Category: Personal Storage

You want potential buyers to step into your home and feel like they’ve come home. They’ll know in the first few seconds if that’s the case, and as a seller, there are steps that you can take to help make this more likely. It’s all about putting yourself in their shoes and trying to see […]

Maximalist and minimalist. Somewhere in between is where the pendulum lands for most of us. But it does feel like minimalism just got a glow-up lately. With documentaries, books, and a social media movement of people evangelising on how paring down enriched their lives, it’s set to shine on. But is this just another trend […]

Now, where did I pack that kettle? Putting it on at times of stress is what we do, like when moving home. Using Edinburgh Self Storage is far and away the best way not to misplace the kettle or anything else for that matter because you’ll be organised and streamlined. Armoured against all the hold-ups […]

Well-being conjures up a spa day, pampering, or a digital or dieting detox. Self-storage and well-being don’t usually roll off the tongue in the same sentence. But self-storage can boost your life, by bringing happy order to chaos and swatting that inner clutter bug. The clutter conundrum Studies show cluttered spaces can make us anxious, […]

In a word, yes, and with lots of us living in rented accommodation and being on the move and between properties, plus dwindling levels of storage space in new homes, self storage offers the ideal storage solution. Self storage is likewise great for storing stock if you’re selling online.  But the question of safety requires […]

It’s spring – time to discover 10 things to do in Edinburgh. At Edinburgh Self Storage, the perfect personal storage solution awaits should you be in that ‘new broom sweeps clean’ mood and looking to make some wider-reaching changes to your life this spring. Daylight can hang around until about 8:30 pm come April, and […]

Use Edinburgh Self Storage in retirement and free yourself up for fun. It also brings you freedom from possessions that you perhaps felt duty bound to hold onto just in case, or stuff belonging to your kids. Neither must you part with stuff that holds precious memories and sentimental value if you come to downsize […]

UK extreme weather events are threatening to become as much a part of life as fish and chips. Named storm after storm crashing onto our shores can potentially wreak havoc on homes and businesses. That’s why we wanted you to know that Edinburgh Self Storage can help if you have the stressful misfortune of experiencing […]

There are 12 days of Christmas and 12 reasons to use Edinburgh Self Storage this yuletide. Before we begin, a huge thank you for choosing us in 2023, and if you’ve any questions about our central Edinburgh storage facility, please consult our FAQs, or give us a call: 0131 337 7277. Here’s why lots more of […]

With the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reporting that Scottish construction market activity has fallen for the fourth consecutive quarter, the divisive short-term lets scheme, and Edinburgh councillors set to declare a housing emergency (Argyll and Bute Council declared a housing emergency in June), it’s high time for another Scottish property review from Edinburgh Self […]

Garden furniture storage and BBQ storage – another string to the Edinburgh Self Storage bow. Perhaps you’re new to this self storage lark? Maybe you just got a garden? Or perhaps you’ve used other self storage facilities in the past that weren’t much cop? Time to try Edinburgh Self Storage. The unseasonably warm weather may […]

It’s that time again folks. Your quarterly property update from Edinburgh Self Storage – the capital’s best storage facility, particularly if you need safe, affordable personal storage during a house move to alleviate the stress of it all. Let’s start with some good news.   Scottish cities are the best place in the UK to save for a deposit […]

How to make your summer holiday more sustainable? Are there simple steps to making your annual jolly greener? You bet. Reducing your carbon footprint starts with baby steps that will mean giant leaps for the planet if we all join in.  Stay closer to home You might wish to go away closer and for longer, […]

Moving home can stress you out of your box. All the more reason to use Edinburgh Self Storage to lighten your load. Here’s your essential moving home checklist so that you can look forward to the day you move and not wish to scurry off and hide under the stairs or in the en suite. […]

Time for another Scottish and wider UK property market outlook from Edinburgh Self Storage – this time for 2023.  Remember, we’re the best storage facility in town if you’re about to move home or you’re between homes and need to store furniture or other items for an interim fix, or for a longer-term safe, quality solution! Scottish […]

How do you box clever by packing your self-storage unit the smart way? Choosing Edinburgh Self Storage was your first smart move, and we know a thing or two about packing your unit, so please allow us to point you in the right direction via this blog! Inventory Making a list of everything you’re storing inside […]

