Diandra Stieger
Diandra is a creative writer for RENTCafé.com. With an academic background in English literature and linguistics, Diandra has a strong passion for real estate. She covers a variety of topics, from marketing trends to entertaining articles about urban development. When she’s not catching up on the latest real estate deals, she’s usually busy traveling, reading, or learning new languages. You can get in touch with Diandra via email.
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An Ultimate Guide on How to Choose the Right Lock for Your Storage Unit

Renting a self storage unit is the right answer for plenty of organizational issues. Whether we’re talking about seasonal storage, downsizing, moving houses, collecting, remodeling or simply making more room in your home, chances are you’ll need to store your belongings in a storage unit at some point in your life. When you choose your storage facility, the most important thing you should think about is the security of your belongings, which is why choosing a quality lock is essential. To help you pick the best lock that meets all your needs, we compiled the following guide that will walk you through all the steps you should take to ensure your items’ safety:

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New Home Essentials Checklist: 11 Must-Haves You Need After a Big Move

Moving into a new home is an equally exciting and stressful experience. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, renter or you’re simply relocating, you might be surprised at how many things you have to think about. In the middle of planning all of your larger items, such as the main furniture or household appliances, you might disregard a couple of essential things that will surely come in handy before or shortly after the big move. To help the process run smoothly, we compiled an ultimate list of basic items that covers all the essentials you need for your new home:

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Get Your Nursery Ready With These 7 Adorable Yet Practical Storage Ideas

Decorating the nursery is one of the most fun and exciting parts of the beginning of parenthood. Of course, we’re all thinking of those beautiful antique rocking chairs and plenty of adorable plushies scattered on the floor, but once the baby arrives, functionality overcomes aesthetics by far. However, with a couple of next-level organizational skills and some imagination, you can easily set up a functional but cute room for your little bundle of joy. Keep reading for seven ingenious storage and organization tips for your nursery:

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5 Essential Tips to Organize Your Coat Closet Like a Pro

When was the last time you took a good look at your coat closet? Do you even have coats in there or do you just pile cardigans, scarves and umbrellas on top of each other until you forget what’s underneath? It’s probably not THAT bad, but odds are we all need to do a little tidying in our coat closets. Even if you have an entire room dedicated to your entry, frustration can easily occur if it’s not properly organized to make sense to all the household residents. So, regardless of its size, let these five tips motivate you to declutter and straighten up that storage space:

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Reclaim Your Basement: 5 Clever Organizing Tips And Storage Ideas

The basement can very easily become a dumping ground for every piece of clutter you don’t get around to organizing. However, when properly utilized, a clean and tidy basement can add much-needed storage space for your home, instead of being that black hole where things are tossed and disappear. Take a look at these five helpful tips and make the most of your space:

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What to Pack First and Last When Moving

The most difficult part of the moving process is when you begin to pack. It may sound easy, but when you’re surrounded by dozens of empty boxes and your whole house is upside down, you’ll realize it’s trickier than it seems. However, by planning the order in which you’ll pack your belongings ahead of time, you can avoid procrastination and any unnecessary chaos. To help you get started, we compiled a guide with the main things you want to pack first and last for a stress-free move:

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5 Steps to Safely Store Your Guitar Collection

Whether you are an avid collector or you’ve recently discovered a passion for playing these iconic musical instruments, you’ll surely want to keep your guitars in pristine playing condition, which is why leaning how to store them properly is absolutely essential. Unfortunately, guitars far too often tend to suffer from permanent damage due to carelessness, with the most common issues occurring at the fret, their most sensitive component. However, if you follow a couple of ground rules when you decide to put your guitars in a storage unit, you can easily keep them safe. Take a look at the list we compiled below and make sure you keep them playing like new for years to come.

Self Storage Market Pushes Forward Amid Lowering Rents and COVID-19 Fears

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How to Set Up a Practical and Stylish Open Closet

Finding the perfect apartment is an almost possible task, especially if you want to stay within a budget. Most of the time, the main thing missing is enough space, and that often means that a reasonably sized wardrobe can’t be part of the deal. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t be creative and find a way to keep your clothes neat and organized, which is exactly what an open closet is for. At first it might seem like the opposite of tidy, but open closets and wardrobes can certainly be trendy and practical interior design assets. If you’re ready for a challenge, here are some tips to help you get started:

How to Pack and Move Antiques and Other Fragile Valuables

The process of moving can be both exciting and tiresome, especially when it comes to transporting fragile valuables that can be easily damaged. While it’s easy to get caught up in the fuss of moving, your specialty items should be a priority before the packing begins. Whether you want to put them in a storage unit for a while or simply relocate them from one place to another, you certainly want to protect them from any possible damage.

All You Need to Know about Barndominiums

You might have heard the name or you might have seen them popping up in your Pinterest feed, but you are probably still unsure what the term actually entails, especially if you’re not familiar with all the various types of buildings out there. Well, this unusual linguistic blend of words means exactly what it sounds like: a barn converted into a living space. At first, it might sound odd, but after some research you’ll find that barndos are actually extremely affordable, energy-efficient and low-maintenance homes.

A 4-Step Moving Guide for Seniors

The process of moving is a hassle – preparing, packing and adapting to a new place can be major stress factors for anyone, but when you’re a senior citizen things can get more challenging than expected.