If you want to free up space in your home, renting a private storage unit is one of the easiest ways to do it. However, if you throw belongings in haphazardly, you’ll end up with more of a mess than what you started with. To keep everything organized, here are a few strategies for effective self-storage.

How to Use Your Storage Unit

1. Choose What to Store

The storage unit is farther away than your closet or garage, so you want to use it for items you won’t need every day. Unused furniture is a good choice since it’s valuable but bulky. Seasonal items, like decorations and sports gear that you use for only part of the year, are also good candidates.

2. Wrap & Box Your Items

To keep your belongings in good condition, cover them to keep dust off. Plastic sheeting is a good choice for furniture, while boxes and bins help keep smaller items from getting lost.

3. Label Everything

As you fill boxes for storage, keep track of what goes in each one and clearly label the outside of the box, preferably on more than one side. You can also keep a list of stored items on hand at home to help you remember where everything is.

4. Organize

When you take your belongings to a storage unit, group related items together and place them in the same area. Put the least-used belongings toward the back of the unit, and place the most-used items near the front.

5. Stack Carefully

When you stack boxes on top of each other, the ones on the bottom are the most difficult to remove and the most likely to be damaged. To avoid this, place your belongings on top of wooden pallets or free-standing shelves inside the unit.

With planning and preparation, as well as an orderly approach, your self-storage unit can be a convenient extension of your existing storage space. As you clean out your closets, follow these tips to keep your belongings organized. For over 20 years, All Safe Storage Center in Statesboro, GA, has provided clean, safe, convenient storage facilities for area residents and businesses. Their self-storage solutions include a full range of unit sizes to suit your needs—at prices you can afford. For more storage tips, visit them online, or call (912) 489-4567 to speak with a friendly representative.