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Tips For Newcastle Self Storage

If you’re looking for Newcastle self storage then you’re probably looking for an option that is safe and secure. Newcastle self storage can be the perfect option for people who are moving home, need more space, are downsizing or need room for things they don’t need on a daily basis. If you’re renting out a unit then it’s a good idea to make sure you organise and manage it in the most effective way you can as this will mean you’ll get most out of your space and more bang for your buck. Here are some of our top tips to keep in mind when you’re renting a Newcastle self storage unit.


Store the items you use most frequently at the front

If you’re storing a lot of stuff and there’s things that you need to get to, make sure you store them at the front of your Newcastle self storage unit. The more frequently you use something the more readily available you should make it. If you know you’re not going to use other items quite as frequently then store them more towards the back and out of the way to give yourself more clearance and space in your unit.


Stack boxes around the sides of your unit

One great tip is that you should try to stack your boxes and belongings around the sides of your Newcastle self storage unit and leave space in the middle so that you can walk around and get to items when you need them.


Label your boxes on all sides

This might seem like a simple and slightly obvious tip but it’s something that many people skip doing and then regret later. Clearly labeled boxes will make your life much easier and will make it much, much easier to find things when you need them. One great tip is to write a list on the box of all the items inside so that you have an inventory of what is being kept inside, this will save you searching through lots of boxes for a single item.


Store items in sections and categories

A great way to make it easier and simpler to find items in your Newcastle self storage unit is to stack them together with items from the same room or with other similar features. You may for instance want to store kitchen items together or keep furniture from your living room together. If you’re moving, keeping things carefully organised will make things much simpler and will make unpacking a much smoother, easier job.


Don’t overpack boxes

woman carrying a big box

One important thing to remember is not to overstuff your boxes. It can be tempting to try and fix up every available crevice in a box but this can be dangerous especially when stacking vertically. Boxes that are too heavy or full will take more time to organise and arrange and can make finding items very difficult.


Keep things fresh with dryer sheets

This sounds like a strange tip but it’s great if you’re planning to store items for a long period of time. A couple of dryer sheets stuffed in with your boxes and belongings will help to keep insects at bay. It’s also a good idea to put charcoal in any pots or pans as this will keep moisture from accumulating.


Stack vertically

Another great tip to keep in mind is to try and use as much vertical space as you can. Whilst you don’t want to stack things to high, it’s a good space saver to stack a few boxes on top of each other, and shelves or tipping furniture on its side can also be a great way to save space in your Newcastle self storage unit.