Ah, the self-storage facility. You drive by this place almost on a daily basis, thinking about how organised your home can be if you store some of your items there. But, have you ever wondered how secure the self-storage facility is? Here are some of the security features to look out for to ensure that your belongings are safe and secure in the storage facility. 

24/7 recorded CCTV security system

Starting off with the most basic, a 24/7 recorded CCTV security system is a must-have. This system records all activities in the storage facilities 24/7. Be sure to check with the storage facility staff on the coverage of the CCTV to ensure that you are fully covered!

PIN code access system

Some storage facilities offer card access, while others offer PIN code access. In our opinion, a PIN Code access system has a greater advantage simply because you do not need to carry around an additional card in your wallet! The PIN code access system also ensures that all visitors and staff are required to key in a unique PIN code for verification purposes before they are allowed to access the storage. Furthermore, all entries will be recorded so that we can review them if necessary.

Proper employee protocol

To ensure that your belongings are guarded with TLC (tender loving care), check with the storage facility staff on their daily routine to reduce theft or fire. Ensure that they have a daily routine to inspect the facility for any damages, unlocked storage units or even cleanliness! Furthermore, you can check with them on what they will do if they found out your unit is unlocked.

Well-maintained storage facility

A well-maintained storage facility may be the last thing that you will think of when it comes to security. However, it is the most important factor. Having a well-maintained storage facility ensures that all fences, lighting, security system, storage panels or any other security features are always in tip-top shape. Storage facilities that do not repair any damages to their security features will make it more susceptible to theft or fire.

Insurance for your storage

Lastly, always ensure that your storage comes with insurance protection. The insurance purchased safeguards your belongings in your storage space in the event of fire or theft. You might think that nothing will happen to you. But you will never know. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

In this modern era, it’s safe to say that we’re all heavily dependent on the use of computers, laptops and electronic equipment. With the rapid advancements, we are constantly upgrading our computers, phones and other electronic items.

So, what do we do with our ‘old’ electronic equipment? Do we throw them away? Or do we keep them for their nostalgic value? And if they are office equipment, should we keep them for our future employees?

If you’re thinking about storing them, here are some smart storage tips for your electronic equipment.

Back up all your data

Before sending your equipment to a storage unit, ensure that you have backed-up all the data in a separate hard drive for easy access – you never know when you’ll need them in the future.

If you’re storing your PlayStation 3 or 4, ensure that your saved data are stored in the PS Cloud server. You can make use of the PS Cloud by subscribing to the PS Plus!

Clean your electronic equipment

Maintain the longevity of your electronic equipment by cleaning them before you store. For hard to reach areas, you can make use of a compressed air duster to remove the accumulated dust.

Remove any CDs or Batteries from your electronic devices

One common mistake that most people make when storing their old electronic devices is forgetting this crucial step. Over time, CDs and batteries might be damaged. While a damaged CD might not be a big problem, a damaged battery may leak acid and damage your devices!

Seal your electronic equipment

All electronic devices are extremely vulnerable to dust if left alone. So, consider sealing your electronic equipment with plastic and bubble wraps. This is to protect your electronic equipment from dust and save you from major upkeep when you take them out to use again.

Use the original packaging

The original packing boxes for electronics are the best boxes for storage because they are custom made that particular device. Furthermore, storing them in their original packaging will also ensure maximum protection!

Just remember to detach any wires or accessories and package them neatly before placing them in the box.

Store in a clean and dry storage

Electronics are extremely vulnerable to our environmental elements. This is why you should always store your electronics equipment in a clean and dry storage space. This would effectively preserve them in the long-run. If you don’t have a suitable storage space in mind, why not store with Extra Space Asia?

Our storage areas are well maintained, with a wide range of storage sizes available for rent from as short as 14 days to as long as you require. Many of our customers have also stored their electronic equipment at our facility with full satisfaction – just check out Junadi Bin Juri’s testimonial here!

2020 and 2021 have definitely proven to be year of changes. Due to the ongoing Covid-19, many of us have been experiencing changes in the way we live and work. During this period, a lot of us have been working from home for months due to office closure and safe distancing measures. While some might be enjoying a comfortable working life at home, some might still be scrambling to set up the perfect permanent home office.

