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.

If you have ever moved home or office you will know that it is a lot of hard work. Packing ten boxes suddenly becomes fifty and the planned two trips to your storage...

Your mom: "I am keeping this stuff so I can give it to you one day." You: "I don't want it, that's why it's at your house and not mine, because I don't want it!"

Do you have a garage full of 'stuff' that you are working on or you will use 'some day'? Is the spare room more of a dumping ground than extra space?

He asked if I needed some help to cut the padlock (undermining my strength!) I proudly said, no thanks, it’s fine… I can manage.

Everyone is looking for a little discount these days so here is a great tip when you are looking for self storage space.