Once you have selected the right size for your Phoenix storage unit, you want to be sure that the items you put in it are packed in a way that both maximizes the space you have while ensuring belongings are kept neat and easily accessible. Rather than just stacking boxes or piling in as many furnishings as you can, maximize the total space in your unit by having a game plan for how the items within your unit are stored. Start with an inventory, listing all of the belongings you intend to put in your unit. Group these items in categories according to size and how likely you are to need them in the near future. Once your list is completed, use any or all of the following tips to maximize your total amount of space: Use Modular Shelving Units When it comes to organizing clutter and maximizing space, Good Housekeeping recommends using modular shelving units as an easy and affordable way to make the most out of your storage space. These units allow you to arrange boxes or bins on each shelf, keeping the items within each bin handy while preventing you from having to stack and restack boxes every time you need to access something. In addition, storage shelves prevent items from being crushed or damaged from the weight of things stacked on top, and are a valuable tool in making use of vertical space. Use Racks For Hanging Metal racks or wardrobe hangers are available in a wide variety of styles and can be used for more than just hanging clothes. A hanging rack can provide a more space-saving and effective way to pack items such as curtains, throw rugs, extra linens, blankets, and craft fabrics. This can help prevent them from being damaged or permanently creased as the result of being folded or rolled. Of course, these racks are also effective for storing clothing, allowing you to quickly see and access off-season or sports-related apparel you don’t intend to wear for a while. This can be especially helpful when it comes to clothing like holiday apparel, gowns, or tuxedos. Store Under, Over, and Inside Other Items Use items you are storing to their fullest potential. If you are storing a dresser, use the drawers to keep items such as documents, paperwork, past taxes, and warranties. If you have end tables you intend to place in your unit, find containers for smaller items - such as tools, jewelry, or photos - that fit easily underneath the end table. If you have a chair in your storage unit, use mid-sized, modular units on each side and lay a piece of particle board over the space between, maximizing the space above the chair for additional storage or as a space for sorting items within your unit. Think Outside The Box While it may be common sense to stack mattresses against the wall instead of placing them across the floor in your unit, use this approach with other items as well. Think outside the box, and consider laying table or floor lamps flat instead of standing them upright, turning dining room and coffee tables upside down, and stacking sofas, headboards, and bicycles vertically instead of horizontally to maximize the total amount of space available within your own US Storage storage unit in Phoenix. US Storage Centers 2331 West Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85015 (602) 842-6265
