Storage Tips & Advice
Practical tips and insights for smart storage
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.
Storage Tips
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.
Storage Tips
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.
Storage Tips
Renting storage space for valuables: protect design furniture, heirlooms and collections
Renting storage space is the smartest way to keep design furniture, heirlooms and collections safe. Discover why climate-controlled storage protects your valuables better than your attic or garage.
Storage Tips
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.
Storage Tips
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.
Storage Tips
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.
Storage Tips
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.