Here are some small home office upgrades ideas that may not only improve your overall efficiency but also bring benefits to help your body feel better.

1. Furniture upgrade for your home office

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Lack of a dedicated home office space? Don’t worry, you can still have a productive setup with the following furniture. Your body will definitely thank you for adding these essentials to your workstation.

• Ergonomic office chair: This will be a perfect addition to give your back some love. Walking around and stretching only provides temporary relief. A comfy ergonomic chair can minimise backaches and also help you focus better.
• A sit/stand desk: If you’re experiencing aches from sitting too long, you can always give standing desks a try. Some perks of standing desk include a lower risk of weight gain, reduced back pain and improved energy levels. You can also purchase a 2-in-1 stand/sit table from IKEA that comes with adjustable heights based on your preferences.

2. Tech upgrades that every home office needs

Now that you’ve the perfect chair and desk for your home office, you’d need some tech upgrades on top of a good stable Wi-Fi too. Having the right tech tools on hand can definitely help you to increase your productivity while working from home. With this in mind, here are some tech upgrades you can try.

• Ergonomic wireless mouse and keyboard: With these wireless tech gadgets, you’ll be able to move around your workstation comfortably and even work from anywhere around your home.
• Earbuds and headphones: Working from home can be distracting. By using noise-cancelling earbuds, it can help to drown out unwanted noises at home. This will also be useful for meeting sessions too.

3. Home interior upgrades for a refreshing new look

Now that you’ll be spending a large part of your life at home, why not make some small changes to your existing home environment to spice things up? By having a small home makeover, it’ll give your home a new lease of life at a fraction of the cost.

Here are some ideas to upgrade your home interior vibe:

• Changing your wall colours: By giving your wall a fresh new coat of paint, not only will it give your home a different feel, but it can also add a new layer of protection from moisture. You’ll also be able to have a nice clean wall as your conference calls background.
• Decluttering your home: Throw or donate items that you don’t need anymore. This will help to free up space in your home for you to move around and work too. Decluttering your home can also help reduce stress and anxiety.
• Renting a self-storage to store your items: A self-storage is like an extension of your living space where you can store and retrieve your business inventory, family items and even seasonal items anytime, any day, 24/7. With a mini storage unit in Hong Kong, you’ll be able to free up some space at home. It can also be a temporary storage solution for those who are planning to do some home renovation.

If you’d like to learn more about how self-storage can help you and your family, you can always contact Extra Space Asia Self-Storage at 6771 3100. Feel free to also visit our storage facilities to check out our storage services and the various storage unit sizes that we offer.

You may know the importance of security in a self-storage facility as well as what to look out for when selecting a storage space. However, do you know what storage security features do Extra Space offer you when you sign up with them? Read on to find out more.

You’re on camera all the time

Did you know that every Extra Space Asia’s facility is equipped with 24/7 recorded CCTV security systems? The CCTV allows us to record all movements within our storage facilities all-day, all-year.

Unique and personalised PIN code

At Extra Space Asia, all our visitors are required to enter a unique PIN code for verification purposes before they are allowed access to the storage space. For added security, all entries will be recorded so that we will be able to review it, if necessary. If you have shared your PIN code with your friend, do remember to change your PIN code once you have decided to restrict their access.

Individual storage unit alarm system

All of our storage units are equipped with state of the art security alarms. To deactivate your storage unit alarm, simply key in your PIN code at the entrance before you head to your storage unit. Once you are done storing/retrieving your belongings, simply key in your PIN code again at the exit to arm your storage security alarm.

Well-maintained storage facility

We pride ourselves as one of the best maintained storage facility in the industry. You may not think that this is important, but having a well-maintained storage facility ensures that all security systems are working properly. Our facility managers routinely patrol the storage facility to ensure that everything is in order.

Trained security guards

On top of routine inspections, Extra Space Asia also has 24/7 security guard protection. Our friendly guards will not only patrol the storage facility, but they will also ensure that there are no suspicious activities within the premises.

Insurance for your storage

Lastly, Extra Space Asia requires all customers to purchase storage insurance before storing with us. This insurance will be factored in your storage quote, safeguarding your belongings with an additional layer of security in the event of theft of fire.  Check out all the above security features yourself! Drop us a call at +65 6771 3100 to arrange a tour around our facilities today.

