How to Make the Most of Your Storage Unit. I like them!

[ ] Do a Discard and Donate before you determine which items to store

[ ] Go Vertical using freestanding shelving such as Trinity brand 4-tier or 5-tier on wheels

[ ] Disassemble large furniture if possible unless it’s useful for stacking or storing

[ ] Take pics as you go and also when finished putting everything it its place

[ ] Create an inventory list

[ ] Leave at least one path

[ ] Store items you need to access easily near the entrance

[ ] Use clear bins with latching lids to group like-kind medium sized items. Use extra

large bins such as black ones with gold lids sold at Home Depot for larger items.

[ ] Load shelving units with heavier items at bottom shelves.

[ ] Label all bins with self-stick clear plastic label holders, such as Cardinal HOLDits,

on front and side. Insert 5x3 index cards with contents clearly listed in thick black

marker.

[ ] Keep one rectangular folding table in the unit to help you look through bins in

future

[ ] Keep one sturdy folding step-stool in the unit for reaching top shelf

[ ] Consider committing to an “end date” for your storage unit; for example “I’ll keep

this for 18 months; then decide what I can donate”

[ ] Enjoy the many benefits of freeing up space in your home and having a safe,

clean place to store your items!