Thanks to public storage in the form of storage facilities, cluttered
homes are now out-of-date. Self storage is
There are basically two things that every home owner should know when
it comes to self storage: PACKING and STORING. Everything should be properly
packed before they can be neatly stored.
Tips When Packing Your Items
Here are some tips to better take care of your important items to before
sending them to a storage facility:
1. Set everything that you need during
packing: lots of sturdy boxes, packing tape, furniture covers, etc. Some
storage facilities sell these things. But there are also those that do not so
be prepared.
2. Put labels on your packages. Indicate if a
certain box contains light items or heavy items so that public storage
personnel can handle them properly.
3. Wrap breakables properly. Use bubble wraps
or old newspapers.
4. Do not overload boxes to conserve space.
You may risk damaging your properties in the process.
Tips When Storing Your Items
After properly packing the items, you are now set to go to the storage
facility. Here are some tips when stacking the boxes inside a self storage
unit:
1. Make a blueprint of where you have placed
your boxes, as well as the things that are inside them.
2. Maximize the use of your public storage
space. Stack items from the floor to the ceiling. Always remember to put the
heavy boxes at the bottom and the lightest at the top. However, do not over
stack. Do not place items to heights that you can reach.
3. Place your frequently used items in front
of your unit so they are easily accessible. This will lessen the clutter in
case you want to get them in the unit.
4. Use furniture covers when storing
furniture.
These are but some of the tips you can use when packing and storing
your valuables. Keep these tips in mind as you sign a lease with a public self
storage facility in your area.
North
Loop Self Storage
1440
N. Loop Fwy Houston, TX 77009
713-489-9073
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