Should You Vacuum Seal Clothes? Everything You Actually Need to Know
Vacuum storage bags seem like the perfect solution when storage space is an issue: suck out the air, shrink that pile of winter sweaters into a fraction of the space and suddenly your closet is no longer overflowing. For the right types of clothes or other household linens, vacuum bags are actually quite handy and a great way to save closet space.
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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.
New Construction Booming in NYC: 20 Self Storage Properties to Be Delivered This Year
The self storage industry has remained relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic, because it addresses an urgent need of consumers — from families who suddenly needed more space in their homes, to businesses that have had to re-organize and put equipment in storage.
Valet Self Storage a Good Option in the Time of the Coronavirus
Valet self storage is a relatively new trend in the self storage industry which is proving its worth right now. Instead of you having to take your belongings to a storage facility, a company collects them from your home and delivers them back when you want them — they can even pack them for you. This can be very convenient and, importantly these days, staying at home means that social distancing and avoiding contaminated surfaces won’t be a problem.
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.
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