Love buying new items as an add-on to your personal collection of toys, sneakers or bags? We understand the joy and excitement of scoring that new limited edition collectible. But what about the lack of space? Good news, you don’t have to let the issue of storage hinder your growing collection.

 

1. Make use of your wall space

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Used up most of the space on the floor? Don’t worry, you can always build and install some shelves on the walls at home. With shelves, you’ll not only enjoy extra space to showcase your personal collection, but they also serve as a great centerpiece at home.

Opt for small placeholders/platform for your small toy figurines to stand on or a long shelve across your wall to hold bigger collectibles. You can also explore installing shelves along the perimeter of your home wall. Use reference sites like Pinterest or Instagram to explore more ideas.

It is important to take note of the weight and height of your toy figurines and personal collection too so that you can build a sturdy display. If you are planning to place your toys and sneakers collection on shelves, make sure that your shelves are installed in an area with no direct sunlight as it might affect the colours on the sneakers or toys in the long run.

 

2. Use racks

 

The great thing about racks is the flexibility of choosing the number of layers you want. In cases where your personal collection includes loads of sneakers, toys or bags, this is a good option as you will be able to see all of your personal collection at one glance. This might not be the prettiest storage option, but it allows collectors to have more space when their prized collectibles are stacked nicely on the racks. With racks, you will also enjoy a more organised living space without the clutter. They are easy to build, affordable, super lightweight and durable. You will also be in control of how many sneakers or bags go on each shelve on the rack. 

 

3. Rent a self-storage unit

Looking for a reliable and secure space to store all of your personal collection? Start storing in a self-storage facility like Extra Space Asia, where you will enjoy 24/7 access to your storage unit. With an Extra Space storage unit, it’s like an extension of your living space where you can enjoy the freedom of space to expand your personal collection. The perks of renting a self-storage at Extra Space Asia is the flexible storage terms allowing you to store from as short as 14 days to as long as you need. You can also enjoy the flexibility of upsizing your storage unit any time you need more space.

If you have questions on self-storage, contact us at 6771 3100, and we will find you the perfect storage unit to fit your personal collection. You can also visit any of our ten Extra Space Asia storage facilities located around Singapore Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm to get a personalised facility tour to understand more. No prior appointment is required.

 

Self-storage can be a great storage solution to your wardrobe woes as it can free up space in your wardrobe and other areas at home. It allows you to hold onto some items whilst you decide if you would like to wear them again in the future.

With that said, it’s important to know how to correctly store your clothes so that they won’t get damaged over time. Here’s our take on proper clothes storage.

Wash and iron your clothes before storing

Let’s start with the basics. Ensure that you wash and iron all your clothes before storing them in your self-storage space. Dirt and stains will set into your clothes over time, and when you finally decide to wear them again, they can be particularly difficult to remove. Dirty clothing may also attract insects which may damage your clothing.

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Decide if you require your clothes to be vacuum sealed

Vacuum storage bags are great space savers, and we all love them. However, storing clothes in these bags for a prolonged period of time may lead to damage. Storing clothes in a vacuum storage bag will quicken the deterioration process of natural fibres of your clothes. Natural fibres will require air to keep the shape of your clothes and a prolonged starvation of air might result in your clothes developing a serve creases. A better way to store clothes in your self-storage space is to make use of plastic containers or storage boxes. Plastic containers ensure that all your clothes have sufficient space and air. If you ever need plastic containers, you may purchase them from Ikea or Toyogo. Do also ensure to AVOID the use of plastic bags to store your clothes. You may not know this, but plastic bags can trap moisture and cause mildew to form and quicken the yellowing of fabrics.

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Place cedar blocks on top of your storage container We’ve all heard about the effect of moth balls and how they can protect our clothes from mildew, mould and moth. However, do you know that they’re not 100% effective? A better alternative is to make use of cedar blocks. These blocks are made of red cedar and will protect your clothing from moths, mildew, mould and musky odours. When using cedar blocks, make sure that they are not placed directly on your clothes. Instead, place them on top of your storage containers.

Ensure that the storage space is clean, cool and dark

When choosing a storage space for storing clothes, always ensure that you choose a storage unit that is clean, dry, dark and cool. Ideally, you should store your clothes in a cool and low-humidity conditions to reduce risk of damage. As such, selecting a storage space with climate-controlled features will be the best option.