Ten self storage tips for winter from Edinburgh Self Storage is our Christmas gift to you, plus we’d like to  say a huge thank you for choosing our self-storage facility in the heart of Edinburgh in 2022! Accessibility – that’s the beauty of Edinburgh Self Storage For a kick-off, and whatever the season, you need […]

We’re all being hit with energy prices hikes, money not stretching as far as it once did, and inflation at its highest for generations in this cost of living crisis. Edinburgh Self Storage can help you keep the wolf from the door, because believe it or not, there are some steps you can take to […]

If your wardrobe’s bursting at the seams or you’ve resorted to using a floordrobe, you probably need Edinburgh Self Storage to store your excess clothes that you only wear occasionally, or if you want to store your off-season garments, or try living out of a capsule wardrobe perhaps? But what’s the best way to store your […]

April is Stress Awareness Money 2022 and one of the best ways of cutting stress is cutting your clutter, and storing it with Edinburgh Self Storage rather than throwing it out if that would cause you even more stress in the long run. You might be sentimentally attached to it or intend to repurpose or even re-gift […]

A migration back to the office throws up all kinds of self-storage needs, and you’ll find the perfect storage solution at Edinburgh Self Storage. COVID-19 thankfully seems to be losing its grip, and as we all get back to something closer to normalcy now that ScotGov guidance on working from home recommends that employers consider […]

Renting a house, flat, or student accommodation? Your hands aren’t as tied as you might think when it comes to transforming its interior so that it’s got more personality than a dentist’s waiting room because there are simple, non-permanent ways to add a little flair to make your rented accommodation homelier without busting your budget. […]

Why spend a scary amount of money on Halloween decorations when you can make some that will really do the trick (or treat)? Feast your eyes on this lot for some homemade hints. Pumpkins and candlesticks Spray paint is your best pal if you’re in the homemade Halloween decoration game. Likewise, all those old wine […]

Why throw it away when you can store it with Edinburgh Self Storage and then re-gift or repurpose it further down the line and help save the planet into the bargain?  Too many unwanted gifts end up stuffed in cupboards while old furniture gets discarded well before it’s truly spent.    Edinburgh Self Storage and […]

Over the last six months, we have all learnt that working at home is not all it’s cracked up to be. Having the will power to work and not get distracted is a battle that everyone faces. However, when you get it right, it can be a great way to strike that much-coveted work-life balance. […]

The following article has been written by Trevor Mapara, Managing Director of Murrie & Currie Property. At the start of 2020, many had lost their faith in the usually solid UK property market due to the uncertainty of Brexit. First-time buyers were holding off with the thought of price drops. Second-time buyers/families stopped in their […]

As we slowly, and hopefully, emerge from lockdown and return to normal – whatever that might look like for you – the property market post-COVID is coming back to life.  If you’re selling your home, you want it to have market appeal. You want to present your lovely home in such a way that it […]

If you’re spending Covid-19 lockdown downtime decluttering your home or office (or even your home office!),  you may find you have a need for flexible, affordable self storage in Edinburgh once restrictions are lifted. At time of writing this month’s news feature, we’re still in lockdown here in Scotland, and many of us are spending […]

Being green is at the forefront of all our minds, and quite rightly so. Not only will you be saving energy and money, you’ll be lowering your carbon footprint, something we all need to be accountable for.  Smart Meters. We have the technology. Check with your energy provider to see if smart meters are available […]

This month at Edinburgh Self Storage, we’re going back to basics with a look at the birth and growth of self storage facilities in the UK. The UK is home to over 1,500 self storage facilities. To put that into context, there are more self storage sites in the UK than there are McDonalds. But […]

We know it’s not the cheeriest thing to be thinking about in October, but it’s time we started thinking about getting ready for winter and preparing our homes for the inevitable colder months ahead.  Research from UK insurance companies found that 70 per cent of us don’t carry out this essential preparation, and can be […]

So what’s the difference? One is more or less the opposite of the other.  On the surface, you’d think that minimalists might just prefer to keep a zero clutter house – or office – and this applies equally to home offices and shared workspaces. But many of us are now opting for a less consumerist […]

If you’re moving home, in between homes or going on extended holiday you might find self-storage useful, so you can rest in the knowledge that your belongings are safe and secure. Stress-free storage with Edinburgh Self Storage As with most things in life, preparation is key, so we’ve prepared this brief guide to prepare your […]

