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Winter – The Perfect Season to Sort Through Your Storage with Jennings Containers
Winter – The Perfect Season to Sort Through Your Storage with Jennings Containers Why Winter Is the Optimal Time to Sort Through Your Storage Winter

How to Choose the Right Shipping Container for Your Business Needs
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10 Creative Uses for Shipping Containers: Beyond Storage
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Are Shipping Containers Environmentally Friendly?
Are Shipping Containers Environmentally Friendly? Understanding the Impact of Shipping Containers on the Environment Shipping containers have become an integral part of global trade, facilitating

Protecting Your Onsite Shipping Container from Theft
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Future Domestic Structures That Could Be Replaced with Shipping Containers
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Exploring the Benefits of a 20ft Site Container for Your Business
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Creating the Perfect Ambiance with Shipping Container Lighting
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The Benefits of Mobile Offices: How They Can Help Your Business
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Reaping the Benefits of Ready-Made Containers
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The Benefits of Office Container Rentals for Businesses
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Hiring an onsite container for your Business Park storage in 2023
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Our 5 top tips for setting up your retail container unit
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Choosing to work with a reputable container company in 2022
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Five reasons Why a shipping container is the perfect garden addition
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A 20ft site office could boost your construction employee productivity
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10 incredible container homes to give inspiration
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5 business ideas you can start in a pop-up container
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Buying vs hiring your storage container in 2022
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5 benefits of an environmentally friendly container company
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Use containers for schools to maximise your learning space
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The future of shipping containers as a tiny home project
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Jennings Containers – a fantastic year in review 2021
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20ft office containers to protect your subcontractors on site
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Container office rental is the perfect solution for savvy workers
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The life of a shipping container – from conception to Jennings Containers
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Jennings Containers 2021 guide to why you need a shipping container
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What can you expect from your container haulage services
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The Benefits of using Absorpole in your storage containers
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Choose the Right Oxford Self-Storage Solutions for Your Home and Business
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Stow It Don’t Throw It: How Furniture Storage Can Save You Money
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Self-storage solutions suitable for all purposes
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Top 4 reasons to use self-storage in Oxford
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Why self-storage could be the answer to moving house
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Can I Furnish my Rental Property Cheaply?
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Make use of self-storage to manage the festive season in style
Make use of self-storage to manage the Festive Season in style For many retail and hospitality companies, Christmas provides a unique opportunity to establish a

