NYC Self Storage Tips You Need To Know

At StorageBlue, we consider ourselves self-storage experts! From U-Haul rentals to moving supplies, we try our best to give our customers the tools they need. With that said, here are some crucial and important tricks for your self-storage unit. 

Be An Organized Packer

The organization is key, especially when you are getting a storage unit. If you are able to properly organize your home before bringing your things to your storage unit then you are halfway there. Feel free to use sticky notes, tape, markers, and whatever else is needed to make sure everything is accounted for.

Take Photos Of Your Belongings

What better way to take inventory than to have photos for you to reference? It is a great way to keep track of your items. If you want to go the extra mile, you can even take a video of your storage unit to help you remember everything that is there. Either way, it will help you know exactly where your things are.

Empty Appliances 

This may seem silly, but you would be surprised how quickly people may forget. If you are storing something like a freezer, lawn mower, or washer and dryer, make sure that they are completely empty before you bring them to your storage unit. Besides the inconvenience of having to go back to your unit and pick up clothes, you left in the dryer, leaving any food or oil in these appliances will leave an unpleasant smell in your unit. 

Heavy Boxes At The Bottom  

If your storage unit will be filled with boxes, making sure they are placed correctly is important. To prevent tipping boxes or items from being misplaced, you should make sure the large heavy boxes are on the bottom. That way they will serve as a foundation for your lighter boxes and belongings. 

We hope you found these tips hopeful, and whenever you are ready for your new storage unit, we will be here to help. With five locations in New Jersey, we can find the perfect space for you.