How To: Storage Planning Tips

Storage Planning Tips

•Planning is key. If you will plan ahead, it will make a huge difference in determining your size requirement and the accessibility within the unit.

• Consider your storage medium. For longer storage, invest in plastic tubs or file cabinets instead of cardboard boxes. The more you move a cardboard box the more it breaks down. Use uniform sized boxes and pack them well so they can be stacked safely. You might want to add sturdy shelving for better stacking and access.

• Create a system. Label your boxes well before you move. Label them on more than one side so that if the box gets turned around, you can still identify the contents easily.

• Organize your space. Put items you need to access frequently or first at the front of the unit. Keep heavier items, or items not accessed as frequently at the back. This may seem like common sense, but sometimes good organizational effort is lost in the actual move, says Debra Daugherty of Dynamic Storage. It’s easy to get in a hurry to get the move done. Daugherty suggests you apply the same professional organization methods and filing standards you use in your office. “If you have questions, call me, I’ll be happy to assist!”