How to utilize self storage for appliances

Appliances are not inexpensive household items. They’re costly expense, so if you’ve upgraded your appliances or are moving homes, then keeping the old appliances in seld storage is probably a wise idea-at least until your can arrange a buyer for them....

Use your Tetris Skills

Even the smaller storage unit can hold a great deal, just make sure you use the space wisely which means packing things the way to the ceiling. Bringing in plywood to lay across several boxes can help stabilize layers as your stacking it up, and up! It will take the...

Make an essentials box

Similar to having a carry-on when you board a plane. You are going to need certain things once you get to the new place and you don’t want to have to sift through all boxes just to find your essentials like a toothbrush, an extra set of clothes, mobile phone...

Wrap things well

Use paper and bubble wrap for anything fragile and make sure any liquids are stored in a tightly sealed container. You don’t want the unpleasant surprise of opening a box only to find out the shampoo or the cologne has spilled all over clothing or...

Economize on space

Instead of having an individual box for everything, look for ways to utilize larger items such as suitcases and baskets to store smaller items. This will help to maximize the amount of floor and vertical space you have at your disposal.