Rental properties abroad are typically furnished, meaning you’ll have the freedom to move with little more than your personal belongings. But if you expect to need your furniture and other household goods after moving back, long-term storage solutions can keep your belongings safe until you are ready for them again. Climate-Controlled Units These are a… Read more »
From bicycles to surfboards, snow and beach gear to kayaks – where do you put all your sports equipment? Here are five simple storage tips. 1. Beyond the garage Although garages are the most typical storage space for sporting goods, sheds, basements, and outside storage closets are other good options. They all work well for… Read more »
Living in tight quarters requires creativity. Once you’ve cleared the clutter and made a sizeable donation to charity, it’s time to make the most out of living in a small space. Every inch counts when it comes to storage solutions. Closet Redo Double your space by attaching a second hanging bar to the first. Shirts,… Read more »
If chaos in the kitchen is sending you to the drive-through window a bit too often, it’s time to take control with the help of some time-saving, storage-friendly kitchen hacks. Here are five to get you started. Pull-out shelves. If you have to kneel down and rummage through deep corner cabinets, pull-out shelves may be an… Read more »
Pesky strings of Christmas lights and broken ornaments are a tradition we’d rather trash than treasure. Here’s how to avoid getting tangled up in knots when decorating for the season. Handy plastic light reels, about ten inches in diameter, are available in stores where you buy lights. At the end of the season, wrap strands… Read more »
Walk-in closets are a perennial favorite among home buyers. But older homes and small townhouses and condos may have only small closets — or worse — no closets at all in some rooms. While not ideal, lack of closet space is not an insurmountable obstacle. Once you’ve paired down your wardrobe to a reasonable number… Read more »
There are wine drinkers and then there are wine lovers, for whom the drink stirs passion. If you fall into the latter category, perhaps you’ve considered adding a wine cellar or dedicated wine refrigerator. Do you need it? Most wines today have already aged about two years from making to purchase and therefore are meant… Read more »
