Before Taking Boxes To Storage

Putting boxes and other items in a storage unit might seem fairly easy. However, if you don’t organize your unit in a way that makes sense and leave a pathway to reach your items when they are needed, then it can become difficult to access anything at all. Fortunately, there are a few tips that you can keep in mind so that it’s easier to organize your unit as you put items inside instead of trying to get it organized a few weeks later. 

When you secure a storage Everett WA unit, you need to ensure that it has enough space inside for all of the things that you plan to store. If there’s not enough room, then it’s going to be difficult to ensure that everything you have will fit in a way so that boxes don’t fall over or so that you can get to certain items while everything else remains in the unit. Consult with the storage company to find out how many rooms of a standard home can fit inside the units that are available. This can make it easier to make a decision as to what you need to store and what you might want to dispose of or sell. 

All of the boxes that you store need to be clearly labeled so that you can see what is inside them as you’re maneuvering through your unit. Try to put items from one room in your home in a box or a few boxes instead of putting items from numerous rooms into one box. This will make it easier to find what you need and to unpack your storage unit when you want to remove everything. Try to use bright colors when labeling as these will catch your eye as soon as you open the door. 

Although it might seem like common sense, you need to put the heaviest items that you store on the bottom with the lighter boxes on the top. If you’re storing dressers or furniture with drawers and compartments, then consider putting items inside the drawers and cabinets so that you have more space for other belongings that you want to store. Avoid wrapping items in cloth as this is a material that doesn’t always work well in a climate with a lot of humidity. One way that you can try to prevent this issue is to seek a climate-controlled unit. This will decrease the amount of moisture in the air in the unit, protecting your electronics and other sensitive items. 

As you put everything in the unit, make a list of where boxes are located and what’s inside each one. Items that you know will be removed first should be put at the front of the unit. These boxes could be those that have clothes inside or holiday decorations, especially if you plan to keep your items in the unit for a few months. Position items so that they are along the walls of the unit instead of sitting in the middle of the floor.