Garages are often seen as places for cars or storage, but in fact, there are many other uses for your garage. Especially, if you don’t need extra storage space. If you do, renting temporary self storage so you can repurpose your garage will give the kiddos another place to play. Here are some ideas to transform your garage this weekend into a big, additional room.  To make your garage into a liveable space, you’ll first need to make it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. The main way to do that is through better insulation, as well as adding heating, an overhead fan, and/or air conditioning to the space.  After that, you need to choose what kind [...]

When you're planning to sell your home, plenty of questions come to your mind. Like should I hire a professional home stager to help sell my home? Unless your home looks like it could be on the cover of a shelter magazine, the answer is most likely, yes. An experienced real estate agent will not only help determine the best price for your home but will also guide you through the entire, sometimes stressful and equally emotional journey of selling your property. The first and most important thing your realtor will talk to you about will be about home staging. And whether you should hire a professional home stager or do it yourself. You might say to yourself that home [...]

Living in a tiny house comes with challenges that self storage can help solve. Whether you’re in an RV, a cramped single-family home, or a 150 ft² tiny house on a trailer, you can use self storage to simplify your living space. Here are some essentials you can put in self storage to free up space and give you more flexibility while living tiny. Extra Food and Supplies Financial freedom is one of the top reasons to move into a tiny home, but having so little space means you can’t buy in bulk. Because you don’t have a large pantry for storage, you have to buy food and other supplies in small amounts, which is more costly than bulk purchases. [...]

Good closet organization doesn’t just look nice. It can also boost your confidence, improve your style, and make you feel happier about your wardrobe. That’s because maintaining an organized closet requires you make important decisions about the clothes you wear and the style you have. Instead of buying everything you like until your closet is packed, you have to consider your wardrobe thoughtfully and be strategic about your shopping decisions. This careful strategy will ultimately make you into a more stylish person. […]

  Say bye-bye to winter baggage and hello to home organization this Spring. From winter snow storms to flood watch alerts, we understand that in many parts of the country winters can be long and brutal. Oftentimes, rain showers dominate Springtime. As winter transitions into spring, transform your home to simplify your life and boost productivity. With a little inspiration from Netflix’s Marie Kondo, we’ll show you how to make home organization as winter comes to an end and we welcome spring!    Tidy by Category, not by room We always recommend great storage organization tips to our customers, so why not approach your house in the same way? When it’s time to get ready for spring cleaning – think [...]

  Holidays are in full swing. Whether you need to make room for Aunt Bessie or hide Christmas presents from that special someone, we can help. Just in time for the holidays are cheap Brooklyn storage lockers to rent with Metro Self Storage. […]

  Toy storage tips and tricks can save a parent’s sanity. They help cut down on clutter and can prevent problems like lost toys, crying children, or an overflowing toy closet. With the right storage ideas, you can transform a play area from being a chaotic no-go zone into a fun place for everyone. Ready to tackle the toy clutter? Here are 4 toy storage solutions to make your life a little less chaotic. […]

Indoor plants are a great addition to any home but the best air cleaning plants can offer healthy benefits for you and your family. Besides releasing fresh oxygen into the air, these special plants can absorb toxic chemicals floating in the air, […]