6 Tips for NYC Apartment Hunting

So, you’ve decided to get in the “New York state of mind” and make the big move to New York City? Whether you’re migrating from the suburbs of Long Island, upstate, or are a transplant from across the country, finding an apartment in NYC is a unique experience. If you’ve …

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The Real Cost of Living in New York City

New York City has been called many things—the City That Never Sleeps, The Capital of The World, The Big Apple—but there’s one thing it’s never been called: affordable. There are a million reasons to live in NYC, from the job opportunities and top-tier colleges, to the world-class entertainment and diverse …

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5 Creative Uses for Your Storage Unit

If you’re one of the 56,268 artists living in New York City, you probably know that the term “starving artist” can be all too real sometimes. While it’s widely understood that many artists may not make enough from selling their art, people rarely consider the actual costs involved with its …

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Home Storage Made Simple with These 5 Must-Haves

Why does it feel like no matter how big your home is, you always seem to have more stuff than places to put it? Before you put a real estate agent on speed dial or donate 50 percent of your clothes, take a good look around your home and decide …

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’Tis the Season to Make Holidays Easier with Mini Storage

It’s no surprise that the most wonderful time of the year is also the most hectic time of the year! With the chilly change in season, hours spent finding the best gifts, days spent in the kitchen preparing perfect family feasts, and weeks spent decorating your home, it’s easy to …

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5 Things to Do Before Living with a Roommate

So, you’ve finally decided to go for it and share every day with the same person! No, you’re not getting married; you’re moving in with a new roommate. While you may not be exchanging vows and saying “I do,” you are making a relatively long-term commitment. A roommate relationship is …

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A Spooktacular Guide to Halloween 2017 in NYC

There are a million and one great things about living in New York City, one of the biggest being that there are always a million and one things to do here! From the museums, concert venues, art galleries and the bright lights of Broadway to hidden restaurants and bars, an …

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7 Ways to Win the Game of Dorms

Whether you’re an incoming freshman or a seasoned on-campus senior, dorm living is a unique experience. Besides a bed, dresser, desk and closet, your dorm room is a blank slate that comes with its share of positives and negatives. Find out how you can turn your home-away-from-home into home-sweet-home. Don’t …

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How to Keep Your Camping Gear Newer, Longer

Camping is an increasingly popular way to vacation now, with 75 million active camper households in the U.S.! If you took advantage of our equipment tips in Conquer the Great Outdoors with These Six Camping Must-Haves and are ready to pack up your gear until next time, read on to …

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Conquer the Great Outdoors with These 6 Camping Must-Haves

Are you looking to get in touch with nature on your next vacation? Camping may be the adventure you’re looking for! More and more people are opting to skip the hotel and instead get some fresh air. A 2017 study estimates that 13 million U.S. households plan to camp more …

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