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How to pack and stack your self storage unit

Whether you are experienced at self storage, or are new to renting a storage unit, it might at first appear easy enough to pack your possessions or stock in the storage unit and close the door. However, with some planning and careful packing you can really make the most of the space in your storage unit at Need A Space.

packing self storage

Save yourself future problems by coming up with a plan of how you will pack your self-storage unit, go one step further by creating a little map or plan of where boxes/certain items are. It sounds simple, but make sure that you put the items that you’re going to need most frequently near the front of the storage unit.
Always try to label boxes with what room they relate to and ideally a bullet point summary list of the items that are inside.
Make the most of vertical space in your unit by only placing shelves around the inner walls of your unit.
If you store things that are too heavy on top of one another, the bottom boxes will crumple, so plan your piles!
Storing your possessions around the inner walls first will really be such a huge benefit! Try to ensure you leave a space between different rows of items, so you’ll still be able to reach everything when next needed.
Once all the boxes are labelled, make sure the labelled area is facing outwards to your walk around space where possible.
If you plan to store large furniture such as sofas, wardrobes, beds, try and stand those items upright so they’re taking up more vertical space. This helps you make the most of the higher up space that is often under utilised in storage units.
Make sure you properly wrap your furniture before you store it, use mattress and sofa bags to protect your items and keep them clean and dust-free. Do the same for wooden furniture.
Protect your belongings by packing them in high quality packaging supplies such as heavy-duty boxes and bubble wrap.
Ask us at Need A Space about our packaging materials prior to starting to store. We offer everything from boxes in all sizes, mattress bags, cardboard clothes hanger wardrobes, bubble wrap and all that you could require, as well as of course packaging tape.

If you’re ready to move your belongings into storage, contact us at Need A Space and take advantage of our free expert advice with regard to the size of unit you may require. Our easily accessed facility is just off the A2 between Canterbury and Faversham. All our units are at a ground floor level, with dehumidified indoor options as well as thermally insulated external containers. Combined with the latest in high tech security to keep your possessions safe as well the lowest storage rates around.

Contact Us at Need A Space and find out more, or arrange a site visit, all without obligation, you will find our friendly, family run team headed by Lisa, ready to assist you.

Self Storage Helping Businesses Transition Online

Need A Space are at the forefront in assisting businesses across East Kent with the transition to online.

The number of online businesses continues it’s rapid increase. During the first Covid lockdown we saw a boom like no other; more than 85,000 businesses launched online stores or joined an online marketplace in the first four months after the first lockdown last, says Growth Intelligence.

Businesses need to be more agile and able to adapt to these circumstances. Self-storage plays an essential role in this, but just how is Need A Space helping businesses move online across Kent?

Helping you Lower Overheads

Need A Space offers a wide range of storage spaces at great prices. If you wish to start trading online, a self-storage unit will allow you to store your stock, safely and securely. With unit sizes to suit your business’s requirements, our storage facilities are ideal for those who want to store stock, expand or need more space for their stock.

We do not charge business rates, utility bills or security fees. The money you save can be invested in your business instead.

We also have an ‘easy in, easy out’ flexible agreement, which means you only rent as much space as you need and for only as long as you need it. In unpredictable times, you want to minimize your financial exposure and using storage space means you can reduce your high street presence.

What’s more, just one month’s notice is required, you really can reduce your overheads and with our fixed rates you know exactly where you stand with your cash flow.

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Creating Space

If you run an online business, it can be challenging to store your inventory without business premises.

But, with a flexible unit, you do not have to rely on storing boxes and packages at home. At Need A Space, you will find storage units of many different sizes, meaning you can easily find one that is as big or as small as you require – and available when you need it. You can scale your unit up or down to suit your supply chain too.

Use Storage as a Fulfilment Centre

Our storage units are not just ideal for keeping stock. You can request packaging materials that we offer and we can advise on organising your space as you need it so it becomes a great space for your mini fulfilment centre too. You can pack and label your items with ease, ship boxes to where they need to go and stay organised with a space designed for business.

You will find everything you need at Need A Space – so you can move your business online with minimal disruption and just as fast as you can launch your website. Simply move in to start taking advantage of our units.

Get A Mailing Address Parcel Service

Not just storage units, we offer mailing address services for business as well as post boxes on site. By arrangement we can even handle your inwards and outwards parcel and packages requirements with couriers. Businesses must be flexible in the current environment and Need A Space is right there with you. Our flexibility means we adapt to you, not the other way around.

We offer the best deals on self storage to be found anywhere in East Kent. This means you will not be tied down into long-term contracts – useful for both start-ups and well-established companies, as it gives you the control you need to run your business as you see fit and control costs.

