Latest blogs by Brendan

3 Tips for Preparing Your Home for the Cold Snap (& Being Clever With Your Storage)
Preparing your home for winter is an important task, which - if done properly -... View Post15Nov

5 Tips for Keeping a Garden Under Control (& Using Storage to Your Advantage)
With autumn now in full-swing, now is the time to start planning your garden for... View Post23Oct

8 Tips for Staying on Top of Your Children’s Clutter
One of the biggest adjustments to parenthood is having children invade your space. More specifically,... View Post22Sep

Coming from America: Moving to Cardiff, Wales from the US
A big move to Wales from the US is going to take a lot of... View Post12Sep

Car Storage Tips: How to Keep Your Vehicle in Good Condition While it’s in Self Storage
If you are planning to store your car for a long time, you might be... View Post17Aug

6 Smart Summer Storage Tips to Maximise Space & Organise Your Home
In today's fast-paced world, maintaining an organised and clutter-free home is essential for a stress-free... View Post21Jul

4 Storage Tips for Gardens
Whether it's your front or back garden (or both), the summer can often highlight how... View Post30Jun

4 Tips on How to Clean a Messy House
Mess in the home is a battle that everyone faces on a regular basis. Whether... View Post22May

3 Benefits of Having a Playroom & How to Make It a Success
Growing families, busy homes... the two go hand-in-hand. With families getting bigger, and the needs of... View Post25Apr

3 Storage Tips & Ideas for University Students
Whether you're staying close to home or relocating to somewhere far afield, your university days... View Post23Mar

8 Ways Self Storage Can Help You While You’re Renovating
When taking on a home improvement project, self storage can do so much to help.... View Post13Feb

10 Tips for Putting Away Christmas Decorations (to Make It Easier for Next Christmas)
When December ends and Christmas comes to a close, it's time to deal with putting... View Post3Jan

4 Christmas Decoration Ideas for Small Spaces
With Christmas on the way, homes across the world are being decorated in festive cheer. If... View Post7Dec

4 Small Kitchen Ideas: How to Maximise Your Space
Planning and designing your dream kitchen? The kitchen is the most important room in the home.... View Post17Nov

4 Storage Ideas for a Small Flat
'Easy living' is a term associated with those residing in apartments - or 'flats' as... View Post4Oct

4 Storage Ideas for Small Entryways
Whether you have a Victorian house, a high-rise modern apartment,* or a new-build terrace, lots... View Post5Sep

Storage Tips: How to Keep the Loft From Overflowing
If you're lucky enough to have a loft, otherwise known as an attic, it can... View Post29Jul

Outdoor Toy Storage Ideas: Protecting the Garden
In our last post, we covered how children and their toys can take over your... View Post4Jul

Toy Storage Ideas: How to Stop Them Taking Over Your Home
Small people take over. It's a fact. From dominating the way you live your life to... View Post23Jun

Self Storage or an Extension? Really?!
Using self storage as opposed to having an extension may sound like a dramatic statement,... View Post15Jun

Why Self Storage?
Let's strip this back to the basic question: why self storage? We've taken a few steps... View Post7Jun

5 Need-To-Know Tips for Storing Your Classic Car
There comes a time in every classic car's life when it's time to wheel itself... View Post10May

The Flexibility of Self Storage
Self storage is often viewed as a problem-solver. From a go-between when you're moving home,... View Post22Feb

How to Help the Environment This Christmas
With the impact of Christmas and wider consumer culture (a big factor in reducing carbon... View Post10Dec

Renovations: A Few Things You Can Do Yourself
When it comes to renovations, it doesn't have to cost the earth. Purchasing your dream home... View Post10Nov

So You’re Thinking of Renovating…
In previous blog posts, we've talked about the issue of space in the home, and... View Post22Oct

Moving Home: 4 Tips to Make It That Little Bit Easier
A house move is one of the most stressful things you can ever undertake. Whether... View Post3Sep

Plastic Free July: 5 Tips for Beginners
This month is Plastic Free July, an initiative to encourage everyone to reduce their consumption... View Post13Jul

