6 Self Storage Tips to Maximize Your Limited Space
Especially if you are using a self storage locker for the first time, it is important to avoid some common mistakes if you are to get the best out of your locker. The advice we have to offer will not only save you time when filling your storage locker, it will also benefit you in the long run when you come to access your property in the future.
1. Label all boxes
Our lockers can hold dozens, if not hundreds of boxes. It is very important that you are organised, and ensure that each box is labeled clearly. Even if you have a great memory, it could be some time until you return to the locker, looking for one specific item that could be in one of 50 boxes. Without an organised label system, you could end up having to spend most of a day going through all of your boxes when it could have taken 5 minutes. One more important point about box labelling, make sure that the label can be easily read and is located on the top or the side of the box facing the door.
2. Know what is in the locker at all times
Using our self storage units can be a huge space saver at home, while still allowing you to keep ahold of those things that you cannot give away for sentimental reasons. Bearing that in mind, it is important to always keep a log of all items that you keep in storage. This quick reference guide will allow you to keep track of the items in your locker and you can make decisions about what to keep and what to throw away or sell.
Without this guide, you will have no idea what is in your storage locker. Being able to get rid of some of the boxes in your locker at a future date, will allow you to switch to a smaller, and ultimately, more cost effective unit. Even if you donate some items to charity rather than selling them, that is still money in your pocket.
3. Use all of the space
More often than not, a lot of people do not take full advantage of the storage space available in their unit. This means they are paying for space they’re not using. To get the most out of your storage unit, it is important to consider all three dimensions of the locker. Introducing shelving units or stackable boxes will allow you to massively increase the efficiency of your storage locker.
4. Use shelving and closets
If you find that you are limited to the storage space in any room, look to the walls, is there any room for additional shelving or mounted closet space. Stores like IKEA can provide some really cost effective storage solutions that will allow you to take full advantage of your home’s storage potential.
5. Place some hangers and hooks
These can be placed on almost any vertical surface. Walls, the inside of closets and the backs of doors are great locations for hooks as these can really help reduce the floor space taken up by standing coat hooks. Even a closet full of towels can be used for another purpose by putting up a multi layered towel rail.
6. Get rid of things that you don’t need
If you have something in your storage locker that you never use and will probably never touch again anytime soon then you should strongly consider donating, selling or putting it in the garbage. You never know who might be willing to pay for something that you are not using. If you are able to remove a lot from your storage locker this way you may even be able to reduce the size of your locker.