Garage storage tips - Home storage site!
Your garage is the storage site of your home, filled with a variety of home valuables and a multitude of bits ‘n’ bobs. So when you lack effective organisation and efficiency it’s no shock when your garage becomes a cave filled with balls, tools, old toys and bikes that seem to find their way there.
So as we’re experts in storage, we’ve come up with some helpful garage storage solutions for you to organise and maximise the space in one of the most cluttered areas of your home.
Magnet strips to hold tools
Never lose your tools again. If you don’t own a toolbox or need your tools to hand when working on a little project in your garage, this is the solution for you! Magnet strips can be mounted to the wall will hold your tools. So you won’t have a screw loose looking for your tools.
Wall storage
A popular garage storage solution, wall storage is a great way to store your accessories in your garage. Ideal for garages with limited space or for those who want to make space without the use of storage boxes. Wall storage may take a lot of planning to ensure everything has its place, but when it's done well it can make a great visual impact and make finding things incredibly easy. From bikes and balls to garden tools and games, it’s one of the coolest ways to organise your garage.
Basket case
Mounted baskets can be the perfect solution for all your 'odds and ends', those miscellaneous belongings that you can't quite sort or label. Whether the baskets are on the wall or hanging from the ceiling you'll always be able to see the contents and easily locate that missing part of the puzzle. To be even more organised and save time in the future you should at least give a broad label to each basket, for example, 'Bike stuff' or 'Gardening bits'.
Overhead storage
You can move all your light and less-commonly used stuff into overhead storage in your garage. You can fit racks to hold your sports equipment or hooks or bars to hold ladders. Keeping these items overhead will maximise floor space and can be easily reached at any time for your convenience. Who knows, you might even have room to fit the car in once you're done.
A fold-out workbench
A perfect way to save your space is easily stowing away your workbench. When your workbench isn’t in use, it can easily convert into the downward position. It’s an ideal solution because you get the best of both worlds. Whenever you need your bench it can seamlessly fold up and be put to full use. Just make sure you put your various nuts and bolts away before folding it down!
However, if you still need to keep your valuables in storage and can’t store them in your garage, contact us for more information on our storage units that can save you.
Spring Cleaning: Time for change!
The days are starting to get warmer and lighter and brighter. The daffodils are coming into bloom, sending splashes of yellow around the garden. The smell of freshly cut grass is in the air. All of these can only mean that Spring is here. It also means that it’s time to give your home a refreshing spring clean, time to air out and invigorate your rooms after a long and stuffy Winter!
With the Ideal Home Show taking place this month, it’s the perfect time to be inspired by decorations and space saving design, there’s no better time to give your home a clear-out cleanse.
Of course, we all regularly clean our homes, but there's that something special about a spring clean. It's the chance to get to all the nooks and crannies that can often get neglected. With 76% of British homes still carrying on the tradition of a Spring clean every year, it’s almost an annual routine, and contrary to popular belief it can genuinely be rather fun... and a great excuse to buy new furniture!
Not only is this a chance to give your home that annual deep clean that it deserves, but it’s also a good time to have a thorough clear out. You'll be surprised at how much space you can create. It’s a good idea to do this first before cleaning thoroughly so you aren’t wasting time cleaning anything you're not going to keep. Out with the old, in with the new space.
If you're a homeowner then you'll know that over time, bits and bobs have a tendency to continuously build up. We rarely take the time to review how much use that back up coffee table actually gets... reviewing your space and the things that fill it every spring is a great way to stay on top of your clutter.
You’ll feel a sense of accomplishment after completing such a mammoth task, and your home will be fresh, clean and spacious!
What's in #YourWorldCup?
#YourWorldCup is coming...
It’s coming. The World Cup is happening in a matter of days now. For us at Beyond, we feel that the best cup is a nice cup of tea. It’s the ultimate symbol of home and comfort. We’d like you to join us as part of our campaign to celebrate home and the WorldCup! We want you to share with us #YourWorldCup. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a cup of tea.
Why not get creative with is? Send us a snap of you enjoying a drink with your pet! You can even show us what’s in your cup whilst on holiday or simply enjoying what you’re drinking at home.
#YourWorldCup Campaign
To join the #YourWorldCup Campaign, feel free to share your mug/glass/wine/shot glass/bowl and use the hashtag to tag us - it’s that simple!
