Leasing your first apartment and moving out is a milestone in your life. Now that you have signed the lease, the fun begins. When the time has come for you to start unpacking and organizing your first apartment, follow this first apartment checklist to ensure you are well-suited for …
As a student, summer plans can be a little unpredictable. Will you have a job? Can you afford a storage unit? Will you live in a dorm room near school? Will you move home? And what are you going to do with your belongings in the meantime? It can …
Thinking about moving to Salt Lake City? This capital city is a beautiful location with easy access to the outdoors. It’s close to a brand new international airport, has two professional sports teams, has all four seasons, and is #2 on Neighbor’s 2020 Most Neighborly Cities rankings. Moving to SLC …
In the past, garages were only used to park cars. The US Department of Energy estimates only 33% of homeowners actually have a clean enough garage to fit a car inside. Instead, garages are used for storage and hobbies. But knowing how to store things in your garage can …
Are you looking for a cheap college student storage space to store your stuff while you move, leave for an internship, or summer sales job?
Neighbor, like an Airbnb of storage, and connects people who need storage space and those who have unused space in their homes. Instead of owning their own …
There are often many expenses associated with moving, including moving services or a self storage unit. Cardboard moving boxes shouldn’t be one of those. That’s why we’re here to help you find free moving boxes!
Wait, Moving boxes?! You should never have to pay for boxes again if you go …
Books are one of the most sentimental items we keep around our homes. Think of what they represent: A good story, knowledge, a symbol of our intellect and personality. But when the books start piling up the question becomes, how to store books?
The emotions we have about our books …
Staging your home is a new stress on top of the already stressful time of selling a home. Not only must sellers keep in mind the tremulous housing market, but they have to prepare their home for potential buyers as well.
In recent years, however, housing and selling techniques have …
So you’re thinking about moving to St. George, Utah? Don’t worry, we get it! St. George is the red rock city, has hundreds of bike trails and hiking trails, and is hot in the summer and not to bad in the winter. However, You don’t just move to a new city now—your …
So you’re thinking about moving to Logan, Utah? Don’t worry, we get it! Logan is a lively city tucked away in Northern Utah with amazing outdoor recreation opportunities and one of the most popular universities in the state. However, you don’t just move to a new city now—your moving …
If your home is free of clutter, you think twice about spending your money on frivolous purchases, and you are constantly attempting to downsize in any way possible, you may be a millennial minimalist.
Who are Millennials?
Millennials are classified as the generation born between the years 1981-1996. Today, millennials make …
You’ve found your dream house–the perfect place to raise your family. It’s a beautiful new build with a big yard, friendly neighbors, nice parks and great schools. You’ve finished all the headache of closing on the home and selling your current place; now all you have to do is …
You’re likely acquainted with self-storage, but have you ever heard of storage for auction?
Introduced in the 1960s, self-storage has steadily grown in use throughout the years. Storage facilities assist a wide variety of people to store their belongings in secured units whilst undergoing periods of transition. However, one fault …
It is easy to underestimate the power and importance of recycling, especially when it’s convenient to do so. This might be because we fail to fully link the environment we want with what is required of us to maintain it. It’s easy to forget, for example, that blue skies, …
Let’s face it, your bed is your best friend. You spend one third (hopefully) of every day snuggled in and dreaming away. Finding the right mattress set is nearly impossible, not to mention crazy expensive. Once you’ve landed the perfect set, it could last well over a decade if …
So there I was, laying in a tent with my two of my best friends. We sat as the wind blew our 10-man tent standing nearly 7” tall so that it lay barely inches above our noses. That was a crazy night. We set up camp at the opening …
We all wanted to be that cool kid, the one with the motorcycle. Then we grew up, and some of us actually got motorcycles. One of the best ways to ruin that image you created for yourself in buying the motorcycle is by letting your motorcycle fall apart. You …
Taking all 30 years to pay off your mortgage will end up costing you thousands more than paying it off early. Thanks to interest rates steadily climbing toward a jaw-dropping 5%, finding a way to subsidize your mortgage is more important than ever.
As you search your no-wiggle-room budget for …
So you’re thinking about moving to Spanish Fork, Utah? Don’t worry, we get it! Spanish Fork is a big city with a small town feel, part of the Provo metropolitan area and right next to the scenic Spanish Fork Canyon. However, You don’t just move to a new city now—your moving …
Organizing your kitchen is arguably the most important room in your house. From warm chocolate chip cookies, to gourmet risotto and lamb, to Dino Nuggets, your kitchen is where the magic happens. You can bake, toast, roast, boil, fry, and sizzle. You blend, peel, chop and dice food all …
Welcome to the 21st century, where earbuds can translate foreign languages, pens can draw in thin air, and you can make money off an empty closet with the click of a button. (Ok, maybe a few buttons.)
How is this possible? Let me introduce you to home sharing, arguably the …
The worst day of the year just might be tax day. Sometimes a worse day could be when you move homes. Sometimes one could affect the other. Hopefully, they affect each other in a positive way. Here are some common questions on how your moving expenses affect your taxes. …
So you’re thinking of moving to Bountiful, UT? Don’t worry, we get it! When you move to a new place, you are almost always seeking greener pastures. Well, when you are moving to place whose name literally means, “large in quantity; abundant,” or, “giving generously,” it can’t get much …
This year, it is expected that 48 million people in the United States will book a ride with a driver through Uber, and 100 million lodgings will be made with Airbnb. Sharing economy companies, especially peer-to-peer companies like established teams like Uber and Airbnb and upstarts like Neighbor, are …
So you’re thinking about moving to Murray, Utah? Don’t worry, we get it! Murray is in the middle of Salt Lake Valley, easy access to SLC and the surrounding areas, and is a 5 minute drive to many shopping malls and the night life. However, You don’t just move to a …
Neighbor is a really good idea, but how can I make it work?
