Pantry a Mess? Here Are Four Ways to Organize It
Just because your pantry is covered by a door (out of sight, out of mind, right?) doesn’t mean that it should be a disorganized mess on the inside. In fact, when your pantry items are nicely labelled and easily accessible, it’s easier to cook, plan out meals and make food shopping lists—because you’ll know exactly […]
3 Ways a Self-Storage Unit Can Make Hosting Parties a Pleasure
If you love to host parties—but are cramping your personal space with party décor and furniture—then it’s time to meet your new party planning best friend: self-storage. While Ina Garten helps you with your cooking skills, a self-storage unit can help you keep your party supplies safe, in great condition and out of your way. […]
5 Ways a Self-Storage Unit Can Prevent Retirement from Being a Job
Now that you’ve retired, you don’t want the transition into retirement to feel like a full-time job. Surprisingly, easing into your retirement is a situation in which a self-storage unit can help. Deciding on whether you should move into a smaller home, buy a condo in a beach town or save furniture you don’t have […]
True or False: 5 Packing and Moving Myths Debunked
There’s a lot of information out there about packing up your space and moving, but not necessarily all of it is true. Here are five common myths about packing and moving—and the actual truth about what to expect. 1. A box is a box is a box. Boxes come in many different shapes, sizes and levels […]
Pinching Pennies? 4 Tips for Furnishing a Home on a Budget
Moving into a new home can be expensive, but furnishing it doesn’t have to be. Here are four tips on how to furnish your new home on a budget—without sacrificing style. Be thrifty. “New” doesn’t always mean “better” when it comes to furniture. Save yourself from pricey new pieces and search for coffee tables, dressers, […]