To enter, please submit #YourWorldCup photo:
Via email: Armani@boss-digital.co.uk
Via our Facebook page #YourWorldCup
Via Twitter: #YourWorldCup
Via Instagram: #YourWorldCup
Our #YourWorldCup campaign will run from 1st of January 2018 until 31st December 2018
The Grand Prize
All entrants will receive 30% off storage solutions plus entry into our Beyond Your Comfort Zone competition, which could have you winning up to £1000!
Celebrating the Year of the Dog!
It’s Chinese New Year! This vibrant celebration marks the Spring Festival Celebration, China’s biggest holiday. It’s a holiday which is celebrated around the world. It is celebrated today and through to Sunday 18th February, although unofficially, celebrations last for 2 weeks.
Traditions
One of the traditional customs for celebrating Chinese New Year in the household is to thoroughly clean your home. This gets rid of all the bad luck and makes room for good luck coming in the new year. It’s believed to be a crucial requirement to thoroughly clean the house before the new year and not during, as cleaning during the new year celebration is a way of sweeping away the new fortune. Their homes are thoroughly cleaned before being decorated with red lanterns and paintings to bring in the good luck coming into the new year.
What this year means
This Chinese New Year is the Year of the Dog and it is considered to be very lucky year. Dogs are considered to be a lucky animal, because they are caring, responsible and loyal. We can safely say we find this to be true at Beyond Storage. We love our dogs and know they are our dependable best friends who we share everything with... well, almost everything! We like sharing a good cup of tea with our best friends, what about you?
Why don't you let us know what's in your World Cup?
5 Storage Tips for Moving Home
Moving can be one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do. But it doesn’t have to be. Doing a bit of pre-move planning can be an effective way to make it a smooth process. Here are some helpful hints & tips to help make your moving process easy, so that you don’t have a headache, lose any underwear or misplace something special!
"Home is where the heart is, Even if you can’t remember which box you packed it in"
1. Preparation and planning are key
Getting moving materials early can save you so much time! To make your packing process stress-free and smooth. Some of the moving materials you’ll need are:
- Boxes (obviously)
- Bubble Wrap (which can also help with the stress!)
- Tape
- Black marker pens
- Labels
No matter how far away the moving date is, it comes around quicker than you’d think! Having everything prepared already means you’re halfway there and slowly packing up until the moving date makes the job easier too. You can even use empty suitcases when packing - just remember to label what’s going into them! Just like the old proverb: Fail to prepare, prepare to be stressed during the move!
2. Label everything!
Lists and labels - the two important L’s in moving. Make lists of all the different rooms you’re going to pack up and check them off once you’re done. These can be lists that you can progressively go through, checking each room off your list as you go through the home. Colour-coding them helps too, allowing you to distinguish between your belongings; for example, using blue for the bathroom and yellow for the kitchen. Plus, don’t forget to label which way is up! You’d be surprised how many times fragile goods are damaged through neglecting this small detail.
3. Lighten the load
Take or toss? That is the question. Moving can be a good time to declutter your home before you have a fresh start in your new place - out with the old! You can also designate boxes to stay organised whilst moving. You can label boxes with categories like: keep, store, sell and throw. Through decluttering, you can sort through all the belongings which you won’t need for moving and maximise the space in your new home.
4. Pack from the Top Down
Packing from the top of your home and working your way down is more effective and it stops you getting caught in a sea of boxes. You can start with the hardest rooms at the top first, so the packing process is easier as the moving date gets closer. The attic is one of the hardest rooms to declutter, so with one of the most time-consuming areas all packed away, you’ll feel ready to tackle the next level of your home.
5. Get the right removal van or men
Organising your removal van or men is important for you. If you’re moving a short distance, it can be easier to just hire a van to make trips. However, if you’re moving a considerable distance and need some extra help, organising removal men at an early date can save you some considerable money. On that note, always remember to shop around and compare, get detailed estimates from a few removal companies before deciding on one.
New Kits For The KHS Kids!
There is no better way to build up a community than through a sport that requires teamwork, communication and reliability. We love to see people to going above and beyond their comfort zone; that’s why we find every opportunity we can to help them.
