Sometimes life changes unexpectedly and we are forced to store our belongings. Self storage units for rent are a great short and long term solution. Storage units in Edmonton, AB provide the extra space you need and offer a safe, secure and convenient location for your items.
It's important to utilize and maximize the space in your self storage unit to your advantage. Plan ahead and visualize the space. Drawing the dimensions of your storage unit on graph paper, or digitally, will provide a tool for you to decide on placement of larger items and/or shelving, what level of access you will need and where everything will fit. Later, this can be used as a map of where everything is located in your storage space.
Do you have shelving or dressers you can use? Stacking boxes on shelving allows for easier access. Take your time packing and store any items you will need access to at the front of the storage unit.
It's important to be organized and to rent only the space you need. To help determine what size of storage unit you require, our unit size guide can help.
Every box in your storage unit should be labelled. It's a good idea to label all sides of each box for easy identification. Also, when labelling, note whether contents are fragile or particularly heavy. When stacking boxes, have the heaviest on the bottom to avoid crushing the contents of other boxes.
To utilize the storage space to your best advantage, try packing everything in the same size of box as much as possible, as this makes stacking boxes easier and more organized.
If you plan on accessing the contents in your rented storage unit frequently, you must have a master list of all items stored inside your unit and where they are located in the storage unit. You will be very happy you made this master list when you need to find something in a hurry.
Create an inventory of your storage unit, it can be a hand written list, spreadsheet or a digital list, whatever works for you. As a visual aid, It is also a good idea to create a map indicating where your belongings are inside the storage unit and have it taped on the inside wall of your unit.
Make an aisle that will allow you to access a box without having to move everything out of the way. Ensure your aisle is wide enough for you to carry a box from the front to the back comfortably without knocking anything else over. Avoid causing potential trip and fall situations.
If you are storing items that can be taken apart, dismantle them prior to arriving at your self storage unit. For example, take the legs off tables, and disassemble bed frames. This will make your items easier to move, stack and save space. Always put any hardware in a plastic bag and attach to the furniture so it does not get misplaced.
To maximize your storage unit rental, look for creative ways to pack instead of putting everything into boxes or plastic containers. Consider filling every suitcase, purse, dresser, nightstand and bag. All this space adds up and helps maximize the space in your unit.
Don't just utilize the floor space. Bring in portable shelving so you can stack items without worrying that they may topple over.
Wrap or cover your furniture to protect it while in storage. You can use mattress covers, bubble wrap, moving blankets or sofa covers.
If you are using self storage for the first time, it's very important to find out what items cannot be stored inside of a self-storage unit.
For storage near you, Elite Self Storage South Edmonton, minutes from the Anthony Henday and Whitemud Drive, provides a clean, safe and secure storage space for your stuff. Servicing Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Beaumont and Leduc.
Our storage facility offers a wide variety of self-storage units ranging from 25 to 150 square feet. Give one of our storage rental experts a call and they will be happy to assist you with your storage needs.
For storage in Edmonton, AB, come to our Elite South Edmonton location. Elite Storage in South Edmonton services neighbourhoods in Millwoods, Duggan, Ermineskin, Steinhauer, South Edmonton Common, Parsons Industrial and others. With both unheated and heated storage options near you.
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