Why it is essential to think ahead with self-storage
The key to making storage easy is really about one thing: “think long term”. In many cases the task of storing is an immediate solution for getting things out of sight and out of mind. Therefore, you can fall into the trap of piling it all into that small space as fast as possible and be left with quite a conundrum when you want to get back in there and put your hands on individual items.
So a primary concern for good self-storage is to consider how you are going to make your individual stored objects accessible. Here are some fundamental tips to make it all go like clockwork:
- Location
This may seem a little bit obvious but clearly the self-storage unit you use needs to be in easy reach of your home and business for easy accessibility
- A handy little map
Plan out where you are going to place your items in the storage unit before you start. You may be placing your items in storage for some time and it is easy to forget. The map (leave it in the storage unit!) will make it easy to track down specific items.
- Labels are an absolute must
Cardboard boxes have a tendency to look all the same and it can be really frustrating tracking down that one item you need if you do not use labels. Label every box.
- Create Geo-themes
Create themes so that certain boxes will be full of a certain type of item. i.e. kitchen utensils or conference materials or sales tools etc. Then go one step further by placing those boxes in a certain area of the unit together.
- Safety
Safety is always important. Remember to use signs like “this side up” on all boxes and don’t overload each box so that you are not straining physically, or putting the box at risk of breaking.
- Ready to use
Pack items so they are as easy to find within the boxes and also ready to use. For instance, if you have many documents, use an index to keep each document at your fingertips. If you have clothes fold them and place them on hangers so they are ready to use.
- Clear path for easy manoeuvre
There is a tendency to cram as much into your unit as possible but don’t forget you need to be able to get into your valuables, walk around them and access the ones at the back so leave yourself a path to get in and out.
- Keep frequently used items at the front
There may well be items you will need to access on a regular basis. Keep these items near the front of the unit.
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