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How Safe Are Self Storage Units

This is the first question potential self storage users should ask as reputable self storage providers make security their number one priority; and this certainly applies to facilities here at Extra Room Self Storage.  So, ‘How safe are storage units?’. Although self storage has come a long way since the days ‘anyone with a shed’…

8 Reasons Why People Love Self Storage

There are many reasons why people love self storage. The craze really started in the US but it seems that the UK is also turning into a nation of self storage fans, as more and more of us experience the benefits of using storage. This doesn’t necessarily mean we’re hoarding more (far from it); it…

Why People Use Self Storage at Christmas?

December is upon us and Christmas day is fast approaching. That means only one thing: behind the scenes, the elves are out, busy making plans and packing presents for Christmas! Now these wise elves know a thing or two about getting ready for the big day. And they also understand just how handy self storage…

Nuneaton is a Great Place to Live, Yes Really!

Nuneaton is a great place to live and has more to offer than you might imagine. Yes, really! As a long-established business offering self storage in Nuneaton we know and love our local town, which incidentally happens to be the largest in Warwickshire.   Most residents who have been born here, or brought-up in Nuneaton,…

Business Storage – The Benefits Stack Up

In these uncertain economic times, many companies are scrutinising their expenditure carefully, especially those trading in more volatile sectors. Naturally, when spend comes under such scrutiny, so does the pressure to ‘save money’. Some businesses are re-evaluating their infrastructure to reduce overheads, and this may lead to decisions being made to relocate or downsize their…

6 Reasons to Make Hinckley Your Home

The town of Hinckley in Leicestershire has a lot going for it, whether you are resident, have a business based here, or are a visitor to the area. Not wanting to take our local town for granted, Extra Room Self Storage, has put together some good reasons to make Hinckley your home. 1. A Varied…

How Self Storage Can Help Break the Housing Chain

Whether buying or selling a property, being part of a housing chain is always a fragile situation. And the more people involved in the chain, the more prone to problems it becomes. If a house sale falls through further up the chain, it can have a domino effect right down the line. That is why…

5 Ways Self Storage Can Help You Relax This Summer

Self storage can really help you get the best out of the seasons, from generating extra storage space at your own property, to providing a safe and secure haven for your valuable, most treasured possessions. Here’s more about how self storage is helping some of our customers this summer: 1. Keeping Valuables Safe While on…

Long-Term Self Storage

Self storage can sometimes be viewed as a ‘quick fix’ solution for short-term storage need. However, more than half of self storage users store for a year or more. Flexible terms mean that you can store for as long as you want. At Extra Room Self Storage, long-term self storage units are available in over…