The PE Department of Kingstone High School were busy contacting local businesses since Summer 2017 to help support the purchase of new school sport kits. They eventually got in contact with us via our sponsorship opportunities page, and we were more than happy to help. We are now the proud sponsors of the Kingstone High School’s Rugby kits and have provided new kits for both the boys and girl teams. Their new kits will be worn with pride at local and regional competitions as each and every one of them goes beyond their comfort zones! The picture above shows the respective team captains recieving the kits!
Can we help you?
If you’re in need of sponsorship opportunities in Ross-on-Wye, Carmarthen, Stratford-upon-Avon, Leicester or Hereford, get in contact with us today! We are also happy to provide sponsorship to people outside of these areas, so either way, please don’t hesitate to contact us and get involved!
4 Tips To Decluttering Your Home
After the busy Christmas period (countdown to do it again in 11 months!) you may feel like you want to detox and declutter after the New Year. After all, "New Year, New You"! You’ve made your resolutions and are determined to stick to them… even your fitness one! Out with the old, in with the new. But before bringing in anything, you should consider detoxing and decluttering your home so it’s organised and ready to bring in the new. Here are some useful tips to consider when organising your home.
Make a Detox List
Making a declutter checklist is a good start to detoxing your home. You can create a list for each area of the home, beginning with the easiest. It's a great way to keep track of what and where you've decluttered, such as drawers, cupboards, or closets. Moreover, this can let you keep track of everything you want to keep or store away.
One Step at a Time
Think small before thinking big. Try tackling one room at a time instead of doing everything at once. This will get you into the rhythm of setting decluttering goals and checklists when you finish one area of your home then moving onto the next. You can start by dedicating 20-30 minutes to working on a specific area of your home, then move on to another room. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Decluttering may take time, but if you’re consistent with it and set an end date, you should be done quicker than you think! Don’t forget to start with the sock drawer too - that holds the most clutter!
Stop Hoarding!
Get rid of old items from the past year(s) which are taking up space. Hoarding takes up so much space and can be messy. So when you're decluttering and you come across an old unused item, ask yourself “Do I really need this?”, "Is this really relevant to keep?". If it’s of sentimental value then obviously, yes, keep it. However, if it’s just old packaging or utensils that are of no use, then you can get rid of them.
Make Designated Boxes
Having designated boxes is a great way to organise your clutter, and you will know what you need to store away to make room. You can have different boxes for "Keep" or "Maybe" so it'll be easier to know what to store away later. Plus, you can always make use of old gift boxes from the previous Christmas period. Or if you’re feeling creative, get crafty and make your own storage containers! For example, to store little bathroom items or makeup, you can glue little boxes together, decorate them to make them pretty and store your little accessories in them.
If you need somewhere to store all your unused items before deciding what to do with them, contact us for more information on which of our brilliant and accessible storage units. Or if you want an instant quote, why not get an estimate from us? This will send an estimated quote to your inbox for you to keep in your records. Detox and declutter your home for the great new year ahead!
What’s in your cup this Dry January? #YourWorldCup
How did you see in the New Year?
We bet it was a celebration worth having! So with the party season now over, they don’t call it Dry January for no reason. Whilst we’re recovering from seeing in the New Year, we at Beyond are going to put up our feet and enjoy a nice cup of tea. After all, Fortnum & Mason did launch a gin and tonic flavoured tea last year, so ‘bottom's up’!
#YourWorldCup
For our Beyond family, a cup of tea is the ultimate symbol of comfort and home. As part of our #YourWorldCup campaign, we’d like you to share your ideal cup of tea with us! It doesn’t necessarily have to be tea, but we want to see what’s in your cup this Dry January! Maybe your drink of choice is coffee (a good alternative to those festive espresso martinis), or maybe it’s hot cocoa? Whatever your idea of home (in a cup) is, we’ll show you ours if you show us yours.
Join in on the fun! Send us your best pictures of what you’re drinking! You can get creative too. Why not snap us a pic of you and your pet having a nice cuppa together! You can even send us what you’re drinking on holiday or at home.
The #YourWorldCup Campaign:
To join the #YourWorldCup Campaign, all you have to do is send us a photo of your cup/glass/mug/shot glass/pint/bowl, it’s that simple! We’ll be sharing our favourite cups of love to our 15K Family on social!
