Depending on the size of your storage unit, and how much you need to store, it might be important for you to be organized at the outset of using your Alhambra storage unit so that you can easily find and access the things in your storage unit that you’ll need later down the road. Being organized before you fill your storage unit with your belongings can alleviate a lot of frustration later on when you need to get something out of storage. Below are a few practical tips for organizing your storage unit. Stay Organized: Planning is Key Putting in a little planning before you fill your Alhambra storage unit can have an immense benefit to you. Somethings you can do to stay organized include: Labeling your belongings. Create a logbook, or spreadsheet, that plots what items are in specific boxes or bins. Use color-coded stickers for boxes and bins. Use boxes or bins of the same size that are stackable, which can save on space. Pack similar items together, e.g., all spring holiday items together, or all pool toys and equipment together. Put things you know you will not need access to in the back of your unit and store the boxes and bins you’ll need access to in the front. Take Care When Packing When you pack up your belongings for storage, it is important to think carefully about what you are doing. For instance, if you are packing something that is fragile, or could break easily, you should carefully wrap these types of items, and pack them together in one box or container. Any boxes or containers that are holding fragile items should be marked so that you will know to take care when you access or move the box or container. It is also important as you fill your storage unit in Alhambra to be mindful of the weight distribution of boxes and packages. Stacking too many heavy boxes, one on top of the next, can result in the bottom few boxes being crushed. Or if boxes are heavier on one side than on the other, it could cause a stack of boxes to topple over. You should also label heavy boxes so that you are not surprised by the weight when you go to remove the heavy box from your storage unit. Be Smart When You Fill Your Unit When you begin filling your unit, be smart. Put your largest items closest to the walls of your Alhambra storage unit, such as couches, dressers or appliances. If you have antiques to store, or other potential valuables, you should make sure that they are in the back of your unit, and out of sight. When you fill your unit, pack boxes and packages so that they fit together, so that you can maximize your storage space. And don’t forget to leave yourself a small pathway or aisle so that you can access more items easily. When you have storage needs, a US Storage Centers storage unit in Alhambra is a good option. Contact us today to learn more about our storage unit and rental options. US Storage Centers 2500 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 377-9111
