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Trevor Spink

Store and Insure Operations

Consumer Rights Act changes

The Consumer Rights Act which came into force last year affords far more protection to the consumer than ever before. No longer can a self storage provider apply excess hidden charges or should they damage or lose your goods simply walk away from their responsibility as a  'Bailee' for reward'

 

What the IPT increase means for customers

In the Autumn Statement, Philip Hammond stated Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) would be increased from 10% to 12% with effect from 1st June, 2017. This is the third IPT increase in two years.

 

Continued Expansion - Self storage market is on the up!

According to recent figures released by the Self Storage Association the number of new start up self storage companies is at an all time high.

 

Some self Storage companies will not accept your insurance !

We hear this sometimes from potential customers as a number of self storage companies will not allow their customers to purchase any other insurance policy apart from their own. They will use some nebulous excuse but, in essence, they are going against the rules and regulations of the Financial Conduct Authority.

 
Store your books to sell your property

Store your books to sell your property

“I don’t mean to be rude,” said the estate agent, “but I have to turn sideways to get past the bookcases in your hall. And that’s a problem.”

 

Rate Comparisons - Caveat Emptor !

We are often asked how we able to provide far more competitive rates than those being offered by the self-storage companies and other online insurance providers.

 
Skis are better off in storage over summer

Skis are better off in storage over summer

The early May bank holiday is when I give up hope of one last ski trip before the season ends.

 

storage insurance Self Storage Association have a recognised operating standard

The Self Storage Association have a recognised operating standard to which all their members have to meet certain criteria in able to use the Self Storage Association logo .

 
Guard against pests

Guard against pests

How to protect your stored clothes from moths

 
Why should I hang on to my CDs

Why should I hang on to my CDs?

Should I get rid of all my discs?

 
Enjoy your decluttered spare room

Enjoy your decluttered spare room

A useable spare room has many benefits

 
Zen and the art of bathroom maintenance

Zen and the art of bathroom maintenance

Keep your bathroom running as it should with a quick declutter  

 
Is your clutter dangerous

Is your clutter dangerous?

Get organised for safety’s sake

 
A pile of clean summer clothes

How to store summer clothes

A round-up of tips for storing out-of-season garments

 
A home library organised on white box shelves with plenty of pleasing empty space

Get your books into storage

We used storage to help us properly enjoy our library

 
A family enjoying their tidy hall

A well-ordered hall

These simple decluttering rules will keep your hall neat and functional

 
Get ready for cold conditions

Get ready for cold conditions

Are you prepared for snow?

 
5 Christmas gifts for people with a clutter problem

5 Christmas gifts for people with a clutter problem

What to get someone who has too much stuff

 
Managing unwanted Christmas gifts

Managing unwanted Christmas gifts

Deal quickly with your unwanted gifts

 
How much does storage cost

How much does storage cost?

What will storing my stuff cost?

 
Bulk buying

Bulk buying

How to store groceries in bulk

 
Can I insure my vehicle in storage

Can I insure my vehicle in storage?

All the information you need about storing vehicles

 
Prevent mildew in self-storage

Prevent mildew in self-storage

Don’t let mould spoil your stored items

 
How can I keep my storage costs down

How can I keep my storage costs down?

Six ways to reduce your self-storage costs

 
Have you got a treasure trove in storage

Have you got a treasure trove in storage?

What saleable items are you storing?

 
Five advantages of decluttering

Five advantages of decluttering

Keeping some of your possessions in storage will improve your life

 
Save money on packing materials

Save money on packing materials

Get best value by using free or cheap packing when you store your goods

 
What items are banned from storage

What items are banned from storage?

7 things you can’t keep in a self-storage unit

 
Helping an elderly relative use storage

Helping an elderly relative use storage

Using storage when you are a carer

 
Leaving student accommodation

Leaving student accommodation

Manage your college kit with our handy tips

 
Is lack of space spoiling your collection

Is lack of space spoiling your collection?

