Dreaming of One Extra Bedroom Without Breaking the Bank? Here Are the Best Places to Upsize for Less Than $100
The average American renter could upsize to an extra bedroom for almost $200 per month. People renting in 83 cities — mostly suburbs — could enjoy an additional bedroom for less than $100 each month, which is the equivalent of about nine pizzas. Renters in Portsmouth, VA, could upsize to an extra bedroom by paying…
Read MoreHow To Organize Your Storage Unit in 13 Easy Steps
Self storage is a popular service assisting people when they’re moving, downsizing, moving in with their extended family and when going to college. Additionally, the service can help you better manage your business and keep an organized home. What’s more, self storage is a rather inexpensive service, but there are rate differences based on location.…
Read MoreMaximalism vs. Minimalism: Survey Shows Minimalism Is People’s Favorite Interior Design Style, Despite Experts Touting Maximalism
Interior design is an ever-changing field and, at the start of each year, we all enjoy reading the predictions and betting on the top trends of the coming year. For instance, while minimalism has been all the rage for a few years now, expert designers continue to foresee its demise and the escalation of its…
Read MoreHere’s How the Local Self Storage Sector in College Station Helps Residents
College Station, home to Texas A&M University’s main campus and part of the Texas Triangle, is definitely a great place to live, one that attracts plenty of new residents due to an abundance of jobs and educational opportunities. As in many other dynamic cities with a permanent influx of newcomers, self storage in College Station…
Read MoreSelf Storage Widely Used Among Renters, with Gen Xers in the Lead
21% of US renters are currently leasing a self storage unit while an additional 12% are planning to use the service in the future. Gen Xers are the most likely to need extra space for their stuff, followed by baby boomers and millennials. Moving is the most popular reason for using self storage among renters…
Read More5 Pink-Inspired Apartment Designs for Dollhouse Lovers
Barbie fascination, coral pillows and pink ribbons might suggest that you’re a Barbiecore fan. Although the famous doll has maintained her popularity throughout the years with children, Barbie has also made a true comeback with young adults, as well. In fact, many of them have chosen to turn their homes into something similar to the…
Read MoreMost Affordable Neighborhoods in Orlando, FL
Looking a new place to call home in Florida’s City Beautiful but without breaking the bank? While this is one of the most desirable places to live in — seriously, who would say no to sunny weather year-round? — there are still some affordable neighborhoods with apartments for rent in Orlando. Here are our five…
Read MoreThe Best of Times for New Apartment Construction in Half a Century: New York Takes the Lead in 2022
This year, new apartment construction reaches a historic peak as 420,000 new units are expected nationwide. In fact, multifamily construction in the last two years is at a 50-year high: Apartment completions last surpassed the 400,000 unit mark in 1972. New York is poised to surpass the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area in apartment construction, claiming…
Read More8 Colorful, Quirky Maximalist Accounts to Follow on Instagram
In a world where minimalism has gained and maintained notoriety in recent decades, what happens to those of us who love things and colors? For example, the book hoarders and knickknack collectors; the neon enthusiasts and fabric mixers; the decor addicts and thrifting afficionados. The answer lies in maximalism and the creative liberty it provides…
Read More10 Parent-Approved Resources for Active & Productive Screen Time with Your Kids
When you’re a parent working from home, your time and attention are divided and very difficult to manage. Inevitably, kids find themselves spending more time in front of screens when they get home from school. And, although parents try to limit it as much as possible, there are only so many options when you’re focusing on work or other household…
Read MoreEnd of Summer Apartment Checklist: Prepping for the Colder Months
With summer ending and the colder months just around the corner, it’s time to prepare your apartment for winter. Taking the time to deal with maintenance issues before the fall and winter weather arrives is a wise investment of your time. Staying ahead of maintenance jobs on your rental apartment can save you not only…
Read MoreEmbrace Multi-Functional Spaces In Tiny LA Apartments
Unlike new single-family homes, which are the second biggest in the nation, apartments in LA are far from generous in size — in fact, new apartments built in 2019 in the city had an average size of approx. 800 square feet, having shrunken by 40 square feet since 2010. In other words, LA apartment dwellers…
Read More10 Movies and TV Shows To Help You Get Familiar With Philadelphia
Moving to a new city can be nerve-racking but knowing a bit more about what the city offers can help you get through this transition. If you’ve decided to make Philadelphia your new home, a lot awaits you. If you come from a big city such as New York City, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at…
Read MoreMoving to a Big City from a Small Town: A Quick “How To” Guide
You can probably still recall the butterflies in your stomach, the anxiety, the feeling of loneliness or uncertainty that you felt on the first day of high school. That was your body’s way of telling you: “You’re in danger. Change is dangerous!” But it wasn’t all so bad, was it? You surely survived if you’re…
Read More7 Tips on How to Solve Any Roommate Disagreements
As humans, we’re all built differently. Your roommate’s personality may collide with yours, which is normal because your roommate doesn’t necessarily have to be your best friend. However, when a problem arises between you, you must always consider both its long-term effects, as well as the options available to deal with it. Choose the ideal…
