Our Complete Guide to Making the Most of Your Storage Unit

Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 19 July 2023

You know you want to hire a storage unit and we’ve got the tips you need to get the most out of it. It may be a small (in some cases) extra space outside of your home, but if you use it in the right way it can make all the difference to managing…

Three Ways Self Storage Can Help You Declutter

Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 10 February 2022

With the new year, you may have to declutter on your agenda. Freeing up space in your home can be a liberating experience and help turn your home into a place that is tidier, more organised and more enjoyable to spend time in. One resource you can use to your advantage is self-storage. In this…

Moving Home Made Easy: How Self Storage Can Help

Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 25 October 2021

Moving home in England is undoubtedly one of life’s most significant events and – by all accounts – one of the most stressful. According to a 2019 study by Yopa, it even ranked above divorce in terms of stress, along with having a baby, starting a new job and getting married. This might seem…

How to Declutter Your Business

Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 29 July 2021

Ever heard the phrase ‘clean desk, clear mind?’ Well, for many people it rings true: a messy and cluttered desk (and workplace as a whole) can make it trickier to focus on the task at hand. Plus, if you own your own business, having an organised workplace gives prospective new employees and visitors a…

How to Store Clothes Long-Term

Posted by: 1st Access Self Store · on 28 July 2021

There are a multitude of reasons why you might want to store clothes longer-term. Maybe your wardrobe is bursting at the seams with summer clothes, and we’re heading into winter, or perhaps you have some baby clothes you need to put to one side until your second child comes along? Space is a valuable…