4 Tips for Self-Storage

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4 Tips for Self-Storage
By - https//www.offsiteselfstorageut.com/
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• Offsite Self Storage is a Layton storage
  company that provides secure units, drive-up
  access, vehicle parking, online bill pay, and
  professional onsite management. Below are four
  tips for safe and efficient self-storage.

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Determine Needed Space

• The less space you use, the less money youll
  have to spend. Use similarly sized and shaped
  boxes to optimize storage space, and measure them
  before choosing a unit. In your calculations, be
  sure to include aisle space, pallet space, and a
  small area of extra space for boxes that may be
  added in the future. Once you have a rough
  estimate of the area needed, choose an applicable
  storage unit in Layton.

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Organize Your Unit

• Storage organization not only makes it easy
  to find materials and items as you need them, but
  it also maximizes space usage. Categorize and
  label your boxes based on when the items inside
  may be needed. This decreases the chances of
  having to completely reorganize or tear apart the
  unit when holidays come around. If there are
  items you use more frequently than others,
  situate those near the front of the unit. If you
  have particularly large items, such as
  televisions or bookshelves, consider
  disassembling them and wrapping the pieces
  together. This process lowers the risk of losing
  parts while simultaneously freeing up space in
  the Layton storage unit. Additionally, consider
  arranging your boxes in rows to make your items
  more accessible.

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Elevate Items

• Rainy, humid weather or even old, frosty
  refrigerators and washing machines put your
  valuables at risk of water damage. Before storing
  your boxes in a storage unit, line the concrete
  with wood pallets and other kinds of shelving to
  protect their contents from leaks, puddles, and
  moisture. If you choose to store large items such
  as freezers and dishwashers, be sure to
  completely defrost and dry them before storing
  them in your Layton unit.

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Protect Against Pests

• Above all, be sure to seal your boxes with
  packaging tape. Sealing protects your items from
  dust as well as pests such as moths, spiders, and
  even rats. The last thing you want is to dig into
  an old box of clothes, only to find that the
  fabric has been chewed apart by rats or infested
  with moth larvae. One unconventional way to repel
  pests is through dryer sheets. When placed in the
  corners and cracks of storage units, dryer sheets
  ward off all kinds of critters and insects,
  although the sheets should be replaced monthly to
  maintain their smell. Wood pallets and other
  elevation methods are also an effective way to
  protect against ants, cockroaches, and other
  undesirable creatures.