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Moving Abroad – What You Need to Do and Know

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Though there might well be a few negative connotations associated with expat Brits, with the woeful season we’re having (where Autumn and Winter merge into a mélange of darkness and perpetual chill) who would blame even the most patriotic of us for considering packing our bags and heading somewhere sunny? Which sun-kissed destination (or snow-kissed, depending on your preference) you end up calling home is of course a matter of personal preference. Though Spain has been seen as the de facto expat destination for as long as most of us can remember, the sun has been setting on the Spanish…

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Hoarding Facts [Infographic]

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With what we do here at Bingham, we come across all kinds of people who wish to store all kinds of items. For many of us, decluttering is an important part of maintaining our homes and family life, for which self-storage is an excellent solution. But of course, there is another side to this, which many people are aware of, although they may not understand the extent of its prevalence. I’m talking about hoarding, or Compulsive Hoarding Disorder. In recent years TV shows, such as Hoarders in the US and Britain’s Biggest Hoarders in the UK, has brought the attention…

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A Storage Unit with Mould Prevention

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Dampness is one of the worst things that furniture can be exposed to. Moist, humid environments can cause mould and mildew to take hold, seriously damaging your furniture and also creating a potential health hazard. If you need to store some furniture in one of our furniture storage options for a prolonged period of time, it is a good idea to take some precautions to prevent damp damage. What is Mould, Mildew, and Damp? Also known as “damp” mould and mildew are both fungi that thrive in dark moist environments. You may have seen this growing in your bathroom or…

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Finding Storage Auctions in the UK

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In today’s fast-paced world, the need for extra storage space is ever-increasing. People from all walks of life rely on storage units to store their belongings, but sometimes, these units are abandoned. They can’t just be left forever! And so a system was created that allows others to bid on these storage units.  If the popular reality-style documentaries, such as ‘Storage Hunters’ and ‘Storage Wars’ are anything to go by, then abandoned self-storage units are a treasure trove of exciting and potentially valuable items. Those TV shows follow the escapades of people who attend self-storage auctions, purchasing foreclosed storage units…

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How to Store a Mattress

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Mattresses are expensive items, and if you’re moving home, downsizing, or working abroad for a while and need to put your stuff in storage while you are out of the country, then you will probably want to keep your mattress. It makes sense to sell cheaper items and just re-buy them when you need them again, but putting a high quality mattress in storage (along with expensive appliances and other items that you don’t want to go to the trouble of replacing) will save you time and money in the long term. It is important to take good care of…

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Protective Packaging Supplies for Self Storage

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If you are putting things into storage, then that is probably because you want to keep the items in question. Using a self storage provider is a great way to look after your items while you are redecorating or moving house, or simply to stop rarely used seasonal items from taking up too much space in your home. Self storage units are private, and you are the only person who will go into your unit while you are renting it, but it is still a good idea to pack items carefully before putting them away. Here’s a quick overview of…

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How to Store a Sofa

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There are many reasons that you might need to put your sofa into storage. Perhaps you are redecorating or having an extension built and you need to make some space. Or, you are temporarily downsizing or are in the middle of moving home and can’t put everything in the new property. Whatever the reason, using a self storage unit to take care of furniture that you can’t fit in your new home is a good idea. The following tips will help you to make sure that your sofa comes out of self-storage as comfortable and good-looking as it was when…

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Declutter your Home Sweet Home

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Why You Should De-clutter Your Home Having clutter in your home can make you feel disorganised, stressed and unhappy. A huge 65% of people feel that their household is disorganised and suffer through these feelings every day. We took a look at the damage clutter can do and came up with some handy tips on how to fight it once and for all. The Negative Impact of Clutter As clutter builds up in the home, finding even the most important of items can become tricky. Car keys, wallets and even important documents go missing on a regular basis. Shockingly, 23%…

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Decluttering your home – Resolutions for a clutter-free 2014

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Every year, millions of home owners spend their weekends “spring cleaning” – throwing out unwanted junk, organizing keepsakes and trying to get on top of the clutter that they have accrued over the holiday period. This year, instead of just spring cleaning, why not make a resolution to de-clutter your home once and for all? For most people, de-cluttering is easy, but preventing the clutter from building back up is not. Instead of making a sweeping rule that you won’t let your home fill up with clutter again, try these simple, easy to stick to resolutions that will help you…

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Moving House The Stress Free Way

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Experts say that moving house is one of the most stressful of life experiences, along with divorce and bereavement. If you plan on moving house soon then you want to make that move as easy and as stress free as possible. Plan well ahead for your move and make sure that you book that removal van early on in the process. Here are some of our favourite ideas for taking the stress out of your move. Early Organisation Start your preparations as soon as you have a date for your move. Make packing and clearing out the house easier by…

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