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Summer might seem like an unusual time to declutter your home \u2013 after all, wouldn\u2019t you rather be enjoying any sunshine or going on holiday? Hamiltons Removals have a number of storage units to let in Harleston, and some bigger containers in nearby Aldeby; here we outline some of the practical benefits to giving your home \u2013 or business \u2013 the once-over in August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Are Moving House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most house moves take place during the summer, when people typically find it easier to get time off (and you don\u2019t have to worry about kids going to or from school either).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you are going to a new home, it makes sense to declutter well before you move \u2013 you\u2019ll have to decide at some point about everything you own, from the big to the small.  If you can\u2019t make on what to keep and what to dispose of, some of your items can always be sent to self-storage \u2013 you can then assess at a later date whether you have room (or need) for them in your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people can also get stuck in property chains and may find themselves no longer moving on the exact date they initially thought, so may need somewhere to put their possessions at short notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Are Renovating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, summer can be a good time for DIY projects if you aren\u2019t going away on holiday (remember there\u2019s always a bank holiday Monday at the end of the month).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will have the time, and, provided the weather behaves itself, you should be able to have the windows open to avoid any noxious fumes (which may help any paint you\u2019ve applied dry quickly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same applies to businesses, too \u2013 the chances are there will be a number of people on holiday so you\u2019ll have more space in which to renovate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole process will be much simpler if you don\u2019t have to manoeuvre your way around furniture (or worry about splashing paint and other materials on them or the floor), so a short period of self-storage could make the whole DIY project much easier to carry out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Children Can Help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019ll give them a project to work on during the summer holidays \u2013 there\u2019s less chance of them getting under your feet or complaining of not having enough things to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chances are that your children have just as much clutter as you do. You could incentivise their decluttering by letting them sell their old toys on websites such as eBay or encourage them to donate unwanted items to a charity shop, or give them to friends or other family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better Security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your home may benefit from self-storage if you want to keep all the windows open in the summer (particularly if you are renovating) \u2013 putting items in secure units means any opportunist thieves may be deterred if there\u2019s not as much there to interest them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools may also benefit from self-storage as well \u2013 classroom furniture, computer equipment and even stationery may be tempting for thieves, as they know no one (save a few support staff) will be occupying the classrooms during the holidays, no matter how secure any storage facilities. Putting them elsewhere, away from prying eyes, may be better than employing security guards or relying on caretakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialist self-storage sites such as our own have plenty of security measures in places \u2013 as well as temperature controls so nothing is damaged<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storage Units to Let in Harleston with Hamiltons Removals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you just want to declutter or use self-storage (or both) we can help. And if you are planning to move house, then Hamiltons Removals offer a full range of removals services, to destinations in the UK, Europe and further afield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Safe n Stored site at Harleston, as well as offering a range of units which start at \u00a365 a month, also has a shop where you buy a range of high-quality packing materials, including small, medium and large moving and decluttering kits. We have a number of specialist products, such as furniture covers for moving home, wardrobe cartons and mattress covers. You don\u2019t need to visit us \u2013 you can buy your packaging paper online if you prefer by visiting our online shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our site at Aldeby also has a range of self-storage containers which make them ideal for larger items, including vehicles, boats and caravans \u2013 an ideal location if you have already had your summer holiday. We\u2019ve also got the security angle covered \u2013 both sites have restricted access and are covered by CCTV cameras with sophisticated alarms which are monitored out of hours at all times by people and not machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d like to know more, check out our self-storage options here<\/a> or call us on 01379 855203.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer might seem like an unusual time to declutter your home \u2013 after all, wouldn\u2019t you rather be enjoying any sunshine or going on holiday? Hamiltons Removals have a number of storage units to let in Harleston, and some bigger containers in nearby Aldeby; here we outline some of the practical benefits to giving your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nStorage Units to Let Harleston | Decluttering in Summer<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Storage Units to Let Harleston \u2013 Hamiltons Removals outline why summer can be the ideal time to declutter and use self-storage. 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