Seven Ways to Make the Best Use of Your Self Storage Locker

We see so many people rent larger lockers than they need because they poorly plan the space. We see others stack them too full and too high – then they can’t find things that they need. Here are some excellent ideas to make the best use of your self storage unit.

Make The Most of Your Self Storage Locker

Furniture at the back or one side.

If you need to retrieve items it is more likely to be from boxes. You don’t want to move furniture out of the way every time to want to rummage in your unit.

Photos – Lots of Photos.

Use your phone and take photos of items as you pack and as you fill up your locker. This has two benefits. It will help you remember what was packed in which boxes. If there is a fire or loss in your locker your photos will make it easier to get paid by the insurance.

Install shelves and create a walkway.

Even cheap old shelves will help you access and see items like small appliances. You can stack things higher but put heaviest items on the lowest shelves. The walkways will allow you to quickly access and retrieve items out so storage and make your labels easy to spot.

Place frequently accessed items in front.

Probably one of the most important rules for organizing your self-storage unit is to place frequently accessed items towards the front, so you don’t have to rearrange or dig through the contents of your unit.

Clearly label your boxes.

Time spent in labeling boxes will pay off. Even a few details with a marker pen will help. Do this on two sides of each box. Then place the label side out when filling your locker.

Use clear plastic bins or tubs.

Plastic containers are the best way to protect items against moisture and dirt, and clear plastic varieties are a great way to quickly see what’s inside. They also make for easy, uniform, and ultimately safer stacking.

Use dust covers.

Place mattresses in plastic storage bags and cover upholstery and furniture with a sheet or tarp. Old sheets can be used if you don’t want to buy special bags or prefer not to use plastic.

Some organization upfront takes time but it is so worthwhile. Planning will make your self storage locker a more convenient and useful experience.

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Mike Olsen

18:58 16 Oct 19

This is inexpensive storage that operates 100% as advertised - they do not offer 24/7 access and do not charge 24/7 access pricing. They are incredibly responsive to requests to unlock doors and provide access. It is not fancy but if you need a clean, dry place to store your stuff, you can't beat these guys. Don't expect bells and/or whistles but you also won't be paying for them.

Dave Shirlaw

01:54 10 Jun 19

Have to phone to have buildings unlocked. Annoying.

megan chow

23:06 21 May 19

sara ~

01:04 25 Sep 18

Prices are 1/2 the price of other storage units but it shuts down (locked gates) from 10 am - 6 pm except if you have the enormous ground level outside facing units. Those hours are impossible. The technology getting items up to the second story is an actual forklift thats made stationary. You balance your items up the forklift (and you raise the wooden pallet up yourself) Then you must walk up stairs and hope their is a dolly available to wind precariously around tiny turning hallways. Budget carpentry and ancient carpet in the units. The trolleys sound and feel like their from 1980's and are either coached to disobey or they keep their own counsel. They say its secure but I had a neighbor pick something up and they weren't even asked for permission. I explicitly stated only I was to have access. They said they do not let it happen. The locks are your own, but the flip closure is attached by 3/4 wood screws easily and possibly quite quietly could be opened and emptied with no one batting an eye. A kid could detach it with anything. They have "24 hour security" which means a guy lives on site. Does he/she have CCTV access? Probably not, nor would you want that job. Are there motion sensors? Not likely as sometimes the lights won't turn on and finding a switch in the straggly wandering corridors is impossible. They do not offer insurance. You have to sign forms saying all the things you will and won't do, but they are not liable if anything happens: theft, fire, water, vandals, pests etcSo despite all those complaints, its still 4/5 only because of the prices.