A collection, whether it’s Dinky toys, records or shoes should be a pleasure, but a lack of storage space can spoil the fun and make caring for it seem like a chore

 
Prepare your house for the school holidays

Prepare your house for the school holidays

Declutter your home for a happier summer break

 
Storing a mattress

Storing a mattress

Keep your mattress sleep-ready in storage

 
Pack your storage unit like a boss

Pack your storage unit like a boss

Make the most of the space in self-storage with our tips

 
Get your house ready for your new dog

Get your house ready for your new dog

Getting a dog is a life-changing event. Make it easier on your home with our tips

 
Make Airbnb work for you

Make Airbnb work for you

Give your peer-to-peer holiday guests a five-star experience

 
Six stored items to bring out this autumn

Six stored items to bring out this autumn

Trevor Spink looks forward to autumn

 
Woman who has stopped cleaning her home for a sneezing attack.

Are you allergic to your house?

If your allergy symptoms worsen at home a few simple steps will help

 
A woman indoors near a thermostat. She is wearing a parka with a fur-lined hood and blows on her hands to warm them.

Coping with a heating emergency

Survive a boiler crisis without melting down

 
A Japanese myth that will make you think twice about neglecting your stuff

A Japanese myth that will make you think twice about neglecting your stuff

In Japanese folklore possessions that are not well cared for can turn nasty

 
Whats the best way to move and store a piano

What’s the best way to move and store a piano?

Move your keyboard instruments safely

 
Keep your cleaning costs down

Keep your cleaning costs down

Get more out of your cleaner for less

 
bright orange traffic cone with the word caution on it.

What to do when there's a flood warning

Do you know the steps to take when you’re at risk from flooding?

 
Why you should keep your record collection

Why you should keep your record collection

Reasons not to throw away those old vinyl records

 
Stay safe while lifting

Stay safe while lifting

What is the best lifting technique to use when moving in and out of self-storage?

 
Recovering from a flood

Recovering from a flood

The aftermath of a flood can be drawn-out and stressful

 
Repairs Round-Up

Repairs Round-Up

Using DIY around your home to reduce waste

 
The best way to store AV equipment

The best way to store AV equipment

If you’ve invested in your home cinema, you’ll want to store it correctly

 
Storing handbags

Storing handbags

How to prepare and put your handbags in storage

 
Creating an inspiring home working space

Creating an inspiring home working space

How to make working from home easy and professional

 
The best apps for household management

The best apps for household management

What apps do you need to run your home like a boss?

 
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De-clutter your kitchen

Making more space for cooking and baking

 
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Storing artwork

Safe storage for prints, paintings and fine art photography

 
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Storage for cosplayers

Tips for storing cosplay costumes and accessories

 
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Streamline your film collection

Tips for de-cluttering your film library

 
A dog guards neatly packed camping gear

Storing camping gear

How to pack away camping equipment until your next trip

 
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Storage for video games

Wondering where to put your collection of video games? We have some storage ideas for you

 
A couple lifting an armchair during a house move.

Moving house during lockdown

How do you manage a house move during lockdown 2?

 
KeepFitAtHome

Keeping fit and active at home

Ideas for exercising at home when you don’t have space for a gym

 
best way to store wine

What’s the best way to store wine?

Is storing wine in your kitchen a really bad idea?

 
Dad and two boys taking down Christmas lights in a large modern room

Christmas light storage ideas

Don’t let Christmas lights become post-Christmas clutter

 
Pantone-colour-2021-yellow-gray

Pantone’s controversial colour of 2021

Is Pantone’s 2021 colour of the year uplifting or dull?

 
Cold woman in a poorly insulated home

Draught proof your home

Quick tips to save money on your heating bills and make your home more comfortable

 
Staff from a cleaning firm at work in a home

Organise your home routines to beat allergies

Simple household chores that will help you manage your allergy symptoms

 
A man and a woman discussing whether to paint a wall blue or green

Redecorate a room in 10 easy steps

It’s amazing what a fresh lick of paint can do to make a room look clean, bright and more modern

 
A man taking a flatscreen TV.

Protect against theft on moving day

If theft is a worry during your move, we have some steps you can take

 
NewsArticle clever-dishwasher-hacks

Clever dishwasher hacks

A dishwasher is not just for crockery!

