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When you rent a storage unit, you naturally want to maximize the space as much as possible. Some smart planning and organization will allow you to utilize every cubic foot of the space, which results in paying less to store more items. It will also make it easier to find and retrieve what you need, anytime you need it. Use the tips below to make the most of your storage space.

How Can You Organize Your Storage Unit? 

1. Use Shelves

Portable metal or plastic shelving is affordable and easy to set up. Place some shelving along the walls and backside of the unit. These allow you to stack your items up to the ceiling, using all the height the unit offers. Because you’re not stacking things directly on top of each other, you won’t damage the items at the bottom with the weight of everything on top of them. It will also make it easier to pull out those boxes at the bottom if you need to access something in them.

2. Buy Bins

Cincinnati storageResist the temptation to store your belongings in cardboard boxes, bags, and the assorted bins you have around the house. Instead, invest in uniform plastic bins. They are strong and will better protect your belongings by keeping moisture, dirt, and insects out. They are also much easier to keep organized, stack on top of each other, and will fit perfectly into the space. This will make it easy to walk between the rows of bins to find what you need. Label those bins carefully before putting them in your unit, so you can easily find things without digging through multiple bins.

3. Disassemble Furniture

Furniture tends to take up a lot more space than it should. Disassemble the furniture as much as possible, then store the pieces upright to save on valuable floor space. This includes removing table legs, the backs of chairs, headboards, and disassembling bed frames. Keep all the pieces of a furniture set together, so you’re not digging through the unit for a single table leg months from now.

 

Stronghold Self-Storage has a wide selection of clean and secure storage spaces at affordable prices in Cincinnati, OH. Their storage units range in size from 25-square-feet to 300-square-feet, so you can find one that will comfortably fit all of your belongings. Renters enjoy free truck rentals as well. Learn more online and call (513) 752-7772 to ask about availability.

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