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We’ve all noticed it: storage companies are springing up all across the UK. You might not be surprised to find multiple storage companies operating in big cities. If you search for self storage London will reveal plenty of results but you can expect to find two or three storage companies jostling for position on the perimeter of even small towns. New facilities and companies regularly with byStored being one of the latest examples.

There are few reasons for this, and looking into them today could help you decide if you need to use self storage yourself or even if it’s an industry you want to work or invest in.

Economics

With the consequences of the 2008-09 banking crisis still rumbling on, and an ill-defined Brexit making the future look uncertain and threatening, the economic outlook is not good. Uncertainty is not a good climate to do business in and it’s telling with slow, or non-existent growth in recent quarters.

That’s bad news for most people, but there are some businesses that thrive in recessions, crashes and other financial crises. Self storage is one of those industries that far from being depressed by depressions actually expands when others are wilting.

Economic slowdowns inspire many families and businesses to downsize, creating a demand for more storage space. People want to keep collections and furniture they can’t accommodate in their new, smaller homes safe until they can either reclaim and display it again or permanently dispose of it by selling it on or recycling.

Renting and Buying

In tighter economic times, fewer people buy houses: banks are less willing to lend and people less able save the large sum of money needed for a deposit.

A bigger community of renters means more people moving house more regularly. One of the biggest reasons for people to use self storage facilities is for help when they move house, according to a recent industry poll. This community of regularly moving renters creates a fertile market for short term storage facilities, especially in big cities, where the higher price of properties means the storage company runs more risk.

Between short term customers, and longer term contracts with downsizers storing excess possessions for months at time and small businesses taking advantage of the cheap rent and short notice periods to use storage company for flexible warehousing space, it’s no surprise that more than 75% of the ever growing storage capacity of the UK is in use at any one time.

If you are a homeowner with a large family, you have one challenge you need to be able to deal with: clutter in your home. We all buy things all the time, but do we really fully and completely realize that we need to deal with the clutter in our own homes that we ourselves generate? The good news is that there is an effective solution to this problem in the form of storage units Charlotte. This way homeowners and business owners don’t have to get rid of all the stuff they own and be ready to take in new items. Instead they can store their belongings in a safe place in case they need it later.

Many people have a lot of items that they would like to store somewhere but they do not have space for storage. This might be because they live in a small apartment or because they simply have so many items to store simply because they enjoy shopping for new things. In many cases individuals as well as businesses might need extra storage for their items. While this might seem like a serious problem, there is an easy solution. Self storage companies specialize in providing storage units for both individual customers and businesses. Most towns and cities have at least a few good self storage facilities you might want to try out. Of course, bigger cities will offer you more possibilities compared to what smaller towns can offer, but you would be surprised to discover how many self storage units a town can have.

If you are looking for self storage, then you will probably not find a better solution. What makes them unique is that they offer a variety of storage units. They are determined to meet all of your needs and some are temperature controlled. Some self storage units also offer a full assortment of moving and packing supplies, which is quite convenient. All of those who value convenience will surely appreciate the online payment center and account access. This is something you should be looking for in a self storage facility where you will want to store your precious belongings foe years to come.

Whether you want to have art to fill white walls, impress clients or motivate your
employees, choosing photography prints for the home or office can be difficult and it’s
important not to get it wrong and give your clients/colleagues the wrong impression. Here
is our guide for decorating office with wall Art.

Branding
What do you want your clients to think when they enter your office? Is your office Wall Art
conveying your brand, character and culture or does it appear as just another faceless
corporation?

It’s easy to forget the importance of corporate decor for leaving a good first impression.
Many companies like to use their brand colours or commission artwork that incorporates
their brand values, however the can come across as being quite impersonal, yet very
professional.

First Impressions
Art is a good way to start small talk: the story about acquiring art or what the art means for
the company can be a nice introduction to any meeting and a good talking point because
everyone loves stories.

Watch your budget
If you want to impress clients but can’t afford to spend much on artwork, have more
expensive work in areas that are more visible–the lobby or meeting room. Renting is a
good way to have expensive art for the fraction of the cost. If you can’t afford to invest
£15k for a painting at once, you can rent it for £800 per month.

Include your employees
A study from Exeter University shows that when employees are involved in the decoration
of their surroundings, the productivity increased by 30%. Art is subjective and not everyone
will always be happy with the choice but you can overcome this by having less offensive
and abstract works in the common rooms and let employees choose works for their
workspace that fit the corporate decor and identity. Bigger companies can also use our
voting tool or form an art committee that will make the decision.

Mix it up
If you are the kind of person who gets bored easily, you could vary the art on the walls
every year. Instead of buying new pieces of artwork each time you want a change, how
about changing the placement of the pictures you currently have? It will be much more
cost effective for you and you wont end up with lots of used pieces of art without a home,
cluttering up your office space.

