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Key Takeaways: Storing your wine collection properly is essential, whether you’re a casual collector or a commercial business. It’s the difference between a perfectly aged vintage and a spoiled bottle. In this article, you’ll learn: Why a climate-controlled storage unit is the best option for preserving your collection by protecting it from wine’s greatest enemies: … Continue reading How To Store Wine In A Climate-Controlled Unit

Key Takeaways: Storage lockers are ideal for small items, perfect for people needing short-term storage or storing valuables long-term. Storage units accommodate larger items and are suitable for house moves or business overflow. Both options feature secure locking systems, 24/7 CCTV monitoring, and controlled access to protect your belongings. Pricing starts from $4.33 per day … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Storage Lockers vs. Storage Units

Key Takeaways: Our climate-controlled wine storage units maintain 14-16°C temperature and 55-65% humidity daily to prevent oxidation and preserve flavour. Professional wine storage protects wine from heat, vibration, direct sunlight and excessive humidity. We store bottles horizontally to keep corks moist, preventing air exposure and oxidation. Our range of wine storage options can accommodate up … Continue reading A Guide to Climate-Controlled Wine Storage

Key Takeaways: Commercial self-storage provides secure space for business inventory, documents, and equipment. Retailers, contractors, online sellers, restaurants, professional services, artists, sports clubs, and non-profit organisations all benefit from commercial storage. Advanced security features protect assets with 24/7 CCTV monitoring, individual unit locks, gated access control, and on-site staff. Choose flexible rental options that let … Continue reading A Guide to Commercial Self-Storage for Perth Businesses

Key Takeaways: Disassembling furniture and storing bulky items upright will help to maximise space and maintain balance. Use gaps strategically by filling drawers and cupboards with smaller items, storing objects under tables, and placing flat items between boxes. Vacuum seal soft items and stack tightly in boxes to reduce volume by up to 75%.. Label … Continue reading 8 Tips for Packing & Organising Your Storage Unit

Key Takeaways: Never store dangerous or illegal items, as these pose serious safety risks and legal consequences. Perishable items are prohibited as they attract pests, create mould, produce unpleasant odours, and pose health hazards to your unit and surrounding areas. High-value items should be avoided or properly insured, as storage facilities don’t compensate for theft, … Continue reading What Not to Store in Your Storage Unit

Key Takeaways: Before choosing a unit, you need to determine space requirements, storage items, climate control needs, access frequency, and electricity requirements. Choose the right unit size by measuring your largest items and use a space estimator tool to avoid paying for wasted space or cramped storage. Prioritise security features including 24/7 CCTV surveillance, secure … Continue reading How to Choose a Storage Unit for Your Business

Key Takeaways: Storage facilities don’t automatically cover your goods, so purchase third-party insurance or enquire about add-on policies from your storage provider. Without insurance, you’re liable if stored goods are damaged, lost, or if you cause damage to the facility or others’ property. Without insurance, the total goods value cannot exceed $2,000, and irreplaceable items … Continue reading Are your stored goods insured?

Covid-19 Updates at Guardsman: Thursday 26th March 2020 Dear Valued Customers, As the concern of Coronavirus (COVID-19) increases, the purpose of this email is to ensure our clients’ that Guardsman has created and implemented an internal COVID-19 Workplace Risk Management Plan. We know that the virus is spread from person to person through close contact … Continue reading Latest Updates from Guardsman Self Storage

We are pleased to announce our brand new website, which features information about our home & commercial storage, Perth vehicle storage and Perth wine storage offerings. We also have a space estimator (if you’re not sure how much space you need) as well the ability to pay your self storage invoice online. If you have any … Continue reading New website for Guardsman Self Storage