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12 dec

Storage Wars – Hidden Treasures in Storage

Renting storage space is quite normal in the US, especially for people who don't have a garage, attic or basement. Whether you're taking a sabbatical year to travel, moving in…

7 dec

Christmas decorating tips, DIY ideas and trends

Once a year - during the contemplative Christmas season - almost all the houses and apartments in the country are decorated and beautifully prepared. Christmas is the time of reflection…

6 dec

Renting a garage for storage: what you need to know

Not only is a garage a great parking space that protects our car from wind and weather, it can also serve as an excellent storage space for all sorts of…

19 mar

The Most Effective Way to Move

How to pack efficiently You are going to move house. Obviously you want to do this efficiently and at the lowest possible costs, because after all, moving is expensive enough.…

20 jan

Divorce: A time to reflect, reassess and resize

Divorce is an increasingly common experience for many people.In the United States, between 40 and 50% of marriages end in divorce. For many people, seperating from a spouse brings difficulties…

12 jan

Moving and Storing: Two sides of the same coin

Moving house is always a time of both great excitement, but also a time of great trepidation. There is at once the joy that comes with what moving into a…

8 jan

Selling Your Home? Preparation is Key

Selling your home is never an easy decision. This is because of the simple fact that a home is far more than just a building or a financial asset. It…

7 jan

Inheritance: Practical steps in a difficult time

At certain points in life, one can find themselves in a position to inherit. What this means is that somebody has passed away and left you financial assets or physical…

4 dec

Living with old age – Getting the most out of retired life

Ageing is a part of life. A part of life that comes with its own particular challenges and rewards. While ideally retired life is meant to be a time to…

3 dec

Minimalism – From American Movement to American Lifestyle

Minimalism is a movement gaining traction throughout the United States. With its roots in American art of the 1960s and 70s, Minimalism has changed from a designation for galleries to…

12 nov

Parental Controls – Tips and Tricks from Boxie24

Today, numerous manufacturers have several products on the market to make a home or apartment safe for babies and children. Child protection ensures that the greatest dangers in your home…

10 nov

Tiny house: advice, tips, living

Tiny houses are becoming more and more popular. In this article we explain what a tiny house is and why it is worth living in it. You can also read…

3 nov

Divorce: Shared Property, Joint Assets and Other Issues

The number of divorces increased from 1975 to 2018 to a maximum of 37.1%. So for every three marriages there is a divorce. But what does a divorce mean for…

29 oct

Water Damage: Immediate measures, Liability & Elimination

In private households, water damage usually occurs as a result of damage to water pipes, such as a burst water pipe. However, water damage also occurs in the event of…

28 oct

10 tips when looking for a new apartment

The search for a new apartment is often tedious and frustrating nowadays, because affordable living space is becoming increasingly scarce and the competition is unimaginably high, especially in large cities…

26 oct

Inherited – what does it mean to me?

You have lost someone you know or even someone important to you. Not a pleasant situation. But in addition to the loss, there is also a lot to be arranged.…

21 oct

Home Office: Staying organized in a disorganized year

2020 has been a year of great upheaval for people and businesses across the world. One of the most impactful ways for everyday people is the huge change the pandemic…

19 oct

Hosting a housewarming party: All you need to know

The move into the new dream house is completed? What should not be left out is to throw a housewarming party with friends and family as well as all the…

14 oct

Preparing garden furniture for autumn and winter

The days are getting shorter and shorter and the cold months are just around the corner.Perhaps you have already stocked up on winter clothes or bought tea and soups for…

13 oct

Happy Halloween! Customs, costumes, snack ideas and Co.

Why do we celebrate Halloween? Halloween is celebrated every year on October 31st. Since this is the night before All Saints' Day, the festival is also known as All Hallows…

12 oct

Minimalism: Being happy, living a simple life with awareness

Minimalism means limiting oneself to the essential and steering the focus away from material things. This should lead to more order, freedom and happiness in life. Minimalist living is defined…

8 oct

Home Renovation & Decoration Tips

Is your home in need of renovation or do you want to spruce it up a bit? We have listed the most important tips and tricks for you. Identifying Problem…

6 aug

Garage Storage vs. Self Storage: Which is the Better Option?

