Tag: Storage

How to create space in a small bedroom

Posted 9 months ago by Luella Whalan Posted in Lifestyle, Storage; Tagged Boxes, Creating Space, Interiors, Bedrooms, Furniture, Artwork, Self Storage, Storage, SpaceX, Property, Elon Musk, Real Estate;

Renovation costs in Auckland are rising, and rooms in living spaces are getting smaller, so we need to be creative as we move into smaller areas to accommodate our stuff.

Climate change, should the kids be the ones to protest

Posted 10 months ago by Luella Whalan Posted in Lifestyle; Tagged Cleaning, Eco Friendly, Health, Greenpeace, Insulation, Storage, Self Storage, Recycling, Meat Free Mondays, Power Bills, Recipes, Protest, Climate Change;

Climate change.  Whether you are on the side of the science or disagree that the world has an issue, there is no disagreement that the human race is having an...

What could Steve Irwin have put in a storage unit?

Posted 10 months ago by Luella Whalan Posted in Storage, Lifestyle; Tagged Storage, Steve Irwin, Storage units;

We see some weird and fascinating stuff coming through our storage facilities.  Today marks the death of Steve Irwin with a Google doodle being created to honour his life and...

Nelson Fires what happens to the Self Storage Facilities and peoples possessions?

Posted 11 months ago by Luella Whalan Posted in Storage; Tagged Storage, Self Storage, Fire, Disaster, Storage units, Insurance;

Six things you should know before renting a self storage unit

Posted 2 years ago by Luella Whalan Posted in Moving and Relocation, Storage; Tagged Alarms, CCTV, Security, Moving House, Self Storage, Storage, Locks, Planning, Gates, Insurance, Tips;

Renting space for your property, whether it be personal or business can be a big decision.

First time home buyer? Your step by step guide

Posted 4 years ago by Luella Whalan Posted in Moving and Relocation; Tagged Moving House, Real Estate, Insurance, Storage;

We are grateful to have a number of strong relationships with local real estate agents and the wonderful Warren Bexley at Barfoot and Thompson, Westharbour has just been kind enough...

Are pop ups and shared space the best route to starting a new business?

Posted 4 years ago by Luella Whalan Posted in Business, Storage; Tagged SMB, Small Business, Self Storage, Storage, Retail, West Auckland, Investors;

Just like the Jack-in-the-box you used to play with, entrepreneurs starting new businesses are popping up all over the place as well. 

Why do we hang onto clothes?

Posted 4 years ago by Luella Whalan Posted in Lifestyle; Tagged Self Storage, Storage, Boxes, Decluttering, Relationships, Tips;

When you open up a woman’s wardrobe, it normally has two parts, clothes that are worn and clothes that remain unworn.  We seem to hang on to these clothes, ever...

Can you make money renting out your spare room?

Posted 4 years ago by Luella Whalan Posted in Storage, Lifestyle, Business; Tagged Self Storage, Storage, Seasonal Storage, Small Business, Business, Airbnb, Creating Space;

How often do you use your spare room?  If I am totally honest with myself, in Summer my house can resemble Grand Central Station with a deluge of visitors, but...

Not all boxes are created equal, which packaging is best to use when storing?

Posted 4 years ago by Luella Whalan Posted in Moving and Relocation, Lifestyle; Tagged Self Storage, Storage, Packaging, Boxes;

It seems like a no brainer ... you are going to store your possessions, you need boxes and crates to store them in.