Category: Self-Storage
Time to Dust Off the Christmas Decorations! As the calendar creeps closer to the 25th of December, the festive spirit begins to sweep across Australia. The scent of summer barbecues mingles with the sound of Christmas carols, and homes everywhere start to shimmer with lights and laughter. It’s that magical...
How to Protect Your Belongings from Mould Lately, we’ve had a lot of questions from customers asking: “Will my furniture go mouldy in storage?” It’s a valid concern, especially with all the rain we’ve had recently. Moisture in the air, combined with poor ventilation, creates the perfect environment for mould,...
What You Need to Know Before You Move When it comes to choosing a storage unit, one of the most common questions we get at Big Box Self Storage is: “Are your storage units ground level?” The answer? Absolutely. All of our storage units are ground floor storage units because...
Here's our recommendations These day, a quick online search for "cheapest storage Gold Coast" can yield a mixed bag of responses, some great deals and some not-so-great facilities. Even Google's AI Overview will share snippets of information from lots of different websites. So, how do you know which self-storage option...
How Stamp Duty Changes will Affect New Home Buyers Stamp duty has long been a significant cost for home buyers in Australia. However, recent changes to stamp duty policies in various states are reshaping the home-buying landscape, particularly for first-time buyers. These changes impact affordability, purchasing power, and the overall...
When it comes to managing your possessions, understanding storage space sizes and calculating how much furniture you can fit into different storage units is crucial. Whether you're moving, decluttering, or organising, effective use of storage space can save you time, money, and stress. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to...
Top tips on storage boxes If you’re getting ready to pack up your possessions for storage, you’ll probably already have scoured your house for old boxes that you can use to pack things into. When it comes to storage, the decision to use new boxes versus used ones is often...
Life changes mean storage solution might change With changes in family size comes the need for new storage solutions. Whatever your planned family size, you can prepare for the present and the future by keeping in mind storage solutions and services that can help you manage your changing family size...
Whatever your hobby - whether it’s model trains carpentry, music, painting, or collecting first-edition novels - you’ll know just how much space an involved hobby can take up in your home. Self-storage is an under-utilised game-changer for hobbyists across Australia, providing flexible storage space outside of your home for minimal...
Our storage unit rental guide for the holiday season The self-storage industry always sees a real spike in business just before the holiday season. And it's no surprise when we're dealing with Christmas presents, out-of-season sports equipment, and outgrown clothing constantly popping out of cupboards! (more…)