Shelve or stack boxes

If this is a long-term storage solution, place sturdy shelves along one wall of the unit, If not, stack your boxes with these guidelines in mind: *Stack from back to front in order of need. The boxes that you will access most frequently should be the last ones packed...

Pick one box size for most, if not all of your items

Same -size boxes help with stacking and accessibly. Life Storage’s small or medium boxes will be perfect for most of your belongings. Keep in mind large boxes are excellent for items that aren’t very heavy, but may not hold up well at the bottom of large...

Label each box you pack

Label each box on the top at least one side with a unique box number, the room it came from, and the contents of the box. Place a special mark on boxes you may need to access at some point during storage and remember to put them in your storage unit last. Be as...

Consider upgrading to a larger unit

You could pack every inch like a Tetris master, but that makes retrieving items very difficult. A little extra space can give you room for shelving units and a path through the middle of your unit for easy access to most of your belongings. It’s also a good idea...