The Blog
Straight-talking guides to pricing, small-space living, sentimental items and long-term storage — written by the team at PickupStorage.
Unit rentals, admin fees, deposits, van hire and your own weekend — here's the honest maths on what storage costs in Cape Town, and how per-cubic-metre pricing compares.
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Renovating, downsizing or just decluttering doesn't have to mean losing the pieces of your life that matter most. Here's how to hold onto them without losing your living room.
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Modern flats and townhouses often skip built-in storage entirely. Here's how to reclaim your floor space without renovating.
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Two customers can pay very different prices at the same facility. Here's why — and how to compare quotes fairly.
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"How much does a storage unit actually cost?" — a fair question with a genuinely wide answer. Here's the range and what drives it.
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Space shrinks when life speeds up. Long-term storage buys you room to breathe — and it usually costs less than moving.
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Long-term rarely means forever without conditions. Here's what actually shapes long-term storage in Cape Town — and what to ask upfront.
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