Tips and Tricks for Organizing your Self Storage Unit

Make the most of your self storage space

Packing a storage unit takes nothing more than common sense. However, storage is usually used at a time of desperation and common sense does not always prevail. So below is a little list of what seems like common sense to help you make the most of your storage space.

Tips and Tricks:

• Make an inventory of everything you are storing. If possible, take photos and list the estimated replacement value of each item
• How often do you plan to access your goods? This will determine how you will pack your self storage unit and what you will pack together in each box. Keep items you want to access close to the front
• Wherever possible, use boxes for your packing. Boxes stack easily and sealing them will protect your items from dust or dirt
• Label all of your boxes. Consider labeling some or all sides of each box so you can easily see what’s inside, regardless of how you stack them in your unit
• Seal boxes with tape to keep the dust out
• Clearly mark boxes that hold delicate items as FRAGILE
• Fill boxes to capacity where possible, as this stops things from moving around. Don’t make them too heavy as this will make them hard to lift, and you risk the bottom of your box breaking with the weight
• Full boxes will be sturdier to stack in your unit
• Place your heaviest boxes at the bottom of your stack
• If you regularly need to access your items whilst in storage consider shelving so that your items are easily visible
• To make the best use of your storage space, dismantle furniture and fill anything that is hollow, such as wardrobes, washing machines or fridges, with small boxes and other items
• Wedge the door of the kitchen appliances so that they can’t shut. This will help avoid mildew or odor build up
• Store all bolts, nuts and screws to any dismantled items in a zip-lock glad bag and tape it to the item you have removed them from
• Get a professional to stack your storage space. Removalists are experienced in getting all your items into their truck and stacking a storage unit is pretty much the same. They will ensure you are using every square inch in your unit