The XtraSpace Blog
An Inside Look at Our Jo’burg CBD Storage Facility
For conveniently located self-storage units in Johannesburg look no further than our branch in Heidelberg Road . This Xtraspace branch is located close to M2 East, making N3 easily accessible. O.R. Tambo International Airport is also an easy 20-minute drive away. Take a look around this facility... Read more.
Black Friday History and Growth in South Africa
Love it or hate it, Black Friday has become a big part of South Africa’s shopping calendar. We currently have the fastest growing Black Friday sales in the world. Black Friday history Black Friday falls on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which is always held on the fourth Thursday of November in the... Read more.
The Best Way to Store Your Winter Boots
Even in South Africa, with our generally temperate climate, owning a good pair (or two) of winter boots is essential. Come summer, this bulky footwear can get in the way. Whether you’re storing them at home or in a storage unit, our guide will ensure that your boots are still in tip-top condition... Read more.
5 Ways to Save Money When Moving
It’s no secret that moving house is a monumental task (and an expensive one). The less you spend on packing and transporting, the more you can spend on building the home of your dreams. Here are five genius ways to save money when moving. 1. Hire a moving truck yourself In any move, the biggest... Read more.
Moving On After a Break-Up: Practical Advice That Can Help
The end of a relationship is one of life’s toughest experiences. It can damage your sense of self-worth and up-end everything from how you live your daily life to where you live. It can also destroy friendships and break up families. Coping with feelings of rejection or failure and adjusting to a... Read more.
10 Tool Storage Ideas: Clever Ways to Store and Organise Tools
Don’t let your garage be the junk drawer of your home. Here are a few inexpensive, easy ways to organise your tools so that you never have to frantically search for items again. Glass jars for bits and bobs Don’t recycle your glass jars just yet. Stick the lids of the jars under a shelf, fill the... Read more.
6 Golfer Tips: How to Maintain and Store Golf Equipment Properly
Did you know? The world average for the number of rounds golfers play per year is 21 – a little under twice per month. The rest of the time, expensive golf equipment has to be stored. It’s worth investing just a little TLC in this equipment. Properly maintaining and storing golf equipment can... Read more.
Self-Storage for Students: How It Can Make Life Easier
If you’re a university or college student, moving around is basically part of your life. Here’s why self-storage for students can be a solution to everything from managing overflowing bookshelves to safely storing your car during term break. Holiday without the hassle The end of term comes with a... Read more.
SpaceBox: A Sister Company of XtraSpace
XtraSpace has been providing self-storage in South Africa since 2008, when we opened our very first branch in Centurion. Our self-storage units come in different sizes and are used by our customers to store a very wide range of personal and business items. However, our model doesn’t suit everyone... Read more.
Choosing the Best Self-Storage Facility: 5 Revealing Questions to Ask
Revealing questions to ask self-storage providers before booking a storage unit.Read more.
