What you cannot store in a storage unit

Fuel and fireworks are obvious. Tinned food, a full lawnmower and a spare fridge are the ones that catch people out.

How to pack a storage unit so you can still reach things

Most people pack a unit once and then spend a year climbing over it. A walkway, a labelling rule and a bit of thought about what you will actually need first.

Storage unit security: seven things worth checking before you sign

Every facility says secure. Seven checks that separate the ones that mean it, and the questions worth asking on the tour.