With the clocks changing to give us more day light to get out to deal, we have and have to get to grips with that pile of stuff we dump with no more excuses that the winter nights are just to cold and dark to put everything away properly.

One of the first jobs is to check what’s there and divide the pile in to what we want to keep – then get rid of the stuff that’s not needed.

A few trips down the dump in the car should sort that out. Next, look at what’s left. Some of the things are needed every day and others only now and then.

Take sports gear like skis and snowboards – in a couple of weeks the season has ended so why not clean them up and pack them away until later in the year?

The same goes for other winter gear.

Many of us spend a lot of time in the spring reviving garden furniture, BBQs and toys left out over winter.

Just think of all that time and hassle saved if everything from the garden had gone in to self storage instead.

If you have children, no doubt you need to consider toddlers finishing with cots and needing new beds and if you need to clear out some furniture that’s too good to go for some more living space.

Self storage is just what you need for some breathing space. Lockaway Self Storage has plenty of space – from lockers up to containers that can take the strain off your home.

With mortgages so tough to find, self storage is fast becoming a better and cheaper solution than the hassle involved in moving home simply because you have outgrown the rooms.

Lockaway Self Storage even has a van available for moving your belongings from home to the storage centre and plenty of packaging materials to keep valuable or delicate property safe and sound.

To find out more, just call on 020 3283 8794 and one of our friendly customer agents will take you through the process step-by-step.

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The idea is that customers who live miles away from a storage facility or don’t have a car can just box up anything they want to store and send it off to a self storage unit by parcel delivery.

Instead of renting a room, the customer pays by the size of the box and can store any number of boxes – from a single carton to the contents of an entire house.

The box can be sent back by priority overnight delivery or slower options to anywhere Fed-Ex delivers in the world.

Students, domestic and businesses can sign up

Any size box is accepted – from skis to a standard 14” cube.

The service offers all the standard features of self-storage – like clean, climate-controlled storage to protect delicate items from damp and condensation and state-of-the art security at the storage facility.

Domestic and business customers can sign up.

What can go in to storage is limited by Fed-Ex terms and conditions – the maximum box weight is 70lbs and the firm won’t transport dangerous or flammable substances.

Huge cost savings for customers

Customers can manage their boxes by photographing their possessions and storing the images online against a box reference number.

Storage is hugely cheaper than traditional storage – a single cubic foot box costs about $5 a month to transport and store against $86 a month for renting the smallest storage centre room.

For Lockaway Self Storage customers just looking for a small, cheap self storage solution, try our mini storage lockers that are about the size of a double wardrobe. This space is great for holding over a few items for students or renters and only costs a few pounds a week.

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After all, we are in London NW8 and realise other self storage businesses are not only on our doorstep but right by our customers as well.

We know our customers have a difficult time finding the right self storage room to suit their needs and sometimes it’s difficult to know what the difference is between some firms.

That empty space between the walls may be the same in all self storage centres, but that’s where the similarity stops between other storage facilities and Lockaway Self Storage.

That’s why Lockaway and our friendly and knowledgeable self storage centre staff go that extra mile in the hope you will as well to come to us.

• Customer service

We have customer service staff to provide customers with the solutions they want – like renting the right size room, helping with packaging materials and a van for moving and dealing with any problems fast and efficiently.

They will also look after your belongings better than if they were their own, from what a student can squeeze in to a mini locker to business customers with a container or more of pallet storage.

• Climate controlled storage space

Next comes presentation. No one wants to pay good money to have their belongings damaged by damp, dust or excessive heat or cold.

All the storage rooms at Lockaway are clean, dry and climate controlled to make sure what goes in comes out in just the same condition.

• Sophisticated security

Security is important as well. Lockaway Self Storage is protected by 24/7 CCTV, sophisticated electronic alarms and access systems plus state-of-the-art fire and smoke detectors. Only a customer has the key to their storage space, and once the door is locked, no one else has access.

• Easy access

Drive up storage, good lighting, plenty of trolleys and a fork lift are provided for easy moving in and out. Long opening hours and plenty of parking every day make Lockaway Self Storage convenient.

Our staff try and think of everything to make using Lockaway Self Storage the right choice for home or business customers. We know we have not reached anywhere near perfection yet, but what makes us a sensible option is that we try and improve all the time by offering you the best self storage experience we can.

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Outside gear

Sports equipment

Over the years, many of us collect fitness equipment, skis, garden toys for the children like trampolines and bikes. All should be cleaned and packed to avoid damage and warping.

Heavy sports equipment like multi gyms, should be dismantled for easy moving.

