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13 Jul
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Rent Your Unit Online with Metro Self Storage
Storage Tips

People commonly turn to self storage during all types of life transitions, including moving, remodeling, and combining households. However, since facing a lifelong worth of belongings can be super stressful, it’s a relief to know renting a storage unit online offers a time-saving and convenient solution. When it comes to storing your belongings at a...

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28 Jun
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Maximize Your NYC Apartment with Storage
Storage Tips Your Local Metro

As the most populated city in the United States, it should come as no surprise that space comes at a premium in New York City. With over 8 million people calling The Big Apple their home, many lofts and apartments in the city are naturally compact in size in order to make room for everyone. ...

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17 May
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Benefits of Having a Roommate
Lifestyle Storage Tips

Whether you are heading off to college for the first time or moving to a new city after landing a cushy job, one of the things you may be wondering while looking for a place to live is whether or not you should find roommates to live with. While it ultimately boils down to personal...

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05 May
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Why You Should Spring Clean Your Storage Unit
Storage Tips

It’s time to spring clean! From rediscovering long-lost items to clearing out space for new hobbies and adventures, spring cleaning is a great opportunity to clean, declutter, and reorganize your home. As you’re spring cleaning your home, it might also be time to go take inventory of the items in storage at your local Metro...

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30 Mar
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Should You Upsize or Downsize Your Storage Unit? Here’s How to Decide
Storage Tips

If you’ve reached the crossroads of deciding whether or not to upsize or downsize your storage unit, now is a great time to take action. While there are plenty of situations where self storage comes in handy, it can be easy to lose track of time and what you have stored.  Maybe you’ve reached a...

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16 Mar
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Early Spring Gardening Tips for Beginners
Storage Tips

After a long winter, spending more time outdoors is a welcoming thought for many around the country. The coming of a new season inspires us to spend more time in our backyards, and what could be better than growing a garden? We’ve got some spring gardening tips for first-timers that are sure to kick off...

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