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Moving, decluttering, seasonal changes or business storage – 54 articles with practical tips from Squarefoot.

Storage units in Zurich: Guide from Altstetten to Urdorf

Storage units in Zurich: Guide from Altstetten to Urdorf

Eleven self storage locations in the city of Zurich, plus Regensdorf, Urdorf, Kloten and Winterthur: nowhere is the choice of …

Moving in Basel: Smart use of temporary storage

Moving in Basel: Smart use of temporary storage

The tenancy agreement ends at the end of the month, but the new flat isn't ready yet? Temporary storage eases the Basel …

Storing wine, art and collectibles in Bern

Storing wine, art and collectibles in Bern

Wine bottles in the cellar, paintings under the bed, the collection in the attic? Valuables deserve a better place. How to store …

Camping, SUP and winter sports: seasonal storage Lucerne

Camping, SUP and winter sports: seasonal storage Lucerne

In summer skis pile up in the hallway, in winter the SUP blocks the cellar. Seasonal storage in Lucerne creates space for all …

Document storage in Zurich: mandatory for 10 years

Document storage in Zurich: mandatory for 10 years

Business records and receipts must be kept for ten years in Switzerland – but office space in Zurich is expensive. A …

Cross-border commuters and expats: storage space in the border tripoint

Cross-border commuters and expats: storage space in the border tripoint

Basel is a hub in the border triangle: expats come and go, cross-border commuters travel daily. Anyone living internationally needs …

Minimalist living in Bern: clear out or store?

Minimalist living in Bern: clear out or store?

Minimalism doesn't mean throwing everything away – it means making conscious decisions. But what can go for good, and what deserves …

What is not allowed in self storage? The rules

What is not allowed in self storage? The rules

Furniture, files, sports equipment – almost anything can go into self storage. Almost. A few things have no place in a storage unit, from …

Home renovation: storing furniture in Central Switzerland

Home renovation: storing furniture in Central Switzerland

Dust, tradespeople and paint tubs don't go well with the walnut dining table. If you're renovating, it's best to store furniture elsewhere. How …

First own flat in Zurich: keep storage in mind

First own flat in Zurich: keep storage in mind

The first own flat in Zurich is usually small, the basement compartment tiny – if there is one at all. Anyone planning storage space from the start …

Little space, plenty of storage: top tips for storing clothes in a storage unit

Little space, plenty of storage: top tips for storing clothes in a storage unit

A phenomenon that affects women (and men) all over the world: too many clothes, too little space. This can be solved.

Organisation tips for couples moving in together

Organisation tips for couples moving in together

Spring feelings? Although studies show that couples get engaged more often at Christmas than on Valentine's Day, spring brings …

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