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14 Things You Need to Know About Tucson Before You Move There
Have you recently been captured by the Wild West’s charm and your heart’s already set on Tucson? Very few cities in the US can boast a similarly diverse and vibrant cultural life like Tucson’s — it’s equally appealing to food-lovers, intellectuals and athletes. With a rich cultural background going back centuries, the Spanish name of the city, Tucsón, is derived from an Indian phrase meaning “at the base of the black hill,” a nod to the basalt-covered hill currently known as Sentinel Peak.
12 Tech Solutions That Will Help You Create a Smart Home
Turning your home into a smart home has gradually become more mainstream. Adding appliances and devices that can be connected to a hub is easier than ever. Through the hub, your home can communicate with each other and with you, via a smartphone or another device. Whatever the set-up, a good wireless router is a must if you want to convert your regular home to a smart home.
Choosing the Best Self Storage Facility: A Guide for San Diego Residents
With its year-round gorgeous weather, it’s no wonder that San Diego is a popular place to live. Referred to as the birthplace of California, the city’s historical roots run deep. Whether you’re civilian, military or a business, you could use a San Diego self storage unit if you recently moved to the city. Before diving into the actual storage units that you could rent, we looked into a series of criteria that you should consider when browsing for self storage from locations to different facilities and types of amenities.
San Antonio Sees Slow but Stable Self Storage Development
The San Antonio self storage industry continues to yield new developments despite a slight slowdown in construction compared to the flourishing building trend of the last three years. While the previous construction boom has brought street rates down, developers still invest in new developments, but at a more moderate rate. The current slow but steady development trend comes as a response to the existing inventory and also to the potential market unpredictability associated with the current pandemic.
27 Most Common Self Storage Questions and Answers for Business Owners
Starting a business entails a long list of concerns you should take into account, from financing it to choosing its location, and from cost assessment to covering customer service, just to name a few. If you think you’re not sure where to begin, here at StorageCafe we have created a list of the most common questions and answers to help get you on the right track with your budding self storage business.
Hiking in San Diego: 10 of the Best Hiking Trails and Tips on Hiking Gear Storage
As one of the most visited destinations in the U.S., San Diego’s incredible geography has something to offer to all nature enthusiasts whether they love the sea or they prefer the mountains. The unique variety of hiking trails available makes America’s Finest City a particularly attractive destination.
Charlotte, N.C.: An Affordability Haven for Americans on the Move
Feeling the call of the Carolinas? If so, set your sights on Charlotte, as the city has a lot going on! In order to truly see how the Queen City fares in terms of real estate, job opportunities, self storage and some other interesting facts that make it a unique attraction, we compared it to other cities that have similar populations.
The Coronavirus Effect: Hospitality, Retail Take Hard Hits While Moving and Self Storage See Less Immediate Impact
The coronavirus outbreak has been a massive disruptor to the lives of Americans, with repercussions we fail to grasp yet. As the current crisis impacts the worldwide economy, it is the often far-reaching chains of supply sustaining many industries that have been hurt the most. As personal and business travel has come almost to a halt, the food, manufacturing, retail, hospitality and airline industries have felt disruptions associated with the spread of COVID-19. With social distancing in place, the restaurant and tourism industries in particular will feel the impact of reduced business.
12 Tips and Tricks to Pack Shoes for Effective Moving
Let’s be honest, you’ve probably spent years collecting shoes, so why not make sure they get the best treatment possible during your next move? Packing all that footwear when moving home would not exactly be a walk in the park for many of us. While throwing them all together in a box seems the most tempting packing solution, this will most likely not keep them in the best possible shape. To prevent any damage associated with moving, you need to pack your shoes in the most effective way you can.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Storage Unit?
Whenever you need to keep your belongings outside your home, it makes sense to look for a good deal on storage units. The cost of self storage varies according to factors such as size and location and many others. As you’d expect, rates differ depending on the size of the unit – the larger the unit the higher the price – and the city it’s located in makes a big difference too. Additional amenities also mean you’ll pay higher rates.
14 Tips And Tricks To Add Character To The Cookie Cutter Rental
While we may long for a charming cottage by the sea, or a cozy mountain cabin, it’s difficult to resist the pull of the big city. And with that said, we find ourselves sacrificing design for location as renting a cookie cutter apartment is probably pretty standard in terms of city living. But that shouldn’t bring you down. While structural changes, minor remodeling and even painting are not allowed in rental apartments, there’s plenty you can do to bring a little heart and soul to the cookie cutter layout. Let’s look at some of the things you can do to make your apartment feel more like home.