Whether you’re in need of additional space to benefit your home or your business, self-storage provides an excellent way to free up space from your premises. It provides you with an off-site unit where you can keep any belongings that may not be needed all of the time such as furniture, business records and even vehicles! But how do you effectively pack for self-storage? As a leading provider of storage containers in Beverley, we’re here to help!
Effective Self-Storage Packing
It’s essential to efficiently pack your self-storage container for so many reasons. Not only does it mean that you can easily identify where everything is but it can also save you money by taking full advantage of the storage space. Here are our top tips to ensure effective storage container packing:
Sizing up on Your Container
One of our biggest tips when it comes to your self-storage unit is sizing up. Although you may not need all of the room right now, you never know when you might need even more space. By investing in a slightly bigger unit right now, you’re saving yourself the hassle of moving your belongings to a bigger container in the future.
Organising & Labelling Boxes
Another essential part of self-storage packing is labelling each of your boxes — especially if you have quite a few. There’s nothing worse than digging through box after box to eventually get what you’re looking for. By first organising your boxes into categories, you can store any similar items together in the same box. If you then label the boxes, you’ll easily be able to find what you need, when you need it. For example, if you’re storing business archives, an effective way to organise and label them would be by year.
When it comes to actually packing your boxes into your units, it’s essential to stack boxes in order of weight. The heaviest box should always be at the bottom and the lightest should be at the top. This ensures your belongings are safe and stable.
Priority Packing
When moving items into your unit, it’s important to get the priority correct to make the most out of the space available. We always recommend packing the heaviest and bulkiest items at the back and against the walls of your unit and then working your way inwards with the smaller items. It’s always best to pack your items closely and tightly to make the most out of the available space.
When priority packing, it’s incredibly useful to pack the most frequently used items close to the unit door e.g. tools that you regularly use. This allows for easy access to the items you use the most and means you won’t be digging around and climbing over other items to get to what you need.
Self-Storage Units in Beverley
Here at Self Stor, we provide a range of affordable and secure self-storage units — 64 sq ft, 80 sq ft and 260 sq ft, all for an incredibly reasonable price. If you’re wondering which size would be best for you, use our storage unit size calculator or don’t hesitate to contact us!