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Business Storage in London for Promotional Merchandise

Business storage London Business Storage in London for Promotional Merchandise
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
27 Jun 2025
6 Min. To Read

Running a business in London means making the most of every square foot of office space. When you're dealing with promotional merchandise - from branded pens and bags to exhibition banners and seasonal promotional items - your valuable office space quickly becomes cluttered storage. Smart businesses use professional business storage to keep promotional materials secure, organised, and accessible without sacrificing workspace. Why London Businesses Need Dedicated Promotional Storage https://youtube.com/shorts/-08baBijaI0?feature=share Office Space Is Too Valuable London office rents average £40-80 per square foot annually. Using that expensive space to store boxes of promotional items that you only need occasionally makes no…

How to Use Storage When Downsizing

storage Wimbledon How to Use Storage When Downsizing
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
27 Jun 2025
6 Min. To Read

Downsizing doesn't mean you have to lose everything you care about. Smart use of storage gives you time to make thoughtful decisions about your belongings rather than hasty choices under moving pressure. Why Storage Makes Downsizing Easier https://youtube.com/shorts/GGH4jTGKGgg?feature=share When you're moving to a smaller home, you're dealing with two challenges at once: the stress of moving and the emotional difficulty of deciding what to keep. Storage separates these challenges, letting you focus on one at a time. The traditional approach: Make all decisions before moving day, often discarding items you later regret losing. The storage approach: Move everything out safely,…

Can a Moving Company Store Your Belongings During a Move?

Five men pose in front of a Happy2Move removals truck parked on a gravel driveway, with houses and trees in the background on a sunny day, showcasing the team's dedication to their jobs. Can a Moving Company Store Your Belongings During a Move?
Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
17 Jun 2025
7 Min. To Read

Moving house whilst juggling storage needs? Trying to coordinate multiple companies for your house move? There's a better way - one that saves time, money, and significantly reduces the stress of an already complicated process. https://youtube.com/shorts/PQ1AOYZIAgw At Happy2Move, we've designed our domestic storage and removals services to work seamlessly together, because we understand that modern house moves rarely follow the simple "out of one home, straight into another" pattern. Why Moving and Storage Often Go Hand in Hand The Reality of Modern House Moves Property chains delay: Your ideal completion date rarely aligns perfectly with when you need to vacate…

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sold cabinet inside a shop How to Protect your Furniture when Moving or in Storage

How to Protect your Furniture when Moving or in Storage

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
18 Feb 2024
7 Min. To Read

Protecting your furniture when moving is not just about avoiding financial loss; it's about ensuring the continuity and preservation of your project's aesthetic and functional value. Luckily, with the right knowledge and precautions, safeguarding your furniture—and by extension, your investment—is entirely achievable. In the world of renovations and property development, the old age "It's better to be safe than sorry" holds more truth than ever, especially when it comes to moving. Whether you're relocating a single piece of furniture or an entire property's worth, the risk of damage is significantly higher during the move. A seemingly minor mishap can lead…

Happy 2 Move vans Best Moving & Storage Solutions for Renovations & Property Developers

Best Moving & Storage Solutions for Renovations & Property Developers

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
13 Feb 2024
8 Min. To Read

Starting a home renovation or engaging in property development necessitates an abundance of planning and organisation, especially in managing one's possessions in construction. For those struggling to revamp spaces in London, the quest for the best removals and storage options becomes a matter of convenience and an essential element of the refurbishment process. Indeed, modern homes rarely boast surplus storage areas, thus prompting property owners and developers to explore storage solutions. Whether clearing out a room for a new bathroom suite or ensuring your furniture items are not subsumed by the dust and debris of a remodelling project, securing a…

packers using good quality packing materials Why should you avoid cheap packing materials?

Why should you avoid cheap packing materials?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
24 May 2022
4 Min. To Read

Moving house or transporting valuable or fragile goods is a major undertaking. It’s natural to want to try and find savings wherever and whenever you can. But while you can shop around and find a great packing and removals company that can help you at an affordable price, one area you should always steer clear of is using cheap packing supplies, In this guide, we’ll explain why using packing materials that are cheap can do more harm than good highlight the top-quality boxes and supplies that we use at Happy2Move. Why should you avoid them? Because packing materials generally look…

boxes for packing glasses What Boxes Do I Need for Packing Glasses?

What Boxes Do I Need for Packing Glasses?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
01 Apr 2020
2 Min. To Read

Often, it isn’t until you begin the process of packing your home up, that you realise just how many things you own that are breakable or fragile. When it comes to moving house, it’s always better to be too careful rather than too optimistic. One of the biggest tips we give people when they move house and take on the mammoth task of packing up their belongings is that each room needs to be packed in different ways, and often, different items need different kinds of packing equipment and boxes. For example, packing a lifetime’s collection of books is going…

Boxes for packing clothes The Best Boxes for Packing Clothes (Plus Handy Packing Tips)

The Best Boxes for Packing Clothes (Plus Handy Packing Tips)

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
20 Feb 2020
4 Min. To Read

When it comes to moving clothes, it helps to be organised. Most families like to start their packing weeks in advance so that everything gets boxed up bit by bit. For most households, this is usually the only practical way to prepare for a move as many people are working or busy taking care of the kids. But before you start, make sure you do the necessary planning and source the right packing materials. Cardboard boxes are a popular choice for most personal items, including clothing and accessories. But what are the best boxes for packing clothes? Here we look…

Happy2move packing and moving in London What are the Best Boxes for Packing Books?

What are the Best Boxes for Packing Books?

Author Avatar Manny Sahmbi
20 Feb 2020
3 Min. To Read

When you are moving to a new home, it’s important to pack and store your items properly in order to prevent them from being damaged or lost. For small, heavy items, this can be even more important. This is because when packing lots of small heavy items together, the overall weight can be tricky for lifting. And if not boxed up securely, things can end up falling out of the bottom of the box. Books, although not usually expensive, are often important possessions. For avid readers, they add soul to the home, and they usually hold deep sentimental value. If…

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