Can You believe this New App

Theres an App for That!

Yes its here the Storage King App for I-phone and I-pad ! 

Looking for storage but not sure how much space you need? Storage King has the solution! 

Download our FREE Storage King Storage Calculator App.

Are you downsizing, moving house, or just need to store some of your goods. Well, this new Storage King App is the first of its kind. It allows you to calculate the amount of storage you need and then we have the mobile storage king site to help you locate your nearest store. Storage King is making life so easy for you. You don't need to sit down at your computer. Just have your Iphone or Ipad and the answer is at the touch of a button. 

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1 in 4 want to move to the country

According to Domain domain news. 1 in 4 people out of 1000 people surveyed in Sydney would consider moving to the country. This is a large number of Sydneysiders considering a move to a rural setting.

Why Sydneysiders move:

• 36 per cent — change of lifestyle and freedom to pursue a dream, slower pace of life, more leisure time and flexibility
• 24 per cent — less stress, improve relationships (more time with family and to raise children), self esteem and personal satisfaction
• 7 per cent — make a new start, move away from family and friends
• 6 per cent — less financial stress, lower cost of living, lower mortgage

This news could be a boost for self storage and a boost in packaging material sales as people relocate they may have a need for moving boxes, storage, removalists and professional advice about moving. 

Domain has this advice for people moving 

How to make your move work

• Decide what your skills are
• Explore what you want to do in your next stage of life — continue in the career you are in or seek a change? 
• Look at your CV and make sure it’s up to date
• Find a town or city that has opportunities for work or business ownership
• Visit in different seasons and spend some long weekends and holidays deciding if the town is for you
• Ask locals what they like and dislike about the town
• Research schools and services
• Once you arrive, get involved in the community

Self Storage Tips

• Remember to sprinkle some naphthalene flakes among your books and clothing for long term storage
• Always pack the items you may need at the front of a storage unit and the large items you will not require at the back
• Do not store or wrap anything in plastic as this can cause humidity and mould
• Pack heavy items and boxes on the bottom.  Nothing should be placed on boxes marked fragile
• Use good packing boxes as they are of uniform size, easier to stack and hold the weight
• Use specialty designed boxes with foam inserts for frames
• Wrap breakables in bubble wrap
• Fridges, freezers and other white goods should be clean and dry before storing, with a deodoriser inside for freshness and the door left slightly ajar
• Stoves and other cooking equipment should be cleaned thoroughly
• Tools should always be cleaned before storage
• Remove batteries from all toys and equipment as leaking batteries can cause permanent damage
• Stack books flat - not on spines, in small cartons
• Computers, televisions and stereos should be packed in its original packaging if available.  Otherwise bubble wrap and good quality cartons will suffice. Fill the gaps with the wrap
• Plates and crockery should be individually wrapped in white paper. Fill all gaps with scrunched paper and label fragile
• Empty wardrobes and drawer units
• Dissemble beds
• Wrap furniture in blankets, not plastic
• Vacuum and clean upholstery and rugs prior to storage
• Wipe chrome and cast iron items with a cloth containing machine oil
• Empty mowers and machinery of fuel and oil to avoid leakage and a fire hazard.  Place on a piece of cardboard
• Store records and CD's on their edge
• Other large items wrap with blankets, bubble wrap or packaging materials.
• As food attracts vermin, most storage facilities will not allow food items to be stored unless in approved containers.  Tupperware appears to be the only approved brand.  Check with the facility before making the decision to store food or your insurance may be void.
• Computer disks should be stored with a specialised storage company designed to keep them safe and secure
• YOU CANNOT STORE IN A STORAGE FACILITY any hazardous materials, combustible materials or aerosols as they have the potential to combust or explode and destroy everything in the warehouse.   Examples are acid, gasoline poisons, charcoal, lighter fluid, fertilizer, paint, batteries, matches, nail polish and remover, ammunition, liquid bleach, aerosols, kerosene, pool chemicals, chemistry sets, fireworks, pesticides, motor oil, paint thinner, loaded weapons, weed killer, ammonia, propane tanks or cleaning fluid

Source: relocating.com.au  

Safety Week

Safe Work Australia Week starts this coming Monday the 24^th October.

You have a chance to win a prize for the best Safety Oriented display to make customers aware of safety.

Just email any member of the NSW OHS Committee a photo of your display for your chance to win!

Looking forward to seeing your entry,

Richard Kamper

Manager,

Storage King Kurnell

http://www.storagesutherland.com.au/