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Storage: Keeping Things Safe

If you are planning to place your belongings into a storage unit, you will want to make sure that they are safe. My name is Peter, I live in Perth. When I decided to move in with my girlfriend, I suddenly realised that there wasn't any room for my collection of model trains. I didn't want to sell them, so I decided to put them into storage until I had the room to set to up again. I found a great storage company who gave me lots of fantastic advice about how to keep the items safe. I hope this advice will be of help to you.

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Shoes, Dogs, and Cardboard: Safety Tips for Moving Day

20 December 2017
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It's rather logical that there can be a few safety issues involved when you move to a new home. After all, the contents of your home need to be packed up, carried out, transported, and then placed inside your new home. There are a number of issues that could arise during this seemingly straightforward process, although hiring a professional moving company is going to minimise the chances of any problems. But even when a professional is taking care of most of the work, you need to do everything you can to ensure that moving day is as safe as possible for everyone involved. Read More …

How Removalists Prepare Your Furniture for the Move

19 December 2017
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It is no secret that moving can be stressful. Packing all your items, preparing for the new destination, and dealing with all the costs involved can be quite a headache. That is why it's important to consider the services of furniture removalists. Furniture removals make it much easier for you to move heavy furniture and other awkwardly shaped items (such as classic pianos) from the old to the new home. When you know that you have all the heavy furniture handled, all you have to deal with is the lighter and more convenient items. Read More …

Two Tips for a Simple and Straightforward House Move

15 December 2017
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Moving house can be a stress-inducing process. Here are two tips which should make this experience as simple and straightforward as possible. Purchase robust packing supplies Low-quality boxes and tape will increase the chances of your belongings being damaged at some point during the moving process. Thin, flimsy cardboard boxes, for example, tend to collapse when filled with heavy items. If a box collapses whilst you are carrying it, the items inside could fall to the ground and end up damaged. Read More …

Items You Should Take Out the Garage and Store in a Climate Controlled Unit

15 December 2017
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When downsizing your residence, chances are you will come across some items that you either use seasonally or will not have adequate space for them in your new house. For some homeowners, this automatically translates into putting them in their garage for safekeeping until the need for them arises. However, although your garage does provide shelter for these items, the changing weather elements coupled with the erratic temperatures changes could cause irreparable harm to your belongings. Read More …

How to Prepare Your Furniture and Fragile Items for Long-term Storage

12 December 2017
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Storage units come in handy when you have limited space in your house or office, or when you are relocating for a long period and won't carry your stuff along. How you package them is important to avoid damage while they're in storage. This article offers packing tips on your furniture pieces and fragile items to ensure they don't get damaged in long-term storage. Furniture and mattresses Wrap sofas and upholstery in sheets, canvas tarps or plastic covers to prevent dust from settling on them while in storage. Read More …