That’s a super common question. Maybe you feel like Charlie before he got the golden ticket (see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Well, that’s why I’m here, to help you figure out how you can start …
You’re not just moving to Ogden now – you’re moving into a brand new neighborhood. Have you ever moved to a new neighborhood? The process of picking a new home can be nerve-wracking, especially if you are moving to a quiet mountain town like Ogden. Luckily, finding the perfect neighborhood …
Your RV is a loyal companion all summer long. It travels hundreds of miles without stopping for a break. It puts up with your dusty sweat-coated clothes littering the floor and and keeps you safe from the blistering heat. The least you could do in return is give your …
How on Earth do you declutter your home?
Whether you’re organizing your garage, kitchen or closet, home organization is no less than a tiring and time-consuming adventure. Whether it’s an overflow of shoes or a bundle of toys wandering into every corner or your unnecessary acquisitions, they all pile up, hence …
Moving is stressful enough as it is for people, so imagine the kind of strain it can put on your dog. With a world of factors at play, moving with a dog in tow can seem like a daunting task (especially if the dog has to fly for a long …
No matter who you are, where you live or what you like to do, there is a side hustle suitable for you. If you need more ideas, check out these 60+ side hustle ideas you could start doing now to bring in that extra paycheck every month.
What is a …
So your thinking about moving to Sandy, Utah? Don’t worry, we get it! Sandy is a smaller city, has easy access to the shopping malls and restaurants, and has a great view of the Rocky Mountains. However, You don’t just move to a new city now—your moving to a new neighborhood and this …
What is climate controlled storage?! Who needs it? Well, we think you’d be surprised! There are certain items in our lives that can mean a great deal to us: heirlooms from grandparents past, paintings from far off places, or simply sentimental possessions we want to keep and remember. If …
So you’re thinking about moving to Draper, Utah? Don’t worry, we get it! Draper is a beautiful city, has easy access to the mountainside, and has a great view of the Salt Lake Valley. However, you don’t just move to a new city now—your moving to a new neighborhood and this …
Design The Perfect Kitchen: Avoid these 5 Common Kitchen Layout Mistakes
Having a good layout is more important than anything else in your kitchen. As the hub of activity in the home, your kitchen should be set up to comfortably accommodate a variety of activities. Design The Perfect Kitchen!
For example, …
So you’re thinking about moving to Lehi, Utah? Don’t worry, we get it! Lehi is an innovative hub, full of entrepreneurship and trendy startups, easy access to the rocky mountains, and has a huge shopping center in Traverse Mountain. However, Lehi has so much more to offer than these things. This …
Self storage is a great option for keeping your belongings safe and out of the way. You might be looking for storage if you’ve recently downsized, are in the process of moving, or just want to get rid of some clutter in your current home. There are over 50,000 storage …
A neighborhood is a group of people that share similar interests, opinions, cultures or ideas on trends. Since living in a constant state of community is an integral part of life, it is important to establish relationships with those in close proximity (maybe by even sharing your unused storage space …
So your thinking about moving to Provo, Utah? Don’t worry, we get it! Provo is a college town, breeds the startup culture, and has a great night life. However, You don’t just move to a new city now—your moving to a new neighborhood.
Have you ever moved to a …
Summer is the season of entertaining guests, specifically in an outdoor setting. This makes it all the more important that your lawn and lawn furniture are well maintained. Here’s how to clean your outdoor furniture, so you can make the best impression possible. Enjoy our outdoor furniture cleaning guide!
How …
There are a lot of amazing opportunities that owning your first home provides: the chance to customize everything you want, the freedom to put nails in the wall without having to worry about violating your lease, and of course, the yard, and the opportunity to truly make it your …
We all like to imagine ourselves as some sort of interior designer as we decorate our homes or office spaces. We think of interior design as being cutesy and decorative with drapes that match the carpet, but maybe that definition underplays all that actually goes on in interior design …
Our world is constantly advancing in many ways. The medication we use, the communication devices we own, and the methods of transportation that would have been unbelievable 20 years ago–technology is amazing. Let’s talk about phones for a minute: they used to be these hug box-like walkie talkies. Then …
More than 40 percent of Utah is covered in national parks, national monuments, national forests, state parks, and public lands. With that many opportunities how can you ever hope to make a decision on where to start your recreational adventures? There’s rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, …
Utah is a popular travel destination in the United States. With world-class hiking, biking, and skiing and plenty of other attractions that don’t require hiking boots, it’s no wonder millions of people visit Utah every year.
With so much to explore, how do you make the most out of your …
Is it a good idea to invest in Utah real estate or rent out your home? According to Forbes, Utah county is the 2nd best place to invest in real estate in the United States. Utah county is a small scale example of the Utah housing market and the …
Allow me to paint the picture–it’s late July and the grass is starting to look pale and crunchy. At 3 p.m. you glance outside, and the world is empty before you. It’s a whopping 100+ degrees and everyone knows it. They are hiding. You cower indoors while your house …
There are rodeos held all over Utah during summer months. These cowboy competitions are fun the whole family can enjoy. With a variety of events, shows, and all kinds of livestock, rodeos attract people from all walks of life.
Whether the annual local rodeo is a long-standing family tradition, or …
Like ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus said, change is the only constant in life. While life is full of small changes, we sometimes experience big changes that bring major stress and heartache. Four of these major life events are known in the storage industry as “the four D’s of storage”: …
Children waving sparklers, BBQs with fruit-filled green Jello, and patriotic firework shows – these are the things that truly make America great. This 4th of July, Neighbor hopes that you get out and enjoy the company of friends and family as we celebrate the Independence of the United States of America. …
