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How A Self-Storage Unit Will Help You Spring Clean
Once winter is finally over, many people’s thoughts turn to spring cleaning their home. Here, Hamiltons Removals looks at the history of spring cleaning and how renting out a self-storage unit can help make it so much simpler.
The History of the Spring Clean
The practice of spring cleaning has deep roots. Some believe the tradition began as part of the Persian New Year, while others link it back to the Jewish tradition of preparing the house for the festival of Passover. Here in the UK, spring cleaning involved opening up the windows to freshen air in the house after winter, when open fires caused an accumulation of soot and dust.
While most homes now use central heating, the practice of spring cleaning is still common in the UK. It may not be done yearly now but most people feel the need at least every few years, and often as part of a wider declutter.
Self Storage Clears Covered Surfaces
If you’d like to spring clean your home, putting your belongings into self-storage while you tackle it makes the job so much easier. Instead of constantly moving items from one room to another while you clean and wait for surfaces to dry, you can clean everywhere in one go.
If you’re redecorating or deep cleaning carpets, self-storage for bulky items of furniture can be particularly helpful. Our furniture storage units are ideal for people living in Diss, Bungay, Beccles and the surrounding area, allowing customers to move and collect their items whenever is most convenient for them. Placing them securely in storage also helps avoid the risk of damage from paint or cleaning materials.
Make it Part of an Overall Declutter
Whether you’ve been inspired by decluttering mogul Marie Kondo or just want to reorganise your living space, putting items into self-storage can help you decide what to keep and what to let go of.
Items you’re sure you no longer want or need can be sold on internet auction sites, donated to friends, family or charity, or taken to your local household waste recycling centre. However, if there are items you’re unsure about, putting them in storage can help you with the decision process. If you find you miss something, you know you should keep it. But if you don’t miss something at all, and prefer the increased living space, you’ll know it can go for good.
Make it Part of a Seasonal Swap-Around
Some things are only useful at certain times of the year and self-storage units enable you to move items winter items out of the way while bringing spring and summer items back as part of your spring clean.
Winter clothing, for example, can be safely stored away and summer clothing brought out. Christmas and Halloween decorations, fireside accessories and winter sports gear can also go into your storage unit while patio furniture, electric fans and gardening tools can come out.
Self Storage Rental in East Anglia with Hamiltons Removals
If you are interested in self storage rental in East Anglia, Hamiltons Removals have plenty of space at our Safe N Stored sites in South Norfolk.
Our Harleston site has storage rooms from 15 square feet upwards. Customers pay only for what they need, with prices from £65 per month. If you need to store a lawn mower, boat, motorbike or other large item, you’ll find a range of larger units at our Aldeby site. Both sites have easy access for owners and are protected by CCTV cameras.
For more information about our Safe n Stored services, which also can include collection and delivery and insurance cover, visit our Safe N Stored self-storage pages or call us on 01379 855203.
Top UK Places to Move to in 2020
For many people, a new decade is time to take stock and make important decisions – including about where you want to live.
Hamiltons Removals has travelled to all corners of the UK to help people relocate. Here, we take a look at six towns likely to prove popular with anyone on the move in 2020.
Bury St Edmunds
With house removals to Suffolk always in demand, it’s no surprise that the St Edmundsbury district, where Bury St Edmunds, pictured above, is the focal point, ranked at No. 9 in the Halifax Quality of Life Survey 2020, which takes into account the environment, health and life expectancy, earnings, education, crime and other factors.
Bury St Edmunds boasts a cathedral and the ruins of an important Benedictine monastery. The market town’s period architecture is another draw and home buyers seeking a historic house are spoilt for choice, along with those seeking a modern home.
Maldon
Fifth in the Halifax’s survey was the district of Maldon. Located next to the Blackwater estuary, Maldon’s thriving maritime scene is a major draw. Mariners will find yachting and sailing clubs, plus berths at the nearby Heybridge basin and chartered vessels at the Hythe Quay.
The ancient town is also famous for its sea salt and annual Easter Mud Race. With London in easy reach via the A12 or by rail, it’s a popular choice for commuters.
Sudbury
Sudbury is in the heart of Constable Country near Kersey, Lavenham and Long Melford. The Suffolk district of Babergh, which inspired the famous landscape painter, came eighth in the Halifax’s survey.
The birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough, the market town is home to a museum which bears his name. Situated by the River Stour, the town was a busy river port in Gainsborough’s day. Today the Quay Theatre is built on a former riverside industrial site and the river is used by a rowing club and visitors enjoying walks along its banks.
Bishop’s Stortford
Bishop’s Stortford’s district of East Hertfordshire district topped the Halifax poll with the district achieving high scores for health and happiness. This may be due to the town’s thriving nightlife and shopping facilities, including the developed Jackson Square shopping centre, and its proximity to London. Stansted Airport is only around 10 minutes’ drive away, and the M11 runs through the edge of the town and links up with the M25 to the south and Cambridge and Harlow to the north.
Selby
While East Anglia secured many top slots in the Halifax survey, Selby in Yorkshire claimed sixth position. The district scored particularly well for low anxiety levels, life satisfaction, population density, rainfall and housing affordability. While arable farming is important for the economy here, the town also attracts commuters for Leeds, Wakefield and York. The town’s charms include Selby Abbey, one of the largest parish churches in England.
Rugby
This Warwickshire district was 15th in the Halifax survey. Rugby is famous for its links with the sport and visitors can tour the school where the game was reputedly invented, as well as a museum dedicated to the sport and the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
Other attractions include theatres and a pedestrianised town centre around its historic clock tower. Good road links make this a wise practical choice too, with the M1 and M6 merging close to the town.
House Removals to Suffolk and Across the UK with Hamiltons
As a leading moving company based in East Anglia, Hamiltons can help you move to and from all cities, towns and villages in the UK, not just those near our base on the Norfolk/Suffolk border.
We have many years of experience helping people enjoy a stress-free move in the UK and abroad. Get started by following this link, or completing a video survey to receive a comprehensive quote and be guided through every stage of the process.
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