Not to get too personal, but we know romantic partnerships are a lot of work. As the relationship evolves, new challenges are presented, most specifically when couples start living together. Although it might not seem as obvious a threat as it is, putting up with...
Every one loves having some extra space, but not everyone loves the hassle and inconvenience that comes along with traditional self-storage options. Finding transportation for the storage, the fear and likelihood of pests, and sifting through everything just to find the items that you...
Tiny homes are a worldwide trend, while studio apartments are typically the most affordable living option in Chicago. Blue Crates is the ideal solution to cater to the needs of all compact-living lifestyles. For the individuals that choose to live in small spaces but have...
Decorating and gifting are some of the most common joys of the holiday season. However, the clutter and chaos it can leave behind can be overwhelming.Artificial Christmas trees, a growing collection of ornaments, this year's new collection of lights, and various life-sized lawn decorations can...
Blogger, Influencer, homeowner, and mom, Jillian K. Horn's family recently went through the exciting and stressful experience of selling one home, purchasing another, and moving from one into the next. Jillian decided to use Blue Crates for an eco-friendly packing experience. In the process,...
Blue Crates are organizers’ best-kept secret for staging a house“When it comes to staging a home, the focus is on depersonalizing the space and creating a home anyone can visualize themselves in” says Sarah Parisi, Chicago’s #1 professional organizer and the owner/founder of The Clutter...
So many things about self-storage units are off-putting. One thing that sticks out most during Halloween season is how visits to self-storage units can feel creepy for no apparent reason. Or maybe there is something more to what makes a self-storage unit feel so...
Blue Crates was recently lucky enough to have Helen Berkun try out our on-demand valet storage option. Even with a closet the size of a bedroom, Helen was able to find Blue Crates to be a useful and convenient storage option. As a photographer,...