When you take the plunge to rent a unit at a storage center, one of the major decisions you'll need to make is on the size of the unit you wish to rent. To make an informed decision, you'll need to evaluate the square footage of each unit and compare the cost against your budget, as well as the space against the volume of what you wish to store. Whether you opt for a small, medium, or large unit, there are several tactics that you can use to stretch the space as much as possible. Here are some simple ideas worth implementing.

Use The Walls And Ceiling

Provided that the management of the storage facility doesn't mind you making some holes in the walls and ceiling of your unit, you can mount brackets from which you can hang storage receptacles. This means that instead of stacking everything on the floor, you can save floor space by elevating some of the items. Shop in a storage that sells organizational products and you'll be able to find wall-mounted brackets that hold heavy plastic bins. You'll also be able to find nets that can hold things such as sports equipment. In some cases, you can use specialized wall mounts to hold specific things—for example, a mount designed to safely hold a bicycle off the ground.

Take Things Apart

While it might be quick to load things as-is into the storage unit, you'll be able to make better use of your available space by disassembling things. Many items, such as tables, recreational items, and other large, bulky things can be easily taken apart with just a few tools. A table, for example, is highly bulky until you dismount its legs, wrap them together with clear plastic wrap and push the table to the side wall of the unit. Just be sure to place the nuts and bolts you remove in a safe area and label them clearly.

Mix Soft Things With Fragile Things

Generally, you'll have a combination of soft goods, such as clothing, and fragile goods, such as family mementos, to load into your unit. Instead of buying bubble wrap to carefully secure all the fragile items, think about protecting them with the soft things. For example, you can use an old sweater to securely wrap around a glass vase. Taking this approach throughout the unit will prevent you from letting packing materials take up some of the space.

If you're interested in learning more, consider contacting a self-storage company in your area.

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