If you are considering a move, summer is probably the best time to do so. Warm temperatures, more daylight and the bustling summer season are just a few reasons why a summertime move is ideal. Check the weather and start early Planning your move to account for weather can …
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3 Reasons A Storage Unit Is Better Than Your Attic
Think your home’s attic is the ideal place for Grandma’s china? Think again. While an attic may be convenient, it can also leave your items susceptible to damage. An attic’s extreme hot and cold cycles can cause items to deteriorate and instances of animal intrusions and bugs nesting in …
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How to Prepare Items for Storage
Renting a storage unit is a perfect solution when relocating to a new home, whether you’re looking for temporary storage while unpacking or long-term housing for things your new home can’t fit. But before you start aimlessly tossing your stuff inside a unit, be aware there is a right way …
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How To Organize Your Multimedia
Believe it or not, you don’t need to keep every single CD/DVD jewel case, a shoebox filled with photos, or your dad’s LP collection to still enjoy them—especially if you live in an NYC apartment that’s already short on space. With a little imagination and innovation and some elbow grease, …
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How to Safely Store Your Wedding Dress
After the honeymoon, it’s back to the reality of those post-wedding to-do’s, like sending out thank you notes, ordering your wedding album—and, of course, preserving and storing your wedding gown. Whether you bought your dress off-the-rack, had it custom made or wore the same one your mom got married in, …
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5 Ways to Separate Your Studio Space
The #1 rule in real estate has always been location, location, location—well that goes tenfold for New York City real estate. Whether you’re a native New Yorker or a transplant, you’re living here for the cultural, educational, and financial opportunities that earned it its moniker of “The Big Apple.” The …
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You Can Fit More Than You Think in Your Mini Storage Unit
Gotham Mini Storage’s selection of mini storage units allows you to store your items in a compact space for a low price. Just because your unit is small doesn’t mean that you can’t fit a ton of stuff in it, even large items. You can fit way more items than …
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