More Back to School Storage

With only a few more days of the school holidays left, you may be looking forward to the peace and quiet of your children going back to school. However due to the recent awful weather over the summer, you may have gained a lot of extra items over the school holidays in an endeavour to entertain your children. Do you now have more art supplies, books, DVDs, board games and more than at the start of the holidays?

Well why not have a sort out and put some of your children’s item into storage until the next school holidays. This will not only clear some much needed space in your home for school books and supplies but will also help to rotate some of the items your children use to occupy themselves. When the next holidays come round, simply get the items out of storage again and your children will be thrilled to play with them all again after the break.

At Cube Self Storage, we offer a range of storage options to accommodate both large and small items – to find out more please contact us.

Packing Artwork for Self Storage

At Cube Self Storage, we can store virtually anything for our clients. Some people choose to store their out of season clothing, others store their bikes and accessories and some choose to store their artwork with us. With this in mind, we thought we’d share our top tips for packing your artwork for either short or long term storage

Tip #1 - Frame it or roll it.
When it comes to keeping artwork done on canvases or paper safe during storage, there are two preferred methods. The first is to frame the canvas which will ensure it stays tight across the frame to avoid creasing whilst the frame itself will help to protect the painting, especially if it is behind glass. For pieces of artwork not framed, roll it loosely to prevent tears and creases for occurring.

Tip #2 - Corner guards
If the artwork is framed, then use cardboard corner guards to protect the corners. It is usually corners of frames which will get knocked during transit and storage so by using corner guards you will be protecting both the frame and the artwork itself from damage.

Tip #3 - Packing Materials
When it comes to packing your piece of artwork, avoid both bubblewrap and packing peanuts. Due to the chemicals used to produce Bubblewrap, staining can occur on your artwork whilst it can also trap moisture against the piece and cause either water damage or mould to grow. Packing peanuts should be avoided as the polystyrene is extremely static when the peanuts are broken and these minute fragments may cause damage to the piece.

Tip #4 – Climate controlled storage
To avoid damage to your artwork by the air surrounding it, consider climate controlled storage. Our purpose built climate controlled storage facility allows us to constantly monitor both the temperature and the humidity of the air to ensure your artwork is kept in the best possible conditions.

If you would like any further advice on how to pack artwork or anything else for self storage, or would like to know more about our storage facility, please contact us.

Get Some Space in Your Life…

Space is always a headache for most Hong Kong residents. But they are not alone. According to recent research by the Royal Institute of British Architects, many people in the UK don’t have enough space to store their basic day-to-day items too. Lacking storage space seems to be a universal problem – thank goodness there are self storage facilities to save your day. Over the years, we at Cube have helped many homeowners and renters to solve such problems. Contact us today, we can make your life so much easier and happier: http://www.cubeselfstorage.hk/en/storing-from-home/

Connect with Cube Self Storage and Share with Your Friends

Last month we told you about some of the new features on the Cube Self Storage website. This week we’d like to tell you about our new social media links which will allow you to connect with us in new ways and share your Cube Self Storage experience with your friends.

To connect with us, take a look at the very top of all the pages on our website. You will see a series of icons – each of which relates to a certain social media site. The ‘f’ logo represents Facebook and by clicking on it you will be taken to our Facebook page where you will see our very latest news.

The tiny bird silhouette icon represents Twitter. Click this link to see our Twitter profile and ‘follow’ us for the latest news, competitions and special offers. The next symbol is for You Tube where you will find a selection of different videos we have put together offering you a variety of tips. Next to this is the LinkedIn symbol and then the RSS feed – two more great ways of keeping up to date with what we’re doing at Cube Self Storage.

From time to time we will be doing exclusive promotions on some of these social media channels, especially during the Olympics so ‘follow’ and ‘like’ us to make sure you don’t miss out.

If you would like to know more about our social media networks, simply contact us.

