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The most popular time to rent a storage unit is in between moves. As you make the transition from one home to the next you may discover that the storage space at your new home is at a premium. Renting a storage unit is a good way to keep a hold of your stuff and free up space around your house. There are some effective ways you can organize to maximize that space. Here is what you need to do:
Make an Inventory
We often forget about what we put away in storage in a closet. But with a storage unit, it’s even further removed. That’s why you should create a detailed inventory of all the things that you’re packing up. Your boxes should be numbered to correspond with your inventory list. That way when it’s time to retrieve something you will know exactly which box to go through.
Use Only Two Box Sizes
It will help to use just two sizes of boxes. This will make them easier to stack. They also be sturdy enough so that the bottom box can withstand the weight of the other boxes being piled on top. Just be sure that heavy stuff goes to the bottom.
Protect Exposed Furniture
Your storage unit is not going to be totally vacuum-sealed. Over the ensuing months and years, it can become rather dusty. If you are storing furniture, then you may want to consider wrapping it in moving blankets to keep the dust off. Try to avoid putting things in plastic bags as they might generate mildew.
Defrost and Drain
If you are storing a freezer, refrigerator or wash machine, they should all be totally defrosted and drain before going into the unit. It would also help if you can keep the freezer or refrigerator door slightly open.
Oil the Tools
Before putting tools in storage, it would help to rub them down some oil. That prevents them from rusting. It will also help to put everything up on pallets especially if your storage unit is on a bottom floor.
To maximize the space you want to make sure you’re not keeping junk in storage. You can arrange with Junk King Denver for a storage unit decluttering session. They’ll be able to pull the truck right up to the unit and you tell them all the things you want removed. Junk King Denver can help you organize your storage unit by clearing out all the unwanted clutter. This is definitely a call you want to make.