There are many reasons why married person does cheat in the back of their partner. Even the good relationships face the downfall when one of them is cheating and having an affair with another person. However, there are times that the relationship does not end in breaking up. Sometimes there is a second chance given to prove that they change for good and they will not do it again.

 

Sometimes words will give you the assurance that your partner will not cheat you at all. Because you see that they are doing the best. And you think that it is an indication that they truly change. With the aid of the internet, there are cheating dating sites like Tinder for Married, which used by your partner as a affair dating site. The cheating site is popular at a different angle with the following reasons:

Dating Sites for Married People Are Safer Than the Actual One

people that use affair dating site for married people have less chance to catch by their partners in fact cheating site is made for affair dating on the internet. You do not need to use your identity when you are using the cheating site.

 

No need to worry about the times you might see colleagues of your partner and see you kissing other people. That is the great worries when a person is committing cheating, the presence of being caught in action.

More chance of successful affair dating

Since you are all a cheater and use the site to find potential victims, you do not need to wait a long time to have your dream affair dating. Affair dating sites use to find the enjoyment that they wish without the chance caught by their partner.

 

It is easy to find the potential victim in cheating sites; you just have a little chatting and see each other sometimes if you want to hide it to your partner. You do not need to have the looks to commit adultery, only your desire will do when you became weak and feel another person is more experience than your partner is. That is the reason you want to continue affair cheating even you do know that it is wrong, desire causes you to continue cheating.

They have the freedom to express themselves

Engaging in the dating sites for married people gives the user the freedom to do all the things that he/ she wish. You can say what you want to say to the person who will to be your mistress or cheats partner. There is no need to worry that your partner will read your mind; it can be that your husband or wife does not have the idea that there is a cheating site like that.

 

Dating sites for married people is popular to all the unfaithful partners that want to engage in affair dating without being catch. They can get more chance to get their ideal partner to bed without the consent from their partner.

 

 

 

• What’s a sugar daddy?

A sugar daddy is an older rich man seeking the company of younger women in return for, maybe, gifts, generous financial remuneration and even a glitzy lifestyle mixing with socialites, millionaire and billionaires.

• A sugar baby?

A sugar baby is the younger female recipient of her sugar daddy’s lavish generosity. She will, in return, offer varying degrees of companionship. This could be in the form of an innocent platonic friendship, or be something more intimate involving sex.

• What are the reasons why they would want to date?

The man

Well, from a frustrated, lonely, middle-aged man’s perspective the reasons are reasonably uncomplicated. A sugar baby companion can:

1. Provide much needed company, emotional support and even a physical relationship.
2. Be draped over a sugar daddy’s arm as a ‘trophy’; an ego bolstering display by a man trying to rekindle his youth, perhaps.

Let’s be honest these are reasons enough without trying to analyse further from a Freudian perspective.

The young woman

Perhaps a little more complex, although straight forward enough me thinks. Many would like to find a sugar daddy to pay their bills. A sugar daddy can enrich her life by:

1. Redefining her lifestyle, with glittering nights out, a trip on the old yacht or maybe an executive box for the Monaco Grand Prix.
2. Providing financial support. This could be by way of a monthly allowance or occasional lump sums.
3. Providing accommodation, a flat or apartment
4. Lavishing his sugar babe with gifts; remember, ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’!
5. Likewise providing genuine friendship and companionship of a nature to accommodate both parties.

As long as everyone is happy then no harm done.

• What are the top tips for sugar daddy dating?

 

1. First off, whether you are the ‘daddy’ or the ‘baby’, find sugar daddy sites that is dedicated to sugar daddy/sugar baby matching.
2. Do not be tempted by the freebie sites, you could end up with an horrendous mismatch or a second hand set of encyclopaedias.
3. Whichever site you choose, before joining, check out their testimonials; a good dating platform will have their recommendations in pride of place. They will also offer a lot of useful information, advice and, of course a tempting line-up of very, very rich handsome men.
4. Get your profile right! Your profile is you. Don’t try to present yourself as someone else! And that applies to both dads and babes.

 

We don’t all look like movie stars, with teeth expensive enough to leave in our wills; be realistic, you’ll get found out in the end. Besides, in the words of Kenny Rogers, ‘there’s someone for everyone …’ (Although, I do declare that, the words were actually written by Roger Bowling). I digress.

Back to the plot; in conclusion, online dating for sugar daddies and sugar babies is, should you choose the right site, an absolute no brainer. You will get matched, more often than not, with someone who shares your interests, values and expectations.

Just remember to be forthright and transparent at all times.