Garden

Gardens are full of wooden and stone furniture, swings, slides, pots and other cumbersome, fragile and heavy items. Pack them well, dismantle in to smaller parts where possible and wrap to protect.

Garages and sheds

Drain any petrol and other liquids from mowers and other equipment like strimmers and chain saws.

Pack with weight in mind – especially for tool kits.

Watch out for inflammables or hazardous materials. Many removal firms, hire vans and storage centres have rules for moving and storing dangerous items.

Valuables and belongings you need

Pack these separately and keep them with you if you can. Remember to keep some clothes and a wash bag handy for overnight and don’t pack your keys.

Keep a few tools handy, like Allen keys, screwdrivers, pliers and spanners for dismantling and reassembling furniture.

It’s useful to tape any screws, bolts or other fastenings you take out of any dismantled item in a plastic bag taped to the item. Put a note inside the bag as a reminder of where the fixings go.

For more information about self storage in London NW8, for Swiss Cottage, St John’s Wood, Kilburn, Regent’s Park, Belsize Park, Maida Vale, Paddington and South Hampstead., go to our web site for the latest deals and offers or call Lockaway Storage on 020 3283 8794.

All the packing materials you need for moving and storage are on sale in our on-site shop with a bulk-buy discount.

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Breakables

Make sure glass and crockery are not packed in boxes that are too heavy to avoid the box sp0litting when it’s picked up. Cushion the inside of boxes and pad them full to allow stacking without the tops or sides collapsing.Strong plastic boxes with lids are good for moving and storing breakables.

Glass

Wrap glass in tissue paper, not paper with print. Any glasses, vases or ornaments with thin stems should be packed in to a cardboard cylinder and padded to avoid damage.

Wines and spirits

Make sure bottles are tightly sealed to prevent leaks, wrap in bubble wrap and then a cardboard cylinder and place them in strong, cushioned boxes.

Crockery

Plates and saucers should be stacked on their sides, not on their base. This makes them stronger and less likely to shatter. A good way of placing plates is to ‘concertina’ a long piece of bubble wrap, for example put one plate on the bubble wrap, then fold the wrap over the top of the pate, place a second plate on top and carry on for bundles of six or so plates.

Cups and dishes can be wrapped and stacked.

Ornaments

Treat the same as any other glass or crockery.

Pictures, photos and books

Paintings

If the painting is large and valuable, take specialist advice for removal. Smaller paintings can be carefully wrapped in a blanket to avoid denting or scratching. Paintings should be stored on their sides, not flat.

Photographs

If you are storing photographs, books, comics or other documents, acid free cellophane rather than plastic is preferable because coloured printing will not stick or leach.

Frames and mirrors

Frames with glass and irregular edges should be treated the same as TVs or monitors.

Books

Stacks of books can be very heavy. Pack them in smaller boxes and double tape them to make sure the bottom does not fall apart when lifted.

For more information about self storage in London NW8, for Swiss Cottage, St John’s Wood, Kilburn, Regent’s Park, Belsize Park, Maida Vale, Paddington and South Hampstead., go to our web site for the latest deals and offers or call Lockaway Storage on 020 3283 8794.

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Both the readers had their own rooms in separate storage centres that they turned in to private libraries.

“They used to appear almost every day to read their books, because these units not only offer extra space, but they’re quiet as well,” said Rodney Walker, chief executive of the Self Storage Association.

Storing books covers a lack of space at home

Self storage is ideal for the purpose, because the rooms are climate controlled, keeping the books mould and condensation free, as well as providing a warm and peaceful place to tuck yourself away and read for a while.

Putting the books in a self storage also cleared the readers much-needed space at home. Other benefits included exercise from a pleasant stroll down to their home-from-home, some friendly faces from the staff and, of course, tea and coffee on tap from a machine in reception.

Finding space for science fiction reading

A private reading room is a self storage solution that suited their needs – but the story goes to show that with a little imagination, anyone can use some extra space provided by a storage facility to improve their lives and even to escape the hustle and bustle of the outside world for a while.

Self storage costs are reasonable if you are squeezed for space at home, at work or in the office because restrictions on lending mean many people and businesses who would like to upgrade to a bigger space are stuck until lending conditions improve. Taking some room need not be expensive – and is certainly a lot cheaper than moving home or business premises.

If you plan to keep books, magazines or documents in a self storage:

• Climate control is prevents damage to paper from extreme temperatures that may lead to condensation

• Give the book or magazine a dust cover from plain paper to stop ’sticking’ when they are on shelves or in boxes

• If you are packing books in boxes, alternate the spines from right to left to prevent bending

• Strong cardboard, plastic or wood between magazines stops warping

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