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A few miles from New York City, nestled on a peninsula between the Hudson and Hackensack Rivers, Jersey City is the second-most populous city in New Jersey.

“Baton Rouge” in French translates literally to “red stick” in English. Historians argue it either referred to a demarcation line between the hunting grounds of two tribes, a stick used for drying fish and game that had been stained red with blood, the red cypresses that line the bayous or the name the Native Americans referred to the land by, “Istrouma,” which translated roughly to “red stick”.

People in the United States have a lot of stuff. We’re good at acquiring more items but not always great at parting ways with our belongings.

Self-storage units can provide peace of mind, free up space at home and keep seasonal or seldom-used items out of the garage or attic. But many people don't realize investing in storage unit insurance is also a good idea.

Ah, New Orleans: the Big Easy, land of Creole, Cajun, Jazz and Mardi Gras, melding its French, Caribbean, African and Spanish ancestry into unique awesomeness.

She sheds and man caves are little getaways right in your own home or on your property. But making the space for one can seem daunting.

Suffolk County is the easternmost part of New York State, the largest county on Long Island and is rich in history. It has approximately 1000 miles of coastline. 

The Bronx is one of the five boroughs in New York, located north of Manhattan, and it’s brash, loud and unapologetic.

New Jersey is home to Atlantic City, white sand beaches, Appalachian Trail, lakes, waterfalls and farmland. With all the uniqueness that Jersey has to offer, it also comes with some unique storage challenges. 

When you moved into your home, that empty garage was pristine. You relished the idea of your car never being covered in snow or baking in the oven that is the sun. Or perhaps you imagined a highly organized workspace for projects.