Check on your storage space at least once a year

Check, check and check! We cannot emphasis enough on the importance of checking your storage space at least once a year, no matter what you are storing. Items may fall off the shelves, or you may have packed something too tight. As such, checking on your storage space once a year minimises the risk of getting your items damaged.

Look for a storage facility closest to you

If you’re looking to store your clothes, be sure to check out our facilities! At Extra Space Asia, you can access your storage space 24/7. Furthermore, our climate controlled storage unit ensures that temperature and humidity levels are always kept optimal. It’s time to start making more room! Search for a storage facility closest to you today by visiting ‘Our Facilities’ page.

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Now that you’ve finally completed your gunpla model kit, it’s time to show it off to the world! Now you just need a kickass pose to go along with it. Easier said than done – achieving a good pose might be challenging but will definitely bring your gundam model kit to life.

Read on to find out how you can make your dream gunpla pose come true.

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Understand the limitations of your gunpla kit

Not all model kits are created equally. Some are made with more love and attention than others. If you’ve been watching Mecha Gaikotsu YouTube reviews, you’ll know exactly what we meant.

Before we dive into how to pose your gunpla, you’ll first have to understand the limitations of your kit. For example, some kits tend to have better joint articulations which allow their poses to be more robust.

Once you have understood your gunpla limitations, we can move on to deciding a cool pose for them.

 

Decide on a kickass pose

This will probably be the most important decision that you’ll have to make. Do you want to recreate the box art action pose? Or do you want it to adopt a free-standing stance?

Once you have decided on a pose for your gundam, it’s time to dive further into the details. Each weapon, backpack or shield will usually come with an assortment of parts. So, choose the ones that you require.

Remember that the parts chosen will directly affect your posing options. Two-handed weapons such as the Wing Zero’s twin buster rifle will be much harder to work with compared to a one-handed weapon.

If you’re looking to recreate a battle scene from the gundam universe, just posing one gunpla alone isn’t going to cut it. You’ll need to pose multiple kits together. For example, you’ll need both the Aegis and Strike to recreate the scene where Athrun decided to self-destruct the Aegis while grappling the Strike, destroying both units.

 

Mimic human poses

Alternatively, you can make your gunpla look more kickass by mimicking their poses after humans. After all, Gundams are humaroid machines. They have arms, legs, torso and heads just like us.

Forget the online research of what poses your gunpla can make. Instead, search for various online images of a human in an awesome pose with similar weaponry, and try to mimic their poses.

This will give your gunpla more originality and leave your friends scratching their heads on how you did it.

 

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Make use of your gunpla special feature

Different Gundams have different unique features that you can use when considering their poses. Why not make use of your gunpla special feature for the pose? That will make your it truly unique and different from the rest!

 

Use an action base

Despite being a humaroid machine, Gundams usually spent most of the time flying or floating in space. We can replicate this using an action base.

An action base is a plastic stand that can hold your gunpla kit up, allowing for a more dynamic pose. Typically, you’d want to make use of either Action Base 1 or Action Base 2. Each base comes with various adapters that fit most gunpla kits.

To spice things up, if you really want to make a statement, there are also special action bases like a Unicorn Gundam theme action base or a Sinanju theme action base!

Just head online to hobbylink japan to view all the different action bases that they have! You’ll be surprised at what you find.

 

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Make use of the environment

In the animation, we often watch Gundam fight in urban areas, the forest, over the ocean and even in space. How can we replicate the same setting for your gunpla? Consider building a diorama for your gunpla as they can even make basic kits look special! You can learn how to build a diorama for your gunpla over at gunpla 101.

 

Have fun

The most important thing about posing your gunpla is having fun! This hobby isn’t supposed to add more stress – it’s supposed to add fun and joy to your life. Don’t fret over every mistake, it happens to everyone. Furthermore, mistakes will only serve to improve your skills.

Not enough space on your display shelf?

If you don’t have enough space on your display shelf, you can always store your old gunpla with us. Our self-storage facilities* offer the perfect condition to store your collection; air-conditioned storage temperatures are maintained between 23°C to 25°C with dehumidifiers, so you can have peace of mind that your gunpla collection is safe and secure all the time!