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  • 5 Helpful Things to Know before Renting a Storage Unit

    5 Helpful Things to Know before Renting a Storage Unit

    Need to rent a storage until for your home or business needs? Take a look at this helpful guide for 5 helpful things to know before renting a storage unit.

    Do you need temporary storage, but have nowhere to go? You might be moving for a new job, buying a new home, or starting life in a new city, but there’s often a window of time between the old place and the new.

    If so, renting a storage unit can be the best way to keep your belongings safe until your new home is ready. However, you want to make sure you pick the right facility to look after your property. Before you get started, read on to learn five helpful tips for renting the right storage unit.

    This will keep your household goods safe, dry, and securely waiting until you’re ready for them.

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    1. When Renting a Storage Unit, Consider Location

    Wondering how to choose a storage unit? First, consider the location.

    Are you going to be accessing your unit frequently? If so, you may want to find a storage unit nearby. However, if you’re looking for long-term storage and you won’t need to come and go frequently, then you may be fine with a unit further from home.

    For example, if you’re looking for storage in the Toronto area, Inner City Moving & Storage Company is a great choice.

    2. Security

    Next, check out the security of the facility. The cheapest storage units are necessarily the best, as you may need additional security facilities.

    This is especially true if you’re storing high-value items in your unit, like electronics or furniture.

    When checking out the storage facility, look for security cameras. Ask if a sign-in process is required for all visitors. Also, is the location staffed 24 hours? Or, is it securely locked and safe outside of business hours?

    3. Price

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    Think about the price per month before deciding on a unit. If you’re looking for a long-term rental, you may get a lower weekly or monthly price than if you’re looking for something short-term.

    The price will vary on the unit size as well, so get the smallest size that will fit your belongings, if you’re looking to save.


     4. Do You Need Climate Control?

    What to look for in a storage unit? Something you may not think about is climate control.

    If you are storing delicate or sensitive objects, and you’re worried about extreme exposure to heat or cold, then you probably want a climate-controlled unit. Not all facilities offer this, so ask in advance.

    However, if the temperature doesn’t matter, you can usually save money by going for a unit without climate control.

    5. Accessibility

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    Before signing a contract, ask about the accessibility of the unit. This includes hours of operation— for example, will you be frequently visiting on weekends? If so, operational hours may be shorter.

    Also, ask about access to the unit with your vehicle. If you’re storing bulky and heavy items, you may want a unit that you can drive up to, to avoid carrying heavy items.

    Find the Perfect Storage Unit

    Now that you know what to look for when renting a storage unit, you can find the perfect facility for your needs.

    Storage units offer convenience, value for money, and keep your treasured items safe, even when you’re not there. Get started today and keep your belongings safe with the above tips.

    Did you find this article helpful? If so, please check out some of our additional content. Thanks to Inner City Moving.ca

  • Beautiful and clever small closet ideas

    Beautiful and clever small closet ideas

    In older homes and small apartments it’s hard to find great storage and closet space solutions. Don’t let the words wardrobe and armoire scare you though! There are some seriously great designs to choose from that give you the storage you need.

    When it comes to hanging your clothing, if your space is lacking a built-in closet, a stand-in wardrobe can be just as effective. By adding in shelving, baskets, shoe racks, drawer units and even pin-boards for outfit inspiration, you have a custom closet solution tailored to your personal needs.
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    There are simple, modern, sleek ones that let you close all the doors and not notice any clutter. Most of these have great options for how you can stack and shelve things as well!

    We have a very, very small linen closet in our home that could really benefit from a treatment like this.
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    We’ve all seen the closet-turned-home office – I still like finding a good one!
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    Don’t neglect small accessories – they need a designated place too. Having these guys piled up in a corner or shelf can really make or break the feeling of chaos.  Clear acrylic boxes or no-frills baskets are a good way to organize small items if you don’t have a drawer.

    Your walls are your best friends when you live small.  Hang as much up as you can and save precious surface, drawer, and rail space for items that can’t go on walls.

    via Pinterest via Place of My Taste

    A simple traditional look with more storage necessities than you could ask for! Although this lacks hanging space it can be a great addition to a small closet, or a place to organize craft supplies. Check Plumbworld’s article if you need more space in a bathroom.

