Believe it or not, self storage was speculated to have begun thousands of years ago in Ancient China. It is said a man named Xiang Lau built huge pots to store rocks and bones underground (after his wife complained about the clutter!).

In Ancient Greece, it is said that written files, documents and possessions were stored in Delphi – a sacred location dedicated to Apollo, the Greek God of the Sun and Light.

The Ancient Egyptians also used chests to store treasures and other personal goods, as wells as organs in canopic jars.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, it seems like British merchants and voyagers stored their valuables at banks while they were at sea. The banks were soon full of goods, so they then had to be moved to a warehouse.

In Australia, Kennards Hire built the first self storage centre at Moorebank in 1973.

According to the SSAA Industry Snapshot 2021, there are 1570 self storage facilities in Australia and 490 in New Zealand and more than 6 million square metres of net storage area hold the possessions of nearly half a million self storage customers!

When it comes to self storage & removals, there several commonly-used box types & sizes available in the industry …but which box does what? Here’s a quick video to help you find the best box for your needs…

 

According to a study conducted by Princeton Neuroscience Institute, the more clutter you see, the more easily you will find yourself distracted. We love facts!

We can look around our homes and think “where to start”? The garage is always a good one (Men don’t walk away!). Ever heard the saying “the car wants the garage back”? Not only is this space taken up with sporting equipment (and where we live, there is alot of that!), gardening and pool equipment, tools and maybe even a camper trailer. Sometimes even a laundry is built into this area as well.  Jeepers, there is definitely no room for the car!

If after, you have sorted through everything and thrown out/given away/recycled and you still can’t fit the car in, then you need us! We have the space!

We can help simplify your life! So call us on 0266 744 064, we are here to help!

It is hard to believe that we are fast approaching the middle of the year and going into our first month of Winter. Though we don’t suffer the extremities of the cold like other areas, the cooler weather provides a great opportunity to prepare our homes for the cosy nights ahead.

• Insulating your home is the most efficient way to keep the warmth in. Insulation can help with weatherproofing and eliminate moisture problems as well as have soundproofing qualities.
• There is nothing worse than snuggling on the couch when you can feel that dreaded draught blowing in from somewhere. Check doors and windows, skirting boards and cornices, even gaps between the floorboards. Replace seals, use draught stoppers and seal gaps. This will help save on electricity bills too!
• Shut out that cold night air by closing blinds and curtains as soon as the sun sets, to help keep the warmth from the day inside.
• Utilise the Winter setting on ceiling fans. This help keeps the warm air down, especially great in rooms with high ceilings.
• Change with the season! Is your wardrobe bulging at the seams with all your year round clothing? Unless you are fortunate enough to have a huge walk-in wardrobe, you might like to rent one of our small self-storage units. It is quite common for customers to not only store seasonal wardrobes but home decor as well. Clear the clutter and let your wardrobe and cupboards breathe!
• You may even have outdoor furniture and a bbq which may not be in use over Winter. Rather than let it sit outside in the weather growing mould, you can bring it into the garage. If you don’t have the space, consider one of our small storage units for the Winter months. The investment will far outweigh the cost of having to replace these items for Summer.

Still not too cold for surfing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking and going for long leisurely walks in our beautiful Winter sunshine! So make the most of it!

In this day and age, self-storage is fast becoming a standard part of modern life. If we follow the trends in the US and Europe, self-storage is here to stay.  Approximately 10% of US households have a storage unit, compared to 4% in Australia. Coast to Coast Storage on the Tweed Coast have the solution to your storage requirements. We have units available for large household storage or commercial storage, down to smaller units which are ideal for storing sporting equipment and office archives.

Call in and see us for a friendly chat. We are here to help! You can also visit our Facebook page – Coast to Coast Storage and our website www.coasttocoaststorage.com.au

We are situated at 31 Morton Street, Chinderah right off the M1 off the Tweed Coast Road exit. Our phone number is 02 66744064 or mobile 0499 313358.

 

Coast to Coast Storage is the newest self-storage facility in the Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, Casuarina and surrounding areas. We understand that packing up and moving can be very daunting and overwhelming. Where to start? The key to successful packing and moving into self-storage is a little planning and preparation. In our Box Shop we have boxes and packaging supplies, to ensure your move is as easy as possible. Here are a few hints and tips that can serve as a guide to help you on your way:

• Invest in good quality boxes and packaging materials. Stack boxes to the ceiling to make the best use of your storage unit. Fill your boxes so they don’t collapse, but don’t overfill the boxes as they will be difficult to stack and may tip. Label boxes clearly on more than one side. Place ‘Fragile’ stickers on boxes which hold breakable items.
• Wrap fragile items individually in bubble wrap and packing paper – avoid newspaper as it can be very messy.
• Large appliances need care before placing into self-storage. Fridges and freezers should be thoroughly defrosted and dried before being stored. Drain washing machines before storing and tie down hoses, etc. Keep doors slightly ajar to prevent odour and mildew.
• If you are storing lawnmowers, whipper snippers, leaf blower vacs, small recreational vehicles or other machinery, you must drain fuel tanks before packing them into your storage unit and place a tarp or piece of cardboard underneath to avoid damaging the floor. This will reduce the risk of leakage, spillage and damage to other items in your storage space and also prevent your items adopting a fuel odour. Fuel and oil are also fire hazards.
• When storing pictures and mirrors in your storage unit, wrap them in a protective covering. We have special boxes for this purpose. Mirrors and pictures should never be stored flat and should always be marked ‘Fragile’.
• Cover and pad furniture with protective coverings to help ensure that they stay in good condition while in transit and in storage. Mattresses are best stored on their long end. Stand sofas on end wherever possible to save space and don’t stack too much on top of soft furnishings. You can save space by dismantling beds and tables before storing. Just remember to keep all the bits together and clearly marked so they can be easily found when putting back together. We have Safe Spot boxes available which are ideal in keeping furniture screws, keys, castors and assembly tools together. These boxes are also ideal to keep mugs, kettle and tea bags for that much needed cuppa when you make your next move!
• Cleanliness is very important to us and we work hard to maintain a clean environment. For your protection, we recommend all food crumbs and stains be removed from clothes and soft furnishings before storing. Do not  store anything that could attract vermin into yours or others storage units.

 

 

 

We have brand new self-storage units now available! So if you live in the Kingscliff, Casuarina, Chinderah, Cabarita, Hastings Point, Pottsville, Banora Point and the Tweed, please come in for a chat and to view the various self-storage options we have available.

We have boxes, padlocks and other packaging items available in our box shop.

Please call 02 66744 064 if you have any queries. We are here to help!

We are pleased to announce our brand new website, which features some useful self storage tips, a space estimator (if you’re not sure how much space you need) as well the ability to pay your self storage invoice online (coming shortly).

If you have any questions or experience any issues, please get in touch with us. Our new website was developed by Big Budda Boom, who provide self storage web design & marketing services.