Prestige Storage Blog

Self-storage units are beneficial for several reasons, but their primary function is to keep your items safe while you are not using them. Some of these items, such as winter gear, technical equipment or books may be required at some point, even if they are in...

Self-storage could be a wonderful alternative if you're relocating or running a business and need a cost-effective place to keep your products. However, there are a few self-storage myths that may lead you to question if it's truly worth it. Let's debunk a few of the...

When you take your furniture to a storage facility, it means that you want to use it in future. Therefore, when you finally want to retrieve it, you want it in the original condition in which you put it in storage. Storing large furniture items for a while might not...

Self-storage units should be maintained, cleaned and organised regularly to guarantee that your goods remain in good condition. Dust can accumulate and termites may feast on your possessions if you leave your storage container unattended for an extended period....

Whether you're moving to a new area, changing your relationship status, or just running out of room at your existing home or office, renting a self-storage unit may be a wise short- or long-term investment. When there are so many to choose from, how do you know which...

A storage unit is a facility you rent for storing your stuff, particularly things you are not using immediately. It is an excellent way to get extra storage without cluttering your space. Students can keep additional items in these rented spaces so that they don't...

Not All Self-Storage Units Are Created Equal  In self-storage, a one-size-fits-all approach does not work, primarily because you serve clients - businesses and individuals - from all walks of life. It follows, then, that their needs will be as unique. At Prestige...

Choose a Self-Storage That is Right for You  Do you want to take some or all of your possessions for safekeeping in a self-storage facility? Then it is important to know that not all self-storage facilities are born equal, for self-storage is not self-storage, it is...

How To Prepare for Self-Storage Like a Pro Preparing your property for self-storage can be complex. It is more than just loading stuff on the back of a van or truck and hauling it to a storage facility. Remember, you are taking your goods to the storage facility for...

Why Store with Prestige Storage  The Covid-19 pandemic, lifestyle changes like divorces and dislocation or downsizing for companies are some of the reasons why individuals and businesses choose to entrust the safekeeping of their valuables to a storage company....

South Africa’s self-storage industry has radically evolved since its ‘birth’ in the late 2000s. Its journey began when individual property developers sought to follow on the industry’s success in the UK and USA. They hunted for large but cheap tracts of land to build...