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.

Moving Advice for People with Disabilities

The process of moving is never easy, but for those living with a disability the challenges take on a whole new meaning. However, if handled thoughtfully, this issue doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Even though the steps are pretty much the same for everybody, when you add the stressor of a disability, you have to approach the move from a slightly different angle, and you need a deeper understanding of what it actually involves. To make the move as smooth as possible, take the following house moving tips into consideration and ease your way into the process:

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How to Declutter Your Garage: From Organizing to Storage

Garage decluttering can quickly turn into a challenge, especially since the space often becomes a catch-all for items that don’t fit anywhere else. From rarely used toys and spare hardware to holiday decorations and extra appliances, it’s easy for things to pile up and take over. If your garage has turned into a storage overflow zone, it’s time to tackle the clutter and bring some order back with a few practical steps. Here’s how to declutter your garage in three simple steps.

15 Items that Require Climate-Controlled Storage

If you have been on the search for self-storage, then you’ve probably seen several companies promoting climate-controlled storage units.  Climate-controlled storage tends to be slightly more expensive than standard self-storage but offers an array of benefits for items you intend on storing. Those benefits could end up saving you priceless memories and money in the long run. 

Housewarming Traditions from around the World to Inspire Your New Beginning

Getting a new place comes with a seemingly endless list of tasks, ranging from trying to stay organized while packing and storing your belongings somewhere safe during your move, to becoming familiar with the new neighborhood. Aside from that, moving into a new home can be much more than a source of stress and confusion, perhaps a social occasion which involves rituals and habits that bring you closer with friends and family.

Top 5 Markets for New Self-Storage Construction

The self-storage industry has become one of real estate’s hotspots, mostly thanks to the growing job market and heightened demand that keeps investors busy. Whether people are buying more, or, on the contrary, are downsizing their home, they need storage facilities to keep things in order. According to the National Self-Storage Report conducted by Yardi Matrix in August 2019, the development activity intensified in about 40% of the top markets, compared to the previous month, with the number of self-storage projects under construction or in the planning stages being equivalent to 9.5% of the total current inventory. Drawn from Yardi Matrix’s national database of more than 27,000 stores, here are the top 5 hottest markets for new self-storage construction:

Questions to Ask Yourself before Renting a Self-Storage Unit

With space being a luxury feature in modern homes, self-storage is rapidly becoming a booming industry across the US, with a high demand for facilities among both consumers and investors. You probably saw them popping up in your town and thought that wrapping your belongings in a bundle and putting them in a storage unit until you’re ready to use them is a brilliant idea. Whether you’re moving, downsizing, or you’re simply in need of a substantial decluttering session, a self-storage unit can save the day. But, before you embrace the modern-day minimalistic approach, take into consideration the following five questions that you need to ponder on before renting the ideal self-storage unit: