When storing your valuable items, you will want to make sure that they’ll remain in pristine condition. You want your assets to remain undamaged, while also being dry and secure as well.
Whether or not your items remain in mint condition will depend on how they are stored, as well as where they are stored. The quality of the storage unit will matter, and the sort of boxes that you choose to house your belongings will also have an impact.
When people move, they will require a wide assortment of box materials and sizes in order to store their belongings before they are sent to their new home. If you want to preserve your items in a safe manner, then they need to be stored in the right storage compartments, and they should be stored in the appropriate way as well.
Here, we will focus on how to choose the right boxes for storage and organizing so that your most precious items will remain intact for years to come.
Why You Should Choose a Self-Storage Unit
If you are a homeowner that requires some additional space, then a quick, easy, and affordable solution is to rent a self-storage unit. You can store your most valuable assets in your self-storage unit, and they will be kept there safely and securely.
You can extend the size of your living space by storing items that you rarely use in a self-storage container. Self-storage units are under surveillance 24/7, and they are securely held with the latest locking technology. They are also climate-controlled and are fire retardant as well.
How to Organize the Storage Unit
Whether you are using it for a prolonged period of time or just for a few days or weeks, it is important that you maintain your self-storage unit. It should also be clutter-free and tidy so that you can easily get in and out. A cluttered unit may increase the risk that items fall and become damaged, and/or that they fall and crush the things that are beneath them.
If you want to keep your self-storage facility in good working order, then there are a few steps that you should take. First, each box that you pack should be labelled. You should also make a master table of contents for indexation purposes.
You should stack boxes by weight so that you will save space, while also ensuring that items do not become crushed under the weight of other boxes. You may also want to look into installing durable shelves so that you can store items in a safe and efficient manner.
Types of Storage Boxes
The type of box that you use should also not be taken lightly. The location of your items, the amount of time you want to store them, as well as the type of goods that you intend to store, will all determine the type of storage boxes needed.
There are many sizes and materials to choose from, with each type serving a distinct purpose. For instance, cardboard boxes are great for moving because they are easy to label, stack, and pack. They are also light and inexpensive.
However, they are not great for long-term storage, as they attract rodents and insects. They are also vulnerable to moisture and humidity.
Plastic bins will provide superior protection from insects, heat, and moisture. However, they may not be the best choice for short-term storage, as they are virtually indestructible. You cannot simply break them into pieces and recycle them like you can with cardboard boxes.
You also cannot fold them in order to increase space when they are not in use. As well, they are more expensive than cardboard boxes.
Specialty boxes are designed to store a particular type of items, such as flat-screen TVs, art, or dishes. They include inserts that will prevent your fragile items from shifting, and you can choose from cardboard or plastic varieties. However, they are more expensive than conventional storage boxes.
If you are unable to find the right type or amount of boxes or are on a very tight budget, then you can opt for vacuum storage bags in order to store your items. They are reusable, waterproof, and airtight, and you can buy a 6-pack for under $20.
Consider the Box’s Dimensions
The size that you choose will depend on what you plan to store inside the storage unit. Small, medium, large, extra-large, and wardrobe boxes are just some of the sizes that you can choose.
If you want to keep your belongings safe, organized, secure, and clutter-free, then you need to choose the right box size. The boxes that you choose must also be durable, large, and sturdy enough to store the goods that you are packing
Authors Bio: Devon Graham
Devon Graham is a blogger in Toronto. He graduated with honours from the University of British Columbia with a dual degree in Business Administration and Creative Writing. Devon Graham is a community manager for small businesses across Canada. He also likes to research various topics related to pets, food, storage solutions and business solutions.
