Tips and
Tricks to use your storage unit efficiently
There are 3
bullet points to help improve the use of your storage unit.
· Do you use totes over boxes
Depending on the length of what you are storing will depend on whether to
use boxes or plastic totes. If you are
storing short term, boxes would be the way to go. It would be more economical and boxes come in
various sizes to fit what is needed. If
you are storing something long-term, plastic totes are what you will want to
use. They increase durability and are
resistance to the elements and pests.
Plastic totes can be color coded for seasonal supplies and all others
can be labeled.
· Map out your storage unit
First, you should make a list of all the items you are placing in
storage. Keep similar items together
with a color-coded zone. Once the map is
complete tack it to the wall of the storage unit. Make sure to keep items often used close to
the front of your unit for easy access.
Example: seasonal items including Christmas decorations. Also, make sure when arranging things keep a
path to get bigger items removed easily like a sofa. Make sure to note on the map when you are
piling items on top of furniture and what it being piled there.
· Installing shelving units
Most storage facilities will allow free standing shelving units to
maximize space. The best to use are ones
that can be moved in and out of the storage unit easily. Those are usually the ones that need to be
put together. Shelving units allow you
to store things horizontally and vertically optimizing space in your unit. They allow for more floor space and making
walking paths. Make sure to store the
heavier items on the bottoms of the shelfs.
Hope this helps with your storage needs.
