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Securing The Business Essentials Any business, whether it’s an office or a retailer, needs a place to safely store their business essentials. You need to make sure that important documents and files, as well as all products are stored safely, and putting them in a safety deposit box or in a warehouse isn’t often the best way to go about securing them. You’ve probably heard of self-storage units, but you may not know that they are the superior option when it comes to safely and effectively storing your items, even more so than a warehouse or a personal safe. Extra [...]

Boat Traffic in Land: Government Will Impound Trailers One of the rarest sources of traffic congestion, boat trailers parked roadside is a common sight in Australia. Nonetheless, it is not a welcoming tradition and it actually renders road rules and wide driving spaces useless. We do not know why some people use the roads as parking spaces, but we are willing to wager that it is about convenience. We here at Perth Metro Storage offer our boat storage units as the solution to the increasingly cluttered roads near marinas. For a low rate, people can park their boats in a [...]

Self-Storage Units: The Unconventional Asset for Businesses It’s exciting to start a small business, but thinking about the challenges that lie ahead makes business owners worry. One of the toughest tasks is managing the records, inventory and equipment, especially for retail enterprises. That is why investing in self-storage units may do wonders for any business. Investing in self-storage units is a move that many business owners tend to overlook. What makes this a valuable asset is that it gives you additional off-site space for the records, inventory and equipment you will accumulate over time. It serves as an extension of [...]

Long-Term Vehicle Storage: The Right Way to Prepare It is not uncommon for individuals to stop driving a vehicle for an extended period of time. Licence suspensions, temporary relocation, having another car, or even the changing of the seasons are all valid reasons for long-term vehicle storage including options for caravan storage. Whatever your reasons are, hopefully, you will have prepared the vehicle for the extended hibernation before the day comes. Whilst we strive to provide you quality car storage solutions, a few easy preparations on your part can do a lot to ensure your car is safe and ready [...]

How Cool, How Hot: Items Sensitive to Climate Whether you are in the middle of a move or trying to make room for a renovation, a new family member, or a big event, a self-storage unit can come really handy. You simply rent a storage unit and move all your stuff so you can carry on with the move or have additional space. Simple enough as it may seem, the process is actually quite difficult. Think of it this way: you need to organise everything, pack all of it neatly and secure your valuable items. First-time users of these storage [...]

Auto Theft on the Rise in Australia Some studies show that vehicles are the most stolen items apart from gadgets and other valuables. Figures may just go up as thieves catch up with advances in automotive security. Auto theft – a growing concern A 2014 study by the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council revealed that there was an average of 145 thefts per day, with one in every 163 households experiencing auto thefts on the national level. Furthermore, the Council revealed that cars stolen from outside homes drastically increased over the past three years, accounting for almost half of [...]

Can't Sleep? Clutter Might Be the Cause Most people only have to lie down and close their eyes to sleep. However, that is not the case for most regular hoarders. That is what researchers concluded in a recent study about the relationship between sleep and too much clutter. More clutter means less sleep A research from St. Lawrence University revealed that those who build up clutter would have more trouble sleeping than those who do not. People who most likely have hoarding disorders not only take longer to fall asleep, but also may occasionally experience sleep disruptions and daytime tiredness. [...]

Finding the Best Storage Solutions in Perth Whether you’re living in a small apartment in Fremantle or a large seaside home in Rockingham, the problem of clutter and too many possessions will always come up. If you don’t want to throw anything away, you should seek out the top garage storage solutions in Perth. Luckily, finding the best of the best is simple as long as you look out for and compare the following six qualities: Superior Customer Service. From the moment they pick up the phone, the storage company should display excellent customer service skills. If the firm has [...]

Uncluttering Your Home with Private Storage Solutions Uncluttering Your Home with Private Storage Solutions Over time, you’ll find your belongings build up and up within your Perth household. Even if you consciously try not to buy anything, you may still get gifts from family and friends, freebies from local stores, and essential items that you suddenly require. What can you do if you find that you now have too much clutter as a result? If you don’t want to throw out your unused belongings, Perth storage units come highly recommended whether you live in North Coogee, Aubin Grove or Kwinana [...]