Too many people make the mistake of thinking they need a self storage unit the size of a single garage to store their stuff. The truth is that a space that size will store a three or four bedroom home, depending on the furniture you have. If you only need to store a few boxes, sports equipment, tax records, office files or extra items cluttering your home and garage, then you only need to rent the space you need.


Save your money for something else and rent a self storage unit that suits your requirements. Many self storage companies have only one or two unit sizes but Stor-Age has a multitude, ranging from a one cubic metre min vault to our self warehousing option where you pick the size you need. Check out our space estimator here to get a good idea of what size unit will meet your requirements.

You can always give our professionally trained and helpful staff a call (0861 18 18 18) and they will recommend the best unit size for you, or email us (info@stor-age.co.za) with your inventory and we will let you know what space is best for you.

Ever wondered what the best padlock to use on your self storage unit is? Brass padlocks, word locks, diskus padlocks, weather sealed or combination locks. There are so many to choose from, how do you best secure your home, work or self storage unit? If you are just finding out that there are a number of choices then it is best to read on.

First let it be said that your padlock should be the last line of defense in protecting your precious items. At a self storage facility there should be a number of security measures to contend with before a would-be perpetrator gets anywhere near thinking about breaking your lock. However it is important to choose the correct lock for your application, here are a few types of locks you can consider.


Brass padlock - a secure lock for home or business use, generally used indoors and on gates that protect pedestrian entrance. If you are looking for something to provide safety consider a different type of lock. Note the key can be removed and the padlock locked without the key in the chamber, thus you can lock yourself in or out.

Diskus padlock - a tougher lock, often with a hardened shackle, that can provide extra security. Key to this design is the tapered edges into the shackle, making it difficult for a bolt cutter to get a grip on the shackle and this more difficult to open. This padlock is normally designed so the key must be in the chamber to lock the padlock, safer if you are forgetful and could potentially lock yourself out.

Wordlock - these padlocks allow the user to set their own 'word' as a key to the padlock. The advantage is that you will never get to your self storage unit and realise you didn't bring a key. If you need someone to gain access simply tell them the word and you can change the password at a later stage. These locks have an edge over combination or 'number' locks in that it is far easier to remember a word than a string of numbers.

There are numerous other options when purchasing a padlock for your self storage unit. We found a few of the experts in this area, here are some links for your next padlock.

• Sanlic Security Products
• Wordlock
• Saunderson Security
• Yale

Remember that if you are renting from Stor-Age we also sell padlocks at our stores, so you won't need to go around hunting for your own. Check out our packaging section here to see what we offer.

Happy Mother's Day to all those special ladies out there. It is Mother's Day this Sunday and what better way to make your mother happy than to do what she has been asking you to do for years... clean your room! Besides you never know what you have... until you clean your room!

Everyone needs a bit of space in their life and this weekend is the time to make sure you spoil your mother to show her just how much you love her. Why not get stuck and give her the day off of any housework. This will mean cleaning the house, washing the dishes and maybe even taking a look at that repair you have been promising to do since last year.


And while you are cleaning up what better way to get a bit of extra space than to use a self storage unit. Clean out the spare room, get all the junk out of the kitchen, give your mom her garage back by putting all that extra stuff into a self storage unit. We have all the shapes and sizes, so you only pay for the space you need. Give us a call on 0861 18 18 18 or email us at info@stor-age.co.za

Need to know how self storage works? Check out this video.