The XtraSpace Blog
How to Store a Surfboard or Windsurfer
Ocean activities are fun and exhilarating. But when the seasons change, finding an appropriate indoor storage space for your surfboard or windsurfing gear can be a challenge. The size and scale of the equipment means that it's not simply a matter of stashing it in an unused corner of your home. The... Read more
Run a Business from Home? How Self-Storage Can Help
More and more South Africans are opting to run their own businesses . From the vendors selling their wares on the street to one-person travel, IT, publishing, financial services and retail operations online, home-based businesses are already a major driver of the economy. Issues with running a... Read more
Interesting Statistics: Just How Big is the Self-Storage Industry?
Self-storage was a relatively unknown concept a few decades ago. Today, it’s used in almost every country in the world and is a multi-billion dollar industry. The self-storage industry in South Africa Massive growth in the South African self-storage industry has led to a boom in self-storage... Read more
How to Store Grilling and Braai Equipment
South Africa's braai season is fast heading to a close. Within the next month or so, it’s likely there will be a lot less call for portable outdoor cooking stations, like Webers, charcoal braais and stainless steel gas grillers. Grill and braai storage tips To keep braai and grill equipment in... Read more
Converting a Garage to Create a Living Space: What to Consider
In cities like Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, homeowners are finding cost-effective ways of increasing their living space – and garages are first in line for a makeover. A standard garage is typically big enough to be converted into an extra bedroom, a games room, a home cinema or a workshop... Read more
Step by Step: What's Involved in Selling a Home in South Africa
You've made the decision to sell your home, but don't really know how to go about it. In our step-by-step guide, we touch on how to get the best price for your home, who you can rely on to expedite the sale and how the property sales process unfolds. Step 1: Make your home look stylish Before you... Read more
Saving Money on Self-Storage
Self-storage is a cost-effective, flexible alternative for storing personal and business items – but getting the most value from it takes a little planning and organisation. In the interests of making sure our customers have the best experience possible, we offer some expert tips for saving money... Read more
How to Cover Furniture for Storage
Storing furniture is one of the most common uses of our self-storage facilities. For example, our customers store furniture they've replaced and plan to sell or donate at a later time; furniture that doesn't fit a new home; or furniture they've inherited, until they have time to decide what to do... Read more
When Self-Storage Can Save You Money
Self-storage isn't free – but use it cleverly, and it could save you or your business money . Clear space at home and rent it out More and more South Africans are using services like Airbnb to rent out extra space in their homes , to rent out second homes or even to rent out garages they've... Read more
XtraSpace Donates Space for WATER for PAWS
XtraSpace Self Storage facilities across the country are donating storage space for water, for use by WATER for PAWS. Cape Town is facing the worst drought in a century or more – and when there's a water crisis, it's not just people who suffer. Already, animal rescue centres in several areas are... Read more
