A well-packed storage unit saves much money and can prevent a lot of stress, as an extremely packed storage unit would typically mean that you have to pay for more space than you actually need.

Use Uniform Box Sizes

Try to use two or three different box sizes to pack. Using a variety of box sizes helps to create solid column stacks in your storage unit and prevents boxes from falling over.

Keep an Aisle Down the Middle

Leave a narrow path to the back of the unit as you would for an aisle down a room – this ensures you can find items in the back of the unit without having to unpack half of it.

Stack by Weight

Start with the heaviest items at the bottom (such as tools, bricks, sand, and heavy books), and work your way up to the lightest items at the top (such as fragile items). Think about whether you really need to store something before packing it and consider how to prepare items before storing them or disposing of them. For Self Storage Swindon, visit www.anchorselfstorage.co.uk/self-storage/swindon/.

Label Every Visible Side

On every visible side of the box, write down what’s in it. Create a simple written inventory at home, and most people will find a list on their phone is sufficient.

Disassemble Large Furniture

Take apart bed frames, and other furniture items like shelves and tables. View unit sizes for Self Storage Swindon to help plan how you are going to pack before you arrive.

Packing may seem a small part of moving house or office but with a little preparation before you start you will be able to get more into your storage units and find things more easily later.