Monday, May 18, 2015

HOW READY ARE YOU TO STORE AND MOVE?

Storage services provide units where you can store things that are up for moving. These units provide spaces where you can stack boxes of items that are meant for storing and moving. You have to choose the right storage unit. A perfect storage unit can provide ample space for all your items. Storage services should also provide temperature-controlled units to ensure that your items have the proper environment. Pest control should also be observed inside storage units to avoid infestation. Lastly, a secure space is a good unit for you to avoid losses. When you already chose a perfect storage unit, here is a storage system to organize your unit well.

1.       What? You must have a list of all the items you are planning to store; you can make an inventory. Through an inventory, you will know what to pack first and what to prioritize in storing. You can also have the proper packing method if you have a list of all your items. For example, you will know if you need folders for important documents. You will be able to determine items that will not fit in a box that may give you a hard time storing and moving. Through an inventory, you can also group the items to efficiently pack them.

2.       How? In a unit provided by storage services, you are only given a specific or limited size. You have to design a mechanism to store your boxes that will give you easy access to your items. First, you must stack the heavier boxes below and put the lighter boxes above. Next, you must label your boxes properly—color coding can be innovative. Rearranging your boxes will also maximize the use of your unit. For example, you may put the Christmas decors at the back of the unit after the holidays; then you can bring the summer equipment in front in preparation for the break. By rotating the boxes inside your unit, you ensure that your items are still in good condition.

3.       Consult. Lastly, you can always talk to your friends who had been using storage units for a while now. They can give you advice on how to maximize your unit. Experts are also available to guide you in doing self-storage organization. They are usually provided by storage services that specialize on storing and moving systems.

These are just basic things to remember in maximizing your units. It is important to maximize and optimize the space you get from storage services to save money and time in storing and moving. Proper preparation and planning will still serve you best.

North Loop Self Storage
1440 N. Loop Fwy Houston, TX 77009
(713) 489-9073

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