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Moving to Houston, Texas? Here’s Why You’ll Love Living Here
Moving Travel Destinations Your Local MetroWould you love to live in a vibrant city with so much to see, do, and explore you’d never find a moment’s boredom? If so, consider moving to Houston. You’ll love the cost of living; Houston is cheaper than in most other major metro areas. Moreover, Houston is a global city and hotbed for art,...
Read Full ArticleCelebrating 50 Years: Metro Self Storage Launched in the 1970s
Your Local MetroL to R Karl Nagel, Matt and Karl Nagel, Metro Self Storage signage circa 1979 This year we’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of opening our first self storage facility in the Chicagoland area, in 1973. In our previous blog, Celebrating Metro’s 50th Anniversary: The Original Self Storage, we talked about how our founder, Karl Nagel,...
Read Full ArticleHow to Survive Winters in Chicago
Moving Travel Destinations Your Local MetroChicago is a vibrant, innovative metropolitan hub in the center of the American Midwest known for its deep-dish pizza, towering skyscrapers, cultural gems, and much more. But when it comes to weather, Chicago is most famous for its cold winters. Moving to a new city can be overwhelming, especially when relocating to a part of...
Read Full ArticleMetro Self Storage 50th Anniversary
Your Local MetroThis year marks the 50th Anniversary of opening our first self storage facility (The Vault) in Chicago, Illinois, in 1973. We’re excited to celebrate each month by taking a deep dive into some of the major milestones we’ve accomplished over the past five decades here on our blog. Our company’s founder, Karl Nagel, discovered the...
Read Full ArticleWhy People Love Moving to Spring Hill, FL
Moving Your Local MetroIdeally located along Florida’s western coastline, Spring Hill is part of Florida’s Nature Coast and only four miles from the Gulf of Mexico. People who love the outdoors love living here for the Nature Coast’s abundance of bird watching, fishing, hunting, and hiking. Location and weather always play a significant role when deciding where to...
Read Full ArticleWhere to Donate and Recycle Items in Chicago
Home Organization Moving Your Local MetroThere are many reasons to donate to local Chicago charities. Most of us are already doing things to reduce, reuse, and recycle, so taking the time to locate nonprofits in your community that have specific needs is well worth your time. You’ll feel good about your choice to help others, and whether you’re decluttering or...
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