Surviving the Six-Week Holidays (Without Losing Your Living Room)
Six weeks. That’s how long the summer holidays last. Six. Whole. Weeks. Don’t get me wrong, I love having the kids at home… but I also like being able to see my floor, find a mug without glitter in it, and sit on the sofa without sharing it with three paddling pool inflatables.
If you’re a parent in East London, here’s a little secret weapon for summer survival: Canary Wharf self-storage. And yes, this is the bit where I shamelessly tell you Store That can save your sanity.
Reclaim your space (and your patience)
When the kids are home full-time, so is all their stuff – bikes in the hallway, craft projects in the kitchen, and sports kits that smell like they’ve been fermenting since last term. Shove the seasonal or “we’ll use it in September” stuff into a storage unit, and suddenly your home feels liveable again.
Hosting family? Hide the chaos
Grandparents popping round? Cousins staying over? If you don’t fancy the last-minute shove-it-in-the-cupboard game, a quick trip to Store That can sort it. Our self-storage in Canary Wharf means you can clear the spare room, make space for airbeds, and pretend you’re the sort of person who’s effortlessly organised.
Protect your precious things
Children are like tiny, determined demolition crews. If there’s a breakable in the room, they’ll find it. If there’s a wall, they’ll decorate it. If you’ve got anything you’d rather keep intact, a short stay in a secure storage unit might be the safest option.
Somewhere for the summer gear
The British summer is… unpredictable. Some days you need the BBQ, other days you need a blanket fort. Store your bikes, inflatables, camping gear or random garden toys in Canary Wharf self-storage and grab them when the weather decides to play nice.
Get ahead before the September scramble
August has a habit of suddenly turning into “Oh no, school’s back next week.” Clear out wardrobes, put away winter stuff, and make space for the avalanche of uniform, books and sports kit that’s coming.