3 Tips for Organizing Your Self Storage Space

Once your eco friendly storage unit starts filling up, it can be difficult to keep track of everything in there. Even if you label the boxes, you might not know the precise contents of each. It’s pretty simple to keep track of what is in your unit. Follow these three steps, so your self storage experience is a good one:

Step 1: Label, Label, Label

The easiest way to make your storage unit a sea of unknown items is to not label anything. And after awhile, all of the boxes can start to look the same. Make up simple names for each box of stuff, as long as they are distinct. Then be sure to write that designation on all sides of the box of items. That way, a labeled side is always facing you.

Step 2: An Inventory Sheet

Once you are ready to pack, create an inventory sheet. As you add items to a box, write down with enough detail to understand what’s in there later. Try to avoid vague labels, like “books,” which could be anything from cookbooks to textbooks to murder mysteries.

Step 3: Make a Map

If you have a larger unit, you’ll definitely want to do this. Create a basic map labeling where your belongings are. If reading maps isn’t your forte, you can instead make a note on your inventory sheet like “Box 51: back left corner.”

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