Hoarders and Collectors
What’s the difference between a hoarder and a collector?
Hoarding belongings is generally seen as a negative and a problem, while being a collector is not.
The result, however, may be
The Psychology Of Our Relationship With Our Possessions
Psychology and Possessions
Despite trends such as minimalism and decluttering and the “throwaway society” idea of the relentless pursuit of the newest and best, human beings are nothing if not contrary and many of us find it difficult to get rid of possessions.
The 19th Century British textile designer William Morris advised:
Annual Business Review
Have you done your annual business review?
Traditionally late December and early January are the times when activity can be a little quieter and businesses take the opportunity to review how they have performed over the previous year.
Depending on how well they have done in reaching their goals for the year as well as developments in their industry sector this can be a time for making significant changes for
Are We Still A Throwaway Society? Return to Recycling
Possessions
In a recent blog we looked at the history of furniture through the ages and one of the most striking things was the minimal amount of possessions with which ordinary people survived right up until the early part of the 20th Century.
A table, wooden bench, stool or
When might you need short term storage?
Short term Storage
From a sudden emergency to the changing seasons, there are plenty of reasons why self-storage facilities may be needed. Here’s a selection:
Preserving Paper and Organising Archives
How Best to Organise, Store and Preserve Paper
In a previous blog we talked about the requirement for many organisations to keep and store archived paper records, often for many years.
But like many physical materials, paper is organic and likely to deteriorate over time so
Short term self storage for a stress-free Christmas
The season of “goodwill” is looming and while we all look forward to it as a time of warm feelings, catching up with friends and family and having a few days to relax, too often the reality is increased stress levels and no room to breathe.
The Importance of Keeping Records and Archive Storage
Vulnerability
The massive ransomware attack WannaCry in May this year that virtually shut down many of the UK’s hospitals and GP surgeries illustrated the vulnerability of digital records.
Medical services had to return to paper-based systems to carry on, showing the importance of