  • 7 Inexpensive Decorating Ideas for Small Apartments

    7 Inexpensive Decorating Ideas for Small Apartments

    Small spaces are really hard to decorate. If you decorate a small apartment with too many things it would be cramped and crowded. If you use too less decorative items, it would look empty and deserted. You have to find the perfect interior décor balance for it to look welcoming and attractive. This is why we have dedicated today’s post solely for this purpose. Here are ten ways to decorate a small apartment especially when you are on a budget.

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    Lighting

    Lighting can either make or break a room. So invest in lower-wattage bulbs because they will allow you to change a room’s mood from romantic to restful. Please don’t handle the electric matters yourself as it can be very dangerous for you and your house. Always go for professional assistance and if you are having trouble finding commercial electricians in your area, http://www.newedgegroup.com.au/can help you out in this regard.

    small apartment

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    Remnant tables

    When buying fabrics for décor never miss out those remnant tables at your local fabric stores. They are perfect for banding drapes, recovering pillows and other handling other sewing projects around the house. These tables can offer you fabrics at 1/3 of the price and are just as good as those on the shelves.

    small apartments

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    The Greenery

    Having plants in any room makes you feel more alive. Simple green foliage usually lasts longer than flowers. Even the design of a single leaf can make a striking effect. Try putting a single palm leaf or even a slender flax in a giant vase. It will cast a simple yet a modern appeal.

    small aparatment

    via Apartment Therapy

    Focus on Floors

    Your floor is also an important part of your house and just like walls, they need your attention too. To completely change the floor surface, try staining wood floors. You can also install a carpet or replace old linoleum. For a quick fix, just add an area rug. Trust us, just by making the floors distinct, your walls can definitely look better.

    small apartment

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    Storage Matters

    Storage matters a lot when you are living in small spaces. You generally have two options: building under or building up. If you want a dramatic effect to consider building tall bookshelves. You can also take the advantage of the space underneath your bed and store things there. Toffee tables with hidden storage options are also a good item to buy. These things help in keeping the clutter out of sight and improve the outlook of your house.

    small apartments

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    Combining Patterns

    Make things fun and colorful and combine patterns, styles and different textures of fabric in almost everything from furniture to window treatments and accessories. It will add color to your rooms and also your life.

    small apartments

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    Illusions

    Cast illusions to give a roomy and spacious feeling to your small apartment. Vertical lines or similar patterns on walls can cast an illusion of a high ceiling. Similarly installing a mirror on a complete wall can make a room look twice its size.

    *disclosure this post syndicated by New Edge Group

  • Living with Less

    Living with Less

    As most of you know, clutter can make your overall home decor design seem a little off. If you feel like the amount of things in your home are not showing the true value of the design that you want in your home, maybe it’s time to live with less.
    Decluttering can be a huge task that seems quite overwhelming, especially for those who have a hard time letting things go. My suggestion for those who are struggling is to do one room! It’s amazing how one room can boost your motivation and really show you what decluttering can do.
    First, start with a plan! What is your style, your color scheme, and your purpose for the room. Now take everything out of the room. If you need to paint or do any big changes, now is the time. Once the room is exactly how you want it empty, add one piece at a time.
    This space is so sophisticated.:
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    Just because you want a simpler room, doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Make sure you add your personality in it, but do it in a way that doesn’t involve a lot of small pieces that will need to be cleaned, dusted, moved, and rearranged later.
    Hall with large windows, fur rug, and rustic pendant lamps. | @andwhatelse:
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    You might be surprised when you feel like the room is complete, how many pieces you have left! Here’s the decision you’ll have to make. Either get rid of everything you didn’t put back in the room, or go through it and decide what to keep and what to throw or give away. But whatever you do – don’t put it back in the room you just finished!
    For rooms that require a lot more things to be kept. Consider closed storage with drawers and cabinets that you can’t see through. It will create that sense of less clutter while maintaining the items you need to live.
    Do you think you can live with less?
  • Murphy Beds I Might Actually Use!

    Murphy Beds I Might Actually Use!

