How to Keep Your Valuables Safe at Glastonbury

Festival season is well under way, and we know you might be concerned about how to keep your valuables safe at events like Glastonbury. That’s why we’ve written this post – so you’re well-informed about your options.

Dangers of carrying your valuables

There’s a lot of risk with carrying your valuables with you at Glastonbury. It’s the largest greenfield festival in the world, so you can imagine the masses of people and things on the site. It’s imperative you keep your valuables safe in the midst of all the festival’s activities.  

The danger of not keeping your stuff safe is that you might lose track of them while you’re caught up in the festival fever, they could fall into the mud and because of the music you won’t hear it drop, or it could get stolen if you don’t keep a watchful eye on it. It could even be hours before you realise some of your things have been misplaced, which would make the task of finding them almost impossible. 

Losing one of your belongings during a festival could seriously dampen your mood. On the other hand, you don’t want to be on high alert trying to guard your things either. You need an easy, stress-free solution to keep your valuables safe.

Glastonbury lock-ups

Glastonbury offers property lock-ups onsite – you can find their locations on a festival map, marked by a keyhole logo. You can leave your belongings for as long as you need and they’re open 24 hours with no charge. However, if you have been to Glastonbury before you will know how long these errands can take – who wants to be stood in the queue for a lock-up, when you could be exploring the more exciting parts of Glastonbury? 

The Beehive solution 

Alternatively, you could use one of our Beehive mini storage lockers. They’re an indoor storage solution, which means your belongings will be safe and secure, away from the Glastonbury crowds and rain clouds. Our lockers are stored in Taunton, Somerset, just a short drive from the Glastonbury site. 

If you don’t want to risk losing your precious items in the hustle and bustle of the festival, this is a perfect solution to consider. You can rest assured that your valuables are in a permanent, secure location; you know you won’t have to scour the massive campsite looking for your belongings. You could drop your important items off on your way to the campsite and pick them up on your way home, it’s as easy as that! 

At Beehive Self Storage, we’re all about offering you convenient ways to store your belongings. We know how important your valuables are, which is why we encourage you to keep them safe and secure. You can do that with one of our mini storage lockers. 

To find out more, you can email us at taunton@beehiveselfstorage.co.uk or call us on 01823 323575. 

Storage Ideas for Small Businesses

Running a small business is stressful enough, without storage becoming an issue. We have some handy storage ideas for small businesses, whether you work in an office, from home or you spend most of your time driving! 

Storage Ideas for Offices

Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, an office doesn’t have to be full of filing cabinets – as most paperwork can be stored safely online. However, if you work in an office you will know how cluttered things can get, especially during busy times! From computer cables, books and post, to coffee machines, printers or even fridges and microwaves, a small office can soon feel rather claustrophobic.

Here are a few ideas to keep the office as a pleasant, spacious place for everyone to work:

·         Invest in tall shelving units to make the most of your wall space. Building storage space upwards, rather than outwards, is a fantastic way to create more storage without losing valuable space.

·         Some desks include built-in drawers and shelves – this is ideal if for storing small items which otherwise would be taking up space around computers.

·         Encourage colleagues to tidy up regularly, and lead by example. Dedicate a few minutes each week to clearing away your paperwork, throwing rubbish in the bin, and taking things home that do not need to be at the office.

Storage Ideas for Online Businesses

If you run your business online, the chances are you will have the flexibility to work from home, in a coffee shop, or even on the beach, as long as there is WiFi! However, if you are selling physical products, storage might become an issue.

If you are not able to dedicate a room in your house to storing your products, you might want to consider a self-storage unit. Here at Beehive Self Storage, we give small businesses the flexibility to store for as little or as long as you need, and we will also handle deliveries on your behalf. 

Storage Ideas for Contractors

Not all businesses operate from an office or a brick-and-mortar store, which can present a dilemma when it comes to storage. If you are a plumber, for example, you are going to own a lot of tools and materials for the different jobs you carry out. The tools it takes to unclog a toilet will vary from fixing a hot water tank, so different tools will be needed throughout the week.

While most equipment can travel around in a van with you and be transferred indoors overnight, it may not be a convenient solution for bigger tools or materials. In this case, a self-storage container is ideal, because not only is it easily accessible throughout the day, but it offers round-the-clock security for your peace of mind.

For more storage tips and ideas for small businesses, take a look at our self-storage options for businesses. Or give us a call – we’d be more than happy to help! 

10 Top Tips to Take the Stress out of Moving House

When it comes to moving house, careful packing is integral for a smooth move. To ensure the process is stress-free, we have 10 top tips to help you when packing. 

1.       Start packing early

It’s essential you start packing as soon as you can – this will help ease your stress levels as the moving date approaches. You don’t need to have rooms emptied months in advance, but putting away odd items you’re not going to use again is a good way to get the ball rolling.

2.       Stockpile packing material

It’s always a nightmare when you have stuff to pack but nowhere to put it all! It’s wise to create a stockpile of boxes and bubble wrap to make sure you have more than enough when the time comes. If you don’t have much yet, fear not, at Beehive Self Storage we sell all the packing materials you need.

3.       Pack the least important rooms first

When you’re starting to make serious headway and entire rooms are being stored away in cardboard boxes, begin with the rooms that aren’t used as much.

 4.       Declutter while you pack

When you’re clearing away you might come across some old belongings you didn’t know you still had. You need to take some time to carefully consider whether you need certain items or not; don’t be too hasty but remember to be realistic about what you need in your new home.

5.       Fill small boxes with heavy items

It’s far easy to carry one or two heavier items in a smaller container. The lighter items can go in a bigger box, which means the box will hold a lot more objects but will still be manageable.

6.       Big items go first

To make the most of packing space, pack bigger items first, then fill in gaps with smaller objects. However, try not to fill the box too tightly, otherwise you won’t be able to get anything out later.

7.       Heavier boxes on the bottom

When filling your vehicle remember to put heavier boxes on the bottom. It can be deceptive when the heavy objects are in smaller boxes but they’ll hold up fine at the bottom of the pile.

 8.       Label your boxes

Be specific with your labels; write on the sides and mention which room they belong in, to whom they belong to and the contents of the box itself. That way there’s a lot less confusion when unpacking.

9.       Move your furniture in first

It’s quite easy for the boxes to pile up in one room and then it becomes impossible to get the furniture in. If you put the large fixtures and furniture in first, you can negotiate the room’s layout easier and the boxes can fit around everything else.

10.   Storage units

Maybe there are certain rooms you want to focus on decorating and organising before unpacking – a storage unit gives you somewhere to put the extra boxes you aren’t ready to tackle. At Beehive Self Storage we have plenty of units ready to use.

Moving house doesn’t have to be a stressful task if it is approached systematically, and these top tips should help make the process a lot more manageable. If you’re looking for more information to make your packing woes disappear, take a look at our hints and tips on how to store items in our storage units.