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A garage can be a great storage solution for many different reasons. For this reason, we offer a number of different locations to suit the many reasons you may have for using Lock Up Garages for storage. So, what are the different types of garage users are typically storing their treasures in our lock up garages? The New Parent Bringing new life into the world is beautiful, a moment you will never forget. However, this new life also comes with a lot of space that is suddenly taken up in your home. This means you need to find space for all of the unnecessary items in your home, but that you don’t quite have the heart to give away. A garage is a perfect place to store...

Garages tend to be on the smaller side as a rule. There’s always the exception, of course, but most of the time you’ll have to store your car or your possessions, as well as installing a workshop for your DIY projects, in a tight space. We understand how frustrating this can be, which is why we want to help you make the most out of your garage so that you can enjoy it to its fullest! But how can you take advantage of your space? Shelving Maximising your vertical space is one of the best ways to make the most of a small room. A great way to do it is by shelving from floor to ceiling, which can service as a storage area – and avoid boxes everywhere! And if your garage has...

Converting your garage can be a long process, as there are many things that you need to consider and do in order to convert it well. There are plenty of things that you should do when converting a garage, but also many things that you shouldn’t do. Unfortunately, sometimes it is easy to not realise the difference between the two. So, what shouldn’t you do when converting a garage for more uses? DON’T Knock Down Walls Walls are the support system that holds up your home – the same can be said for the garage. If you remove one, without properly consulting a professional, then you may discover that you have in fact removed a load bearing wall. This would eventually lead...

With 2017 just around the corner, many people are thinking about their New Year’s resolution. The team here at Lock Up Garages suggest you start the year off by clearing the clutter out of your garage! We know that it can be hard to let go of some of the items, but it’s for the greater good, we promise! Every time you get sentimental, just think of all that space you’ll free up. We’ve complied a list of some items that we think you should consider throwing away before going into the New Year. Things That Are Broken or Out of Date This may sound obvious to some, but once you start going through the contents of your garage, you’ll find that quite a few items are...

Merry Christmas From Everyone at Lockup Garages! It’s that time of year again, and here at Lockup Garages we’re getting pretty excited for another Christmas spent stuffing ourselves full of all the very best festive foods and drinks! So this seems like the perfect time to wish all of our customers a very happy Christmas! We want to share our Christmas wishes with all of our valued customers who have made it possible for us to have such a great, successful year. Here at Lockup Garages, we have had a fantastic 2016 and have had the opportunity to work with a huge number of great people. We can’t wait to get stuck into 2017 with all of our current customers as well as with new...

We at Lock Up Garages like it when we find stories across the UK, and even across the world, of very unusual items being found in people’s garages, as they would be the least likely place to find these items in a traditional sense. We have started off in one of our previous blogs called ‘The Most Unusual Items Found in Garages’, so it’s now the time to carry on with the second part to this mini series. A WW1 Military Arsenal In September 2014, a man from St. Albans in Herefordshire was arrested for a military arsenal within his garage. It turned out that the man has been digging up and collecting artillery, ammunition, and anything associated with the military from WW1, and...

The cold has begun to set in, winter is officially on the horizon and soon we will all be singing a merry tune as the festive season takes hold. Now is the time for preparing for the season, both by buying a holiday turkey and doing the maintenance needed to ensure your assets aren’t frozen. This includes sorting out your garage. Lots of stuff can accumulate over the year. After Christmas, you will need all of the extra space you can get, so you need to do a little bit of spring cleaning early! But, it’s also important to ensure that your garage is winter proof and that all your wonderful possessions are protected. So, how do you ensure that your garage is winter-proof this...

We have devised a handy post with all the information from your frequently asked questions. All you need to know and more is in the information below and you will then be ready to take on your very own lock up garage. Choosing your garage When deciding on your garage, you should consider a few factors. First of all, our garage standard size is 16ft x 8ft, or 5m x 2.5m, although we do have some larger garages on request if needed. The garages are primarily used for vehicles, but they are also an affordable alternative when storing domestic items. If you need some extra space for items that you just don’t have home space for but can’t part with, our garages could be the solution. ...

If you’re thinking about renting a lockup garage, for whatever reason, I’m sure you have plenty of queries and questions. Whether you are moving house and need storage, or you have vehicle repair work, these are some of the key important points to renting a garage lockup. What are you Storing? Before renting a lockup garage, you should consider the size and number of items you are intending to store there. This can make a difference in the type of space and size of space you may require. Whilst most lockup garages are used for storing vehicles, they are also great for any domestic items and can be a more affordable and convenient alternative. Most of the garages available to rent...

A man (or woman) is nothing without his tools. Some items are essential to everyday life and should be kept in a safe place – your garage! A garage is the perfect way to keep important items safe and secure. But which of your tools are best left in there? Don’t worry, we’ve put together a list of items to help you out! Tool Chests The more tools you possess, the more organised you have to become. Having good quality tool chests can make things so much easier for you in terms of storing your tools. You won’t have to worry about spending ten minutes looking for a misplaced tool. Extension Cords & Power Strips If you want to have efficient source of power for...