Self Storage Tips: Packing to get the most out of your Storage Space

Packing can be difficult, confusing and completely overwhelming. Our Storage Experts at Tellus Self Storage Golden Eagle and Tellus Self Storage Hattiesburg are here to help! Chanda & Toni Anne have some excellent ideas on How to pack effectively so you get the most out of your storage space.

You’ve got your Storage Space, now what?

Packing a storage unit is a lot like packing a moving truck. In both cases, the goal is to maximize the use of available space and minimize the chances of damages. You may think it’s a no-brainer, but without a well thought out plan, you may end up creating a mess. If this is the first time you need to pack a self-storage unit, then here are some easy packing tips to get the job done well.

Create an inventory

Before you start packing, make a list of everything that will go into the storage unit. This is important for two reasons: for the purpose of insurance claims in case of natural disasters such as fire and flood, and for making it easy to recall what’s inside your unit in case you need something later.

Pack everything in boxes

Since space utilization and damage prevention are the two primary goals of packing a storage unit, use uniformly sized boxes to pack all the items. Use boxes that are strong and have flat, non-slippery surfaces and can be stacked high. This way, you will be able to utilize all the vertical space available.

Pack the items tightly

Pack the items inside a box tightly so that there will be no holes and empty spaces between your items. This prevents them from colliding into each other when being moved.

Label the boxes

With so many boxes stacked one on top of another in the storage, you may forget which box contains what item. So, label the boxes with bold letters. Be specific when labeling. If a box contains 10 items of different categories, write the name of every category. Face the labels towards the door so that you will be able to identify them easily.

Leave room for easy access to the items you may need

While the items you have packed in a self-storage unit are meant to be there for a long time, you may need some of them during emergencies. So, make sure to leave enough room for easy access to such items. In fact, the best thing would be to place the boxes containing these items near the door.

Put the tallest and heaviest items first

Since tall and bulky objects, such as furniture and washing machine, can cause much damage if they fall on top of smaller items, you should make it a point to put them in first. Place tall items like fridge and mattress against the wall. Place other heavy items in the space between them and put the smaller boxes on top of them.

If you’re ready to start packing and find yourself in need of supplies not to worry! Most of our Tellus Self Storage facilities carry an array of moving and packing supplies.

Tellus Self Storage Golden Eagle, for one, carries everything you need to pack and store all of your families treasures!

Folks in the Hattiesburg area feel free to stop by and visit, we love meeting new people.

Good Luck!

Property Managers,

Chanda & Toni Anne

Self Storage Hattiesburg MS Locations:

TELLUS SELF STORAGE – GOLDEN EAGLE

TELLUS SELF STORAGE – SOUTH

601.391.6819