Peter Dimaira is a Red Bank NJ-based freelance writer and blogger who appreciates lending his voice to a variety of publications and organizations. When he manages to stop gazing into a screen, he enjoys reading, babying his rescued greyhound and teaching.
Moving in itself can be very stressful. Between getting rid of belongings, organizing, packing, loading, the list goes on and on. Once you’re finally all settled into your new home, you may find yourself needing a storage unit. If you’re in this position, we have a few helpful tips to organizing and keeping your storage…
Renting a self-storage unit is the easy part; the hard part is planning what goes inside the unit, and how to transport it. You’ll also want to pack everything correctly so that it does not get spoilt when in storage. Given the fact that everything from electronics to clothes and other stuff requires a slightly…
It’s Amazing What You’ll Find in Storage Units Near New York City Blind auctions of abandoned storage units are a thing, and while the majority of people may find nothing more than old clothes and dated magazines for some, it could mean hitting the jackpot. Blind auctions are so popular that there are even shows…
What Size Unit Do You Need? Many people are confused when it comes to determining the right storage size that can accommodate everything they want to store away. Renting a self-storage unit is a good idea, but what size should you get? The mistake we see many people making is either going for a storage…
One of the questions we get asked a lot from people is if there is a difference between self-storage prices in Bergen County as compared to next door Passaic County? The common perception amongst residents in Bergen County is that the prices are way lower in Passaic County, and all they need to do is…
Why are residents leaving their hometowns of New York and NJ to live elsewhere? The answer to this may be obvious, but there are a lot more push and pull factors at play. The steep tax rates imposed on those working in NY and NJ are painful. The cost of living is becoming more unbearable…
Organize your home first, but if you still need storage after your done, always get quotes from three different facility's. Organize Your Home There’s no denying that moving house is a challenging as there is so much to remember before, during and after. If you’re in the process of moving or planning a move soon,…
Now whether you are downsizing, moving, renovating, or perhaps staging your home you may be in the market for good, yet affordable self storage services. The best thing about living in Bergen County, NJ, is the fact that there is no shortage of storage services. Almost every street corner has one but which one is…
Prices for self storage in New York City and New Jersey often come at a premium. Most single bedroom apartments have a closet large enough to perhaps accommodate a few pairs of shoes at best. So, most people resort to trying to find some form of cheap self-storage for things like holiday decorations, cleaning supplies,…
Many people are confused when it comes to determining the right storage size that can accommodate everything they want to store away. Renting a self-storage unit is a good idea, but what size should you get? Avoid Mistakes When Packing Your Storage Unit The mistake we see many people making is either going for a…