4 Zero-Waste Shopping Outlets Around South Wales (UPDATED 2021)
Last year, we brought you information on some of South Wales' brightest zero-waste shops that... View Post25Jun

Moving from England to Wales: Everything You Need to Know
Deciding to live in a different country is a big deal - even if you're... View Post4May

4 Simple Tips for Home Improvements
If you're growing tired of your home and feel some improvements are overdue, it may... View Post22Apr

5 Signs When You Know It’s Time to Stay Put
In our last blog post, we looked at how the last 12 months have made... View Post30Mar

5 Signs When You Know It’s Time to Move Home
Lockdown and government restrictions over the last 11 months have resulted in many individuals, couples... View Post15Feb

How to Embrace 2021
The last 12 months have largely been one to forget. From lockdowns to firebreakers to... View Post21Dec

4 Ideas for a Greener Christmas
Christmas and the wider festive season is all about spending time with those who are... View Post30Nov

5 Quick Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter
With winter soon upon us, now is the time to quickly assess any stop-gaps and... View Post30Oct

5 Less Obvious Items You Can Buy at a Zero-Waste Shop
The rise of zero-waste shops is not surprising given how the general public is far... View Post28Sep

3 Examples of Innovative Projects With a Green Initiative
Developments that use large-scale recycled materials are becoming more common. From recycled plastics to sustainably-sourced... View Post31Jul

Lockdown Garden Ideas: Reusable Items to Help Spruce Up Your Garden
Renovating your garden or outdoor space has been a popular project for many people during... View Post30Jun

Project Lockdown: DIY Ideas to Transform Your Garden
Whilst restrictions on lockdown are being introduced, there is still time to get your garden... View Post29May

How to Maximise Food Consumption & Reduce Waste
As we continue to experience lockdown in the UK and across most of the world... View Post30Apr

The No-Dampness Guide to Storing Garden Furniture
The Great British Weather is not a match made in heaven for garden furniture. Whether... View Post17Apr

How to Maximise Space in Your Freezer With Zero Waste
As COVID-19 (also known as the Coronavirus) puts a stop to what is regarded as... View Post27Mar

Ecobricks – Explaining the What, How & Why
Recycling and reducing single-use plastic is big news at the moment and rightly so. We... View Post28Feb

How to Make Your 2020 a Year That Makes a Difference
New Year's resolutions may not be for everyone, but January is often a popular time... View Post17Jan

5 Common Things People Do Across the Festive Period
As fantastic as the festive season is, it can be a time of reflection for... View Post27Dec

5 Festive Tips to Make Your Christmas More Sustainable Whilst Cutting Down on Waste
Christmas is a magical time of year for many. However, as consumers, our waste has... View Post13Dec

5 Tips for Recycling in a Smarter Way
Recycling household items is vitally important to reducing waste sent to landfill as well as... View Post29Nov

Reuse, Recycle & Repurpose: How To Make the Best Use of Gift Bags
Clutter is public enemy number one these days. Space is sought-after in all homes across... View Post31Oct

5 Tips for Creating a Productive & Inspiring Home Office
The end-goal for the perfect home office is to have a space that breeds productivity... View Post30Aug

5 Cool Things You Can Make From Leftover Wood
If you have leftover wood, be it timber or offcuts of flooring, there are plenty... View Post19Aug

How to Keep Your Fridge Nice & Organised
Every home has a fridge freezer - in the modern world it's an essential requirement.... View Post28Jun

5 Tips for Storing Golf Clubs at Home
With summer on the tips of our tongues, golf season is underway. From those playing... View Post23May

6 Top Tips on Getting Your House Ready to Sell
Moving home can be one of the most stressful periods of your life. That's why... View Post27Apr

3 Perfect Storage Containers that Can be Used Over & Over Again at Waste-free Stores
Single-use plastic is a global issue facing all of us. The stark reality is that... View Post28Mar

