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The KonMari Method: How To Re-organize And Declutter Your Home
Professional organizer Marie Kondo took the world by storm with her tidying-up philosophy. More than a simple decluttering method, Marie Kondo’s technique, known as the KonMari method, teaches a different approach toward curating your belongings and, by extension, toward improving your life.
America’s Apartment Boom Is Fueling A Self Storage Surge, With Texan Cities on Top
The U.S. multifamily market has been on a development spree for much of the past four decades, driving inventory up to nearly 18 million apartment units in large-scale communities of 50 or more units.
What Happens To A Self Storage Unit When The Tenant Dies?
When a loved one passes away, families are often faced with a long list of unexpected responsibilities. Alongside funeral arrangements and the settling of financial affairs, there may be a self storage unit tucked away in someone’s name, holding furniture, memorabilia, important papers, or even items no one knew existed. These units can feel like a time capsule, preserving parts of a person’s life. But they also present logistical, legal, and emotional challenges for those left behind.
Oklahoma City Is A Small Businesses Hotspot – Here’s How Self Storage Can Help Them Thrive
Oklahoma City consistently ranks as one of the nation’s most welcoming places for small business owners. With lower cost of living compared to many other cities across the nation, affordable labor costs, a diversified, growing local economy and a young population, OKC provides fertile ground for entrepreneurs looking to scale operations without overshooting their budgets.
Boston’s Self Storage Market In 2025: Tight Supply And The Challenges Of Building More
Boston’s self storage market in 2025 reflects the character of the region itself: expensive and constrained by limited space. The city’s tight housing market and prevalence of small-unit living fuel a steady need for off-site storage solutions. Yet new construction is increasingly rare, limited by land scarcity and local zoning and urban planning policies.
Fulshear’s Big Leap And What It Means For Its Residents
There was a time not long ago when Fulshear was a quiet crossroads west of Katy, best known for wide open spaces and a small-town feel. Today, it’s the fastest-growing city in Texas and the country, a place where new neighborhoods, schools, and businesses seem to appear almost overnight.
Where To Get Moving Boxes In Chicago: Your Complete Guide
Planning a move in the Chicago area? Whether you’re heading to a downtown high-rise in the Loop, a historic brownstone in Lincoln Park, or a suburban home in Naperville, having the right moving boxes and supplies can make all the difference. From sturdy boxes and packing tape to bubble wrap and specialty kits for dishes or mattresses, these tools help protect your belongings and keep your move organized—and a lot less stressful.
Micro-Housing In Newark: Best Neighborhoods For Affordable Urban Living
For many renters, living small is smart, especially in a city with deep historic roots and big-city amenities like Newark. Micro-units, defined as apartments measuring around 415 square feet or less in the state of New Jersey, make up about 4.5% of Newark’s rental stock today. That’s a clear sign of Newark’s long-standing relationship with compact urban living, similar to other historic East Coast cities like NYC and Philadelphia.
The Billion-Dollar Self Storage Markets: America’s Top 10 Metro Heavyweights In 2025
Self storage has cemented its place as one of the most resilient corners of commercial real estate, serving everyone from city dwellers in compact apartments to suburban families on the move and businesses seeking flexible, cost-effective space. But some markets stand out far more than others.
Micro Housing Is Booming in Minneapolis (And Self Storage Helps)
One of the economic and cultural engines of the Midwest, Minneapolis is also carving out a name for itself in the world of small space living. Micro housing is defined as units with a footprint no larger than half the average apartment size in a state and, across Minnesota, that translates to apartments under 433 square feet. In Minneapolis, these compact homes already make up over 10% of the city’s multifamily rental inventory.
Behind the Roll-Up Door: 8 Storage Auction Myths Debunked by Industry Experts
Thanks to reality TV shows like Storage Wars, storage auctions have taken on a life of their own in the public imagination. The thrill of possibly uncovering a hidden fortune behind a roll-up door has many fantasizing about bidding on storage units. But how close is this to reality?
Small Home Office Ideas: How to Take It From Drab to Fab in no Time
Millions of Americans are still working from home, either full-time or part-time, and chances are that remote work is here to stay. Even with the recent back and forth from companies trying to find the right balance between remote work and office days, many people will probably continue working from their home offices at least a few days per week for the foreseeable future.