Moving to Redmond, WA

view of Redmond WA

Are you moving to Redmond, Washington sometime in the next few weeks or months? If so, good for you! Redmond is a lovely city that gets high marks for practically everything, including public schools, jobs, housing, nightlife, commute times, and much more. Indeed, Redmond is one of the highest-rated towns in all of Washington and … Read more

6 Small-Town Benefits When You Move to Oregon City, OR

The first State Capital of Oregon and seat of Clackamas County, Oregon City, OR is about 13 miles from “Beervana” Portland, but it has its own distinct charm and vibe. One of the best things about Oregon City is that it sits where the Clackamas and Willamette Rivers meet in the Willamette Valley. That makes … Read more

National Storage Affiliates and the NYSE

New York Stock Exchange building with Christmas tree

This year, National Storage Affiliates is thrilled to participate in the New York Stock Exchange’s Global Giving Campaign that recognizes the charitable efforts of several companies, including ours! In 2022, NSA partnered with Feeding America in an effort to help put food on the table for our neighbors facing food insecurity. The NYSE’s 99th Annual … Read more

NWSS and Feeding America Teaming up for Thanksgiving

Person handing another person a plate of Thanksgiving food

No other holiday is as centered around food as Thanksgiving. Many people have visions of gravy smothered turkey, cranberries, sweet potato casserole, green beans, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie in mind for the November holiday. However, 34 million people face hunger in the United States, including more than 9 million children. Hunger touches every community in … Read more

Pros and Cons of Living in Corvallis, Oregon

Downtown building in Corvallis

Safe, green, and quaint are the three words people use to describe Corvallis, OR, the most. Corvallis is the perfect city for avid bike riders and environmentalists. With bike lanes on almost every road! Corvallis, OR, is also one of America’s smartest towns, thanks in large part to Oregon State University. This is a quirky … Read more

Top Tips on How to Pack Dishes for Moving

how to pack dishes for moving

Packing takes time, energy, and patience. Especially if you’re packing fine china, and other fragile kitchen items. If not done correctly, you’ll have a collection of smashed and broken junk when you arrive at your new home. To help ensure a kitchen catastrophe doesn’t occur, we’ve put together the following tips on how to pack … Read more