5 Tips to Declutter Your Home – Marie Kondo Style
We've all heard of decluttering, especially when it comes to tidying away junk that has... View Post28Feb

The Weird, the Wonderful & the Down-right Practical: All the Items that have been Stored at Easystore
We frequently get asked what items people typically place in storage. The honest answer is that... View Post28Jan

How to Keep Your Home Warm for No Extra Cost This Winter
With winter well and truly here, the cold has descended on our homes and made... View Post27Nov

Location Revealed for Cardiff’s First Zero-waste Store
The location has been unveiled for Cardiff's first zero-waste store, ripple. Albany Road in the Roath... View Post31Oct

Tips for Avoiding the Deadly Clutter as Students Return to Uni
It's that time of year again for students. For some, they are embarking on their first... View Post17Sep

Easystore Self Storage Shares 5 Top Tips on Working Towards a Waste-free Environment
After Easystore Self Storage pledged its support behind #therippleeffect campaign, a successful Kickstarter aimed at... View Post24Aug

Easystore Self Storage Backs the Battle Against Plastic and Needless Waste
Easystore Self Storage has pledged its support behind #therippleeffect campaign, a Kickstarter campaign aimed at... View Post30Jul

5 Top Tips on How to Keep Cool When the Sun is Beaming
The UK is in the midst of a mini-heatwave. You won't find us moaning too... View Post26Jun

The Storage Issue that Nobody Tells You About When it Comes to Finishing Uni
When it comes to finishing uni, there is a huge sense of the end of... View Post21May

Easystore Backs One of the UK’s Top Tennis Clubs
South Wales self storage firm Easystore has backed one of the country's top tennis clubs... View Post30Apr

How To Stop Snow Coming Through Your Home’s Ceiling
When you think of snow days, you think of building snowmen with loved ones, having... View Post16Mar

Cool Space-saving Ideas for Log Storage
With winter getting a second-wind this February, you'd be forgiven for working your log burner... View Post15Feb

Space-saving Ideas After the Festive Period
The festive period is one of enjoyment, indulgence and - at times - chaos. For... View Post12Jan

Helpful Ideas for Log Storage (that Go Beyond your Shed or Garage)
Everyone who owns a log burner knows that it is a love affair that will... View Post14Dec

Bigger Office vs Self Storage – Where is the Tipping Point?
Traditionally, the natural progression for any business has been to pursue growth. More clients, more... View Post29Nov

Reclaim & Re-store – How to Turn Your Shed into a Gym
The humble shed has been a bastion of garden storage for decades. Home to rakes,... View Post26Oct

A Focus on: Rhymney River Bridge Road, Cardiff
Easystore's Cardiff HQ is situated on the Connies site - a landmark building that was... View Post6Oct

5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Moving to Cardiff from London
Oscar Wilde once wrote that if you are tired of London, you're tired of life.... View Post8Sep

Motorcycle Storage Tips [Infographic]
A couple of years ago we wrote a guest blog post for Beginner Biker Adventures... View Post6Sep

Easystore Scales Africa’s Highest Mountain to Raise Awareness of STEM Programme
South Wales self-storage firm Easystore Self Storage has braved Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, as... View Post31Aug

10 Reasons Why You Should Consider Moving to Cardiff
Thinking of moving to Cardiff? We'll be honest: the Welsh capital is awesome at the... View Post18Jul

The First-Time Festival Survival Guide
It's that time of year again - the flags are waving, the tents are packed... View Post27Jun

5 Smart Student Storage Solutions
Housing is one of the biggest stresses in student life. From landlords who wait six... View Post26May

A Beginners Guide to Getting Started with Upcycling
For some, upcycling involves pedaling vertically through a gradient. For others, it is restoring second... View Post4May

Insurance, Security & Storage Wars: Your Self Storage Questions Answered
Forget the current state of Europe, or the latest political and economic scandal. We know... View Post5Apr

The New Arrival: Preparing Your Home for a Baby
So you're going to be a parent. Congratulations! You've one on the way, a bun... View Post2Mar

