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27 Dec
Open suitcase on a beach that houses goggles, towels, and sunglasses.
Tampa: What You Need to Know Before You Go
Travel Destinations

 There are plenty of reasons to start packing for a trip to Tampa. The region’s beauty is defined by year-round sunshine that brings warm weather so typical of Florida. Travel to Tampa, and find the perfect destination whether you love outdoor adventure travel, urban experiences, or both. Tampa has a spot for you.Besides its natural [...]

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17 Dec
view of a kitchen decorated with lights and a Christmas tree
Ease the Christmas Rush. Home Organizing Tips for the Holidays.
Family Life Home Organization

If you Google “Home Organizing Tips for the Holidays,” in exactly 0.37 seconds you will get 101,000 results. Two questions immediately come to mind: Where does one possibly begin, and aren’t the holidays already stressful enough?There are probably at least 50 organizing tips for every room in your house, and at that rate, you might [...]

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09 Dec
A wintery shot of the Minneapolis skyline, featuring a spoon monument with a cherry on top
City Guide: Things To Do During Winter in Minneapolis
Travel Destinations Your Local Metro

by Haley Kaiser It’s the middle of winter, and the familiar frosty bite we’ve come to expect has come over one of our favorite towns in the Midwest: Minneapolis, Minnesota. Okay, it’s no lie, December through March is considered to be frigid and, even at times, extreme.But whereas some may shy away from these wintry conditions, [...]

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10 Nov
American flag.
American Flag Care, Storage, and Retirement Tips
Storage Tips

 Flying the American flag is acceptable any day of the year, especially on National Holidays like Veteran’s Day and Labor Day. American flags are collected and cherished by many, becoming heirlooms and keepsakes. However, these aging flags need to be carefully stored because the fabric used to make older flags often become fragile over time. In between [...]

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02 Nov
Newly decorated nursery.
Tips for Storing Baby Gear for Future Children
Storage Tips

Storing baby gear can give you or a loved one a head start when planning for a second baby. Instead of spending many hours and dollars buying more baby clothes, toys, and equipment, you can simply take out the storage boxes and rediscover the items you already treasured.However, this plan only works if you’ve stored [...]

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18 Oct
A woman putting her hands up in celebration.
How to Make Moving Easier with Self Storage
Moving

 When it comes to knowing how to make moving easier, you need solid advice, great customer service, and helpful friends and family. Here at Metro, we understand that moving is a stressful event – whether you are combining households, separating households, or moving to a new city that promises fun and excitement.The difficult process of [...]

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