Read MoreWould You Downsize for a Down Payment? Here Are the Cities Where You Can Get on the Property Ladder in Less Than 5 Years by Downsizing One Bedroom
One in three renters surveyed would be willing to downsize by one bedroom for their homeownership dream. Downsizing by one bedroom would allow renters in 50 cities to save up in less than five years for a down payment on a starter home. Dayton, OH, Philadelphia, PA and Jackson, MS are the top places where…
Read MoreThese Are the Features You Want in a Rental Website
Gone are the days when finding a good rental apartment meant reading the classifieds in your local newspaper or relying on a friend who knew a friend who knew about an apartment. Now, there are many apartment search websites that aggregate rental listings and offer you an easy and effortless way to look for your…
Read MoreThe Most Competitive Rental Markets in the First Half of 2022: Miami Is Red Hot, While Competition in the Northeast Intensifies
As the nation is buzzing with renting activity, we’re ranking the most competitive rental markets in the first half of 2022 South and Central Florida are red hot when it comes to finding a rental, followed by mid-sized markets in the Northeast Miami-Dade County is the nation’s most competitive apartment market in 2022, bolstering Florida’s…
Read MoreFurniture with Storage: Smart Solutions for Small Apartments
Whether you’re renting a studio or a one-bedroom apartment, smaller spaces come with a few extra challenges in terms of storage. You don’t necessarily have to be a hoarder (like yours truly) to run out of space. Given the last couple of years that pushed us to spend more time indoors and even adjust our…
Read MoreThis Is How Self Storage Makes Your Life Easier in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
With its affordable cost of living, trademark Midwestern niceness, steady job market and plenty of delicious cheeses to go around, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is definitely a great place to live (or move to) and raise a family. Home values in Milwaukee are significantly lower than the national average, which makes it easier for locals, or new…
Read MoreThis is How Much Space $1,500 Will Get You in America’s Best Cities for Renters
Highlights For renters on a mission to get the best value for their money, we calculated how much space a monthly rent of $1,500 gets you in the top 50 best cities for renters. Amarillo, TX, Little Rock, AR and Oklahoma City, OK are the hidden gems where renters can get the biggest bang for…
Read More7 of the Best Self Storage Insurance Companies (For Renters and Self Storage Businesses)
Self storage is a great service — assisting you when you’re moving, downsizing, growing your family or when you simply wish to keep a tidy home. The cost of storage varies based on location and amenities selected, with some cities having higher rates than others. If you live in a big city such as San…
Read MoreGetting The Most Out of Your Rental by Embracing Minimalism
Whether you work from home or in a hybrid model, the space you live in has a tremendous impact on your quality of life. And while you might have traded space for a better location that fits your budget, it doesn’t mean you’re bound to feel unhappy living in your rental apartment. As minimalism continues…
Read MoreHow to Find a Rental When You’re a Musician
Renting the perfect apartment might often seem like an impossible task when you’re a musician, whether you’re looking for a place to practice an instrument or just friendly neighbors that won’t mind the occasional extra noise — during reasonable hours of the day, of course. While it might not be as easy as practicing your…
Read More5 Simple Steps for Improving Your Home Security
Home is where you eat, sleep, rest and spend most of your time, so it should be a safe and secure environment for you and your loved ones. Home is also where you keep your most valuable possessions, from that old rocking chair that belonged to your grandmother to the coolest gadgets that make life…
Read MoreFrom Self Storage to Baby Items Rental, Here’s how Parents in Miami Can Save Money
Miami is a great place to raise a family, with its friendly people, amazing weather, and beautiful scenery. If, on top of that, you can also manage to score some inexpensive, or even free baby items, your life as a new parent will be a lot easier—and less expensive. Also, reusing or renting your baby…
Read More12 Tips to Help You Maximize Living Space in Your Boston Apartment
A Boston apartment has 535 sq. ft. of personal space. To put it in perspective, apartments in Louisville offer, on average, 731 sq. ft./person, the most personal space in the country. This means if you live in Boston you might not be cramped for space, but you still don’t have a lot of space to…
Read MoreRenting Self Storage? 7 Types of Discounts You Could Access to Save
Whether you’re living the digital nomad lifestyle, you’re moving or you simply wish to keep a breezy and clutter-free home, self storage is a great service that can help you make better use of living space. Regardless of the reasons you turn to the service, discounts can help you save when you rent a storage…
Read MoreFrom Mountain Resorts to Coastal Destinations, These Are The Best RV Getaways in the Country
RVing has always been one of America’s favorite vacationing options, but the love for RVs has exploded over the past few years. According to the RV Industry Association, manufacturers delivered over 600K RVs in 2021, representing a 39% increase from 2020 and a 19% increase compared to 2017, which was the previous delivery peak. There…
Read MoreHow to properly store and reuse your electronics
Let’s face it. We all have old gadgets and electronics cluttering our homes. We tend to hang on to TVs or kitchen appliances, and we tend to keep vinyl records, tapes and phones for their deep emotional value. Some people also consider the financial worth some of these items will gain over time, as plenty…
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