Storage Articles & Resources

With the pandemic changing the way we live, work and play, many of us may need some extra help in finding storage solutions – even those who are already knowledgeable about using space efficiently.This is especially true for small, home-based businesses like PAPERplain Market. Founded by Dylan Eng and Fiona Foo, this local, home-grown company specialises in foldable paper furniture. It is a passion project th[...]

Most of us have gotten used to online shopping to some extent, especially during these two years of the pandemic. And while the Internet and social media, especially Instagram, are a great tool for showcasing beautiful product shots, there are times when we miss getting to feel, touch and try what we’re buying in person.Just ask Nancy Lai, a mum of two kids with two online businesses.Her journey towards being[...]

To the co-founders of Sole Superior, Dexter and Jonathan, being a sneakerhead means more than having an enviable collection of shoes; it's a hobby that acknowledges a whole lot of history behind each and every pair.Their collecting doesn’t just stop at shoes either. From signed records and posters, clothing and caps, skateboards and even toys, they’ve each amassed an impressive range of merchandise and memora[...]

Whether you’re a Singaporean, born and bred, or an expat who has been in the country for a long time, chances are that you have heard of one of our homegrown theatre companies. It’s none other than Pangdemonium, a renowned non-profit Singaporean theatre company founded by actor and co-artistic director Adrian Pang along with his wife Tracie over a decade ago! If you’re a big fan of awe-inspiring yet relatable[...]

StorHub recently got the chance to hear about the life story of someone who is certainly in the good books of underprivileged children in Nepal who are now blessed with an education thanks to him. He is none other than Randall Chong, the founder of Books Beyond Borders, a social business committed to using 100% of its donations and profits received from secondhand books sales to raise funds for education in r[...]

What better way to spread love and joy to our local community than to be a part of a meaningful cause. Our CEO and spokesperson, Luigi La Tona, who was among 10 volunteers participated in meaningful activities organised by Angel Hearts through a virtual CSR session. Angel Hearts is a nonprofit organisation that puts their heart and soul into helping bereaved families see the light at the end of the tunnel. Ou[...]

All hail Star Wars enthusiasts out there! StorHub self storage had the honour of interviewing two Star Wars figurine collectors, Afzal and Hakim, who have proven to us that juggling a full-time job and your hobby is attainable; you can have your cake and eat it too! Read on to find out about how these two childhood buddies have bonded over this hobby for decades, how they get their hands on limited edition it[...]

Our COO, Luigi, and his wife, Joyce, have graciously shared about how they manage to stay space-savvy while keeping their hobbies at their lovely home. Their leisure pursuits were greatly influenced by their kids since like many parents out there, their lives mainly revolve around the kids and their needs at home. For Luigi, teaching his daughter how to play the piano also sparked his interest in it over time[...]

When you have a business that straddles both the online and offline areas, you run the risk of over extending your resources.Most start-ups are rich on ideas but need to be mindful of operating costs. Hence, making the right decisions that will grow the business become vital.For Samira Badt, her move to Singapore in 2014 proved fortuitous. It allowed her the opportunity to start her own business.The Canary Is[...]

Like many small business owners, Shareen Lim finds the cost of space a major constraint in Singapore.The former real estate professional saved up enough money to pursue her true passion — to become a fashion designer.She studied in the US, interning with fashion brand BCBG. In that time, she benefitted from the sharing culture, which allowed her to sharpen her designing skills. When she returned to Singapore,[...]

Retiree Yamaji Kenichiro has fallen for Hatsune Miku.The former optician from Osaka chanced upon the virtual singer and has since become an ardent fan. His passion for collecting the Hatsune Miko merchandise has forced him to make space for her in his homes in Osaka, and Singapore.That wasn’t enough, so he turned to his next best bet, the safety of a secure, air-conditioned self storage unit at StorHub.Like m[...]

For many people, self service storage is a great way of decluttering their living spaces and to make room for items they frequently reach for. For others, however, it’s a way to enjoy the lifestyle they desire.Professional barista and cycling enthusiast Huang Jian Min explains: “I’ve been sharing a self storage unit at StorHub Changi with my buddy Khamil for over two years now. We use it to store our bicycles[...]

It’s 3pm on a weekday afternoon. While some people have a mid-day break on their minds, Florence Tan is making a customer delivery after picking her three-year-old daughter from nursery. She has just a small window of time before she’s due to fetch her six-year-old son from school, but she uses it to run a business.This is the life of a multitasking supermom—a full-time mother and the owner of a thriving onli[...]

Sports play a role in our lives to varying extents. Some of us love them, and some of us don’t. In most cases, sports wind up as little hobbies for us to de-stress or keep fit, but for some, they blossom into all-encompassing lifestyles instead.– Aaron’s living room is teeming with bicycle racks, repair stands, bicycles, and an assortment of tools. Take a step into Aaron’s place, and you’d wonder for a moment[...]

In this day and age, there are perhaps all too many blogshop owners around, but we managed to catch Jane Tor – a hectic young entrepreneur who truly exemplifies the term “bustling bee” with her schedule.Shop At Charlie is a labour of love fueled by ambition and independence. Jane genuinely enjoys what she does, which is why the weighty workload is barely a burden to her. “The thing I love most is when my frie[...]

Ask anyone, and his or her typical idea of a businessman’s life would be an hectic one, filled with long working hours that stretch into the night. That is the life of Glen Yang, a man who runs his own company together with his wife. Even though Glen spends most of his time managing his business, he always sets aside time for his true passion – cooking.and one dry cabinet to store dry ingredients. As of today[...]

As illustrators and geeks often come along, their lives are intertwined with whimsical inspiration from their childhood and the broadened realities of being an adult. For Hakim Othman, a third-year Communication Design student at the Glasglow School of Art, his childhood escapism has provided him with real building blocks for his education and work.and creative mock ups – bulky possessions that have little us[...]

When it comes to balancing life between work and passion, there are often two types of people – one that does what they love for a living, and one that strikes a line between work and passion. Paul belongs to the latter.Paul’s passion for music has followed him from his home in France to tropical Singapore when he relocated to the cosmopolitan little city for work. It’s his first authentic experience abroad s[...]

When you hear the term “blogger”, the first thing that comes to mind is a person whose life is predominantly centered online. But what about the backstory that follows a blogger to where he/she is now?Vannessa Lee has always had a flair for words and a natural inclination for storytelling. She grew up reading books in endless numbers, writing journals, and extending her love for words into every channel possi[...]

“Once, in order to demonstrate how quickly a notebook can boot up, we used a tennis ball. In the time the ball gets tossed up, comes down, and bounces up again, the notebook has started up,” says Randy Chee, Accounts Director of Ideagraph Pte Ltd.On another occasion, to showcase the functions of a tablet, Ideagraph set up an entire orchestra to perform a piece using the tablets instead of musical instruments.[...]

When Ling Jewellery Director, Andrew Foo, needed a place to store props and display cases from his jewellery boutique that were cluttering his home, StorHub was his natural choice Photo credit: Ling JewelleryUp until he became a customer of StorHub Self Storage, Andrew Foo, was using his home as a make-shift store room for some of the miscellaneous items from his business. The Director of Ling Jewellery, a lo[...]