Self Storage Tips
We know that your self-storage unit doesn’t merely contain your property. No, it protects those items that you can’t imagine parting with, even if that means paying a storage fee. Keep reading for three packing tips that will help to guarantee a successful self-storage experience.
Determine Storage Contents
What do you want to store? Take the time to carefully consider those items that you’ll want to place into storage. Not only do you have to know so that you can pack efficiently, knowing what you plan to store helps you to choose the correct storage unit size.
Keep in mind that there are some items that you won’t be able to store at Armored Storage. We protect you and your stored belongings by excluding hazardous materials and anything that encourages a pest infestation. Examples of forbidden items include perishable food, flammable materials, illegal narcotics, cleaning fluids, and garden chemicals.
1 Determine Storage Contents
What do you want to store? Take the time to carefully consider those items that you’ll want to place into storage. Not only do you have to know so that you can pack efficiently, knowing what you plan to store helps you to choose the correct storage unit size.
Keep in mind that there are some items that you won’t be able to store at Armored Storage. We protect you and your stored belongings by excluding hazardous materials and anything that encourages a pest infestation. Examples of forbidden items include perishable food, flammable materials, illegal narcotics, cleaning fluids, and garden chemicals.
Gather Packing Supplies
It’s tempting to try to fit your belongings into the boxes that you already have on hand. However, we suggest that you invest in well-constructed boxes and packing supplies to house your items in self-storage. Using boxes designed for use in a storage facility makes it easier to:
- Pack your items
- Protect your belongings during transit
- Stack the boxes in storage
It’s a smart decision to purchase a selection of boxes to match your packing needs. Wardrobe boxes, for instance, are an efficient and effective way to store clothes that you aren’t wearing this season. Dish packs, on the other hand, are a terrific way to keep your grandmother’s wedding china set safe from harm. U-Haul is a great resource for moving and packing supplies in Eugene!
2 Gather Packing Supplies
It’s tempting to try to fit your belongings into the boxes that you already have on hand. However, we suggest that you invest in well-constructed boxes and packing supplies to house your items in self-storage. Using boxes designed for use in a storage facility makes it easier to:
- Pack your items
- Protect your belongings during transit
- Stack the boxes in storage
It’s a smart decision to purchase a selection of boxes to match your packing needs. Wardrobe boxes, for instance, are an efficient and effective way to store clothes that you aren’t wearing this season. Dish packs, on the other hand, are a terrific way to keep your grandmother’s wedding china set safe from harm. U-Haul is a great resource for moving and packing supplies in Eugene!
Inventory & Label Each Box
No matter how carefully you pack, you’re likely to become frustrated if you can’t quickly find something once it goes into storage. You can avoid having to unpack numerous boxes to find one specific item by creating an inventory list for each box. Make two copies of the inventory list for each so that you can attach one to the box and keep one in your possession.
Consider color-coding your box labels to make organizing a straightforward task. For example, you could use green tags to designate the boxes that contain your camping gear. Stacking the green coded boxes together guarantees that you can find everything that you need for your next backpacking trip.
Giving each box a number that connects to a box number on a master inventory list is another popular organizational tool. Save yourself time when you visit your storage unit in the future by
labeling each box as to where it belongs in your home. Trust us; seeing the word “kitchen” on a box will make it far easier to find the blender that you need to make a festive holiday meal.
3 Inventory & Label Each Box
No matter how carefully you pack, you’re likely to become frustrated if you can’t quickly find something once it goes into storage. You can avoid having to unpack numerous boxes to find one specific item by creating an inventory list for each box. Make two copies of the inventory list for each so that you can attach one to the box and keep one in your possession.
Consider color-coding your box labels to make organizing a straightforward task. For example, you could use green tags to designate the boxes that contain your camping gear. Stacking the green coded boxes together guarantees that you can find everything that you need for your next backpacking trip.
Giving each box a number that connects to a box number on a master inventory list is another popular organizational tool. Save yourself time when you visit your storage unit in the future by
labeling each box as to where it belongs in your home. Trust us; seeing the word “kitchen” on a box will make it far easier to find the blender that you need to make a festive holiday meal.
Taking the time to pack correctly is the key to a stress-free self-storage experience. All of us at Armored Storage have years of experience helping renters with their storage needs. Ask us any of your packing questions, and we’ll give you friendly, expert advice.
Contact us at Armored Storage for all of your self-storage needs.