Self Storage
Do you need a place to store your belongings that won’t fit at home? A storage unit is a great alternative for storing your items if you don’t have the space at home. Self storage in a great solution for both short and long-term storage. How do you get the most out of your storage space? We will discuss how to effectively store your belongings in a storage unit while still having easy access to everything you need. Create an inventory list When you are storing items anywhere, it is easy to forget what you actually have stored away. Before piling your belongings in a self-storage unit, create an inventory list of everything you are storing. We recommend creating a spreadsheet or checklist for your reference when storing items. As you decide what you want to store, record it in your spreadsheet. It may be helpful to include a description of what it is and the date you have stored it. Storage units are great for long-term storage, but it is easy to forget what you have stored after months and years pass. Depending on the size of your storage unit, creating a map indicating where everything is stored may be helpful. Choosing packing materials You can’t just throw all your belongings in a room and call it a day. Using packing materials will give you the most space and allow you to easily access all of your items. Plastic bins are a great choice when deciding what you want to store your smaller items in. Unlike cardboard boxes, plastic bins make it possible to see what is inside a container without having to dig through it. This will definitely make locating your items easier! Cardboard boxes are still a viable option and a cheaper one! You would want to reference in your inventory list which cardboard box your items are in or where the cardboard box is located on your map. How to store bulky items To maximize the space in your storage unit, disassembling ...
—January 24th, 2023
