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How to Effectively Utilize Boxes for Self Storage

Many Americans are choosing to take advantage of rental facilities to store furniture, appliances, and all kinds of goods, from business records to electronics and just about anything imaginable. It's easy to find a self storage unit by going to you local self storage units in your area.

Now that a place has been found, it's helpful to make the best use of the space rented. In large part, keeping order in a storage unit involves proper use of boxes.

Depending on the amount of items being put into a locker, it's important to box securely. Wrap products securely and use bubble wrap, old newspaper, or other materials to protect breakables.

Label boxes as accurately as possible. It can be a nightmare to need those baseball cards that someone wants to buy, but have to go through 10 boxes to find them. Consider keeping a detailed master list of what is in each box and then labeling that box with a letter or number.

For example, Box A could be baseball cards from the 1950's and 1960's while Box B could be modern era cards. Mark the boxes 'A' and 'B' as well as a quick reminder, such as 'A - Vintage BB Cards' and 'B - Modern BB Cards.' The better a box is marked, the quicker the needed box can be located without error.

To make the most of space, choose similar size boxes that are stackable. Keep heavy boxes on the ground level, and don't put all the weighty items in a single box.