 

It might seem like a good idea. You and your friend have a moment of being single, and voila. You wind up on a date that leads to too many drinks and…other things. And while some see it as a mistake, others have conflicting emotions about whether it is a good idea to ever date or hook up with a friend. So, to combat your positive vibes about the situation, here are a few reasons why dating and hooking up with friends is a no-no. Hold your chocolates, roses, and battery operate lights for wine bottles until the end of the article.

1: You Could Permanently, Irreversibly Ruin Your Friendship

There are relationships where two people have been best friends forever, and they suddenly fall in love, get hitched, have a few kids, and live to see the sunset on life together. But there are others that begin as best friends, have a series of intimate encounters, then deteriorate because someone caught feelings and the other person didn’t feel the same. Hooking up with or dating your friends could completely, permanently, irreversibly ruin your friendship.

2: You’re Just Friends for a Reason

You’ve heard of being friend-zoned. And, usually, that happens for good reason. Sure, it is totally possible for two people to decide to move their relationship forward, but it typically doesn’t begin with a drunken hook-up. If you are just friends and have been just friends for a while, then that is probably what you should remain.

3: Feelings Don’t Evolve at the Same Rates

This reason is top-ranked because it leads to the first reason [the ruination of a friendship]. Some feelings don’t evolve at the same rates. When one person feels like they are falling in love, and the other person completely rejects them, it becomes heartbreaking and hard to deal with. Intentions could be unclear from the beginnings, leaving two people on different pages. Could you ever be friends again with someone that you had fallen hopelessly in love with?

4: Sometimes It’s Simply Better to Leave Out Romantic Elements

It is possible for there to be platonic friendships between all genders, sexualities, and preferences. With that said, it might be best sometimes to leave romantic elements completely out of the friendship equations. Being friends is sometimes easier and more pleasurable than being lovers or significant others.

This article definitely isn’t saying that some friendships-turned-relationships don’t work out. It is, however, saying that sometimes the risk is lesser than the reward. Sometimes it is better to be friends, remain friends, and find someone else to fall in love with.

With the summer holidays almost over I am almost out of ideas what to do with the kids. We have already been to the ZOO several times, the local beaches have been visited by us more than once, and we have been to every single playground ion the area. And there are still around ten days left before the boys go back to school. What can I do? I would like to know the answer to this questions because I am seriously running out of ideas here.

One idea that has popped up in a conversation quite recently is the idea of Glow Sticks. Find me a kid who wouldn’t like such sticks and I would be really interested to have a talk with them. All kids love glow sticks, there is no doubt about that. They glow in the dark, they come in all shapes and colours, they can glow for several hours in a row, in a nutshell they are a perfect tool for nighttime adventures both in the garden as well as in the forest or on the beach.

If you ever wondered how come we have such wonderful tools as glow sticks, I would like you to know that they originally were invented for military use. Since then they have been used by everybody who might want to participate in a bonfire night, go fishing, during search and rescue operations, various festivals, and more. I can think of more and more situations when such glow sticks can come in handy and they aren’t perfect for children only. Many adults also find their colourful glow to be soothing and helpful in many everyday activities.

Probably the best way to buy glow sticks is to buy them in bulk. This way you can have enough foir each one of your family member, friends, or party members. Yes, and I forgot to mention that glow sticks can be successfully used during a birthday party as they entertain the kids the way nothing else does. You might want to check it out for yourself if you don’t believe me and then you will see that I am absolutely right when it comes to that.

As a person who has been working from home for several years now I know all about the daily struggles related to work-life balance in my family. My kids have definitely benefited from having more of me in their lives as opposed to being with childminders or in nurseries all day and I am very thankful for that unique opportunity I was given to be able to work from home. Below you will find a few tips you might want to find useful if you want to maintain the right work-life balance that will serve your family well:

1. Remember that when at home you are both a worker and a parent at the same time. This means in practice that you have two roles to fulfill. There will be times when you will have peace and quiet, but there will also be times when you will be required to spend time with your children. This is when you need to take breaks. Make sure that you don’t try to work when your children need you and you should be fine.
2. Have the right type of furniture in your home office. A good look at furniture-work.co.uk/office_desks should quickly solve all of the questions you might have regarding the planning of your office space. Only because you work from home does not have to mean that you don’t deserve that quality furniture that all of your ex-co workers have in their busy offices.
3. Do not over stress yourself, but rather have time to enjoy the little things that make working at home so enjoyable. At last, you have a chance to witness how your youngest one plays, or you might be the first time to see him walk. When you feel like you want to grab some fresh air, go outdoors and enjoy the nature for as long as you can before you are ready to go back to work provided that your boss allows you to do so.
4. If possible, befriend somebody who is also a work from home parent. There were many times in my life when I needed to take a break from my kids and deliver a bigger order fast. My friend Jess has always been a huge blessing. She doesn’t live that far from me, and those few times when I needed her urgently she was there to take care of my kids when I was busier than usual.

