Storage tips
Getting it right the first time
Seven things worth knowing before you load a unit — written from what we've watched work, and not work, on this site.
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Top questions to ask a Bloemfontein storage facility before you rent
Security, access hours, contracts and hidden costs — the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
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What you can store — and what you can’t
Household goods, business stock, seasonal gear: what belongs in a unit, and what South African law keeps out.
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How to store seasonal items properly
Decorations, winter coats, camping gear and garden tools — clean, contain and rotate them so they survive the off-season.
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Seven mistakes to avoid in a storage unit
Poor labelling, overpacking, wrong boxes, no walkway. The habits that cost people money and belongings.
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Five smart ways to organise your storage unit
Leave a walkway, label every side, store vertically. Small decisions that save hours later.
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How to choose the right storage unit size
What actually fits in each of our six sizes, from archive boxes to a full house or a boat.
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Practical packing tips for long-term storage
Bloem gets cold, hot and dusty. Pack for that and your things come out the way they went in.
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