Avoid These Common Self-Storage Errors

Self-storage is intended to be simple, convenient, and virtually effortless. What, after all, is a more cost-effective and hassle-free solution to keep surplus property or valuables safe and secure?

Self-storage is safe, secure, and designed with the protection of your valuable belongings in mind. Before renting a storage unit, have a look at our list of the most frequent errors that renters make.

ACCUMULATING MORE ITEMS

It is important to remember that just because you now have some room for your surplus belongings does not imply you should start amassing more items or purchasing more to fill the hole. This may quickly contradict the purpose of a storage facility and leave you living in a mess of freshly gathered clutter and trash. If your goal is to downsize and live a more minimalist lifestyle, keep in mind why you're doing this and make a conscious effort to refrain from hoarding or acquiring more unnecessary items.

NOT USING LABELS

When you are sorting your things to put into storage, a helpful piece of advice to keep in mind is to name all of the boxes and containers you use. When you are able to quickly read a label to determine what each box contains, it will make it much simpler to locate the items you need. It does not need to be anything elaborate however; you can just use a Sharpie to write on the box itself in a location where it will be seen.

CHOOSING THE WRONG SIZE

Choosing an improperly sized storage unit might result in issues and wasted money. If you are dealing with a limited budget, you may need to be more conscientious about this and take accurate measurements from the outset. It may seem inexpensive to cram all of your goods into a smaller unit, but doing so may be unsafe; you might wind up destroying your belongings or putting your unit at risk. On the other end of the spectrum, selecting a unit that is too large for your requirements can result in you spending more money for unnecessary space.

NOT ORGANISING PRIOR TO STORAGE

It is simple to simply stack your belongings without giving any attention to where and how they belong. However, you will surely want to collect some of your goods at some point, which will be more difficult if you don't organise from the beginning. Therefore, take the time to pack objects carefully and securely and to arrange each category or box so that items can be located quickly. It may be time-consuming, but you will be glad you did it when it is time to retrieve your possessions.

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