Garage storage - What can you store? When it comes to home storage, it seems that most people tend to gravitate towards using their garage for everything but their car!…

13 may

Inheriting a House – The Basics

There may be a time in your life where you, your spouse or your family will inherit a house. This either can be an exciting time in your life if…

9 apr

Basement Storage Ideas – Need Extra Space?

Life throws us many curveballs throughout our time, some bad, but many of them good and unexpected. This normally leaves us scrambling for extra storage space in your area, space…

3 jan

Emigration: checklist and advice

There are many different reasons why people decide to emigrate. Better employment, better working conditions, higher wages, lower cost of living or a variety of other motives can be decisive…

19 dec

A Checklist for Couples Before Moving-In Together

Is it time to take your relationship to the next level and move in with your boyfriend or girlfriend? This is a question which should first be discussed openly and…

13 dec

Best Spring Cleaning tips 2020 – 6x cleaning up your house

USA It’s spring again and it’s time to clean up the house and garage and get ready for the summer. Put on your old clothes and pull out your cleaning…

5 dec

Moving in together: checklist, tips and common mistakes

When couples move in together, they might face a whole bunch of struggles. We made a checklist with tips, tricks and common mistakes that can happen when couples start living…

25 nov

Rent Self Storage during your Divorce

Divorce is not only emotionally draining, but there are also many physical sorting of things that needs to take place. If there’s an item you don't want to see or…

12 nov

What is ‘Spark Joy’?

Spark Joy is a book about decluttering and organizing your home that was written by Marie Kondo who has been running a home organizing business since she was 19. Kondo…

11 nov

Why you should declutter your life

It’s fair to say that most, if not all people, end up saving a lot of their belongings and furniture that they’ve accumulated throughout their lives and come to a…

1 nov

Sublease agreement – what should be considered?

In today's fast-paced world, subleases are increasingly common. Plenty of reasons that lead to subletting: a long stay abroad is planned, your own income is not enough to pay off…

11 oct

Baby Proofing – What you should do before the baby comes

When you have a new baby, there are tons of things to consider before bringing the baby home. Have I done enough baby proofing in areas where my child will…

8 oct

What is important for a kid’s room?

Whether you’re preparing for a newborn baby or planning to add new members to your family, it’s important to make the proper adjustments to create the right type of environment…

20 sep

How Much Does It Really Cost to live in New York City?

Without a doubt, New York is one of the most expensive places to live in the US. With a cost of living rate of nearly twice the national average, residents…

17 sep

5 Reasons New Yorkers Use Self Storage

Let’s be honest. No matter how talented you are at making space for all your belongings in your tiny New York apartment, there comes a time when those storage hacks…

16 sep

Things to Consider when Buying Plastic Storage Bins

Let’s Talk Plastic Storage Bins, Okay? It may seem a little silly to worry about such things, but the fact is, how you choose to store your things does matter.…

16 sep

6 Things Highly Organized People Do

Some people are born organizers and some people live in chaos. There are varying degrees of organization between the two, but in general, you’re either organized or you’re not. Lacking…

15 sep

Do You Have Plants to Move? Here Are Tips To Make It Easy & Safe!

Moving your flowers and plants to a new location can be tricky In this article, we look at ways to move your plants while ensuring they arrive safely at their…

14 sep

The history of self-storage

The general consensus is that Self-Storage was pioneered by the USA in the mid-20th Century. However, the USA was not the first. More than 3000 years ago in China, the…

12 sep

Smart Storage Tips for All Your Winter Gear

Winter’s been fun, but with any luck, spring is just around the corner. This means it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to store all that cold weather…

9 sep

How to organize your storage unit the best possible way!

If I’m being honest, when I organize a storage space near me, I consider it an art form – a talent, if you will. After all, doing it right ensures…

7 sep

Back to college: 9 dorm room organization tips every student needs to know

As the new school year approaches, parents and college students prepare for the transition from home to dorm. The massive packing and unpacking effort becomes an Olympic event as students…

4 sep

Top 5 Reasons to Rent Storage Units in Manhattan

While it’s no secret Manhattan apartments are small, New Yorkers have gotten pretty creative when it comes to finding enough room to keep their things. Sometimes, however, it becomes necessary…

1 sep

Benefits of hiring a relocation service

The average American will move roughly 12 times during their lifetime, and over 40 million people end up relocating each year. With so many people moving, it is no surprise…

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