Closets are a blessing and curse: they hide away your possessions so that not every houseguest knows about your endless plaid shirt collection, but they’re also a black hole of random things that you definitely don’t need. Chances are, you have a closet in your home that’s like that – and it’s a closet that’s … Read more
No moves are simple, but some moves are wilder than all others. Few know this better than Stephanie S., who had to orchestrate a few moves at the same time: her move back to the U.S. after spending a few years living in Australia, her tenants’ move out from the property she rented to them … Read more
When you’re moving, you likely buy three things to help with packing: tape, packing paper, and moving boxes. Each move, no matter how large, seems to inexplicably need dozens of moving boxes. They’re overpriced, bulky, unreliable, and require so much work even just to put together and take apart. That’s not to mention the fact … Read more
The Winter Olympics of 2018 are officially over, signaling a wrap on our cold-weather sports this season. It’s a bittersweet time: Saying goodbye to the thrill of snow- and cold-weather-based activities for the blossom of springtime is always a toss-up. On the one hand, spring means the days getting longer and the smell of fresh-cut … Read more
There are many life stages and moments where you may consider moving some of your household items to a self-storage unit. And typically, the first consideration is size: how much do I need to store the things I have? Size matters, but it’s actually not the most important factor. Choosing the right self-storage unit is … Read more
Ah, fall—the most beautiful season of transitions. And, as it happens, a time when we get to wear all the cool outfits that are a little too toasty for summer, and yet not quite warm enough for winter. And as you’re coming out of summer, you’re likely going to need to swap out seasonal clothes … Read more