    Murphy Beds

    The idea of a murphy bed is a great option for those who are lacking in space, but it’s hard to find one that actually looks comfortable! After doing some digging around, I actually found a few I might use:

    This one feels open and elegant, but also looks like it would close up to look like gorgeous storage!
    I love the two tone wall to make it look like a different space, and the indents in the side for shelving use!
    Bedrooms on a Budget: Our 24 Favorites From Rate My Space : Rooms : Home & Garden Television
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    This one is styled perfectly for a great bedroom feel, but I can imagine once it’s put away the possibilities are endless what you could do with that space!
    This one is perfect for a more modern feel! What would you do with that blank white canvas once it’s put away?
  • Office Inspiration: Office Spaces that Stand Out

    Office Inspiration: Office Spaces that Stand Out

    Office Inspiration

    At times we can get carried away with what we want in our home office. Whether it’s tons of storage or inspiring photo’s all over the wall, it can get a little overwhelming. A simple office space leaves your mind clutter free and ready to create a new masterpiece.
    These pendants are amazing! Love the light in the space too..incredible! (Remodelista's Francesca Connolly's Home - Brooklyn Interior Design):
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    If you are a naturally creative person, you know that most times you don’t need much to be inspired! Sometimes it’s the blank wall that makes our mind imagine what should be there so we can create it.
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    Maybe the room itself doesn’t even matter. Maybe your view outside the window is what you need to get your brain moving.
    Stick to the basic necessities. A chair, a table, a plant, a light, and a calendar may be all you really need.
    Great desk. Rue Magazine (February 2012 Issue). Photography by Sean Dagen. Design by Serena Armstrong.:
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    You  may be surprised that living with less actually keeps you focused and gives your room to grow.
  • Dream bathrooms: Layout, storage, materials, and decoration

    Dream bathrooms: Layout, storage, materials, and decoration

    Dream bathrooms galore!

    I’m a sucker for a good bathroom. I love a good soak, especially in the winter, and now with a toddler, my bathroom is a well-needed refuge.  The perfect bathroom isn’t achieved through one element, rather the combination of a great layout, adequate bathroom storage, well-considered materials, easy to use fixtures, and lastly the decoration used to personalize it. The amount of choices you’ll have to make when planning a bathroom can be overwhelming: pedestal sinks, double vanities, freestanding tubs, and corner shower stalls abound!  Hopefully the bathroom guide below can be a little help or at least provide some inspiration!

    1. Bathroom Layout

      To begin with, your bathroom layouts need to be efficient because they are often tighter on space than other rooms in the home.  Not space for a freestanding tub and a corner shower means you will need to plan for a bathtub shower combo.  A good place to start is the National Kitchen and Bath Association for planning guidelines, and of course, your favorite internet sources for inspiration.  If you have a large family, separating the toilet from the shower and sink area allows multiple people use of the bathroom at the same time.

    A double vanity tucked in a corner provides space for a beautiful walk-in shower, which are usually space hogs. Wall space is utilized by a large mirror, reflecting more light into the space.

     

    2. Adequate Bathroom Storage

    Secondly, Especially important if you have a small or even normal-sized bathroom is making sure you have storage!  The smaller your bathroom, the more creative you will have to be at coming up with storage solutions.  This is where the internet will be your friend.  Try to find ways to utilize your vertical (wall) space.  Built in shelves, hanging shelves, mountable cabinets, you name it.  Whatever solutions will get things off of the floor are your friends!

    The narrow vertical shelves behind the door and and the build in shelves in the shower create much needed storage space for towels, toiletries, and other bathroom necessities. Isn’t the gray marble tile absolutely beautiful?

     

    Nothing beats the bathroom vanity when it comes to adding under-sink storage, but don’t forget is can also create wall storage also!  Look into vanities or cabinetry to go on the side of your mirror and above the sides of the sink.

     

    3. Materials

    Since one can only get so creative with the layout of your bathroom – toilet in the shower?? No thanks.., materials are where you can really stand out with your bathroom design.  Tiles come in such a wide variety of colors and styles these days. Backsplashes aren’t just for kitchens, you can add sophistication through a backsplash behind your bathroom sink.  HATE cleaning grout?  Consider stone or granite in your shower. Materials also includes hardware, for which there is no shortage of variety these days either. Cabinet knobs, come in every style and finish, lighting comes in every style and finish, and then faucets and shower heads also come in a never-ending array of styles and finishes.  Whatever you go with, make sure that the materials and finishes match your lifestyle.  If you know you won’t be able to keep grout mildew-free or shiny finishes polished, than chose a finish and material that are smudge-resistant and/or more resistant to mildew.

