Fitting It All In: A Blog About Storage

Avoid Overfilling Your Storage Unit With The Right Organization

5 March 2020

Jenny Shaw

When you want to rent a storage unit, a common issue can occur where the storage unit begins to get too full and your items become difficult to access later. Instead of feeling frustrated that the storage unit is stuffed to the brim, you'll want to look into what you can do to keep things organized and to avoid the storage unit from getting too cluttered.

Sort Through Everything First

Once you have decided to rent a storage unit, it's smart for you to look at all of your items and see exactly what should go into the storage unit first. A common issue is that people hold onto items they simply don't need anymore, leading to them renting a storage unit for items they don't use.

By sorting through everything first, you'll know exactly what should put into storage what and what you should keep in your home.

Be Realistic About the Size

Once you have an idea of what you're putting into storage, you'll need to be realistic about the size you'll need. While a smaller sized storage unit will be cheaper, it may not be accommodating enough for all of the things you want to put away. By taking a good look at what you want to put into storage and asking questions about the dimensions of different storage facilities and other units available, you should be able to easily narrow down the options and find a storage unit that makes sense for your things.

Since a storage unit that's the wrong size can be frustrating to use, you'll want to be careful with this step of renting a unit since it can help you feel more satisfied with getting things organized.

Carefully Load the Unit

When you're putting items into the storage unit, you'll need to be aware that you'll need to stay patient and take your time with loading the storage unit. From putting furniture in first to being careful with seasonal items that you use throughout the year, there's a lot of things you can do to make sure that the storage unit is loaded carefully and that you're not going to end up with a storage unit that's going to become too full and difficult to use.

As you prepare to rent a storage unit, there are a lot of things you can do and look into to keep things from feeling cluttered and ensure that the storage space suits your needs.

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