The XtraSpace Blog
5 Innovative Camping Trailers You Can Get in South Africa
With good weather, plenty of interesting places to visit around the country and an abundance of natural beauty, camping road trips are understandably popular in South Africa. A number of compact camping trailers are now available too. These make it that much more comfortable to spend your nights... Read more
6 Ways to Minimise Stress (and Errors) During Home Renovations
Home renovations tend to be dirty, dusty and disruptive. Spending can get out of control, shady practices are all too common and often, communication and management problems mean you end up with results other than those you were really hoping for. We offer some straightforward guidelines for... Read more
Top 6 Items that South Africans Put in Self-Storage
South Africa’s self-storage market is the fifth largest in the world. That means a lot of South Africans are storing their belongings in purpose-built self-storage units. At XtraSpace SelfStorage, we’re proud to be among the leaders in the country’s self-storage industry, with a decade of... Read more
Long-Term Furniture Storage: Tips and Tricks
Furniture is one of the types of items that people most commonly need to store. Whether you’re moving home, renting out space or have recently bought new items, you may need furniture like couches, dining room tables, beds, wardrobes, cabinets and more out the way until you’re ready to rehouse,... Read more
Storage Near O.R. Tambo Airport: A Look Around our Kempton Park Branch
Our XtraSpace, Kempton Park branch provides secure, affordable self-storage, less than a 10-minute drive from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Although it’s just a stone’s throw from Africa’s busiest airport and close to both the R21 and R24 highways, the branch is in a leafy, peaceful area,... Read more
How to Increase the Value of Your Home: Tips Based on Your Budget
Tips on how best to increase the value of your home, based on the budget you have available.Read more
How to Pack and Move a Large Mirror
From the experts, advice on how to pack and move a large mirror.Read more
Storing Vintage Clothing and Costumes
Expert tips for storing vintage clothing and costumes so they don’t get damaged.Read more
How to Store Wooden Furniture
Wooden furniture is aesthetically pleasing and practical, but it also demands proper care if you want it to last. This applies during storage too. Store a hard wood table, chairs or sideboard incorrectly and there's a good chance the wood will dry out, crack, discolour and even warp. Instead,... Read more
6 Airbnb Hosting Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Increasing numbers of South African homeowners are earning extra income through Airbnb, but this isn’t without its challenges. Know what to expect going in – and have strategies in place for handling commonly experienced issues – and you’ll be better equipped to run a successful Airbnb business. 1... Read more
