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Moving, downsizing and renovating are among the many reasons why people look to utilize a self-storage facility. Whether you are needing to store your belongings for a few weeks or a few years, you want to thoroughly look into a facility to help ensure the safety of your belongings.

Below we have listed five things to look for when selecting a storage space. Let’s dive in:

-The first area you want to look into is the safety of the facility itself. Look for things such as surveillance cameras, door alarms, a keypad code entry and security gates around the premise. Additionally, utilizing a heavy-duty lock is a great way to add an extra layer of protection after you load in your items. 

-Checking to make sure the facility is climate-controlled is another crucial area to look into. This is especially important if you are storing electronics or other items that are temperature sensitive. It’s true that climate-controlled units tend to be more expensive, but so is having to replace items that are destroyed due to temperature. 

-Location, location, location. It can be quite a nuisance to drive a long distance when you need an item out of storage at the last minute. Convenience of location is a high priority for many people when selecting a facility. 

-There are some facilities that will only allow you to access the unit during certain hours so making sure those work with your schedule is crucial. Or if you don’t want to work around certain time frames you may want to prioritize facilities that you can access 24/7. On that same note, make sure the store manager is professional, familiar with the property and able to answer your questions. 

-What better way to get a feel for a facility than from people who have interacted and rented at the specific location? Looking through reviews online is a great way to get first hand testimonials of what your experience may be like. If a facility has incredibly poor reviews, you may want to move on and continue your search. 

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Even though we are more than halfway through May, there is still spring fun to be had! Below we have listed a variety of events and adventures for you to enjoy in and around Omaha, NE over the next two weeks. You will find everything from farmers markets and concert series, to festivals, castle tours, open mic nights, sporting events, history tours and more! 

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: May 21st
Where: Old Market | 511 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dena’s Place Lounge - Summer Concert Series
When: May 20th - September 9th
Where: 2120 North 30th Street Omaha, NE

What: DC vs. Marvel Weekend
When: May 20th - 22nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Aquarium Backstage Experience
When: May 21st
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street

What: Common Senses Festival: Orchid at Millwork Commons
When: May 17th - August 31st
Where: 1111 North 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Paradise on Earth: The Art of Marcel Mouly
When: May 18th - August 20th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: May 19th - 29th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Stick Fly
When: May 19th - June 5th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street 

What: Wednesday Workouts
When: May 18th - August 17th
Where: 31st Avenue & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Blue Star Museum Program at Fontenelle Forest
When: May 21st - September 5th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd.

What: Saturdays at Stinson Park
When: May 21st - August 27th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market 
When: May 21st
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203

What: Giraffe Backstage Experience
When: May 22nd
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Bagels & Sometimes Bach
When: May 22nd
Where: Gallery 1516 | 1516 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE

What: River City History Tours
When: May 22nd - October 16th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: 2022 Big Ten Baseball Tournament
When: May 25th - 29th
Where: 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: Open Mic Night
When: May 22nd
Where: 3624 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Moon to Mars
When: May 28th - August 20th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: La Vista Salute to Summer with Fireworks
When: May 28th
Where: 8116 Park View Blvd. La Vista, NE

What: Dinosaur Revolution
When: May 30th - September 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Pops on the Lawn Concert
When: May 22nd
Where: Omaha Conservatory of Music | 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Balloon Glow at Memorial Park
When: May 27th
Where: Memorial Park | 6005 Underwood Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Burger Battle
When: May 28th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: An Evening with Lisa Fischer
When: May 26th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: The Masked Singer National Tour 2022
When: May 29th
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Memorial Day Observance
When: May 30th
Where: 5500 S 77th Street Omaha, NE

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Staging is a crucial part of the selling process, especially if you want your home to appeal to a wide range of potential buyers. It goes without saying that not everyone has the same taste in decor, paint colors and overall home aesthetics. Staging allows buyers to visualize themselves and their family living in the space, regardless of style differences. 

Below we have listed six common staging mistakes to avoid. Keeping these in mind during the selling process will allow your home to appeal to a wider range of buyers and stand out in a competitive market. Let’s dive in: 

Unnecessary furniture 
One extremely common staging mistake that sellers make is having too much furniture positioned in each room of the home. You want to keep in mind that potential buyers want to imagine themselves in the home with their belongings and that vision is clouded if they can’t see the space clear enough. Less is more when it comes to furniture and staging. 