Whatever your travel plans for summer, there will most likely be some packing involved. If it’s a staycation – well, we need to be mindful of the vagaries of the British weather and pack accordingly. We like to think we’re quite good at packing here at Edinburgh Self Storage – it’s kind of our business […]

There are so many reasons why you should choose Edinburgh Self Storage for your self storage needs – but here are our top ten. Our state of the art, digital security facilities makes Edinburgh Self Storage your first choice for storage in Edinburgh and beyond. We’re open seven days a week and you can access […]

The world of self-storage has moved on a lot since its early days, although over the years, Hollywood has done little to dispel the myth that storage units were dark scary places hiding terrifying secrets. You’ll be relieved to know that they’re now bright, modern facilities with state of the art access and technology. That […]

With its long and bloody history, Edinburgh’s a spooky place to be at Halloween – although arguably it’s a spooky city all year round with its dungeons, tales of hauntings at the ancient Castle, and a plethora of places scary enough to chill you to the bone. This Halloween, there’s lots to do if you’re […]

Summer officially ends on Sunday 23rd September in the northern hemisphere and autumn begins. The turn of the season is always a good time to review your wardrobe so we’ve rounded up some tips for you in this month’s blog post. There are many suggestions on how to organise and optimise your wardrobe – from […]

Ever considered a side hustle? In these days of financial uncertainty, it’s increasingly less likely that we’ll have a reliable pension when the time comes. That’s why more and more people are starting a ‘side hustle’ – a part time business that can fulfil many functions. Saving for kids’ university days, retirement, paying off mortgage […]

It’s hard to ignore the omnipresent chatter recommending that we declutter, downsize, detox, diet, organise and optimise our lives and our homes. Apparently there are, according to science, some real mental health benefits to decluttering – so maybe there is some truth in the saying that a tidy house leads to a tidy mind. The […]

Updated May 2019 The start of the summer is one of the most popular times of year for people to put their house or flat on the market. Lots of people are on the look-out for their next dream property before the start of the next school or university term. Photos for the viewing schedule […]

Summer Holidays How often have you been asked recently where you’re going on your holidays? Us too. It’s got us daydreaming about all the ways to spend our precious time off. Some of us fly off to sunny climes for sun, sea and surf. Others nip off for a city break taking in a weekend […]

It’s that time of year when kids in school start to get a bit giddy. Thoughts turn to the summer holidays stretching out before them. No homework, no teachers and no school uniform. What could be better? The parents among us might not be quite so giddy at the thought but that’s another story! There’s […]

Edinburgh Festival As we leave Spring behind, folk in Edinburgh are starting to think about festivals. Not just one festival but a whole load one after the other all through the Summer months. It’s not called The Festival City for nothing. Apparently, all of the festivals combined attract audiences of over 4.5 million people. That […]

Edinburgh Self Storage is proud to sponsor the Edinburgh Accies One of the things we’re really excited about at Edinburgh Self Storage is our partnership with Edinburgh Academical Football Club, or Edinburgh Accies as they’re more affectionately known. Despite the name, they’re actually the oldest rugby club in Scotland (and the second oldest in the […]

Revised May 2019 What did you get up to for the late Bank Holiday Monday? What do you think of when you think about Bank Holidays – wet weather, traffic jams, crowded beauty spots? The story goes that bank holidays were introduced by a banker in Victorian times who wanted days off to go and […]

We love a wedding here at Edinburgh Self Storage: the dress, the flowers, the cake, the tears (not to mention the party afterwards). As Most Rev Michael Curry put it at the weekend, “Two young people fell in love, and we all showed up.” Awwww. It’s been quite a week for matrimony with Harry and […]

Today, we’re bombarded with ‘life-hacks’ and ‘handy tips’ to help us feel, work and live – better. So, if you’re still battling with a cluttered home, you may well be running out of excuses! You don’t have to be a minimalist to benefit from a cleaner and clearer living space and if you’re not quite […]

We marked mid-January this week with the infamous ‘Blue Monday’. Heralded by many as the most miserable day of the year! But if there’s one easy way to lift your spirits during this dreary month, it’s by decluttering your home after Christmas to help kick start the year ahead. This month, we’re sharing our top […]

What makes Christmas such a magical time? Maybe we’d all answer this differently. But one thing we can agree on is that Christmas is so much more than the big day itself. The run-up to Christmas is full of excitement and mystery. But how can you keep your festive surprises safe from curious creatures? In […]