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All You Need to Know about Storing and Moving Valuables

If you need to store delicate valuables and you're worried about them getting damaged, you've come to the right place. I'm Ella, and I love collecting vintage items. From antiques to furnishings, I've collected way too much stuff over the years to store in my own house. As a result, I've been using storage services for a long time. In that time, I've learned so much about how to keep fragile, sensitive and expensive items in tip-top condition while they're in a self-storage unit. I've started this blog to share what I know and I'll be posting on a variety of topics, including tips on moving valuables, packing them away, preserving them, and saving money at the same time.

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Backloading: A Cost-Effective Removal Method for Long-Distance Moves

Posted on 5 December 2018

Have you decided that it's time for a change? Are you planning to move halfway across Australia to seek new pastures? You may feel that there will be some better job opportunities in this new state, or you may be looking forward to a more pleasant climate away from subtropical heat. Either way, you have quite a lot of furniture and other household goods and you need to find a way to ship them out there while you load up your own ute for the long journey. [Read More]

Why Use a Self-Storage Facility When Moving?

Posted on 24 September 2018

Moving from your home is often said to be one of the most stressful things that you can go through in life. However, the fact is that there are all sorts of things that you can do to make your moving day much less of a hassle. If you try to get absolutely everything done is a single day when you move, then it can often seem like an impossible task, especially if you are moving from one city to another. [Read More]

Two steps that parents of young children can take to ensure their house move goes smoothly

Posted on 24 March 2018

Moving house when you're busy looking after your young children can be incredibly stressful. Here are two steps you can take to ensure that this process goes smoothly.  Be careful about how you pack potentially hazardous items When packing up your household items, you will probably come across a wide array of potentially hazardous goods. These goods may include things such as toxic cleaning products (such as bleach and drain unblocking fluids, for example), as well as gardening products like fertilisers and pesticides. [Read More]

Protecting your Furniture against Pests during the Move

Posted on 12 February 2018

Pests such as bed bugs, fleas, cockroaches, ants, and rodents are always lurking behind the scenes and waiting for an opportunity to strike. While you may have taken multiple steps to protect furniture in your home, there are additional risks that may be present when moving. It's important to work closely with furniture removalists to develop a plan that mitigates your risk of rodent exposure when moving to a new location. [Read More]