Top 10 Places To Live In 2017

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Moving comes with a lot of thought and consideration. People choose to relocate due to reasons such as family, jobs, lifestyles, and the cost of living. Whatever the reason is families are sure to migrate to certain areas throughout the year. It seems the South is headed towards a population increase. Florida itself holds 3 cities that are in the top 10 places to live for 2017. Let’s take a look at the ten cities and why they have become a popular place to move.
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Personal Mini Storage partnering with National Storage Affiliates as eighth Participating Regional Operator

ORLANDO, Fla., March 1, 2017 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Personal Mini Storage (“Personal Mini”), Central Florida’s largest family owned storage operator is pleased to announce they have entered into definitive agreements with National Storage Affiliates Trust (“NSA”).  Personal Mini, headed by Marc and Laurie Smith, has become NSA’s eighth Participating Regional Operator (“PRO”).
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8 Things You Need to Know When Moving to Orlando

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Orlando is a large city, especially if you are from a small town. Before moving you might want to learn a few tricks from the natives. Here are 8 things you should know when making your move to the “City of the Beautiful”.

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  1. Say goodbye to the seasons.

Florida is known for being extremely hot not only during the summer but during the winter. Though the northern cities might get a little cold Orlando is right in the center where it pretty much stays warm all year round. This is why golf is one of the most popular sports in the state. You can play all year round. If you hate the cold, you will fit right in.
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10 Smart Ways To Store Your Holiday Decorations

 

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As the holidays come to a close it’s time to start packing up all of your decorations and gift wrapping supplies. Storing fragile items or large items like wreaths, can become difficult and time consuming if you aren’t prepared. There are many different ways to store wrapping paper, lights, wreaths, and ornaments. Here are just 10 of the smartest ways to store your holiday items this year.

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1. Wrap your lights around a piece of card board. This keeps the lights from getting tangled and saves you time next year when taking them out of the box.
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2016’s Top 10 Storage Hacks

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As 2016 comes to a close we reminisce on all the good memories and knowledge we have gained throughout the year. This year we had some amazing new storage hacks and ideas that went viral on the internet. Here are the top 10 storage hacks of 2016.

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Use re-cycled jars for just about anything. You can purchase Mason jars or re-use jars to store small items like nails, buttons, or cotton balls. You can also use the jars to keep food fresh and store leftovers.
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9 Amazing Real Estate Companies in Kissimmee, Florida

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If you are in the process of moving to Kissimmee, Florida, chances are you have already found out how personable the people are. Perhaps it is the proximity to the most magical place on Earth, or the area’s innate southern hospitality. Regardless of where it comes from, it’s likely you’ve already made a few friends. Many are probably realtors focused on trying to get you to use their service for finding a home locally. If you haven’t already gone through the process, you might be feeling overwhelmed at the sheer volume of realtors in Kissimmee and the surrounding area. Here are nine of the best realtors around Kissimmee and where you’ll find them.
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6 Favorite DIY Furniture Projects

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Furniture pieces are expensive but a must for your home.  The best way to save money on furniture is to create it yourself. Now of course creating something from scratch can take time and money that you simply don’t have. Do-it-yourself projects usually involve recycling and reusing. Try reusing the old pieces of furniture in your home to create pieces that look brand new! These six projects will save you tons of money while creating a piece of furniture you desperately need for your home.

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1. bookshelf to bench

This is an easy project that gives you extra seating and storage in one. Take a simple bookshelf and turn it sideways. Create a cushion with a board, piece of foam, and piece of fabric. There is plenty of room to slide in baskets and bins in the empty slots. Use them to store toys, books, or other objects in need of a home.
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5 Traditional Items That Can Be Used For Storage

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Using different items for their unintended purpose is something that most people disregard. Shower hooks are used to hang shower curtains and file sorters sort out bills and other papers. The names of the items pretty much explain the products purposes, right?  Well what if those shower hooks could be used to store and organize other items such as hats?Genius!

There are plenty of items and products that can be used for storage instead of their intended purpose. Here are just five items that people are using to create more storage around their home.

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1. tension rods

When you see tension rods they are usually hanging some type of drapery or curtains, but they can also be used for other purposes. Tension rods are great when storing cleaning supplies under the sink. This keeps the bottles from being knocked over while giving you more storage space below. Tension rods also work wonders when creating storage in the kitchen. It can keep things like metal pans, cutting boards, and Tupperware lids organized.
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5 Space-Saving Tips For Your Dorm Room: Fall 2016

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Summer is wrapping up and Fall 2016 is just around the corner. College students are moving on campus or to small apartments as the semester approaches. Some might have some warped notions about the size of the college dorm rooms before moving into it.

The reality is, however, you never have as much space as you think you will. This is why organization skills and creative storage tips are always great to learn before making your move. Here are 5 space-saving tips to use this semester.
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5 Inventive Ways to Use Pegboards for More Storage

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Many people lack the amount of storage they truly need within their home. Creating storage can be difficult and strenuous. Most people look for places in cabinets or on counter tops, but what about vertical storage on the wall?  Pegboards are one of the more popular storage solutions at the moment. They are one of the most versatile options that will declutter any room in the home.

The vertical storage not only gives a home to your belongings, but it will fill up the blank spaces on your walls. Pegboards can be painted, enlarged or reduced in size, and can hold objects on every inch. Not to mention the objects can easily be rearranged or you can move the pegboard as a whole. The options are endless with pegboards. Here are just five ways you can use pegboards for more storage around your home.
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