From a few pieces of vintage furniture to the contents of your entire home, there are a variety of belongings you might keep in self-storage. Depending on the size, fragility, and material of each item, storage can seem like a daunting task. These tips will ultimately make the process much easier.

How to Make Self-Storage Easier

1. Ask Questions Before Storing

Before you even choose a storage center, call each of your options and ask plenty of questions. Staff members should be happy to assist. Their answers should help inform your decision in choosing the best self-storage facility for your needs. Look into available container sizes, security features, and climate control options.

2. Utilize Climate Control

Many household items will require storage at a certain temperature to stay in good condition. Protect precious belongings like furniture, photographs, artwork, antiques, paperwork, musical instruments, and electronics by opting for climate controlled self-storage where it is available.

3. Label Every Item

It may seem like a pain in the midst of packing, but labeling is a crucial step. Write the contents of each box in clear, large letters where you can read them. Indicate which boxes contain fragile items. If you have a lot to store, you may want to create a checklist to keep track of every box.

4. Prepare Furniture & Appliances

If improperly stored, furniture and appliances can become damaged over time by dust and moisture. Thoroughly clean and dry each item, then disassemble furniture as much as possible. Lay a sheet of plastic on the floor of the storage unit. To protect them from grime and dirt buildup, cover appliances and furniture with sheets, plastic wrap, or canvas tarps.

5. Organize Strategically

Rather than dropping everything off wherever you can fit them, try to organize your unit. Keep the heaviest, largest boxes on the bottom of each stack, and place small and delicate items at the top. Create aisles for easier navigation. If you need to drop in and pick up items during storage, put those boxes closer to the entrance. A tidy unit will simplify your self-storage experience.

 

Whether you’re storing valuables or moving out of town, MI-Box of Norwood, Chaska, and Chanhassen, MN, has affordable storage solutions for every situation. With state-of-the-art security, clean facilities, and versatile storage options, they make self-storage easy. For convenient moving, they also ship mobile storage units right to your door, then deliver them to your new home. Visit their website to learn more about their self-storage centers, and call (952) 446-5064 to reserve a storage solution.