Keep, throw out or put into short term storage: tips on improving business efficiency
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Need office space? 5 reasons to rent a container office
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5 reasons why self storage is a great solution for students
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Coronavirus update from Jennings self-storage Oxfordshire
Coronavirus update from Jennings self-storage Oxfordshire The last few months have been an incredibly challenging and worrying time, so we wanted to take this opportunity
Time to Clear the Clutter – Self Storage
If your personal ambitions for this year involve having more time to focus on the things you enjoy, then you need to implement plans that
Planning for the Festival Season
At the time of year when we have to pile on the layers before heading out and bump up the heating for an evening in,
Trades Targeted by Thieves
For electricians, plumbers, roofers and general builders, the van is a vital piece of equipment. Used to transport supplies, tools and practical equipment, the van
Business Prospects Following Brexit
Prior to the vote on whether to remain or leave the European Union, there were plenty of dire warnings about the future for British business.
Special Offers
is offering Up to One Month Free on all storage units. For full details on the storage unit offer, visit our Storage location page where
Protecting your Business
The majority of business owners have invested considerable time, energy and financial costs into setting up their company. Having made the decision to be their
The Benefits of Self Storage to Online Businesses
We all have lofts, garages and spare rooms filled with items that might only be used a couple of times a year, but that we
Is It Time To Become Self Employed?
According to the latest Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) report, the number of self employed people in the UK is at its highest levels in
Weird and Wonderful Collections
Research has suggested that around a third of the UK’s population has a collection of some kind. In our parent or grandparent’s generation, stamp collecting
Self Storage: That Much Needed Space
Space is at a premium and no matter how much we start with, we all seem to be pretty good at filling it up. Our
The Countdown to Rio Has Begun
It might not seem like four years have passed since the UK was gearing up to host the Olympics. Many people were sceptical about how
Business Efficiency – Focus on the Priorities
In any business there will always be considerable demands on your time, finances and resources. Juggling the responsibilities does present a challenge, but it can
The Answer to All Your Storage Nightmares – Self Storage
For any retailer, Christmas can be the most profitable time of the year. With millions of people actively shopping for the perfect festive gift, delicious
Can I Furnish my Rental Property Cheaply?
The majority of landlords have brought a rental property as an investment. They are looking for the house, flat or bungalow to provide them with
Managing the Festive Season
For many retail and hospitality companies, Christmas provides a unique opportunity to establish a place in the market, boost sales and maximise income. With some
Self Storage Usage Options
With the sizes of homes getting smaller, and the ability to throw away still being a big problem for a lot of people, self storage
Top 5 reasons to use self storage in Oxford
Self storage has become increasingly popular in Oxford along with the rest of the UK. The overruling motive behind this may not be completely obvious;
How Can Self Storage Help You?
The revolution of self storage systems have become more and more popular in recent years. Before, when a family were moving house, boxes would be
Living in Oxford
The city of Oxford is world renowned for its top universities and as a result of the number of students who are in full time
Moving House
There are many reasons that result in the decision to move house. These include getting closer to work or family, moving into or out of
Online Business Growth
The accessibility and affordability of modern technology has transformed the way that consumers browse and shop. In response to changing customer habits many retail companies
Collections in Oxford
Oxford is renowned not only for its universities, but also for the museums, art galleries and other public buildings that are full of collections that
Preventing Arguments When Living Together
Whether you have a family home, are sharing student accommodation with others, or even enjoying a holiday with friends, everyone living or staying in that
Alternatives to Moving
A new baby, step children or an elderly relation; when we are trying to fit a growing family into our existing property, we can be
Creating Space
Whether you are in the office or at home, chances are that the rooms have been decorated with tinsel, trees and possibly a sprig of
Creating Space for Christmas
So, your Christmas preparations are underway. You’ve decided to buy the children new bikes and other members of your family have bulky items too. Where
Thame Car And Van Hire
Want to move your stuff yourself? Need a bigger car or van to do that? We can help. Barretts Self Storage have recently partnered with
Christmas Hours
We are closing for Christmas at 13:00 on Tuesday 23rd December 2014 and will re-open on Monday 5th January 2015 at 08:30 Saturday 20th December
Creating Space with Self-Storage
Self-Storage is a relatively new concept in the UK, but since the option of having additional space for our stuff was launched, it has rapidly
Logistics and Fulfilment for E-commerce Success
Technology has been transforming the way we live and work since the industrial revolution. Processes that were once manual and time consuming have been replaced
Mailbox in Oxford
We now offer a mailbox service at our Self Storage Centre in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire. With one of our secure mailboxes, you don’t have to worry
Springtime has arrived with an Easter offer
It must be official now – we can announce that Spring has definitely arrived. With the warmer weather earlier in the week, it is quite
We are now an official stockist of FloGas bottles
Barretts Self Storage currently stocks gasses which are suitable for the following products: Caravans BBQs Portable Heaters PROPANE Size Price 6.0kg £20.00 11.00kg £22.00
Recycling Policy
We have just added our recycling policy to our website and ‘about time too’ you might well say. Why has it taken us so long?
Greener cities, therefore greener offices?
‘It’s important to have greenery in a city, not just because it looks nice But we can also save our #earth and #environment’. In 2014,
Do you need more time to send your Easter gifts?
DHL Servicepoint offers later mailing dates than other postal services– giving you more time to find that perfect Easter present and send it anywhere in
DHL POSTAL SERVICE IN OXFORDSHIRE
Barretts Self Storage has partnered with DHL ServicePoint to provide our customers and the public with an easy way to send parcels within the United
Keeping the Office Green is Hard Work – top green tips
We mentioned on the last post that we did not think the paperless office exists, so how do we manage/control the use of all of
Packing, moving and storage tips!
Research has shown that moving house is one of the most stressful life events – but it doesn’t need to be! Follow these top ten
New 20ft Storage containers
We’ve recently taken delivery of some new 20ft storage containers to increase capacity on our secure site in Chalgrove. These containers are proving very popular
Parcel Mailbox Service in Oxford
Never miss your parcel deliveries at home again! At Barretts Self Storage we can receive your deliveries or oversee the collection of your outgoing packages
Storage and Fulfilment services in Oxford
Whether you are a Power Seller on eBay, have an ecommerce website or just having a dabble in buying and selling online, your stock might
We Store it, you sell it, we ship it.
Whether you are a Power Seller on eBay, have a ecommerce website or just having a dabble in buying and selling online, your stock might
Grit Storage is diversification!
Scraping the car windscreen in the freezing cold this morning convinced me that winter is not just around the corner, but has arrived! Driving to
The History of Self Storage
Self Storage facilities first appeared in the United States of America in the 1960’s and since that time the industry has grown to account for
Business Mailboxes & Mailing Addresses
Home businesses or startups – a mailbox will keep your running costs low, your personal and business lives separate and present a credible business address
Storage for tradesman and builders
Cheaper storage now available for tradesman and builders. Our grade B units are specifically designed for the heavy commercial user. For example a builder looking
New Year – Time to Have A Clear Out?
The start of the New Year, for many people, is a time to make new year’s resolutions we rarely keep, make plans for the year
What is Self Storage
What is Self-Storage? Self-storage is simply a service that allows you to store your possessions in a safe place. This can be for various reasons,
self storage Oxford for free!
Our Self Storage Oxford offers secure, dry, easy accessible at great value for money at our site on the Monument Business Park in Chalgrove, Oxfordshire.
Barretts Self Storage – Christmas Hours
Our Christmas opening times are detailed below. Please contact us by 12.00 on Tuesday 24th December for any information on the Christmas closure. Monday 23rd
Self Storage in Oxford
We’ve recently taken delivery of some new 20ft storage containers to increase capacity on our secure storage site in Chalgrove. These containers are proving very
10 Reasons to use Barretts Self Storage for your summer student storage
Free collection and delivery of your items to an address in the Oxford area Special students storage package No hidden costs – the price you’re
Unique car storage in Germany
Although these cars aren’t actually in storage at Barretts Self Storage, it seems to us that this should be included in our storage blog. This
Video site tour – take a look at our storage facilities and services
Video site tour – take a look at our storage facilities and services Give our friendly staff a call today for a quotation 01865 891406
How does Barretts Self Storage work?
1. Go online from the comfort of your own home to: 1. Figure out how much space you need 2. Email us for our latest prices and special
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