Packing & Packaging | Lok'nStore Storage News Blog

Jun 01, 2016

Boxes and Bubblewrap Summer Price Drop

Someone once said that nothing ever goes down in price… Except at Lok’nStore where we have put down the prices of all of the packaging materials in our stores! From the 1st of June 2016, every single item in our

Oct 30, 2014

Are You Redecorating? Where Does Everything Go?

If you’ve ever redecorated even the most basic room you’ll know how challenging it can be to find space for everything. You have to clear out the room you’re decorating in otherwise you run the risk of getting paint, dust and dirt all ov...

Oct 23, 2014

De-cluttering Could Lead to Lost Treasures

Ah, the joy of de-cluttering. It’s one of those jobs few of us ever look forward to, and yet when we get started it has a strangely enjoyable feel. It doesn’t matter whether you’re clearing out the spare room, the attic or even your self...

Sep 06, 2014

Be Careful Which Boxes You Choose

If you’re going to store things you need boxes and crates to store them in. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? And in truth, it is if you buy your boxes from us, or you have strong and good quality ones you can rely on already. However, ...

Aug 21, 2014

Would You Forget What You’ve Got in Storage?

Let’s suppose you pack up eight boxes of assorted items and rent a storage unit from us here at Lok ‘nStore. Once they are safely stored away how long do you think it would be before you opened them again? You’d think it wou...

Aug 08, 2014

Labelling: The Solution to Smart and Organised Storage

Do you ever come across boxes at home and wonder what on earth is in them? It’s not too problematic if you only have a box or two like it but if you happen to own lots of them it can soon get frustrating. No one wants to search through d...

Jun 19, 2014

The Benefits of Bubble Wrap

Aside from that, it does have a vital role to play in the world of storage. If you’re considering storing some valuables away for a while, you want to be sure they don’t get damaged. They’ll be safe once they’re properly stacked inside y...

Jun 18, 2014

Temporary Storage – Why Would You Need It?

What do you think about when you think of personal storage space? You probably think of a space filled with possessions you don’t need but you don’t want to get rid of. You’re probably thinking long-term as opposed to having space for ju...

May 30, 2011

Storage Space and How Much Do You Need

We Have The Loveliest Storage Space Guide… Some of us today were discussing our How Much Storage Space Do Yo...

May 13, 2011

Cheap storage for army personnel

Are you in need of self-storage, and also in the Army, Navy, or Royal Airforce? Lok’nStore is the ‘British Armed Forces Friendly’

Dec 03, 2010

Time to De-Clutter for Christmas

Have you been sitting at home on your ‘snow-day’ wondering about all that clutter and where you can find storage for it? How about getting some boxes from your local Lok’nStore Self Storage facility and making ...

Jul 26, 2010

The world of storage boxes

A slightly tongue in cheek look at the world of storage boxes Each person has specific storage demands, depending on their lifestyle, on their professional lives, and on various other factors. But apart from the sto...

Jan 27, 2010

Britains most accident-prone street made safe with bubble wrap

The most accident-prone street in Britain has been given the ultimate safety blanket – 1,500 sq metres of bubble wrap. Cars, gates, bin...

Dec 09, 2009

2010 Bubblewrap Calendar

If you’re one of those people who just has to pop all the bubbles on a roll of bubblewrap then this 2010 Calendar might no be ideal for you! This 2010 Calendar has a different bubble for you to pop for every day of the year and me...

Oct 28, 2009

Cardboard speakers bring art, music on the road

We’ve seen foldable cardboard speakers before by MUJI and others, but the lively patterns on these OrigAudio versions caught our eyes (or should that be ears?). The foldable, self-powered speakers (no batteries or external power required...

Sep 04, 2009

Archive boxes at Lok'nStore

Do you need archive boxes or bubblewrap? Your nearest LoknStore Business & Household Self Storage centre carries a huge stock of all...

Jun 29, 2009

Not just cardboard and duct tape

Between 40 and 50 boaters raced Saturday along Crystal Lake’s Main Beach to join the 25th annual America’s Cardboard Cup Regatta as spectators cheered all ages who designed boats using

Jun 26, 2009

How many boxes do you need?

If you’re looking for cardboard boxes why not pop into your local Lok’nStore Business & Household Self Storage centre. We have a huge range of boxes in stock from just £2! and

Jun 23, 2009

Cardboard Boat Racing Gains Popularity

Sink or swim- that’s the question every cardboard boat captain must face on race day. After all, a cardboard box isn’t usually the first material to come to...

Jun 15, 2009

Cardboard Furniture Back in Fashion

In 1965 Riki Watanabe created the cardboard furniture series which was critically acclaimed then for its safety and elegance. Safety, because Japan falls under the seismic zone and cardboard furniture pieces are always safer. The Metropo...