Storing Outdoor Furniture in New York
Storing outdoor furniture for a New York winter starts with cleaning and fully drying every piece, taking apart what comes apart, and keeping it somewhere dry and off the ground until spring. Cushions and umbrellas go in breathable bags, separate from the frames, and nothing goes in sealed plastic while it’s still damp. Quick answer: […]
How to Store Wooden Furniture (and Antiques)
To store wooden furniture without damage, clean it, wax it, cover it in breathable cotton or moving blankets instead of plastic, and keep it off the floor in a space where the humidity stays steady. Wood swells when the air is damp and shrinks when it’s dry, so it’s the swings between the two, not […]
10 Summer Items to Put in Storage Before Winter
The 10 summer items New Yorkers should put in storage this fall are window AC units, bikes, folding and beach chairs, patio furniture, grills, beach and pool gear, camping gear, gardening tools, summer sports equipment, and warm-weather clothes. In a small apartment, those ten categories can eat a whole closet plus the floor space in […]
How to Live Comfortably in a 400 Sq-Ft NYC Studio
Small studio apartment living in NYC is less about square footage and more about how ruthlessly you organize what little of it you have. The average Manhattan studio runs about 481 square feet, and plenty rent for less. This guide breaks down the layout moves, furniture choices, and storage tactics that make a real NYC […]
How Much Stuff Does the Average New Yorker Store? (2026 Data)
New Yorkers live in the smallest homes in America and, it turns out, rent some of the least storage space to go with them. Studios hover around 300 square feet and one-bedrooms rarely clear 700, yet the average New Yorker has access to just 2.4 square feet of self-storage, well under half the national figure. […]
FF&E Storage NYC: How Hotels Protect Furniture During Renovation
When the Waldorf Astoria New York closed for what became an eight-and-a-half-year, $6 billion renovation, someone had to answer a less glamorous question than the one the architects were solving: where do you put the contents of a 1,400-room hotel while the building gets gutted down to its landmarked bones? FF&E storage NYC solves that […]
How to Store Furniture in a Storage Unit: A Comprehensive Guide by Moishe’s Self Storage
When it comes to storing your furniture, proper preparation is essential to maintain the condition of your valuable items. Whether you’re in the process of moving, downsizing, or need a temporary storage solution, Moishe’s Self Storage can provide you with the best options to safely store your furniture for both the short and long term. […]