Saturday, 24 January 2015

Tips On Spring Lake Storage

By Janine Hughes


As time passes by, each and every home owner will find that the space available in his house is not enough to hold all the items that he may have. You therefore need to make sure that you locate a Spring Lake storage unit where all these items can be stored. Leasing a unit is always the best way to store all the extra items.

Boxing is the first thing you need to do prior to taking items to a unit. This particular exercise makes it possible to make sure that all the small items are stored in a way in such that they will not get lost. Using boxes also makes it easier to store many items together.

With boxing, an additional exercise referred to as labeling also has to take place. Labeling is an important exercise that will help you identify the location of all items. It is always best to label your boxes using a permanent marker.

Certain items tend to be delicate and can therefore not be placed on each other without an additional layer of protection. For this, you will need to use bubble wraps in order to provide the needed protection layer. Bubble wraps can be purchased online.

Furniture has to be stored in a particular way. You cannot store it in the same manner that you store the other pieces. For furniture, it has to be disassembled as a way of making sure that it will not take up too much space within the unit.

Appliances always require care and attention when taking them to the facility. You are required to ensure that you first wipe out any water that could be present. Use a piece of cloth to dry the interior completely.

Be sure to itemize all your items. Prepare a list indicating all the items that have been taken to the facility for storage. Anytime you bring in a new item or take out an item, ensure you indicate this on the list. Use this to trace the whereabouts of all items that are not in the home.

It is always important to have all items separated. Make certain that fragile items are not stored in the same place as the non-fragile ones. Even though they will all go in the same unit, be sure to separate them so that they are not placed on top of each other.

It is important to always ensure you utilize the space available in a unit. Stacking is a great way to ensure that all boxes stored in the unit are stored in an orderly manner. By stacking, you also make it possible to use all the space available in the unit you have leased. Make certain that you have used wood planks between the boxes so as to separate them.

As you go looking for a unit to lease, there are a few factors that you should consider. To begin with, make certain you consider the location of this unit. Always lease a unit that is located close to your house or to your place of work as this makes it easier to access it.




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