How open is Oklahoma City right now? According to a recent WalletHub study ranking states reopening statuses, it’s pretty open. The study compared all 50 states plus Washington D.C. across 17 different metrics including travel restrictions, gathering limitations, face mask requirements, restaurant and bar reopenings, and work from home requirements. Oklahoma came in fourth, meaning that the state has some of the fewest COVID-19 restrictions in the nation right now (if you’re curious, the study found that South Dakota was the least restrictive and Hawaii was the most restrictive).

Moving is already stressful—factor in a global pandemic and well, let’s just say you definitely deserve that end-of-moving-day beer, and then some. If you have to move during COVID-19, you may face some hurdles when shopping around for a new place, hiring movers, and traveling, but trust us, it is possible.

Can I drink at a bar in Dallas? Can I bring my family to a zoo in Fort Worth? Can I ride the rides at an amusement park in Arlington? Figuring out what you can and can’t do in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex amidst COVID-19 can be confusing. As the state of Texas continues to reopen—and in some cases, backtrack on that reopening—the simple act of leaving your home can require some advance research. And you’re not a researcher; you’re just a person trying to go to a museum!

The roar of the crowd cheering. The taste of wings and cold beer. The feeling of victory from inside a stadium. These are just a few of the best things about being a Texas sports fan, especially when you’re lucky enough to live in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, where so much of the action goes down. So here’s the question: Can you still enjoy DFW sports during COVID-19?

Enjoy that sense of accomplishment as the leaves change and the chilly weather sets in with the help of All Storage’s storage units in Denton, TX.

Learn to befriend your neighbors with these simple tips this Fall.

Back in March, those with springtime birthdays lamented celebrating during quarantine. Now that it’s August and COVID-19 is still unfortunately very much a part of day-to-day life in America, it looks like just about everyone is going to have to experience or plan a socially distant birthday.

For many students, the college experience is taking place off-campus this year. This requires some creative solutions when it comes to socializing with friends (Zoom happy hour, anyone?), but it also means adjusting to online classes. Whether your campus is fully remote, hybrid, or TBD, one unexpected lesson you’re going to have to learn this year is how to deal with online classes.

As Covid-19 continues to affect Texans all across the state, it’s more important than ever for communities to support each other. As a part of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex community, we aim to provide resources and information that will help residents in the neighborhoods we serve. In addition to ensuring that you feel safe and comfortable visiting our All Storage facilities, we’re also compiling helpful information community-by-community in an effort to connect you with any services that might make your life easier during Covid-19.

The words decluttering and fun don’t always fit into the same sentence, but believe it or not, it is possible to enjoy the process of making your home a more organized place. If you’re stuck inside and bored, decluttering is a great way to pass the time while really accomplishing something. Knowing that you’re getting stuff done feels pretty good, and the benefits of a decluttered space are practically endless. Decluttering can reduce stress, promote productivity, and—if you’re a shopaholic—free up space for new stuff. Not to mention, with less clutter in your home, there’s less to clean.

Learn how to organize your wardrobe effectively with our home storage ideas and self-storage.

The city of Frisco and the surrounding communities in both Collin and Denton Counties are working together diligently to curb the spread of COVID-19. That includes making testing accessible, creating resources for those who have been impacted, and taking steps to ensure that these Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex suburbs can open safely. As a local business, All Storage believes in doing our part to support our Frisco neighbors by taking extra steps in prioritizing our tenants health and well being. We also believe in supporting our community members by connecting you to resources that can help during this difficult time.

Summer is a popular time for self-storage in Arlington, TX. Learn to make the most of storage during this period.

Aledo is a small but picturesque suburb in the vast Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Located about 50 miles from Dallas and 20 miles from Fort Worth, it offers a quieter way of living that’s perfect for families who prefer Sunday strolls over nights on the town. The tree-lined, suburban neighborhoods and great school system make Aledo a top community for families of all sizes.

Whether you’re on the road full time year-round or on a seasonal basis, COVID-19 is likely going to affect your travel plans. Fortunately, it’s still possible to enjoy a lengthy RV trip–in fact, now more than ever, that’s the kind of travel that makes it possible to social distance while still enjoying yourself. If you’re considering full time RVing this summer or just taking an RV vacation, you’re in good company (metaphorically speaking, of course). According to the senior manager for the RV Industry Association, 2020 is going to be “the summer of the RV.”

As a part of the Carrollton community, we’re here to help in any way we can. That means contact-free leasing and safer self storage practices, but it also means providing you with resources. We hope that by offering this information, we can help get you through this challenging time. Below you’ll find details on how to support your favorite Carrollton businesses, how to seek rent and food assistance, where to get tested, and more.

Consider getting a Denton storage unit to help give your home a minimalist makeover.

Before COVID-19, saying “I miss the gym” could earn you some strange looks from other people. After months of social distancing, it’s kind of an understandable sentiment. If you’ve been stuck inside subsisting on a diet of takeout, you might be longing for an opportunity to move your body. But maybe your gym isn’t open–or maybe it is, but you’re not comfortable going back quite yet. Here’s how to stay active while social distancing. Incorporate just a few of these easy ideas into your life and you’ll be surprised how good you feel.

Things look a lot different this summer in Bedford, Texas. What is usually a happy time defined by playgrounds, summer, camp, and community gatherings has instead been filled with masks and social distancing. At All Storage, we love our Bedford community and we’re looking forward to the future when we can safely enjoy all sorts of Texas traditions together again. In the meantime, we’re all about keeping you safe when you’re at an All Storage facility and providing you with resources for when you’re not.

We’ve all had to make unexpected choices during COVID-19. Should you go to a restaurant? Your parents’ house? What about taking your kids to their favorite theme park when it opens? Sometimes, these choices are informed by restrictions–for example, not being able to go to a concert because it’s been cancelled due to limitations on large gatherings. Other times, we make choices based on how comfortable we feel, both physically and mentally. One thing that isn’t a choice during COVID-19, however, is buying groceries.