If you want to clear some room in your home before moving or starting a remodeling project, or if you just have more belongings than can easily fit in your space, a storage unit provides the perfect solution. To make optimal use of this extra space, you should label every box clearly so you can easily find your belongings as needed. These tips can help you stay organized.

How to Label Boxes Before Placing Them in a Storage Unit

1. Mark the Sides

Your labels can only help you identify what’s in each box if you can actually see them. Since most people stack boxes on top of one another as they go into storage, labels on the top or bottom are likely to be blocked. Instead, include a quick label on each side so it’s visible from every angle.

2. Include a Full List

Lots of people just include a summary of what is in each box, but if you have five boxes labeled “kitchen,” you can spend a fair amount of time sifting through each one for that specific platter you need.

You can include a large summary on the side of each box, but back it up with a full list. Either tape a list underneath the larger label or number each box and keep a list that corresponds to each one on your phone.

3. Color Code Labels

Color can grab your attention and help you quickly identify the boxes you need to access. For example, you might label all of your holiday decorations in red and your summer patio decor in blue. When you enter your storage unit, you don’t need to get close enough to read each label. Instead, you just go to the area where you see the corresponding color and then find the specific box you need quickly.

If you’re looking for a storage unit that can accommodate all your extra belongings, contact West Side Storage & Truck Rental in Cincinnati. The self-storage facility offers secure, climate-controlled units that are perfect for both personal and commercial use. They also provide modern moving trucks to help you easily move your belongings to and from your unit. Visit the website to see a full selection of options. To reserve a unit or ask questions, call (513) 451-6474.