7 Helpful Organizing & Packing Tips

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:03:50 +0000

Self storage is a convenient, inexpensive and safe way to store your belongings, and with a little pro-active planning life will be so much easier! Here are 7 organizing and packing tips we hope you’ll find useful.
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1. It’s important to think about the types of boxes/containers you will use.

Consider uniform sizes, two or three different box sizes only, as this makes stacking your boxes that much easier. Be sure your boxes are strong enough to hold 25-30 lbs.

2. To help you access specific boxes and belongings easier later either number or label all boxes and containers.

If you are using boxes instead of plastic bins, label them on all 4 sides for easier identification.

3. Make up an inventory list of the items you’re packing including the corresponding numbers and labels on each box.

Note on the list where you placed them inside the storage unit. Store this master list in a safety deposit box or safe place you won’t forget.

4. Fragile items should be wrapped in paper, bubble wrap or even towels, dish cloths and linens.

You can purchase specialized boxes with a dish packing system.

5. When packing up TV, stereo, computers or other electronic systems label your cords before you unplug them.

Make ‘notes for yourself’ about where they go so that when you go to use them again it’s not a nightmare to set them back up!

6. Furniture such as sofas and loveseats with flat sides can be stored on end to save floor space.

Wrap table legs and chair legs in bubble wrap and wrap cushions in plastic and place on top of sofas.

7. Generally, don’t make your boxes so heavy that you can’t even lift or move them!

A good idea is to use the larger boxes for lighter, bulkier items such as blankets and linens, and pack heavier items like books and electronics in smaller boxes.

For more tips on how to pack fragile and bulky items and/or how to organize them in a storage unit contact Choice Storage at (403) 652-2552.

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10 Tips To Maximize Your Storage Unit’s Potential

admin — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 22:15:21 +0000

Last week we mentioned that pre-planning and good organization is key to getting the most benefit out of your self storage experience. This week we suggest 10 tips to maximize your rental unit’s cost and space effectiveness:

Make an inventory list of the items you plan to store.
Think about the types of boxes/containers you will use. Consider uniform sizes in order to make stacking easy. If you are considering long term storage, you may want to consider clear plastic containers. Clear ones will require less or no labelling.
Obtain boxes that are strong enough to hold 25-30 lbs. (Do not put too many heavy items in one box).
If you are using boxes instead of plastic bins, label them on all 4 sides and number the boxes for inventory. It is a good idea to seal the boxes with packing tape.
Place the items you will not need to access at the back and the ones you may need to access at the front.
Stack heavier boxes on the bottom and lighter boxes on top.
Place TV’s and other electronics in the rear of your unit.
Furniture such as sofas and loveseats with flat sides can be stored on end to save floor space. Wrap cushions in plastic and place on top of sofas.
Tables and furniture that has removable legs should be broken down to save space.
Shovels, rakes, hoes and hoses can be stored together in empty trash cans. Stack extra cans inside each other.

If you have any questions or need advice about renting a unit and planning your space, give us a call us at 403-652-2552. We’re here to help.

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