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[SlyUrbanFox]

Living in a terrace in town means at least 30 other houses overlook my garden. The water butt is all they'll see. Everything has to go in the basement. I got fed up with tripping over everything down there so invested in some decent shelving and was amazed how much space it liberated. Plastic crates fill the shelving, each clearly marked with its contents(food,fuel,clothing,camping,comms,etc)
No family or friends ever go in the basement or have any idea what is down there. I'm aware all my eggs are in one basket so to speak, which is why the basement is off limits to everyone. I am considering getting a second water butt in the basement to bring everything within the house. I don't want to lose 800 litres to thirsty neighbours!