For every homeowner, there’s a moment of truth when the out-of-fashion bathroom appliance colors, cracked tiles and chipped wall paint at home become just too hard to ignore. That’s the moment when a homeowner faces down that very tough question, “is it time to remodel?” It’s a question that doesn’t have the same answer for every person, but it’s one that definitely should be asked.

A Solid Argument in Favor of Renovation

Things age and breakdown, that’s one of the realities of physics, and of course it is a reality that every homeowner must face. Most homeowners decide to renovate their homes if they keep them for a number of years, as a well done renovation
can add to the value of a home and to its enjoyment. A good renovation is sure to bring a higher price to a home at resale time, so whether an owner is staying in a home or intending to sell, a renovation is always a good idea.

Making The Numbers Work

Is it worth it to finance a renovation? As we said above, there’s a solid argument in favor of renovating a home in order to keep its value. While hiring from a selection of general contractors, buying materials and workers to do the job does cost money, a job well done will enhance the value of a home. If there is equity in the home that can be used for financing, and a low interest home loan can be acquired, the numbers do make sense. It’s wise to work closely with an experienced contractor in order to keep the entire project on track and on budget.

Planning The Remodel With a Contractor

Though in the past it might have been difficult to find a high quality, experienced contractor to oversee a home remodel, today there are some great online resources for finding talent. There are websites dedicated to offering listings of talented local contractors with their contact information and resumes. Homeowners can study these listings easily and then contact the person who seems a right fit for the job, and then schedule a free consultation call. After a discussion of the project, the homeowner can get recommendations from the contractor and decide whether or not they want to hire them. From there, it’s time to start planning that incredible home redo!

So 2017 has brought us quite a few different new ideas for making our homes more beautiful.  In the homeware and fashion game, we need to look forward into the future to these 5 big trends that will be BIG in 2018!

 

1 /Tropical leaf prints are going to be big in 2018!

‘Inject a touch of the tropics to your home with leaf prints such as palm and swiss cheese plant (monstera deliciosa),’ says Twelo’s interior style advisor Suzie Enley. ‘Use modern tropical wallpaper to generate a ‘wow factor’ look or use more simplistic leaf prints to keep it more subdued and natural.’

 

 

This is another example based on the tropical leaf theme. The colours of the jungle! Can really bring a rom alive and do not have to be mega expensive. With some creativity you can put together a stunning feature room based on a tropical theme for a very reasonable amount of money!

 

2/ The vintage look.

Vintage sheik is making a strong comeback and will continue to grow in 2018. It does of course depend to some degree on the age and style of your property as to the style of home you create.  Having said that a mixture of modern and classic furniture and décor can tie a house together beautifully if done well as this guide aptly shows http://www.twelo.com/blog/traditional-furniture-mix-match-modern-ultimate-mega-guide/

 

The image below is a great example of modern and vintage combined seamlessly in a modern/period bathroom

Or this bathroom which actually looks victorian but is actually using repro vintage bathroom suite items and ‘new’ old tiles.

Lastly, this amazing 60’s style kitchen just oozes style and class!!

 

3/ Amazing fish tanks

This is one of our favourites but it does come with a disclaimer!! Tropical fish take serious effort to care for and also knowledge, so scaling down aspirations from the grandiose installations shown here may be wise so you can find your feet in the fish keeping world!

 

 

This type of installation takes planning, possible structural works (for example bricks may need to be supported with an RSJ), planning for how a tank will be cleaned and fish will be added and removed etc

Regardless of the tricky logistics it undoubtedly makes a stunning centrepiece for any design focused home.

 

4/ Techno Furniture!

 

This is undoubtedly going to become more prevalent as we move into 2018 and onwards. Technology is only going to be more involved in our daily lives and integrating it into furniture is going to become more and more commonplace. For example iphone chargers built into bedside cabinets and tables, RJ45 network sockets integrated into tables with concealed cable routings and lots more

 

 

5/ Wood effect ceramics

 

Growing in popularity all the time is wood effect ceramics. Ceramics offer a number of benefits over real wood but also come with potential drawbacks. For flooring tiles are infinitely more durable if laid correctly and are also water resistant if the correct grout is used. This combined with the amazing ceramic designs and shapes now available means you can create a stunning centrepiece for a home with almost unlimited choices available in designs!

 

 

One thing to consider with wood effect ceramics, particularly for flooring is that by nature it is a cold surface, where as wood is a warm characterful material. So for many applications underfloor heating is a must unless you want a cold feeling room! This can be using electric heat mat or the more involved piped underfloor heating. Either way, floor temperature needs to be factored in before doing a huge wood effect tiled floor!