Posts with tag storage

Not sure you can make your rent this month, or just need some extra pocket money? Look around your place and see what you have that other people might want to rent–for cash. Rentalic.com facilitates private-party rental agreements for just about anything you can borrow or lend, from baby equipment to computers to... Continue Reading »

When you live in a small home, you always hear the same advice: Pare down your belongings and invest in storage to hide everything else away. Clutter, it's presumed, will make the space feel claustrophobic. But Ryan Korban, a 25-year-old interior designer, has taken the opposite approach. Korban, who has designed the... Continue Reading »

How are you going to squeeze 17 people into your tiny apartment for Rosh Hashanah dinner tonight? Especially the leader of the free world? I mean after his warm wishes to Jews this morning, maybe you should make room for the first family, too. Convinced now? We may have the solution to your space-crunch. Continue Reading »

Small spaces demand creative thinking when it comes to storage. If you're twisting and turning your apartment-storage space over in your mind, why not have a little fun? Enter the shelving that looks and functions similarly to the classic video game Tetris. (Without the collapsing element of the game, of course....) Continue Reading »

Have you outgrown your closet? Or do you feel like you've outgrown your entire apartment? If you're spending money every month on off-site storage here are a few tips to get the most for your money. Continue Reading »

You're young, newly single and just moved into an apartment. You have a place carved out for the television and game console. But what about your kids? No matter how frequently your kids visit you, be sure to have a dedicated place for them. Small gestures mean a lot. Here are some tips for making your kids feel... Continue Reading »

Newly-constructed furniture usually has a hefty environmental price tag. Choose an angle: new furniture is typically harvested from non-Forest-Certified wood. A majority of furniture is manufactured overseas in awful work conditions. The toxic glue used to hold it together can be hazardous to your health. And, depending on... Continue Reading »

Here are tried-and-true moving tips and advice to make your apartment move go as smoothly as possible: DO.... * Secure keys to your new place first * Give away unwanted items and minimize what will need to be moved * Rent temporary storage space if your schedule or budget requires it Continue Reading »