Rule 4 Of The KonMari Method: Tidy by category, not by location

Go category by category, not room by room. Pull out all clothing, books, paper, komono, and things with sentimental value out to see what you have. Go through each category in one sitting to build momentum. Becoming tidy is a lifestyle. Marie Kondo is one of today’s leading inspirators of joyful living. She’s helped people […]

Rule 3 Of The KonMari Method: Finish discarding first

Embarking on your tidying journey is about cherishing the items that bring you joy and putting the remaining to rest with gratitude. Marie Kondo is one of today’s leading inspirators of joyful living. She’s helped people find joy, fulfillment, thankfulness, and tidiness with her six rules of tidying with the KonMari method. Her process work.  Here’s […]

Rule 2 Of The KonMari Method: Imagine your ideal lifestyle

Meditation, thought, and mindfulness brings about your ideal lifestyle. The tidying process is not about making your home look neat or clean, but about sparking joy in your life.  Before you begin tidying, envision your best life — this is a turning point. Marie Kondo is one of today’s leading inspirators of joyful living. She’s […]

Rule 1 of the KonMari method: Commit yourself to tidying up

Cleaning the home can be a hard process, but commit to it! You can do it. Little by little is what it takes. Marie Kondo is one of today’s leading inspirators of joyful living. She’s helped people find joy, fulfillment, thankfulness, and tidiness with her six rules of tidying with the KonMari method. Here’s the first […]

Marie Kondo’s 6 rules to tidying up

Marie Kondo is one of today’s leading inspirators of joyful living. She’s helped people find joy, fulfillment, thankfulness, and tidiness with her KonMari method. She’s been named as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. Marie has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, […]

People use self-storage for these 9 reasons — do you need storage?

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Most Americans have too many things. Here are some quick facts about Americans and STUFF: There are 300,000 items in the average American home (LA Times). While 25% of people with two-car garages don’t have room to park cars inside them and 32% only have room for one vehicle (U.S. Department of Energy). 3.1% of […]

Sticking to your New Year’s resolution — and how self-storage can help

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According to surveys done over the past three years, Inc.com predicted the top 10 most popular New Year’s resolutions for 2020. Here’s the list and how self-storage can help you achieve your resolutions in 2020. 1. Actually doing my New Year’s resolution   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bug Off […]

8 things to do before packing to make it easier

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Before setting out to pack and move the house you’re living in now, there are a few things you should do in the home to make moving MUCH easier. Do yourself a favor and follow the points below to make your moving process quicker and better. Download and print this moving checklist: The Ultimate Moving Checklist […]

13 things to do after moving into a new home

You did it! You finished moving! What a big process it has been, we’re sure. The hardest part is behind you. Your new home is exciting and all you want it to be — at least, we hope it is! After you’ve settled into your new place, take heed of these things to make your […]

Tell these 9 people and business you’re moving

Before you pull the trigger on moving, it’s a good idea to tell certain people about your moving trip. You do this for safety, politeness, and legality. Make the transition as smooth as possible by informing loved ones and friends of your move. Here are the top ones to tell. Download and print this moving […]