Marie Kondo had been a Japanese organizational expert for years when her book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, became a sensation in 2015. Now, thanks to her Netflix show, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, her popularity is growing yet again. (more…)

Spring means a wardrobe change, making it a great time to rearrange your closets. Done right, this can make your life easier now and lay the groundwork for an easier change in the fall when cold weather returns. (more…)

It may seem far away but the end of the school year is almost here. If you’re a college student, it’s time to start figuring out your summer storage plans. If you’re living on campus or if you have off-campus housing, but don’t plan to stay in the area, then you’re going to need storage space soon. Box&Co can provide that storage space and we have a few tips on getting ready for the end of the school year. How to Get Organized as the School Year Wraps Up The end of the academic year is a busy time with exams and papers but you should make time for end of year prep. Collegiate Parent suggests that now is the time to make your travel arrangements, backup your computer, and…

It’s Valentine’s Day, which means it’s the time of year when we think of “happily ever after.” We hope that you’ve found it, or you’re really close. But happily ever after is a lot of work. Anyone who’s been in a long-term relationship knows that, particularly if you’re living with your partner. Moving in together requires a lot of teamwork, a lot of adjustment, and a lot of organizational skills. At Box&Co, we’re in the business of helping people stay organized. And this is the time of year when we certainly want to see our customers achieve domestic bliss. So here are some hacks related to living with your partner. (more…)

This is the year that you are really going to do it! It’s 2019, which means it’s time for a fresh start and you’re going to get organized. The beginning of a new year is often a time people try to take better control of their lives. A lot of us made New Year’s resolutions, and some of us have already broken them. But it doesn’t have to be that way. For 16 years, there’s been an initiative dedicated to staying on top of all aspects of life. It’s called National Get Organized Month. Box&Co is committed to helping our customers organize their living space, so we want to take a look at this annual event. (more…)

For some people, there’s nothing more beautiful than a mountain covered with white powdered snow. If this describes you, then we’re entering the most heavenly time of the year. Whether you love skiing, snowboarding or another winter sport, you may be considering or actively planning a winter getaway. But if you have a small living space it might be difficult keeping your gear close by. But if you store it, you want to make certain that your gear is in peak condition when you’re ready to hit the slopes. We’re in the storage business at Box&Co, and we want to give you some tips about storing winter gear. (more…)

 The holidays can truly be a special time for you and your family, but it can also be a busy time. The holiday season is coming up and when it does, things will move fast. You will have a lot on your mind between now and the beginning of January, and one thing you’ll need to keep track of is making your living space look great, particularly if you’re entertaining this season. Box&Co can help make holiday decorating easy, by giving you a place to store your decorations and allowing for easy retrieval, but we want to get you ready for everything that’s coming up over the next few months. (more…)

Life can often be complicated, but it doesn’t always have to be. More and more, people are embracing a lifestyle of simplifying their routine and their surroundings based on the philosophy that “less is more.” This philosophy is called minimalism and it can cross over into several areas of your life from consumer decisions to travel. But a big part of being a minimalist has to do with living space. Your home or apartment can often define minimalist living. If you’re looking to have a minimalist home design, there’s a good chance you may have to move items from your living space into storage. Box&Co wants to give you some tips on keeping your home minimalistic and let you know about your options for minimalist storage. (more…)