More Than Space: The Extra Service That Sets Us Apart

Most self-storage companies help stops at the gate. You rent a unit, fill it, lock it and they hand you a receipt. But that is not how we work at Total Self Storage. Think of us as your extra pair of hands, almost like having your own warehouse manager on site, without the cost. We […]
More Than Storage: Supporting a New Beginning in Melbourne

At Total Self Storage, most of our day to day work revolves around providing space. Customers come to us when they’re moving house, downsizing or simply trying to create a bit more room in their lives. But every so often, storage becomes more than just units and padlocks. Sometimes, it becomes about people. Recently, we […]
Melbourne Star Is Reopening. We’ve Never Closed (Not Even Temporarily).

Melbourne’s skyline is getting something back. After four years, the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel will open again in 2026. Good news for Docklands. It also shows how fast things change in this city. Big attractions shut, businesses move, whole areas look different in just a few years. At Total Self Storage?We don’t shut. We’ve been […]
You Can’t Afford Another Bedroom in Melbourne – But You Can Afford Storage

Melbourne consistently ranks as one of the most liveable cities in the world, placing 4th globally in the 2025 Global Liveability Index (a ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit that compares cities around the world based on stability, healthcare, culture, education and infrastructure). Source And it’s easy to see why. Great coffee, green spaces, culture, […]
Storage You Can Trust, Unlike Melbourne Weather

Melbourne’s weather changes constantly. One minute it’s warm and dry, the next it’s cold and damp. When you’re storing things long term, whether it’s furniture, business stock, spare gear or archived files you need something more dependable. That’s where we come in. At Total Self Storage, our indoor units are dry, clean and secure. They […]
Too Much Stock, Not Enough Space? Self-Storage Could Be the Answer

If your stockroom, office or workspace is full, self-storage could be the best solution. It’s straightforward, flexible and cost effective, especially for small businesses that need more room. Here’s how self-storage can help take the pressure off. 1. Extra Space – Without a Lease Leasing more space takes time, paperwork and is costly. With self-storage, […]
The Ultimate Moving House Storage Checklist

Moving house can be overwhelming. A bit of planning (especially around storage) makes a big difference. We know storage inside out. There’s not much we haven’t seen. This checklist covers the essentials… what to pack, what to leave out and how to make the most of your unit. Not sure about something? Just give us […]
No Mushrooms. No Humidity. No Headlines.

You’ve seen it all over the news, a quiet country lunch, a homemade pie and a murder trial that’s straight out of a true crime podcast. Death cap mushrooms are suddenly headline material. But don’t worry. You won’t be finding any mushrooms in our storage units, deadly or otherwise. Here’s why: Mushrooms need the right […]