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5 Creative Home Storage Ideas

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Check out tips to keep the things you love close, while saving space.

Check out tips to keep the things you love close, while saving space.

Let’s face it: storage is a tricky issue for apartment dwellers.

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While it’s fairly easy to put items in basement storage or at an off-site rented locker, these solutions work best for things you don’t need regularly, like extra folding chairs or off-season outdoor equipment.

But what about items that you like to have closer at hand?

Here are five creative ideas for storing items right in your apartment. All it takes is a little imagination, and these ideas can help you keep the things you love close, while saving a lot of space.

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National Moving Month: What You Need to Know

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May is National Moving Month, the start of the peak moving season.

May is National Moving Month, the start of the peak moving season.

May is National Moving Month, the start of the peak season for moving. This year, an estimated 35 million people will relocate, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation — and most of that movement will take place between May and September!

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The ending of the school year and the coming of summer make May an ideal time to hunt for a new apartment and find a mover. It’s also the right moment to learn more about all the ways the professional moving industry strives to serve its customers.

Read on to learn about important ProMover certifications and tips on how to choose reputable movers.

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How Much Should You Tip Professional Movers?

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Follow these easy suggestions to show the proper appreciation to your apartment movers.

Follow these easy suggestions to show the proper appreciation to your apartment movers.

You will likely want to tip the professional movers who bring the contents of an entire apartment to your new home.

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But tipping movers can be tricky: how much should you tip, and how should you deliver the thank-you reward?

You might consider the findings of our tipping survey. Follow this guide to show the proper appreciation for their big part in your apartment move.

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Your First Apartment: Four Things You Need to Know

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Congrats on your new digs! Keep these four important points in mind as you move in.

Congrats on your new digs! Keep these four important points in mind as you move in.

Moving into your first apartment?

Congratulations!

Having a place all your own is very exciting, but it’s also a big responsibility.

Here’s what you need to know to be truly ready for moving day.

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Low Cost of Living and Nationally-Ranked Schools (Infographic)

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Whether you have school-aged kids or are planning to start a family, school rankings is probably high on your priority list when relocating. But not all cities or towns with great schools come with a hefty price tag.

Additionally, these towns with a lower cost of living and nationally-ranked schools have lots of activities to offer families. For example, Nashville has a great adventure science center, Pueblo, Colo. offers lots of family-friendly outdoor activities and Indianapolis is home to several professional sports teams.

The research for this infographic is based on a U.S. News study, as well as Census data. We found the top eight cities with a low cost of living using the U.S. Census. We found the top-ranked high schools through the U.S. News study, which looked at 22,000 public high schools in 49 states, as well as the District of Columbia.

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Does Renting a Storage Unit Make Sense?

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Renting a storage unit might be the right strategic move to help you fit your apartment space.

Renting a storage unit might be the right strategic move to help you fit into your apartment space.

Do you need to move to a new apartment, but find you have more stuff than will fit into the new space?

A storage unit could provide a way for you to fit into less floor space — without getting rid of your belongings.

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When is a storage unit worth the extra cost, however? Read on to weigh your options and consider whether a storage unit — or a larger apartment — might be more suitable for you in the long run.

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Declutter Your Apartment: What’s OK to Throw Away!

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Channel the Clutter Police to confidently throw away whatever clutter’s been weighing you down!

Channel the Clutter Police to confidently throw away whatever clutter’s been weighing you down!

Do you ever feel that a second opinion on what to dump would seriously help your decluttering efforts? Well, we’ve got words of wisdom from the Clutter Police to guide your toss-it-out efforts.

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Read on for the gospel on what to get rid of, and when!

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5 Cities Where Salaries are Getting a Promotion

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If you are pondering a move to a more profitable place to live, check out the top 5 cities where salaries are rising.

If you are pondering a move to a more profitable place to live, check out the top 5 cities where salaries are rising.

If you are pondering a move to a more profitable place to live, take some advice from the PayScale Index. This excellent online resource provides data about compensation and which cities are seeing growth in pay for employees.

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According to their calculations, here are the top 5 cities where salaries are rising.

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Short-Term Apartment Rentals: What You Need to Know

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If you're a business traveler looking for a short-term apartment, here's what you need to know.

If you’re a business traveler looking for a short-term apartment, here’s what you need to know.

Have you ever thought about renting a short-term apartment? Whether you’re seeking short-term accommodation for business or pleasure, here’s what you need to know.

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If you’re on the road for work frequently or just love to travel for personal reasons, it may be worth it to you to look into staying at a short-term corporate or vacation rental rather than a hotel. Or, if your situation requires that your living arrangements stay flexible (like if you’re a student, are in between leases or are planning to purchase a house in the near future, etc.) renting a short-term apartment may make sense for you.

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How Apartment Communities are Evolving: Much More than Amenities

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Multifamily community developers are innovating the services and amenities they offer to their apartment residents.

Multifamily community developers are innovating the services and amenities they offer to their apartment residents.

What if the amenities at your apartment community went beyond the usual pool, tennis courts and fitness center — way beyond? How involved might you choose to be in an apartment society, a place that encourages shared involvement with fellow residents?

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In California, an apartment community developer is going beyond the basics to give new meaning to “community,” creating programs like theater troupes, adult enrichment courses and after-school care for residents. And in Denver, some lucky sports fans can look forward to cheering for baseball… from their own rooftop!

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