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If you are living with friends or family temporarily while a new home is being built, you'll likely have to have most of your belongings in storage while you wait. Whenever you are living somewhere temporary, how you pack your self storage unit can be lifesaving. When you know that your items are going to be packed away for the next twelve months, some careful planning can make a big difference in your life. Labeling all of your boxes, getting a storage space that's large enough to give you ample room to move around, and packing only those items you truly want to save is important.

Packing Your Self Storage Unit

People use self storage units for any number of reasons. If you know that you will need to return to your storage unit for items throughout the year, getting a unit that is larger than you probably need is worth the extra money. When you invest in a larger unit, you won't have to pack your things close together. You can create room that allows you to move around the unit, and you can stack items neatly instead of trying to cram everything in. You will be able to find what you need quickly when you have enough room in your storage unit.

Plan Your Packing

Haphazardly throwing items into boxes and bags may be easier in the beginning, but it's much harder to find anything that you need when you pack this way. Try to use boxes that are uniform in size, and pack each room up in your home at a time. This way you can keep like items together, and you will be able to stack boxes easily in your storage unit. If you have to keep valuable items within the unit, it will be possible to check on your valuables from time to time if you know exactly where they are.

Get Rid of Stuff You Don't Need

If you have clothing you haven't worn in years, or you aren't sure if you even like some of the furniture you own, there's no point in storing these items. While you may have room for things you won't need in your storage unit, you'll still have to pack and move these belongings. When you are moving is an excellent time to purge your belongings. 

When you need a storage space, always consider a space that is slightly bigger than you need.