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5 Categories Of Clothing It’s Simply Better To Keep In Self Storage
Closet space is precious in most households. Most of us simply do not have enough space for all our clothes, accessories, shoes and other home textiles, leading to messy closets where it’s hard to find what you need when you need it.
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:
5 Mid-Century Décor Touches You Can Easily DIY in Your Own Home
Mid-century interior design is going through a huge revival right now, which is not at all surprising, considering its main characteristics: clean lines, no excessive embellishments, a focus on function and on opening up interior spaces. In other words, mid-century design is timeless and perfectly suited for our contemporary lifestyle.
10 Of The Biggest Home Improvement Stores In The US And Where They Were Born
Home improvement stores carved out a unique path for themselves among American consumers by providing quality products for home remodeling projects and also passing on the know-how for turning said projects into reality.
5 Important Things to Know about Self Storage Insurance
Self storage is an affordable, user-friendly service. Whether you need a storage unit while moving or remodeling, or you decide to rent one long-term to keep some of your belongings, you’re going to want to get insurance for your stored goods.
10 Amazing Vintage Furniture Stores in Charlotte to Help You Upgrade Your Interior
Interior design is constantly changing – one day granite countertops are all the rage, and the next granite is out and quartz is in. But one trend that never seems to go out of style is vintage. Luckily for Charlotte residents, the Queen City has plenty of vintage furniture and decoration stores that can satisfy anyone’s desire for unique and timeless pieces of décor.
5 of the Best Self Storage Facilities in Memphis, Tennessee
The gorgeous natural setting of Memphis, Tennessee, on a bluff overseeing the Mississippi River, provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. That’s definitely a perk for its more than 650,000 residents, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic made traveling difficult this summer.
Top 10 Cheapest US Metros for Self Storage
Amidst the coronavirus crisis, the self storage industry has proven once again its importance to customers. College students relied on self storage when they had to leave campuses on short notice. Families that have bunkered at home during the lockdown are using it to store stuff and create more space for working, exercising or entertaining themselves.
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.
What to Look For in a San Francisco Storage Unit When You Want to Expand Your Space at Home
It’s no secret that San Francisco is an expensive place to live – the average rent for an apartment in the metro area now hovers around $3,000 per month, according to Yardi Matrix. And obviously, the bigger the apartment, the pricier it gets. So how can you maximize space in a San Francisco home when square footage comes at a premium? A solution that will allow you to still love your place and the location, without too much financial pressure, is to rent a smaller apartment and keep some of your stuff in self storage.
Top 10 Best Outdoor Attractions in Granbury, Texas – and Where to Store Your Sports and Camping Gear
Granbury, the county seat of Hood County, Texas, is a cozy little town of about 10,000 residents. Located only 60 miles from Dallas and 30 miles south of Fort Worth, the town combines the advantages of a relaxed lifestyle and a tight knit community with the convenience of easy access to big cities.
Durham College Life: Here’s How to Keep your Dorm Room Neat and Organized in the Aftermath of COVID-19
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, college students included. This spring, due to the COVID-19 crisis, virtually all college students had to pack up their stuff and leave campuses at a moment’s notice — a logistic nightmare for most.