You can also scale up to a bigger unit or to downsize any time you want. We make it easy for you, so you can focus on what matters: your business.

Reduce Your Retail Space

Self-storage units make it easier for businesses to move online because they eliminate the need for retail space. If you do not want to keep paying rent for premises you are not using fully or simply want to change the way you operate, you can rely on storage units to provide the space you need.

It does not matter if you are an eBay or Amazon seller, a YouTube business or anything else in-between; a self-storage unit has multiple uses. Of course, it can be used to store your merchandise, but our business customers use their space in many ways.

Need A Space is perfect for those seeking self storage, since you can save on rent while benefiting from a goods in service and lengthy access hours or combine your storage with other services including our mailing address offers.

Enjoy Fully Secure Storage Facilities

Security is top priority on your list of things you want from a storage facility. At Need A Space, you can have peace of mind knowing that your possessions are safe at all times due to our 24-hour security system, access gate entry controls, intruder alarm systems, laser beams and superb fire and safety precautions.

Our storage facility is also up to date on COVID restrictions guidance. We wear face coverings while still providing a friendly service and there is a sanitisation station located in our office as well as protective screening. We also deep clean to ensure that the most touched areas are cleaned regularly, like PIN pads, card machines, door handles and more.

Why is Need A Space the Right Option?

In short, our storage facilities offer clean, modern units for all your business needs, be it the offsite stock room or traditional large space storage. All of our units or containers feature ground floor access for your stock. With the lowest rates around, ideal for businesses who are starting up and don’t need a high street presence or for those that need to scale down or move their business online.

Whether you no longer need retail space or you are setting up an online business, we give you the flexibility you need along with top security and family run friendly service.

Contact Us at Need A Space today and see how we can assist you…

Self Storage Help With Your Move

The Ways Need A Space Self-Storage Can Help With Your Move

Moving home can be one of life’s most challenging moments but also one of the most exciting, Need A Space self-storage can help every step of the way. We can save you time and money and make the move smoother by providing self-storage for your home contents. Whether renting or buying your new place we are here to support you.

At Need A Space, we have assisted homeowners and renters move to a new home. Here are just some of the ways Need A Space can help, such as:

Assisting with van rental, free move in vans for longer term storage customers
Introductions to local removal companies that we work with
When you’re packing and unpacking
When you’re decluttering your home
When you’re trying to sell your home
When you’re in-between homes
When your new home needs renovating

When You’re Preparing To Move or Need Removal Help

Packing can be time-consuming but, with self-storage, you can pack your belongings little by little and take it easy. You’ll be free to tackle each room in the home at your leisure instead of feeling pressured to hurry up, and the same goes for unpacking.

Need A Space work with selected local removal companies too that can offer you very competitive quotes, as well as man and van services. We also offer storage clients a free move in van to assist getting your items to storage

After you’ve moved in, you want to have some time to settle in, so gradually unpack the boxes by taking only a few at a time from your storage unit ,once you’ve decided where you want to put the items

At Need A Space you can even use our units a bit like you would a spare room. For example, if there are items you’re not using currently, you don’t want them crowding your new home, so leave them with us for as long as you need.

When You’re Decluttering your home

Even if the move doesn’t involve downsizing, why not take the opportunity to clear out your home?

Most home movers have more items than they realise, if this is your case, self-storage can make it all go so much more smoothly..
Removals companies tend to charge by the hour and by the number of journeys they have to make. If you move some of your possessions into storage, you’ll save on both moving time and money.
Decluttering helps you see how furniture will fit in your new place, but it also creates a dilemma. What to keep and what to get rid of. You don’t want to end up giving away or selling sentimental items because you felt hurried.
Putting your items in storage will buy you the time you need to make a decision on them. This is especially important if the move comes off the back of a life event like divorce, a new baby or even moving in together for the first time.

When You’re Trying to Sell your home

When selling a property, you want to showcase it at its best to make it appealing to potential buyers. This can be difficult to accomplish if your home is cluttered. Self-storage will help make your house or apartment look more attractive by creating space.

For instance, take out big furniture pieces that either hinder passageways or simply make a room look small. It’s normal to become blind to how much stuff is around you, so go through everything ruthlessly and keep only a few things on display.

Don’t get too carried away, because you don’t want your home to look completely empty or devoid of personality! The idea is to create an attractive canvas that helps potential buyers imagine themselves living there.

When You’re In-Between Homes

When buying a property, it may be easier to stay with family or rent a smaller place whilst selling your current one. It means you can move more quickly when the right house for you comes along.

