Tips for Organizing & Maximizing Space!

List your items — furniture, boxes, electronics, seasonal gear, etc.

Label items by type or room

Label boxes clearly on multiple sides

Take photos of your packed unit for reference or insurance

Create a simple floor plan, note where key items are

Leave a walkway down the center so you can access everything

Keep items you’ll need access to near the front

When boxes are consistent in size it makes stacking them easier and safer
Use small boxes for heavy items and large boxes for light items

Plastic bins with snap lids are better than cardboard for long-term storage

Plastic wrap, furniture covers, bubble wrap, and moving blankets help protect surfaces

Pallets or tarps keep items off the floor and help with moisture protection

Place heavy items (appliances, furniture, books) on the bottom.

Stack lighter boxes on top — largest and heaviest boxes first, then smaller.

Stack boxes vertically to use the full height of the unit

Use shelving units or pallets to keep items off the floor, organized and accessible

Fragile Items

Use bubble wrap, blankets, or towels
Mark boxes FRAGILE and stack them on top

Furniture

Disassemble furniture (e.g., remove table legs, headboards)

Use drawers, dressers, and appliances for extra storage space (fill them with soft items like clothes or linens)

Cover furniture to prevent moisture

Avoid plastic covers as they trap humidity, use cloth breathable covers instead

Stand furniture upright (sofas, mattresses, tables) to save floor space

Store mattresses vertically with protection on both sides

Place large furniture and appliances along the back and sides

Long Term Storage Tips

Use a disc or cylinder lock — these are harder to cut

Do not store food, perishables or flammables

Consider moisture absorbers or silica gel packs

Cover items with breathable sheets (not plastic, which can trap moisture)

Use pallets or boards to keep items off the floor

Check your unit periodically

Make sure you contact info is always up to date so that the facility can reach you if there’s ever a maintenance or billing issue

Things To Check If You’re Storing A Vehicle

Door width & height: Make sure your vehicle plus mirrors, roof rack, etc will fit comfortably

Unit length & depth: You want space to open doors and maybe store gear alongside the car

Access type: Drive-up units are best for vehicles (vs units you walk in from an interior hallway)

Environment: Indoor units help protect from weather

Insurance: Ensure the vehicle is covered