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  • Full time blogger and magazine writer transforms a derelict telephone table using wood effect vinyl and flexible spray paint.

  • Don't throw your old trusty bicycle into the skip. Turn it into a useful clock and talking piece amongst your cycling friends. Step-by-step video tutorial.

  • Reading is not known for it's beauty but it has a great deal to offer to anyone who wants to move to a town with decent employment rates, house prices and schools.

  • Encourage your kids to pick up after themselves with this fun upcycling project by Cassie Fairy - Step by step instructions with photos.

  • Swedish death cleaning isn't morbid, it's just a thoughtful way to de-clutter your home and life.

  • A Capsule Wardrobe, a mini wardrobe with a small number of items that all go together, could transform your life. 4 Steps to creating a capsule wardrobe.

  • We have found that the 3 most common reasons people use self storage are divorce, death and downsizing. You're probably feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do with all your stuff.

  • Our people really do make the difference and Investors in People agree - Safestore Self Storage is awarded Gold Accreditation.

  • We've teamed up with Judy Rom from Upcycle that to create a series of upcycling tutorials. Add a burst of colour to your home or office with this Gumball Terrarium.

  • Apr 06, 2018

    Smart Works

    At Safestore Self Storage we're proud to be able to support Smart Works, who support women to enter or return to work. 60% of the women helped last year gained employment.

  • Cassie Fairy, blogger and upcycler, has turned this old trolly into a funky retro storage unit for LPs and a record player. Step by step instructions with photos.

  • The Good Growth for Cities index places Birmingham at the top of the chart for improvement after accounting for all aspects of modern life including transport links, health, income levels and work-life balance.