Warehouse up and running, ready for storage.

Thanks to Sakkie Smith Manufacturing for all their hard work.

Warehouse up and running, ready for storage.

Thanks to Sakkie Smith Manufacturing for all their hard work.

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TIRED OF THE CLUTTER? CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW

TIRED OF THE CLUTTER? CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW

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Below is the list of spaces to declutter and what I would recommend you keep in storage for each

#1 Closet - Seasonal clothes, clothes that will fit later, fancy dress/costumes, shoes.

#2 Bedroom - Seasonal bedding, old decor, childhood teddies or blankets.

#3 Kitchen - Recipe books, special holiday table decorations, appliances

#4 Bathroom - Old towels etc, we can pick them up and donate to charity.

#5 Office & digital - CD's, cassettes, vintage items, wires that could be useful later.

#6 Car - Remove any unnecessary items and put it in the POD with the rest.

#7 Miscellaneous items - Books, papers, gifts.

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Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch

We are in partnership with AWSS. Contact us if you need any help transporting goodies to the welfare.

Animal Welfare Society Stellenbosch

We are in partnership with AWSS. Contact us if you need any help transporting goodies to the welfare.

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Perspective

Take a look at the size of our containers to rent for only R950!

Perspective

Take a look at the size of our containers to rent for only R950!

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PODit on the go...

Collecting POD's for storage at Century City

PODit on the go...

Collecting POD's for storage at Century City

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Office

What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup! Pop in and sit down with us while we discuss your storage options

Office

What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup! Pop in and sit down with us while we discuss your storage options

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Why container self-storage is the new buzz word within the industry

Whether you are heading for a long vacation, renting out or renovating the house, moving, or need office space and need to get rid of all the paperwork, we all need space at some point. We already looked at the growing need for self-storage in the previous blog. Now, we will have a look at container self-storage or CSS for short. Container Self Storage, together with the industry itself, is growing at a tremendous rate. This is largely due to its cost effectiveness, safety, secureness and accessibility.

Why container self-storage is the new buzz word within the industry

Whether you are heading for a long vacation, renting out or renovating the house, moving, or need office space and need to get rid of all the paperwork, we all need space at some point. We already looked at the growing need for self-storage in the previous blog. Now, we will have a look at container self-storage or CSS for short. Container Self Storage, together with the industry itself, is growing at a tremendous rate. This is largely due to its cost effectiveness, safety, secureness and accessibility.

What fits inside a container?

At 2370mm wide, 2400mm high and 5950mm deep, a self-storage container is the ideal solution for storing large appliances such as fridges, dining tables and other large furniture, as well as the odd mountain bike or two. To give an idea, these containers are used for families or individuals who migrate (across international borders). It can, and should therefore, be able to take up large volumes. Although the above graph is applicable for a 80m apartment, PODit ( a Stellenbosch based self-storage company) has managed to fit the content of a three bedroom house into one of these containers). Seen as we are on the topic of yellow, a container like this will also be able to hold 48 000 bananas or 200 full sized (yellow) mattresses. You will also be able to fit two small sedan or hatchback vehicles. For any international movement with the container itself, taking onboard two cars might be risky, however, keeping the container steady at one specific location will certainly keep your vehicles safe. (With our current fuel price hike, it might just be a good idea to store the car(s) and dust off the old steel horse).

Is it safe?

Yes, very. Shipping containers are built to withstand some of the worst weather conditions at sea. Standing motionless and locked within a package store will certainly not prove a match for these steel boxes. Many self-storage units prefer to keep the containers outside of their offices (while locked and behind security fencing), yet other companies move these containers inside their stores.

Ease of access

Self-storage means that you will have the freedom to decide how you like to pack your own container. If you are at all a perfectionist, keeping your beloved furniture from scratching or damaging, is of utmost importance. Some self-storage companies also offer helping hands to pack your belongings safely (at a potential extra fee). These companies usually bring the container to your location, allowing you to pack it yourself. They then return the container to their storage unit, keeping it for as long as you choose. The customer has the choice of accessing these containers at any given time, should something else be stored or taken from the container.