 
A couple recording items in their storage unit

Creating a self-storage inventory

Once simple hack that will take your self-storage to the next level

 
A family cleaning

Keep your storage unit clean and organised

Simple ways to keep your storage unit spotless

 
A lady thinking about changing her self-storage insurer.

How do I change my self-storage insurance provider?

Can you get better value from a different self-storage insurance provider?

 
A person saving money by dropping coins into a glass jar

5 ways to reduce your storage bill

How to keep your storage costs down

 
A man bringing a box out of his storage unit to inspect it

How often should I inspect my stored goods?

Visiting your stored goods sounds like a chore – but depending on your circumstances it may be worth your time.

 
Generic toiletries.

How long can you store toiletries for?

Are your toiletries still safe to use?

 
Woman removes battery from a smartphone before putting it in storage

Can you put batteries in a storage unit?

Should you remove the batteries before you store an electrical item?

 
A bridal couple holding hands.

Is your wedding dress safe in storage?

How to store your wedding gown

 
NewsArticleBack-to-school

Back to school organising

Declutter for a happy start to the new school year

 
NewsArticleClearOutStorageUnit

How do I clear out my storage unit?

Time to move on from your storage unit? Follow our tips for a smooth transition

 
NewsArticleStoringMusicalInstruments

Tips for safely storing musical instruments

The best ways to keep your instruments in top condition in storage

 
A bed made up with bedding, duvet and pillow.

What’s the best way to vacuum pack bedding?

Save space when packing duvets, pillows and bedding sets

 
NewsArticleRugsandCarpets

Storing rugs and carpets

How to safely keep your rugs and carpets in storage

 
NewsArticleGrandfatherClock

How to put a grandfather clock into storage

What’s the best way to store an antique longcase clock?

 
NewsArticlechristmasclassicbooks

Christmas classic books to bring out of storage right now

Add a night of cosy reading to your festive traditions

 
NewsArticleChristmasReady

Is your home Christmas ready?

Make the most of your house this festive season

 
NewsArticleWrappingPaper

Storing Christmas wrapping paper

Make gift wrapping a pleasure with these organisation tips

 
Domestic goods that you could sell on social media marketplaces

Free up cash with Facebook Marketplace

Selling unwanted gifts on social media marketplaces

 
historic family photographs.

How to store photographs

Keep your precious photographic prints in pristine condition with our storage tips

 
Man moving his things into storage.

What can I expect when I move into my storage unit?

Quick tips for moving your stuff into storage

 
Curios at a yard sale

How to hold a really good yard sale

Have you got cash in your cupboards?

 
A woman locking her storage unit with a padlock and key

Sharing access to your self-storage unit

How to safely give another person access to your storage lock-up

 
NewsArticleSelfStorageTravellers

Self-storage for travellers

What to store and what to keep with you when you go travelling

 
Stored goods

Selling the contents of your storage unit

Could you profit from your stored domestic goods?

 
A red cone with caution written on it

Personal safety at your storage unit

Staying safe while moving goods in and out of your storage unit

 
A man at his storage unit holding a chair

Five signs that you should change your storage company

Is it time to switch storage companies?

 
Using a calendar for financial admin

What should I do if I can’t pay my storage bill?

When storage bills start to pile up, it’s time to talk

 
A person using a padlock on a storage unit

Common problems with self-storage

Trouble shooting for self-storage lock-ups

 
NewsArticle Storage unit with access code

Using a storage unit with an access code

So your self-storage room has an access code. Here is everything you need to know about storage with electronic access

 
Vintage woodworking tools

Storing lumber for woodworking

Keeping wood boards and blocks ready for carving and creating

 
A neatly made-up bed in a pleasant blue bedroom

How much linen do you need?

How many towels and bedding sets does a family need? Too many, and you’re struggling for storage; not enough and you feel like you never stop doing laundry.

 
A key fob shaped like a house with a heart in the middle.

How do I calculate the value of my stored goods?

What is the insurance value of the things in my storage unit?

