The Shurgard Blog

Tips and tricks

Joining the Expat Pack

Linh V. - 03 Oct 2016

More than 5 million people born in the UK have emigrated. A quarter have been lured by the pull of year round BBQs, sunshine and… Read full story

Ideas & inspirations

Tips by a serial home mover

Linh V. - 19 Sep 2016

You have signed on the dotted line and are moving again. I say again because we have moved home 8 times in 20 years. Why?… Read full story

Preparing for an adult gap year

Linh V. - 29 Aug 2016

Grown-up gap years have become popular with mid-career professionals, tired of the daily grind. With long hours, cramped commutes and soggy Pret sandwiches for lunch,… Read full story

Get Appy!

Linh V. - 22 Aug 2016

With September being at the door steps, life, work and school will be back to these hectic time. Try these ten essential apps to help your… Read full story

More than just a music collection

Linh V. - 18 Jul 2016

Digital music downloads and live streaming now account for the majority of all music purchased, so you’d be forgiven for presuming our home music… Read full story

Ideas & inspirations

The Grad-u-hate

Linh V. - 11 Jul 2016

Do you remember waving goodbye to your eldest as they headed off to University with an IKEA wok and armfuls of never-to-be-opened cookbooks? Nights were… Read full story

Ideas & inspirations

Dealing with downsizing

Linh V. - 20 Jun 2016

Whether it’s because the kids have left home, retirement is looming or to raise some extra finances, there often comes a time when we have… Read full story

Bricking it?

Linh V. - 30 May 2016

You buy a house, you move in, you make promises to yourself that you’re going to do some necessary renovations to turn the house into… Read full story

How to turn your passion into profit

Linh V. - 09 May 2016

The key ingredients in pursuing your passion are hard work, dedication and not being afraid to step out of your comfort zone. But we know… Read full story

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