Incohesive/dark paint choices
Splashing a fresh coat of paint on the walls is a great and relatively inexpensive way to refresh the rooms of your home. Dark paint colors tend to make a room feel uninviting and smaller than it is and having drastically different colors throughout your home is likely to disrupt the overall flow within the house. Light, neutral colors are always a safe bet. 

Having too many personal items on display
While showing that the space is livable is good, sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad. It’s always helpful to put away the extra knick knacks prior to potential buyers touring your home. This will allow them to focus on the space itself and not commenting on family vacation photos or refrigerator art projects. 

Leaving rooms in the house empty
Some sellers believe if they can’t stage a room with expensive furniture that it’s better to just leave it vacant. This is a large mistake. Not only do furniture and decor have the ability to conceal imperfections within the room, they also show the potential of the space. 

Ignoring the exterior of the home
It’s true when they say you never get a second chance at a first impression. Driving up, the exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see so be sure to not neglect it. Planting flowers, pulling weeds, adding a wreath to the door and painting your front door are simple things that can make a huge difference.  

Having realistic expectations of staging 
While the staging process can be extremely beneficial and helpful when selling a home, it’s not magic. It will not cover up obvious structural issues or evident flaws throughout the home, so be sure have realistic expectations when approaching the process.

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The sights and sounds of spring can be seen and heard all around Omaha! As we welcome a new month, we also welcome new opportunities for fun and excitement in and around our beautiful city. Below we have listed all the can't-miss adventures happening over the next two weeks. You will find everything from events at the Gardens, First Friday celebrations, farmers markets, music concerts, castle tours, comedy nights, history tours and more!

What: Wonders Under Glass at Lauritzen Gardens
When: May 3rd - 8th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Benson First Friday
When: May 6th 
Where: Military Avenue & 60th Street Omaha, NE

What: Cinco de Mayo Omaha 2022
When: May 6th - 8th
Where:  S 24th Street & N Street Omaha, NE

What: 2022 International Omaha Presented by Burlington Capital
When: May 5th - 9th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N. 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Junkstock: Spring Edition
When: May 6th - 8th
Where: 1150 River Road Drive Waterloo, NE

What: First Fridays in the Old Market
When: May 6th
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets

What: Sip Nebraska Wine, Beer & Spirits Festival
When: May 6th & 7th
Where: Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

What: Aquarium Backstage Experience
When: May 7th 
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: May 7th 
Where: Old Market | 511 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: Saturdays at Stinson Park
When: May 7th - August 27th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market 
When: May 7th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: Bagels & Sometimes Bach
When: May 8th
Where: Gallery 1516 | 1516 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE

What: The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska
When: May 7th - 15th
Where: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch

What: WICKED
When: May 3rd - 15th
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: The Giver
When: May 4th - 8th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Hawks Mainstage Theatre

What: Center for Conservation and Research Backstage Experience 
When: May 3rd
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition
When: May 3rd - July 3rd
Where: 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Paradise on Earth: The Art of Marcel Mouly
When: May 4th - August 20th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: May 8th - 29th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Aksarben Village
When: May 8th
Where: Aksarben Village | 2295 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Giraffe Backstage Experience
When: May 8th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

What: River City History Tours
When: May 8th - October 16th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: May 9th - October 10th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Open Mic Night
When: May 8th - 22nd
Where: 3624 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Toast Nebraska Wine Festival
When: May 13th & 14th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Night Market at Turner Park
When: May 13th - June 24th
Where: 31st Avenue & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Symphony Presents: Star Wars Episode V 
When: May 13th & 14th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Cinco De Mayo at Midtown Crossing
When: May 7th
Where: 31st Avenue & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Mommy & Me Yoga
When: May 7th
Where: Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel | 302 S 26th Street Omaha, NE

What: Tangier Shrine - Kentucky Derby Dinner Party
When: May 7th
Where: Tangier Shrine Center | 2823 S 84th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Storm Chasers - Daughter Date Night
When: May 7th
Where: Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE

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