to start is decluttering your garage in order to cut down on what you keep in your garage. You are likely to find a number of items that you no longer need or want, enabling you to clear some space for other, more important things. Why not move everything out of your garage and take an inventory as this will give you a clearer idea of the things you may want to hold on to and the things...