Timothy Smith is a Certified Residential Specialist and the recipient of the prestigious ABSA Bank “Best Customer Service Provider in the Cape” award.

Gone are the days that customers are happy to store their goods in dilapidated containers, poorly built garages or in industrial / farming areas far from home.

A free van, no long term lease and access control entry, just some of the benefits you will gain from using Stor-Age Self Storage.

Obvious hiding places such as under the bed or in the top cupboard are out. Here are interesting places to keep your festive season a surprise.

Make your move easier, three things you have to do to for less stress.

If you thought packing and storing would entail throwing most of your belongings into black bags and borrowing a few boxes from mates before making 43 trips in your car to the new spot was all there was... you're wrong.

As with any customer service industry we have our fair share of peculiar requests, such as, "Can I store my dog?", "Do you sell tyres?" or "Is it OK if I put my mother-in-law in there?"

Need boxes to help you pack while you are moving? There are so many scenarios where a few extra boxes, which are reliable and the same size are needed.

Look out for early signs of hoarding if you or anyone you know may have a clutter problem.

Here are five ways to prevent helping without using "the dog ate my homework." Please be pre-warned, this may involve some truth bending.