Our Guide To Storing Musical Instruments
"Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest heals the... View Post3Feb

Easystore backs Techniquest in its 30th year
South Wales self-storage firm Easystore has chosen Science and... View Post2Feb

How to Make your Garden Winter-Proof
Up until December, there is still the chance that you might still use your garden,... View Post9Dec

Tool Storage Solutions & Ideas
Whether you're a tradesman or a keen DIY-er, you'll likely own some expensive tools. From... View Post11Nov

Decorating Ideas for an Awesome Student House
Moving into your student house is an exciting time. Freshers' week is a great opportunity... View Post4Oct

Top Tips for Keeping your Camping Equipment Safe Out of Season
If you're a keen camper or a festival fan, the end of summer marks a... View Post7Sep

Archiving Important Documents – How, What and Why?
The storage of valuable and legal documents is of vital importance for both businesses and... View Post3Aug

Moving Home with Small Children: Our Guide
Moving house is stressful business, but moving with small children - whether they're babies, toddlers... View Post11Jul

Moving Home with a Dog: Our Guide
Moving house is a stressful business, but moving house with dogs can be especially tricky... View Post16Jun

Moving House with Cats: Our Guide
If you're a cat owner, you'll know that felines can be very particular creatures. From... View Post13Jun

Top Tips for Students Packing Up For the Summer
It's that time of year again. For some, that first year of university is complete... View Post31May

Heavy Duty Hobbies: How Self Storage can Perpetrate your Pastime
The hobby. The dictionary defines it as an activity done regularly in one's leisure time,... View Post27Apr

The Definitive Checklist for Getting Your House Ready to Sell
So for one reason or another you've decided that you need to move house. Maybe... View Post4Apr

How to Store Sports Equipment
Sports equipment can be some of the most infuriating, clutter-causing, mess-making and downright untidy items... View Post8Mar

Our Top 3 Storage Infographics
Recently at Easystore HQ we spent some time looking at different examples of infographics in... View Post23Feb

Our Guide To Decluttering Your Home (Room By Room)
Well, the holidays are well and truly over. Food has been eaten, drink has been... View Post26Jan

Why Easystore’s Brendan Connies-Laing Is Supporting Llamau This Christmas
Well, Christmas is now well and truly upon us - in addition to all the... View Post22Dec

How To Store Your Items Safely This Winter
Winter is coming. These words may belong to Game of Thrones’ protagonists House Stark but... View Post24Nov

Who Do You Need To Notify When Moving House?
Moving house is a double-edged sword. There's the inevitable excitement that comes from moving into... View Post6Oct

Top Tips For Packing Up Your House To Move
Moving house or packing items for storage? Check out our top tips for packing up... View Post2Sep

Inside vs. Outside Storage Units
A question we sometimes get asked is this: what's the difference between indoor storage units... View Post5Aug

Reasons For Using Storage Units For Domestic Storage
Self storage is not something that we really think about - until you need it.... View Post6Jul

Tips For Dealing With The Stress Of Moving
Moving can be stressful, so you want to make sure that everything to goes as... View Post11Jun

Reasons For Using Commercial Storage
Many businesses are in desperate need of space but can't afford the pricey rent of... View Post28Apr

Ten Top Tips For Moving House
We all know moving house can be an extremely stressful experience. So the best thing... View Post21Mar

Top Tips For Playing On A Racketlon
1. Warm-ups and cool downs It's always important to warm up and cool down before and... View Post16Feb

Wales Racketlon Tournament To Take Place At David Lloyds Cardiff
David Lloyd Club Cardiff will be hosting the sixth annual Wales Racketlon Open on the... View Post20Jan

Easystore honoured to sponsor Street Football Wales
Staff from across the Welsh housing sector donned their football boots recently and raised an... View Post15Sep

Easystore sponsors Rumney RFC under 16s
Local self-storage company Easystore Self Storage is showing its support for a local rugby team... View Post3Dec

Easystore scores with Brackla RFC
Self-storage company Easystore is showing its support for a local rugby team this year. The... View Post1Oct