So, if you do end up in between homes, it’s likely you won’t have space for all your furniture and packed boxes. And unpacking a huge amount of furniture is not worth it if you’re not staying there long anyway. Take the essentials with you, while storing the rest, which you can retrieve once you’re finally settled in your new home.

At Need A Space, you’ll find plenty of units that can help you during your move, from our indoor units to containers. They allow you to just approach your storage, add or retrieve your possessions, and drive away, a system that could not be simpler.

When You are Refurbishing Your New Home

Self-storage is also a great option if your new property is in need of some TLC. Whether you’re looking to renovate or redecorate – or both – it’s a lot easier to get work done if the room or home is emptied out.

Moving all your stuff in before you’ve had the chance to replace carpets, paint walls or anything else you need to make the property feel like home, would take up a lot more of your time. You’d have to shift furniture around or pile your personal belongings into another room so, instead, place it all into storage.

Your items will be secure and you can retrieve them when you’re ready. At Need A Space, we offer flexible storage from just 1 month at our facility, we also offer all the boxes and packaging materials you may need for your move.

Need A Space Storage Can Help You

There is no denying how moving to a new house is stressful, so make it easier on yourself by using self-storage.

We can offer you:

The lowest storage rates around
Easy access and industry leading security
No maintenance costs
No utility bills
No business rates
No security fees
24-hour security system
Access entry controls
Intruder alarm systems
Laser guided monitor systems
On site equipment such as trolleys and Sack Trucks
All ground floor level units

Feel free to ask any questions you may have and don’t hesitate to contact us. Our family run friendly storage service is ready to assist you. Easy access and convenient location just off the A2 between Canterbury and Faversham. Visit our Contact and Information Page to find out more and arrange a site visit.

Space saving guide for your home

The idea behind storage hacks are creative, unconventional ways to make your space work a little bit harder and help keep your space tidy. So, whether you’re in the process of moving and will have a little less storage or are simply trying to make a little more room where you already are, check out our list of space saving hacks.

Utilise Space better with bookcases

Installing bookcases is among the simplest and most effective DIY tasks. Whether in the bathroom for towel storage, in the bedroom for your book collection, or anywhere else in the house, shelves are an aesthetically pleasing and functional addition to almost any room. However, you can go well beyond the shelves themselves. For instance, consider adding hooks – either adhesive or screw-in – under a shelf. This is a great way to store lightweight items like mugs or hand towels in otherwise unused space. If you’re renting and can’t put holes in the walls, consider a freestanding bookcase.

Many space saving hacks are reminders that storage doesn’t have to be used as intended – and shelving is no exception. Narrow shelving with a ledge, typically used to display books, is a great option for displaying indoor plants. Similarly, spice racks can make a wonderful display stand for books, ideal for little ones who want to keep their favourite picture book within reach at all times.

organising space at home

Storage Boxes, Crates and Cupboards

Interior Designers advise using mini-crates and furniture boxes for storing items in cupboards. Group items together; spices and herbs, first aid stuff and medicine, bathroom cleaning gear, kitchen cleaning gear, shoe cleaning products, water bottles. Vegetables and your basics such as pasta and rice also work in larger versions of these. As well as extending storage space, keeping boxes in your cupboards also makes it easier to get at items at the back that would otherwise be extremely hard to reach without unpacking the whole cupboard. Magazine holders are brilliant in cupboard organisation for larger and longer items such as rolls of cling film, foil, baking paper, chopping boards.

Wardrobes and Rails storage options

With a little creativity and a pair of pliers, you can transform a wire clothes hanger into a shoe hanger, freeing up space at the bottom of the wardrobe. Don’t forget about the wardrobe doors, either. If there’s a little gap between the contents of the wardrobe and the doors, you can affix hooks to the door to buy you a little extra space.

In a wardrobe you can use crates or boxes to bundle items such as socks, knickers, bras and sleepwear, if you don’t have lots of drawers to use. If you need additional storage in a sitting room, look for wooden chests or boxes that you can double up as coffee tables or lamp stands.

Storage Furniture uses

Design Consultants offer some furniture-based storage hacks. Maximising the space you have through furniture design is one of the smartest ways of organising the items you don’t need on display all the time. Storing items under the bed is something most of us can relate to. There’s a difference though, between shoving stuff under there in an out of sight state of mind to storing these things properly.

A really simple method of organising that we can all get on board with is using budget plastic storage boxes that slot easily underneath most beds. The majority come with lids so you can avoid dust gathering on said items. A day bed is a great option for a smaller room if you’re after a stylish more permanent option – these come with drawers built-in and the beds are designed to go next to the wall. They can be used for seating in the day and transform into a comfy bed for the night-time.

