Your storage unit is a safe space that allows you to store things that are otherwise cluttering your home. But carefully organising and planning your storage unit is pivotal to easily access your belongings.
For instance, if you store a bike in your self-storage unit so that it doesn’t take up too much space in your home, then you must be able to easily access it if you want to use it regularly. Though if your storage unit isn’t planned out, then taking a bulky bike out of storage can be a nightmare.
As a leading provider of self-storage Melbourne-wide, Moor Room knows this struggle all too well. So that’s why we’re pleased to share our tips and tricks for organising your self-storage unit to make your items easier to take out.
Create a Robust Inventory List
Before you start loading up your boxes with the items you want to store, you should create an inventory list. This neat physical or digital document is a great way to keep track of the items you intend to store. A great way to organise your list is to categorise your items by different themes, such as item type, season, or size.
One of the advantageous things about having a list is that you know exactly what’s in or out of your storage unit at any given time. You can update your list based on what you take out of your storage and when, as well as when you put that item back in.
Meticulously Plan Your Layout
Now that you’ve got your list and checked it twice, it’s time to think about the layout of your storage unit. You should map out the precise dimensions of your storage unit, as this will influence your choice of boxes and shelving.
When planning your layout, you should consider how likely you’re to visit your storage unit and what you will need to take out the most. If we go back to the bike example, you might have your bike at the front of your unit, flush against a wall so it’s not imposing on the space but still within easy reach. By contrast, bulky seasonal items might be at the back of your unit as you’ll be taking those items out once a year.
In addition to your plan layout, you should also start working out how you want to label stored items. You can adopt a numbered system, where certain numbers correlate to certain items per your inventory list. Or you can create detailed labels that explicitly outline what’s in each box.
Invest in Good Furniture
Though it may seem counterintuitive to invest in good furniture as you’re storing your items, having a sturdy shelving unit can make such a difference in your storage unit. With a decent shelving unit, you can take advantage of the vertical space in your storage unit, which would be otherwise unused.
Though if you go down this route, it’s important that you also have a reliable means of getting your items down from high shelves safely. With that in mind, investing in a collapsible step ladder would be the way to go.
Another great thing to invest in is clear plastic bins or boxes instead of traditional cardboard boxes. Why? Well with a clear bin, you can easily see into the box without having to open it up. Plastic bins or boxes are also much sturdier than their cardboard counterparts.
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