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How To Renovate Your Home on a Budget

So your home is in need of a refresh, but it just isn’t in the budget. After all, a home remodel costs a fortune, right? It doesn’t have to! From...

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Tips for College Move-in Day

Whether you’re a freshman or getting ready to wrap up your college career, an organized move-in day can help you get a great start to the school year. From pre-move...

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How to Navigate the Home-Buying Process

The home-buying process is exciting but overwhelming, even for those who aren’t doing it for the first time. You can ease your stress and focus on the excitement of your...

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5 Overlooked Road Trip Destinations

From the frozen tundra of Alaska to the bayous of the American South, chances are there are many destinations full of potential that you haven’t yet explored. Places teeming with...

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How Self Storage Can Help Your Rental Property Business

If you own any rental property, chances are you’re aware of how difficult it can be to make everything work just right, all the time. You need to make sure all the maintenance is up to speed, housekeeping is done between guests, and the furnishings are in good repair, practical, and aesthetically pleasing. It’s a lot, and no one would blame you for having a hard time keeping it all organized.

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What to Expect When Moving to Long Island City

If you’re looking to move Northeast and have your eyes set on New York’s beautiful, sprawling architecture, Access Self Storage understands how challenging it can be to narrow down your options. This is why we’ve put together a quick guide on Long Island City, one of our favorite parts of town, and why we think you might want to move there. Later on, we’ll circle back to some moving tips to help facilitate this exciting transition, as well as show you how self storage units might make this life change feel as smooth as butter.

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How to Choose a Moving Company

Moving can often feel like an expensive and time-consuming process. From packing up all your belongings in boxes and bins to finding a way to transport them from Point A to Point B, the act of moving gets easier as you do it. One of the easiest ways to simplify moving is to work with a reputable moving company. Whether your belongings are ending up at your new home, office, or even a self storage facility, hiring movers can help reduce the stress of your move and allow you to focus on settling into your new surroundings.

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Make Your Home Cozy and Clutter-Free with Hygge

It's not hard to imagine why the concept of hygge is so appealing, both to the Scandinavians who invented it and the rest of us who have embraced it. After all, the Norwegian -- or, more specifically, Danish -- word loosely translates to “quiet comfort”. Who couldn't use a little of that in these unprecedented times?

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