"After we retired, we moved out to Boston to be closer to our kids and grandkids," Marcy said. "I was willing to give up a very large home with lots of storage to make this happen. But what I'm not willing to give up is big holiday gatherings." Big holiday gatherings require lots of stuff. "Take Thanksgiving, for example," Marcy explained. "We have the three kids, they have eight grandkids … [Read more...]
Boston Students: Summer Housing Plans Fall Through? Student Storage Makes Life Easier
Even though you thought the summer housing situation was going to be fine, it turns out it's not. It's at about this point in the summer that many Boston students realize they need to change their plans. If you need a space to store your stuff until your Fall Semester housing opens up, student storage in the Boston area is what you need. A student storage unit is large enough to store all of … [Read more...]
Boston College Students: Here’s What You Can – And Can NOT – Put In Your Summer Storage Unit
Lots of Boston college students use summer storage units to stow their gear between semesters. This is smart - and definitely less hassle than schlepping all of your stuff back home just to bring it back in a few short weeks. With that in mind, here's a list of things you can put in your summer storage unit, as well as a list of those things you'll need to find another place for. Things You … [Read more...]
Boston College Students: What Are You Doing With All of Your Stuff This Summer?
Attention Boston college students! Not only are all those deadlines for your semester projects coming up faster than you think, it's also time to start making plans for your summer. If you're not going to be staying where you currently are - and it's not the same place you plan to be for the fall semester - you're going to need to move your stuff at some point. Where is it going to go? As much … [Read more...]
When Merging Households Use Secure Storage to Minimize Stress & Maximize Space
Multi-generational living is on the rise in the Boston area. This takes several forms - grandparents moving in with their adult children and grandchildren; adult children returning to the family home with their own kids; and more. Combining households always presents a certain level of challenges as houses only have so much space while families can accumulate many, many things. Some … [Read more...]
Crowded House? Gain Space By Using Storage Units
"With the two of us, our three kids, and Max the very enthusiastic beagle, this house is too crowded," Sven said. "I need to be able to turn around without tripping over everyone. My wife, she does not want to just get rid of all of our things. So we need a compromise solution." Storage Units = External Closet Space "What really solved this issue for me was how a co-worker described their … [Read more...]
Roommate Situation Really Not Working Out? Quick, Affordable Student Moves in Boston
"Even though Dawn and I had been friends online for many years, it turns out that we really don't live together well," Janet said. "And I can't afford the distraction of this living situation stressing me out when clinicals are just about to start." Not all student housing situations work out, and this is often apparent very early in the semester. Rather than stick it out in an uncomfortable or … [Read more...]
Need Space in Your Place? Put These Three Things in Secure Summer Storage
Are you feeling a little crowded indoors? It's not one more pandemic symptom - it's the fact that you have too much stuff in too small of a space. If you need more elbow room but don't want to get rid of your things, get ready for the life-changing idea of secure summer storage. Secure summer storage is provided by your local Boston shipping company. These clean, accessible units range in size … [Read more...]
College Students: Three Things To Know When Choosing a Storage Unit
If life in your college housing situation is getting a little cramped but you don't want to send stuff back to your parents' place, choosing to put some of your things into storage makes sense. Lots of students use a storage unit as an off-site closet: an ideal way to handle off-season clothing, sports gear, art supplies, and other items you just don't have the room for in your living area. … [Read more...]
Cambridge Students: 3 Ways to Make Your End of Semester Move Easier
Are you already dreading moving out of your dorm room or student housing at the end of the semester? You might be - especially if you remember how much work and heavy lifting was involved in getting all of your things moved in the first place. We turned to the Cambridge student moving company for tips and strategies you can use to make your upcoming move easier, less stressful, and more … [Read more...]