    It doesn’t get more beautiful than marble and marble tile in my opinion, and this bathroom is proof.  The pendant light over the tub is really beautiful as well, and it’s brass finish adds warmth to the space.  The crown moulding and built-in-shelves are thoughtful details.  I’m not sure about how durable marble is however, as I believe it can etch, so it might not be something I would consider for a children’s or high-traffic bathroom.

    4. Decoration

    Lastly, This is where you really get to have fun.  Since decor is generally less expensive, you don’t have to worry that your decisions are set in stone.  Artwork, mats, and towels can be changed with the seasons if you desire. Don’t forget paint colors as well! Keep this in mind when decorating a child’s bathroom.  Since children grow up all to quickly, decor that is easy to change out or grows with them will be another choice you’ll have to make.

    This bathroom goes from pretty and patterned to dramatic with a glossy forest green ceiling.  The glass cabinet is a perfect way to add style and storage to this bathroom.

    Honeycomb patterned penny tile takes centerstage along with a mod chandelier.  The freestanding clawfoot tub with gold finishes also lends itself to the elegant aesthetic.  The floor to ceiling drapes, 3/4 height tile, and navy wall also all add to the elegance and sophistication to the bathroom.

    I love the layering of textures in this bathroom.  The ornate tiles with the oriental rug over them ads a lot of bohemian charm.

     

    This post in partnership with Decoraport International

  • Feeling a little geometric today

    Feeling a little geometric today

    Shapes are so simple, yet the can make a major impact in our home. Have you ever taken a moment to look at the some of the shapes you use in your home?
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    You might be surprised at how many basic shapes you use. Why not mix it up a bit?
    5 Home Pinterest Trends For Fall We Adore - The Chriselle Factor:
    It can be a simple touch of  a unique shape that add a whole new element to your room.
    Beatty St. Loft | cube tile floor | charcoal floor | mid century vanity | walnut | modern | west coast | Falken Reynolds Interiors:
    Or you can play it up in a big way with your tile!
    10 HOME DECOR PIECES YOU SHOULD HAVE_see more inspiring articles at http://delightfull.eu/blog/2016/05/17/home-decor-pieces/:
    Try to add one unique shape in each room!
    San Francisco Home:
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    Are you feeling geometric today?
  • Kids Rooms That Rock!

    Kids Rooms That Rock!

    I’ve always pictured how fun it would be to decorate a kids room. Since the nursery phase doesn’t last long, I’ve been scouring the web to find some pretty awesome kids rooms. Here’s what I found:
    mommo design: 10 ROOMS FOR LITTLE BOYS:
    A campers dream come true with room for a friend!
    for the girl ill have one day:
    Extra space to play is a must have for a busy toddler!
    Floating shelves:
    Room for tea and place to put everything. That is a mom’s dream room too!
    Upgrade your child’s bed panels like this creative parent did using scraps from floral wallpaper. This is just one of the many creative kids room ideas.:
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    A space to hideout and hangout!
    Dream Big With These Imaginative Kids Bedrooms – Design Sticker:
    A room you wouldn’t mind sharing!
    Have you made your kids room a dream come true? What did you do?
  • Filling Empty Corners

    Filling Empty Corners

    We all have that one corner or space in our home that we have no idea what to do with! Here are some ideas to fill up those empty corners and make the best use out of them:
    a cool corner setup.:
    via domino
    Extra seating is always an option! A simple chair can fill up a corner without adding too much clutter.
    An unexpected space to work! I love this custom style desk for someone who maybe doesn’t like the look of a traditional work space. 
    unique brass and marble bedside light with rose gold and quartz accents:
    I love a simple plant to fill a corner. It’s a great way to add a fresh touch to a room without much work!
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    Shelving can add a great touch to a corner, especially for those who could use a little extra storage. 
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    A simple picture and some knick knacks can add a great touch to a corner. I also love that these containers can hold miscellaneous items that you maybe wouldn’t leave out otherwise!
    How do you fill corners in your home?