Remember to declutter and relocate to self storage all the excess items

Storage hacks can only do so much. At a certain point, you just need to declutter. Have a good clear out, be ruthless. If it’s in the kitchen and you haven’t used it for over 12 months do you really need it? Sell what you can on eBay and other selling sites to raise funds to improve your storage elsewhere. Or send it to the charity shop and feel good that someone else is getting use out of it.

If you are ready to declutter, but just can’t part with your beloved belongings do not hesitate to contact Need A Space and take advantage of our many years of experience with self storage.

The Contents of your home that should be in Self Storage

Need A Space near Faversham Kent offer a leading choice of Self Storage units for all sizes and purposes.

Many homes contain items that really are ideal to be moved into self storage.

Maybe you have moved into a smaller house? Or you might just have items taking up space but which you don’t want to throw away for sentimental reasons? Perhaps a child has recently flown the nest and you are looking to clear the rest of their room so it can be used for other purposes? Whatever your reason, the bottom line is – space is valuable!

Why not create more room by moving items that are not being used into storage? Below we have listed some common items that can easily be taken to a storage facility to reduce clutter in your home:

1. Unused equipment, white goods and more.

White goods that are still working but are not being used are suitable for storage. This could involve anything from fridges to washing machines. They are probably the most bulky items and take up lots of free space in a home. Whilst you are figuring whether you should sell them or not, moving them into storage can be a great way to make some room in your home.

2. Old musical instruments, record collections.

Having pianos, keyboards, guitars and other instruments lying around your house which are not being used can take up a considerable amount of space. Store them somewhere securely until you need them or have someone to pass them onto to stop your home looking like a music shop.

3. Best intentions gym equipment.

Whether you’re taken a break from your workout regime or have updated to other machines, choosing to place old gym equipment in storage can take these chunky items out of your home. Static bikes, treadmills and weight machines can all look pretty unsightly in the home anyway and placing them in storage means you can keep them fresh ready for future use or a future sale.

4. Unused furniture too good to dispose of.

If someone has moved out of your home but you don’t want to get rid of the furniture or sell it on then consider transporting it to a self-storage facility instead. This can clear loads of room and ensure items are easily accessible should you need them again in the future.

5. Out of season gardening equipment.

Whether you’ve outgrown your garden shed or only want seasonal gardening supplies kept at your home, moving the mower, strimmer or other gardening equipment to a storage facility can be a great space-saving solution.

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Whatever you need to clear space, Need A Space between Canterbury and Faversham offer easy access, industry leading security and the lowest rates around.

Need A Space have a wide array of facilities to assist with you storage, from free move in vans to packaging boxes and materials, ask us for more information.

Give us a call on 01227-751673 and let us assist you with planning your storage and making some space at home.

Self Storage a popular choice with Hobbyists

Many of us have hobbies of one kind or another, at Need A Space we have the storage space with easy access and the ability to organise your hobby.

What starts out as collecting a few teddy bears, model cars, records or fishing gear for example can grow quite substantially over the years. Some hobbies turn into small businesses, selling via online marketplaces such as record collections or toys. Others develop an interest in craft making and need the storage to help organise materials. Self storage can help organise your collection.

Some hobbies take up more space than others or grow to such an extent that they become too cumbersome at home or unpopular with partners and other household members.

For example, some people decide to collect classic toys. These have to be kept in pristine condition and ideally in their original packaging. This means if you have more than three or four of them you’ll end up struggling to find room to store them all. You’ve probably seen news stories about ardent collectors of all kinds of things over the years. Normally they’re pictured in what was their spare bedroom, standing among piles of whatever they collect, surrounded by shelves from the floor to the ceiling.

It’s no wonder then that some people opt to keep their ever-expanding collection in a storage space instead of at home. This is particularly true if they have an expanding family too and need the space. It does make a lot of sense and it ensures the entire collection is kept in pristine condition too. This applies to all kinds of collectible items. You can always keep your favourite pieces at home if you want to hang onto some of them, maybe rotating your stock from time to time to give you something fresh to look at.

This works for all kinds of collectibles too. All you need to do is to make sure they’re kept off the floor and are safely stored in boxes or in other things that will keep them safe. For instance, in the case of classic comics, you can put each one in a sealed plastic bag designed to keep it safe.

So if you’re looking at a collection of items that form part of a collectible hobby, think about making the most of that collection and storing it in a self-storage space now. You may just be glad you did.

Need A Space are conveniently located just off the A2 between Canterbury and Faversham, contact us for friendly storage advice and the lowest rates around.

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