George Stoica
George is a Real Estate Writer and Lifestyle Editor for Yardi, with a background in languages, marketing and YouTube content creation.
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Extreme Sports In The U.S.: Skateboarding Still Rocks As Most Popular Pastime But Rock Climbing Sees Highest Jump In Interest

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Garage Storage Ideas That Will Give Your Car Its Home Back

A long, long time ago, the garage was the home of the car. Sure, you’d keep your tools and maybe an extra fridge in there, but the car was the main tenant. Today, many cars have never seen the inside of their garages. Their owners relinquish them to the curb to make the morning commute quicker, and the garage is full of… stuff.

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How To Make Your Urban Pad Cozier With Country-Chic Décor: A Room-By-Room Guide

If there’s one thing we all try to create at home, it’s that feeling of warmth and familiarity. Cozy is something beyond just comfort. While there are design philosophies out there that pursue comfort above anything else, there’s a certain unpretentiousness about styles like country-chic that proves very charming and indeed cozy!

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The Most Valuable Collectible Items You Can Own – And How To Keep Their Value

You’ve probably heard stories about people remembering they had boxes full of Beanie Babies or other collectibles in a storage unit and making a fortune. But the stories you don’t hear are those about people who’ve owned such items, kept them in poor condition and therefore missed a chance that could have changed their lives.

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Top 10 Edible Plants To Grow In Your Balcony Garden

There’s a reason gardeners look so serene while working. Nature tends to have a soothing effect on the mind. We love to see things grow and follow their natural cycles – it gives us a sense of stability. Even the smallest patch of green can unfurrow the brow and lighten the heart.

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What You Should Know Before Buying Self Storage Insurance

The word “insurance” immediately strikes up thoughts of cars and houses as well as less tangible but infinitely more important things like health and life. But don’t forget about the items in your life that you care about. Putting something like furniture, clothes or appliances in self storage doesn’t signify a lack of care for them, but rather the commitment to continue keeping and caring for them in the future. Self storage insurance is just the next logical step! However, there are things you should know before signing on the dotted line.

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5 Stories That Prove You Need Self Storage Insurance

Putting things away in storage can be nerve-wracking. Maybe you’re worried about your items enduring the winter in storage, or you’re nervous about pests getting inside. While there are preventative measures for some hazards, others are hard to even predict, let alone defend against or mitigate.

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How To Store And Organize Holiday Decorations – The Right Way!

Unpacking your holiday decorations can feel a little bit like an early Christmas, especially when you rediscover treasured items from years past. The task of packing everything back up can be quite the opposite.

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10 Fun Facts About College Station: From Landmarks To Self Storage

They say everything’s bigger in Texas. Even the cattle aren’t your average cows, they’re longhorns! Cities like Dallas, Austin and Houston are among the biggest in the country but nestled between them is a smaller city that is big in its own way. College Station is one of the most important education centers in the state and is filled with interesting things to see and do.

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5 Types Of Businesses That Don’t Need An Office To Thrive But Can Use Self Storage

Officially, the U.S. has recovered all the jobs lost during the coronavirus pandemic, and in record times – almost three times faster than after the Great Depression. However, the job market looks a lot different now compared to before 2020. We’re very close to having almost 20% of all U.S. employees working from home, with the trend poised to continue as flexibility, personal comfort and cost efficiency are great bargain points working in its favor.

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Boise Self Storage Facts: How Big Is The Local Market?

Boise’s increasing appeal has made the city livelier than ever, both in terms of businesses and new residents moving in. With outdoor fun, hiking, fishing and rafting at a stone’s throw from your house, great housing options and the job market brimming with opportunities, the city can make a great home for renters and homeowners both.

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Public Storage Named 2022 Self Storage Sustainability Leader In The US

Public Storage, the largest self storage facility owner and operator in the U.S. has been named the leader in self storage sustainability according to the 2022 GRESB Real Estate Benchmark. The company’s score has increased to 80 out of a maximum of 100 points this year, gaining an “A” rating for public disclosure.