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08 Oct
A football-shaped pretzel with cheese on a table at a tailgate.
Tailgate Supplies Checklist: Stay Ready for Football Season
Lifestyle Storage Tips

Everyone tailgates differently. For some families, it’s all about grilling top-tier steaks, burgers, and brats outside the stadium before the game. For others, it’s a fierce cornhole competition with rivalries that go back decades. And sometimes, it’s for a relaxing time to enjoy some of your favorite music and drinks before the game.  However you...

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01 Oct
A closeup view of canned goods in glass jars with a pile of vegetables in front.
Farm To Storage: How To Store Your Canning Supplies
Family Life Home Organization

As the summer sun wanes, the autumn horizon comes alive with the stunning colors of scarlet red, burnt orange, and golden yellow leaves. It’s a time when all the hard work put into the summer finally begins to bear fruit. With the changing seasons comes the important task of harvesting your crops and preserving their...

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30 Sep
The History of Entrepreneurship in the Self Storage Industry
Your Local Metro

Early entrepreneurs who identified a growing need for self storage include visionary and Chicagoan Karl F. Nagel, the founder of Metro Self Storage. Nagel, who was inspired by the concept of mini-warehouses, built one of Chicago’s first self storage facilities in 1973, naming it “The Vault.” When people started moving their belongings through the mud...

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24 Sep
Portrait of Adult smiling man forty cafe
Commercial Leases: A Guide for Business Owners
Business Storage Your Local Metro

If you’re in the market for a commercial space to rent for your small business and are struggling to find the best location, you’re not alone. Managing a small business is both rewarding and challenging. It’s beyond a full-time job, from developing a business plan to day-to-day operations. Whether searching for a storefront, office space,...

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17 Sep
Beautiful evening view of the Fort Worth, TX city with the sun setting in the background.
Moving to Fort Worth: What You Need to Know
Moving Travel Destinations

Fort Worth is a city that resonates with those who appreciate a down-to-earth, slower paced atmosphere. It has a strong sense of community and a rich appreciation for the arts and Western culture. What sets Fort Worth apart from other major Texas cities like Dallas, Austin, or Houston, is its affordability. With a diverse range...

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10 Sep
Common gardening tools, including a rake, shovel, chainsaw, and weed whacker, hang on a rack.
Preparing Your Garden for Winter: Storing Tools and Equipment
Home Organization Lifestyle Storage Tips

As all the leaves fall and snow enters the radar, the time for tending to your garden has ended for the calendar year. But just because your flowers and vegetables have ceased growing doesn’t mean your gardening duties are finished. Proper care for your gardening tools and equipment, including cleaning, maintenance, and storage, is essential...

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