Storage Tips & Advice
Practical tips and insights for smart storage
Storage Tips
Storing a mattress? How to do it with care
Storing a mattress during a move or renovation? Learn how to prepare, protect and store it, with practical mattress storage tips from Cobalt Box.
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Storage insurance: why Cobalt Box requires it
Insuring belongings in storage? Learn why insurance is required at Cobalt Box, how to arrange it and what to check before moving your items in.
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Packing moving boxes: find everything in your storage unit
Packing moving boxes for storage? Learn how to number boxes, stack them sensibly and find your belongings. Estimate your space and book with Cobalt Box.
Virtual tour of Cobalt Box Machelen
Take a look inside Cobalt Box Machelen. Explore our location online with the virtual tour and get a first impression before choosing your storage unit.
Open days in Machelen: drop in for coffee, cake and extra space
Visit our Machelen open days from 1 to 14 October, daily from 9 am to 5 pm, including weekends. Explore our storage units over coffee and cake.
Business
Cobalt Box acquires Safe Store: three locations in Belgium and the Netherlands
Safe Store now has three locations under Cobalt Box: Ghent in Belgium and Terneuzen and Vlissingen in the Netherlands. Discover what the acquisition means for customers and our growth.
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1 September: where do you put all that summer gear? The ultimate guide to seasonal storage
Paddleboards, camping gear, garden cushions and the barbecue: discover how to store summer gear damage-free and why seasonal storage brings calm to your home.
Moving
Moving checklist: the complete plan for a stress-free move
A chronological moving checklist from two months before your move through the first week in your new home, including practical storage tips.
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Storing camping gear after the holiday: where do you put your tent, roof box and bike rack?
Storing camping gear after the holiday doesn't have to be an annual garage-tetris. Discover where to keep your tent, roof box, bike rack and roof rails dry and safe until next season.
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Renting storage for furniture and equipment
Storing furniture or equipment temporarily? Check which goods Cobalt Box permits, the required insurance and your rental terms before booking.
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Temporary storage during a life transition: peace of mind when moving, divorcing or grieving
Temporary storage of your belongings during a divorce, move or bereavement gives you time to decide without emotional overload. Discover how a buffer zone brings calm.
Business
Cutting costs: the strategic value of flexible storage for your inventory
Discover how flexible self-storage turns fixed warehouse costs into a scalable service — and why "price per m²" doesn't tell the whole story.
Storage Tips
Brand new and easy to reach: Cobalt Box is opening in Machelen!
From July 13 we open our brand new location in Machelen, right next to the Makro site. Book now and get up to 5 months free.
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Your storage unit with extra security: discover the unique Boxalarm
The garage is overflowing, the attic is full. Time for a secure storage unit. Discover the Boxalarm: a first in the Belgian self-storage world.
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Renovating your home? How to survive the work (and keep your furniture dust-free)
Renovating creates more dust than you expect. Discover how temporary storage protects your furniture and gives contractors room to work efficiently.
Business
The local hub for your business: why you no longer need a central warehouse
Reps stuck in traffic, vans driving back and forth to HQ and an overflowing garage box at your salesperson's. Time for smarter logistics: turn Cobalt Box into your local hub.
Moving
Moving in together? Three tips for a smooth start (without arguing over the sofa)
Cramming two households into one home doesn't work. Three no-nonsense tips for a smooth start of living together — without your first evening ending in a fight over an old sideboard.
Storage Tips
How much storage space do I need? The guide for your belongings
Will your belongings fit in a 6 m² box? We make square metres tangible with concrete examples, smart stacking tips, and a handy rule of thumb per home type.
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Furniture storage: how to choose the right storage unit for your furniture?
When you need to store furniture temporarily — for example during a move, renovation, or because you're downsizing — you quickly realise that a corner in the garage won't do.