Buying or renting a storage unit is quite easy. However, the majority of people find it hard to organise their storage units. They keep adding more stuff to the unit without actually organising it. It is worth noting that planning can help your self-storage unit remain organised and ensure that the items you store are safe.
Below are tips that can help you organise your self-storage unit to ensure that whenever you need an item, you will get it with ease.
Create a list of every item in your storage unit. Ensure you keep track of the location where you have put every item. This will save you from a headache, wondering where all the items are. Big items are easy to remember because it's since you can see them in just a quick scan. However small items can give you a hard time tracking them, especially when already in the storage box. So, it's always better to have a list you can refer to so that when it's time to retrieve something, it will be easier to locate the item.
Most people prefer using cardboard boxes because they are cheap and sometimes free. It is recommended that you use clear bins regardless of their prices. This is because cardboard boxes are not water-resistant and can get crushed at times. Clear bins will protect the belonging inside and allow you to see what is inside. You will not need to keep opening and digging through the boxes looking for an item because you can see where you have packed and stored every item even while in the storage mover.
It is recommended that you think vertically when organising your storage unit for you to get the best results. Disassemble large furniture such as tables and put them on the back. This helps you make the best of the space in your storage unit. If you store boxes and larger items vertically, you will get more space at the top of your storage unit hence creating more space even on the floor part.
When packing the items in the storage unit, it is always wise to put the items which will use frequently in front of the storage unit. This will save you from moving other stuff and bunches of boxes every single time you need to retrieve an item that you need to use. The items which you may not frequently require such as furniture and extra mattresses can be stored at the back of the storage unit.
Ensure that you label every box both on one side and on the top. Give each box a unique number. Remember to indicate the room that the box came from and the content inside the box. The more detailed you become, the easier it will become to find all the items that you need. Put a special mark on the boxes that you need to access during storage and put them last in the storage unit after you have put all the other items.
If the storage unit is not organised, you are likely to spend a lot of time digging through boxes as you look for a particular item. The above tips will help you in maximizing the use of your spaces.
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