When you’re looking at hiring storage units, one thing you want is to keep costs low. Hiring a smaller storage unit,
rather than a large one, is one way to do this. The simple solution is to pack
your storage unit efficiently.
Although using plastic bags may seem cheaper,
packing into boxes is the best way to go. Not only will it stop your items
getting dusty while they remain in the storage unit, it will also make it much easier to save space (and will therefore save you money
in the long run). Fill them to capacity, and remember to get boxes of similar
shape and size, to easily stack inside the storage unit. Use the inside of
wardrobes, furniture drawers, stoves – anywhere with space inside, to fit more
boxes.
When it comes to packing the storage unit,
make sure you plan ahead. Put all the larger items in first, so you can fit the
smaller boxes in and around them. Remove the legs from furniture where
possible, and lamps from lampshades, so there are fewer odd shaped items in the
storage unit. Fill the hollow spaces as much as you can, but remember, if
you’re planning to keep the storage unit for a long period of time, it’s a
good idea to keep some space to move around inside.
With careful thought, and by planning
ahead, storage units can be packed efficiently, which will help keep costs low
in the long run.