The Perfect Compromise…

Getting rid of old clothes to free up space is never easy. For some people, rummaging through the wardrobe is a trip down memory lane. No matter how much they want to de-clutter, they always end up keeping what they have been hoarding for years. If this sounds familiar to you, you are not alone. We at Cube Self Storage understand how hard it is to let go of stuff sometimes, and we can provide you with a perfect way to compromise. By storing your clothes, shoes, bags and other items in our rooms, you can declutter, but haven’t actually lost them for good. For more details such as room size and monthly rental fees, take a look at our website: http://www.cubeselfstorage.hk/en/storing-from-home/

We offer you the flexibility you need…

Self storage has improved a lot of Hong Kong people’s lives. It frees up your space at home and at work, giving you freedom to enjoy everyday life without clutter. At Cube, we are not only a provider of self storage facilities, but also a company that gives you more flexibility. You can choose your room size to suit your personal needs and budget. According to the amount of items you have, you can increase or decrease your room size. Whether it’s a long-term storage or a temporary solution, it’s entirely up to you. To learn more about our room hire details, contact us today: http://www.cubeselfstorage.hk/en/contact/

Building Department Crackdown on Illegal Conservatories

With the recent crackdown by the Buildings Department, many Hong Kong households have been ordered to have their illegal conservatories removed. If yours needs to be dismantled and you are worried that your furniture and other home items have nowhere to go, don’t despair. Store them in our facilities for as long as you need. We have five different sizes of self storage rooms to suit your requirements and budgets. Rental fees are competitive too, ranging from HK$488 to $1,170 a month. Contact us now to secure a room. http://www.cubeselfstorage.hk/en/what-size-do-i-need/

Find some space for friends this summer!

Do you have long distance relatives or friends coming to stay during the summer holiday? It will be lovely to be reunited with those you haven’t seen for a while, but it may be a headache if you don’t have enough space. Not to worry. The best solution is to hire a room or two from us. Just store your lesser-used items or some bulky furniture in our storage facilities, until your guests have left. You may find self storage so helpful and convenient that you may want to carry on renting one in the future! For more details, click here: http://www.cubeselfstorage.hk/en/contact/

Planning a Summer Office Relocation?

The summer is one of the most popular times for a business to move offices for three main reasons:

• The move will not be affected by adverse weather conditions
• There are longer day light hours so moves can take place more effectively
• Workloads are often already reduced due to staff holidays

At Edward Baden, we understand that at any time of year, office relocations can be both stressful and time consuming so our relocation services have been designed to try the reduce both of these factors for you. We also understand that the weather in Hong Kong in Summer can be a bit more adverse and humid, but that should not stop you from your planned summer office relocation.

Whether you are moving to another town, county or country, we have a range of specialist services that can help you – plus you’ll even be given your own move co-ordinator who will manage the whole process for you.

Our services include everything from the planning of your move to the physical move itself, as well as installation of all your furniture and IT equipment in your new location too. All of our services are tailored to your specific needs and we can accommodate almost anything from a tonne of files to a short move timeframe.

Our Climate Controlled Facilities

At Cube Self Storage, we provide an efficient climate controlled storage facility that makes it perfect for tropical weather conditions. Whether you are an art exhibitors or buyers, you may need a specialist storage solution before and after the fair. Our storage facility not only maintains the specific temperature requirement for your precious art, but is also safe and secure. For enquiries, contact us today: http://www.cubeselfstorage.hk/en/climate-controlled-storage/

Are You New to Self Storage?

New to self storage? How to make the most of it? First of all, choose a room size to suit your needs; we are happy to give you advice if you wish. Before visiting your room, make a list of your items and label them for easy identification. If it’s possible, insure everything valuable. Leave a walkway from the door to the back of your room, if you go for a large one. For delicate items, cover them with protective sheets to avoid dust. For more useful packing tips, click here: http://www.cubeselfstorage.hk/packing-all-the-tips/