If you're considering the pros and cons of downsizing your home, you're in good company. Though the housing market has cooled off a bit, retirees, empty nesters, and even some families are still letting go of their large homes – and their large bills – in droves. And with good reason. Inflation has skyrocketed the […] The post Downsizing Your Home: Pros, Cons, and Your Next Steps appeared first on The Storage Space ..read more

There’s nothing quite like relaxing with a glass of wine. Be it red, white, rosé, or sparkling, great wine is a staple at mealtimes or celebrations in many of our lives. Whether you are a collector or just a wine lover, proper wine storage is key to preserving your investment and enjoyment. While you don’t […] The post How to Properly Store Wine appeared first on The Storage Space ..read more

One of the best things about owning your own place is that you don't have to just drool over home renovation trends – you can actually get them done without pleading your case to a landlord. After all, our homes are our refuges from the world; a place we can relax, get work done, enjoy […] The post 10 Home Renovation Trends for 2023 appeared first on The Storage Space ..read more

Buying a house is certainly not the easiest thing any of us will ever do. With the amount of money, debt, and risk involved, everyone wants to make the right choices — right out of the gate. New construction or vintage charm? One floor or two? Square footage or neighborhood? The choices seem endless, and […] The post Buying a House? 10 Ways to Spot a Flopped Flip appeared first on The Storage Space ..read more

If you're lucky enough to own vintage holiday ornaments, then you likely have spent time admiring their charm, beauty, and uniqueness. Whether they were passed down as family heirlooms, or purchased from vintage dealers and estate sales, antique Christmas collectibles are not just lovely to behold, they also oftentimes hold a great deal of sentimental […] The post Storing Vintage Holiday Ornaments to Last appeared first on The Storage Space ..read more

As anyone who has ever thrown a New Year's Eve party will tell you, it is the most festive night of the year – with the most festive of partiers. Corks are popped, songs are sung, and loved ones are hugged and kissed as the world celebrates the passing of one year to the next. […] The post New Year's Eve Party Ideas and Décor Tips appeared first on The Storage Space ..read more

Holidays can be the best time to get families and friends together for an extended visit. The kids are out of school, the adults have time off from work, and there's just nothing like enjoying a festive event with those you don't get to see enough. While it is a joyful season, it must be […] The post How to be a Good House Guest: Holiday Visitor Etiquette Tips appeared first on The Storage Space ..read more

They say the sequel isn't as good as the original. But when it comes to works of kindness and charity, that's never true. You may remember a story we posted last year about Susan Thompson-Gaines. She made national news headlines with her work as a "Kindness Activist." Each year, her Kindness Yard Sale raises money […] The post Kindness Wins: Susan Thompson-Gaines and CubeSmart Partner Up Again appeared first on The Storage Space ..read more

Presentation matters, and especially so when it comes to gifts. A well-wrapped present is a thing of beauty, working to build anticipation in the recipient and serving as the perfect decorative frame for what's inside. But if you never quite learned the details (or even the basics) of how to wrap a gift, it can […] The post 10 Unique Gift-Wrapping Ideas appeared first on The Storage Space ..read more

If you're expecting friends or family members to stay at your home over the holidays, chances are you've already begun to give some thought to décor and logistics. Lucky for you (and them), cozy guest rooms are having a moment. Luckier still? They're also easy to create. While this post is all about Holiday bedrooms, […] The post Cozy Guest Bedroom Ideas for the Holidays appeared first on The Storage Space ..read more