Grown up toy space

How lockdown hobbies have taken over our homes

In June last year, Government data showed cycling levels as increasing by 300%[i] and the Bicycle Association’s data showed bike sales increased by 63%[ii].

Kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding has seen a similar increase in popularity: British Canoeing’s members rose by 14,000 between May and July last year[iii] and outlets that sell paddleboards reported a doubling of sales figures[iv].

The extra kit
In order to ease the boredom and protect our mental health, we all took up new hobbies during the first lockdown. In subsequent lockdowns some of us have continued with those hobbies and some have looked for new challenges.  

Whether you’re a crafter taking up decoupage or a gardener who started growing your fruit and veg from seed, you’ll need extra space. But it’s really the larger toys that we’ve all struggled to find room for.

A new bike, paddle board or canoe cannot be easily squeezed into an existing space…the garage is probably already overflowing and certainly hasn’t seen a car since you first moved in, right?! And the shed is full of shed stuff that you might not need right now but you will one day, and you aren’t ready to get rid of it or thin it out. So, what’s the solution?

The extra space
Conjuring up extra space without going through the costly upheaval of a house move can be daunting but it needn’t be. Instead of mounting grand plans for extensions or remodelling work, just store what you don’t need right now off site.

With one of our local self-storage sites, you can store the contents of a garage, a room, a house or a shop and free up the space you need for lifestyle today.

Units come in multiple sizes ranging from 40 to 160 sq ft with prices starting from £15 a week. So, whatever your hobby, your need for extra space and your budget, we can help.

Give our team a call on 0808 281 3333 and we can get you set up straight away.

Woodpecker Self Storage is part of Willbox Ltd with over 25 years’ experience in container hire. We supply high quality self-storage units in multiple sizes to meet any need including storage of stock, house contents, bikes or small boats. Units can be modified to include work benches, bike racks, dehumidifying sticks, lighting electric sockets and car chargers.  We have sites nationwide – contact us now for your quick and simple self-storage solutions.

[i] https://cyclingindustry.news/cycling-levels-up-by-up-to-300-during-uks-lockdown/

[ii] https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2020/08/03/bike-sales-increased-63-during-lockdown-reveals-uks-bicycle-association/?sh=1712c2f67e12

[iii] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-53516432          

[iv] https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2020-07-14/paddleboarding-on-the-rise-as-lockdown-eases

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