 
A child surrounded by small brightly coloured toys

Ideas for storing outdoor toys

Organise your garden toys so they are ready for play next summer

 
A scuba diver

The best way to store scuba equipment

Keep your diving kit in tip-top condition by storing it properly

 
A family moving home during December

Get ready for your December house move

Preparing for a December house move

 
Houseplants to denote improved air quality

Improve the air quality in your home

How clean is the air in your home?

 
Decorative: A row of striped Christmas baubles, one of which is broken -- to suggest a stressful festive situation.

Ideas for a low-stress Christmas

What to do if Christmas overwhelm threatens

 
make your spare room welcoming for Christmas guests

Make your spare room welcoming for Christmas guests

Get your spare room ready for festive guests

 
map your storage unit

Have you got a map of your self-storage unit?

Easily find any item in your storage unit

 
protect stored items from pests and mould

Protecting your stored items

What are the biggest concerns for goods in self-storage?

 
NewsArticleCut your tumble dryer use

Cut your tumble dryer use

Save energy and cash by minimising your tumble dryer use

 
Moving house with a dog

Moving house with a dog

Helping your dog cope with a huge life change

 
Getting vintage clothing ready for storage

Getting vintage clothing ready for storage

The best way to safely store vintage garments

 
self storage for students

Self-storage for students

Moving out of your uni accommodation for the summer? Self-storage is here to help

 
How to wash clothes at a lower temperature

How to wash clothes at a lower temperature

Cooler laundry temperatures are better for your clothes, the environment and your bank balance

 
How to do an end-of-tenancy clean

How to do an end-of-tenancy clean

Worried about getting your deposit back when moving out of a rental? Here are some tips for your end-of-tenancy clean

 
Moving house with your cat

Moving house with your cat

House moves for cat owners

 
Moving house with an exotic pet

Moving house with an exotic pet

Pet reptiles and amphibians are part of the family, so make sure they are safe and comfortable during your house move

 
Storing water toys in winter

Storing water toys in winter

Time to tidy up the pool area

 
Freshen up musty-smelling clothes

Freshen up musty-smelling clothes

The dank old clothing smell is the curse of anyone wanting to rock a vintage style – here’s how to deal with it

 
Pre-Christmas cleaning plan

Pre-Christmas cleaning plan

Ready for the run-up to Christmas?

 
Make space at home for healthy movement

Make space at home for healthy movement

New year’s resolution to get fit? Here’s how to make room for exercise at home

 
Helping an older person move house

Helping an older person move house

How to be a good carer during a house move

 
Staging your house for a quick sale

Staging your house for a quick sale

Declutter your home to improve buyer appeal

 
How to charge phones and tablets efficiently

How to charge phones and tablets efficiently

Strategies for efficient phone charging in your home

 
How to put a washing machine into storage

How to put a washing machine into storage

Keeping your washing machine in storage

 
Top tips for drying laundry

Top tips for drying laundry

How to win at drying your washing

 
What to do when your smoke alarm goes off

What to do when your smoke alarm goes off

Act promptly when your smoke alarm sounds

 
Moving house with young adults

Moving house with young adults

Get your teenagers ready to move house

 
Is your car overloaded

Is your car overloaded?

Avoid overloading your car when moving domestic goods

 
Moving home in wet weather

Moving home in wet weather

Moving home in torrential rain is no one’s idea of a good time… Here’s how to stay calm and more or less dry

 
Getting ready for a home swap holiday

Getting ready for a home swap holiday

Preparing for a home exchange holiday

 
Moving home in extreme heat

Moving home in extreme heat

A house move during a heatwave is definitely challenging, but there are a few things you can do to make it easier

 
Tips for scanning documents to save space

Tips for scanning documents to save space

Minimise paper clutter by scanning documents

 
Staying cool on a budget

Staying cool on a budget

In the cost-of-living crisis you can still stay cool

 
Cleaning your barbecue

Cleaning your barbecue

How to give your barbecue some end-of-season care

 
Moving into college accommodation

Moving into college accommodation

Hints and tips for students going away to university

 
How to store a barbecue

How to store a barbecue

Get your garden winter ready by putting your grill and barbecue into storage