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Post by anotheraussieambo on Aug 14, 2014 17:06:15 GMT 10
Does anyone else feel that they don't have enough storage space at home?
What have people done to get more space? Do people rent storage space.
Any thoughts?
Cheers,
AAA
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 14, 2014 17:27:33 GMT 10
We have some shelving in the garage but way too much other crap. However we have friends out on a rural property who have offered to store some of our junk out there, which will free up some space at home, and we'll probably seed some prep stuff out there as well, as it's one of our BOL options, even though they don't believe in the concept.
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Post by wolfstar on Aug 14, 2014 18:42:26 GMT 10
Yeah I'm definitely lacking in storage as I rent :/ if I had my way I'd my stepdads huge shed, but not full of carp that he has hoarded, but full of preps and tools! Lol
Until I own my own place, I can only dream.... lol
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Post by Ausprep on Aug 14, 2014 18:54:54 GMT 10
Yeh, i rent. I make the most of it. I use black stack-able roller boxes with lids in the garage. These are from Bunnings, About $12ea but ive always bought mine on special @ 3 for $20 Ive got suff stacked in the bedroom robe. Crap everywhere on the floor on my side of the bed. The fine line you need to determine is the one between prepper and hoarder. but not full of carp that he has hoarded He hoards fish? I hope he hoards water too or they could get a little smelly :/ |
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Post by wolfstar on Aug 14, 2014 18:58:22 GMT 10
but not full of carp that he has hoarded He hoards fish? I hope he hoards water too or they could get a little smelly :/ oh you forgot? swap the r and a  lol |
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Post by graynomad on Aug 14, 2014 19:25:14 GMT 10
I buy another shipping container  |
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Post by Ammo9 on Aug 14, 2014 19:56:55 GMT 10
Live in a nice house not a practical house.
When I've got my own place, things we be better balanced
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 14, 2014 20:10:08 GMT 10
Lay a few sheets of chipboard in the ceiling, lay some pavers under the house, that's what I've been doing.
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Post by anotheraussieambo on Aug 14, 2014 20:13:37 GMT 10
graynomad - You're definitely lucky with the ability to fit some shipping containers! Hopefully I will be able to do the same soon.
I am one that likes the idea of networking with a group. My father and I will in the next month or so have 350 acres, majority of which is native bush.
I like the idea of meeting some of you guys at group meets etc. Depending on how things go I might be happy for people to drop a cache or two of their stuff here - if you feel its a good staging location or BOL for you.
I will certainly be looking at a container or two depending on size and price.
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Post by Ausprep on Aug 14, 2014 20:16:33 GMT 10
graynomad - You're definitely lucky with the ability to fit some shipping containers! Hopefully I will be able to do the same soon. I am one that likes the idea of networking with a group. My father and I will in the next month or so have 350 acres, majority of which is native bush. I like the idea of meeting some of you guys at group meets etc. Depending on how things go I might be happy for people to drop a cache or two of their stuff here - if you feel its a good staging location or BOL for you. I will certainly be looking at a container or two depending on size and price. Id be keen. Might be a potential meet up location a few times a year for a NSW group? Be perfect for weekends training etc. Im excited for you mate! |
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Post by Nighthawk on Aug 14, 2014 20:33:50 GMT 10
Yeah AAA that sounds awesome.
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Post by anotheraussieambo on Aug 14, 2014 20:39:41 GMT 10
Yeah, I guess we'll see how it all goes at the first gathering :-)
Just don't drive here with your tinfoil sombrero's on!
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Post by Frank on Aug 14, 2014 20:44:37 GMT 10
Storage options would be dependent on your living arrangement and vary if you rent, own a house, have an apartment, in a share house, have sheds etc.
We have our own place so pretty much free to do what we want. Recently had a big clean up in our cupboards and got rid of rubbish we haven't used or needed for a few years, opening up plenty of extra storage space. Also had a spare back room with no built in cupboards so just bought a bunch of flat pack storage cupboards which give us plenty of room. Have found the main thing for us was to reduce unnecessary clutter
If you rent things would get a bit more difficult. But again, plastic storage tubs, flat pack cupboards are relatively cheap and a decent amount of space. There are also quite a few of well secured storage yards/warehouses around so that could be an option aswell
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Post by StepfordRenegade on Aug 14, 2014 21:46:06 GMT 10
You can raise your bed to fit extra stuff underneath as well. Lay a few sheets of chipboard in the ceiling, lay some pavers under the house, that's what I've been doing. What sort of stuff can you store in the roof? Would the extreme temp changes make even non food stuff sweat? |
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 15, 2014 7:49:10 GMT 10
vacuum bagged clothes, blankets etc, etc. not really an issue with sweating. Never keep food above the house, under is fine as it's always cooler down there.
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Post by yeshi on Aug 15, 2014 15:59:32 GMT 10
I use the bunnings under bed storage roller containers. I got them for when we were living in an apartment and had limited space, but now we are living in a house with more rooms, storage spots and they work well in reducing clutter.
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 15, 2014 16:17:16 GMT 10
We have those too Yeshi they are sensational, Great tip mate.
Did I mention that your couch is hollow? you can fit heaps inside a couch.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2014 17:22:29 GMT 10
We use 44gal drums with lids in our spare room for now! The container gets too hot!
Steel drums keep rodents out and stops things getting crushed. Most of my plastic container lids split from the weight! I can fit 3 large tubs into a 44 no problem!
We tell visitors they hold bedding and clothes and Jinny's spare materials and nick knacks!LOL
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Aug 15, 2014 18:44:29 GMT 10
Nice one Gaz, also once they are emptied of supplies they can hold water or be turned into a makeshift washing machine or bath or barbeque etc, etc. Such a great multi purpose prep.
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