To enter, please submit #YourWorldCup photo:
Via email: Armani@boss-digital.co.uk
Via our Facebook page #YourWorldCup
Via Twitter: #YourWorldCup
Via Instagram: #YourWorldCup
Our #YourWorldCup will run from 1st of January 2018 until 31st December 2018
The Prize:
All entrants will receive 30% off storage solutions plus entry into our Beyond Your Comfort Zone competition, which could have you winning up to £1000!
Beyond Your Comfort Zone Competition
How was your 2017? Looking back, some of you had some incredible goals and resolutions that you had in mind to accomplish. From wanting to give more to your community through helping others to wanting to get fit, we’re sure that you have all gone beyond your comfort zone and have done incredibly well in reaching your goals. But, it doesn’t end there. Remember, life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.
We at Beyond Storage want to know your New Year’s resolutions. We believe in supporting the community, and love to see you living your dreams and achieving your goals! Of course, we can’t predict the future and don’t know what 2018 will bring. Although, we can be certain that if you really want something and you put your mind to it, you will accomplish any of your goals. Here at Beyond Storage we want to help each of you go above and beyond your comfort zone.
From moving house to getting married, and from losing a few extra pounds to taking up a new hobby; everyone makes resolutions to jump-start their New Year. In 2018, we want to support your New Year’s resolutions to help you go above and beyond your comfort zones, with the ‘Beyond Your Comfort Zone Competition’ 2018.
Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone, so make 2018 the start of a new life for you.
Why? At Beyond Storage, we want to go above and beyond the service we provide our customers in 2018.
The Beyond Your Comfort Zone Competition:
To enter the Competition, all you have to do is send us a photo, blog, or vlog of your New Year’s resolution, or the hobby that you are doing, that goes beyond your comfort zone. Whether you’re starting in 2018, or have been doing something inspiring for a long time, or whether you’re planning to train for a marathon, redecorate your home or learn to fly, big or small, we want to hear about it!
To enter, please submit your inspiring story or resolution:
Via email: Armani@boss-digital.co.uk
Via our Facebook page
Via Twitter: #BeyondYourComfortZone2018
Via Instagram: #BeyondYourComfortZone2018 or #Beyond2018
Our ‘Beyond your Comfort Zone’ Competition will run from the 1st of January 2018 until 1st March 2018.
The Prize:
The most inspiring story will be rewarded with a prize worth £100 - £1000 to help you make your resolution happen! Plus all entrants will receive 30% off storage solutions.
Need some inspiration?
Find three hobbies, one to make you money, one to keep you in shape, and one to be creative with.
Life Begins at the Edge of Your Comfort Zone
Please see our Terms & Conditions for More Information
If you have any questions about this competition, please contact the Beyond Storage team.
Cosy Christmas Storage & Beyond!
Merry Christmas from our family at Beyond! Every year we are so pleased to see our community on site and on social media growing, and if we could, we would send Christmas cards to every single one of you. But we know that for some of you, another Christmas card on the shelf is the last thing you want amongst the Christmas decorations, the family photos and hidden presents!
In fact, Christmas is definitely a common time of year for feeling like you have too many things and feel like your home needs a good decluttering. If that sounds familiar, then why not take a few of the following steps in order to freshen up your home this festive season:
Decorative presents that can be used as storage boxes too!
That way you can hide away any of your normal bits and bobs to make way for those all important Christmas lights, holly leaves and tinsel tassels. Plus you can hide the odd real present in between them in plain site!
Create bunting from your cards
That way, your window sills, fireplaces and shelves can stay clear. Plus your Christmas cards won't be falling over all over the place! You can hang them up wherever you'd like and they'll be easy to fold away without getting lost whilst on the string!
Decide to group your knick knacks into colours
So rather than getting all of them out every year, you can choose a different colour depending on you’re holiday mood. Grouping them in to the classic Christmas colours of red, green and gold is always a good start... unless you’re like us and love a good orange Christmas (perfect for the AW17 copper interior look)!
If those options just aren’t enough for the abundance of presents you need to hide and for cutting clutter, then you can always make use of our highly secure and affordable self storage units!
All of our storage units offer:
- 24/7 security including CCTV
- Fingerprint access
- Insulated and dehumidified units
As a Christmas, we're offering 1 month's free storage and insurance! So don’t miss out on the opportunity to make this Christmas a memorable one. Contact us for more information, or get a quote straight to your inbox. Make room for the things that really matter this festive season.