Concluding remarks

Self- and container storage has truly become one of the best new ways to store your belongings safely and at a fraction of the cost. No longer do you as the customer have to struggle in hiring moving companies to relocate your belongings to traditional storage units. Rather, the storage unit can now be brought to your doorstep. Secondly, new self-storage companies also make use of cellular applications, allowing you to manage your storage without the necessity of dialling countless numbers or waiting for phone operators whilst listening to elevator music. New forms of self-storage practices have truly become the ideal for customers. It proves to be hassle free and also more cost effective.

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What is self storage and why does it matter?

Lets face it; all of us can do with more space and organising at some point of our lives. Whether it is to make a move from one apartment to another, or just needing more space to accompany the distant family who will need to put their mattresses in your living room for the festive season. It is for this reason that self-storage units are getting popular, proving to be an ever increasing demand for city inhabitants. So lets get into five reasons why you might need a self storage unit at some point or another. First, however, we need to look at the definition of storage. This noun is defined as a system, whereby an individual or group rent containers or spaces to store their own personal belongings for the time being. This means that you on your own can rent out a space to store your belongings. Yet, it is also growing in popularity for businesses to store their belongings away from the office.

What is self storage and why does it matter?

Lets face it; all of us can do with more space and organising at some point of our lives. Whether it is to make a move from one apartment to another, or just needing more space to accompany the distant family who will need to put their mattresses in your living room for the festive season. It is for this reason that self-storage units are getting popular, proving to be an ever increasing demand for city inhabitants. So lets get into five reasons why you might need a self storage unit at some point or another. First, however, we need to look at the definition of storage. This noun is defined as a system, whereby an individual or group rent containers or spaces to store their own personal belongings for the time being. This means that you on your own can rent out a space to store your belongings. Yet, it is also growing in popularity for businesses to store their belongings away from the office.

Time to move

At some point or another, most of us tend to make the leap in moving either from our parents to your first university / college apartment; or from university to your first employment opportunity. The same usually happens when you move in with your significant other, or when the little one comes around and you need to start thinking about a larger space. Moving takes up a lot of time and effort. Usually, spaces are available to help the organising of all your furniture. However, more companies are also now helping to make the moving process easier and less stressful. They themselves are willing to help you in organising your belongings as well as to keep it safe for the time needed.

Renovating

Remember when mom or dad had the wonderful idea of renovating the house. Sure, it looks great afterward, but renovation takes time and usually you need space. Moving your bed from one room to another as the contractors renovate sections of your home, is never fun if you always trip over that small coffee table in the dining room. For this reason, self storage units also act to help keep your space open, making it easy for you to tour around in your own home.

A little word called nostalgia

No, we are not necessarily talking about your fear of keeping your money safe and not believing in banks. We all have those belongings, which we need to cherish. Something that has sentimental value to us. This can be either the body shell of the historic car, you were meant to start building up two years ago, or even the old yellow wood dining set, which you are trying to keep safe. Storing these in an enclosed- and safe space, is usually more important to us than to others.

Organising

Organising Similar to renovating, more space can usually help your own living space to feel refreshed. This can either be your office to help with more productivity, or (again) the living room, to make space for friends and family. At some point, we all need to organise and have a more simplistic living. However, everything cannot go into the garage or safe. Having a second open space (i.e. self storage), may just be the perfect solution.

The growth of Airbnb and cleaning your dorm for summer

More and more people are starting to rent out their own living spaces as they themselves, travel. You dont necessarily want your new unknown guests to use your special cutlery. You also dont want to hide it in the house, but maybe at a second space, inaccessible by the guests. Secondly, you might also need to clean up the residential unit, after a semester at school. However, traveling the odd 100km (or even more) to your parents (with a truckload), just to move back in after six weeks, is not worthy of all the fuss and stress. All of the above mentioned reasons (and many more) proves that self storage is in actual fact part of our lives, at some time or another. Whether we like it or not, self storage can help to make your life much easier!

Author: Franco Theron
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