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Pool Table

March 2nd, 2012

Creating a pool room

Is your shed or basement full of clutter and looking for a real purpose in life? Then why not turn it into an amazing pool room!
Starting A Band

January 30th, 2012

Starting a band? Top tips for storing your gear!

The dining room may seem like the perfect place to store your bands massive kit however what to do when you actually want to have guests over and need to use this space?
Home Gym

January 5th, 2012

Resolutions: Get fit and create a home gym for under £100

Ok, so it’s the New Year – you want to get fit, but with some gym memberships being way out of your post-Christmas price range, why not save yourself a few quid and do your workout in the comfort of your own home!
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December 13th, 2011

Christmas day - Making the most of your space

It’s that time of year again and with Christmas rapidly approaching, families are beginning to sort out holiday plans. Who’s playing host? Where will all the children sleep? How to keep the in-laws happy?
Post Box

December 12th, 2010

Did You Know There Is A Storage Solution For Old Post Boxes?

Did you know there is a storage solution for post boxes which are no longer in use? A man from the Isle of Wight is storing so many old post boxes; he has had to build a new house to contain them all! Arthur Reeder is believed to own the biggest collection of post boxes and mail memorabilia in the UK (possibly even the world). 
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November 23rd, 2010

The First Billion Square Feet Of Storage Space Took 25 Years To Build?

With 58,000 self storage facilities globally more and more people are benefitting from the extra space in their homes. Ever wondered how other countries self storage compares to ours?
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November 4th, 2010

Superb Wine Tasting Events At Big Yellow Self Storage’s Wine Cellars

Hi, I’m Matt, the wine manager at ‘The Wine Cellars’ located in Big Yellow Self Storage’s Fulham branch. I will be regularly updating this wine blog to inform you of the exciting events we have coming up at The Wine Cellars at Big Yellow Self Storage.
Traffic Cones

October 27th, 2010

Did You Know You There Is A World Record For The Largest Collection Of Traffic Cones?

Did you know a man from the UK earned the world record for his collection of 132 Traffic Cones? David Morgan achieved this unusual record in 2000, but according the Guinness World Records, the record is still valid today.
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October 21st, 2010

Did You Know The Most Money Made In A UK Auction Is £153 Million?

Did you know that in June this year an impressionist’s art sale fetched £152.6 million, beating the record for the most money ever made in a UK auction? The highlight of the sale at the London auction house, Christies was a 1903 painting by Pablo Picasso. The piece, named ‘Portrait of Angel Fernandez De Soto’, (also known as ‘The Absinthe Drinker’), sold for £34.7 million.
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July 26th, 2010

Tips & Tricks: How To Store Your Bicycle

There are many different factors to take into consideration when storing your bike, such as how often you ride your bicycle, how much space you have at home and what the weather is like where you live. Here are some top tips to help you plan the way you store your bicycle and keep it in good condition.
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July 9th, 2010

Big Yellow Self Storage Opens In High Wycombe

We’re happy to announce that we have opened our new High Wycombe branch. The new store boasts some innovative eco conscious features to protect and enhance the local environment while providing great self storage facilities for our customers.
Handbag

June 7th, 2010

Tips & Tricks: How To Store Handbags Correctly For Self Storage

When your handbag costs as much as a holiday to a tropical island, you need to make sure you store it correctly. If you are the kind of person who throws everything in the bottom of your closet, including your precious Prada purse, then think again.