Organizing a storage facility can be a daunting task, but with a few simple tips, you’ll already be on your way. The idea is that the storage unit you rent should act as a buffer to house some or all your belongings during the move. You might need it because your new house is not yet vacant, or because there is some repair and renovation work being done that won’t allow you to bring in all your furniture and appliances just yet. Regardless of the reason, a storage facility is a great way to solve that issue.
To effectively organize your storage facility, you have to make sure that the heavier and larger items are stored first. They should act as a steady foundation for all your other belongings so that any smaller or more fragile items or boxes will not be crushed or otherwise damaged.
It’s a good idea to have softer bags with clothes or a mattress arranged somehow in the front or on the side, around the larger and taller items. In case you plan to store any fragile things like a chandelier or a box of plates on top of a dresser or a pile of boxes, the softer items will act as a cushion, should anything fall off.
The best movers in Denver will be able to provide you with additional pointers as you go along. Also, remember to label all your boxes and bags, so that you can easily identify the contents during the move and place them in the correct location.
Gabriel Kierson
Founder and Owner at American Moving and Storage
Gabriel Kierson is the founder and owner of American Moving and Storage, a Boulder-based licensed carrier with 28 years of operation and more than 40,000 moves completed across Colorado and the country.
A Certified Moving Consultant, Certified ProMover, and Bekins senior-certified agent, he leads a company that maintains an annual claims rate under 1% and crew tenure averaging nearly seven years. He writes on residential and commercial moving, long-distance and mountain logistics, containerized storage, and specialty-item handling.