Have an Inventory
If you start organizing your unit without knowing exactly what should go in it, you will most likely end up storing items you need or leaving out those you don’t. Having a list helps you put a little order to the process. Once it is complete, hang on to the inventory since it can be used in insurance claims if disaster hits. It also serves as a reminder of what has tacked away in case you need an item in the future.
Use Containers
The primary objective when arranging a unit is to use as much space as possible while safeguarding possessions from future damage. Put sturdy boxes to use for this purpose like you would in a relocation. It is recommended to use cartons of the same size so that as much vertical room as needed can be used up. You can always reach out to a professional home or office moving service for help with this task if it proves too daunting to complete.
Seal all Spaces
Ensure that your belongings are tightly packed in cartons that do not have holes or space in them. This step prevents chattels from crashing into each other during transit.
Use Labels
At some point, you may need something from your storage unit, and the last thing you want is to go through a heap of boxes because you forgot its location. Therefore, once the containers are sealed, use a bold marker to indicate the contents of each container. Be clear with the labels so that you do not struggle to understand them. Also, organizing them facing the unit entrance to make them easy to spot once you walk in.
Leave Some Access Points
Even though storage units are meant for items that go untouched for months, you may end up needing one or two of them somewhere down the road. Therefore, leave some room to walk around the space so that you can easily reach for items wherever they are placed.
We recommend you to read “MANAGING PIANO RELOCATIONS” and “TACKLING RELOCATIONS WITH FURRY FRIENDS”.