Moving means having to get rid of some items that you own but don’t get much use of. There are plenty of these things in your home and if you think we are wrong, you just don’t know it yet. Decluttering your home at least once every year is what you should do. At least we believe that this is the best thing to do. This way you will always know where everything is placed and you will create more storage space at home. But if living in a small home, even decluttering sometimes doesn’t help to create more storage. This is why plenty of people turn to renting storage units and storing their belongings there. And one of the things people usually store away is family memorabilia. These are things you want to keep for as long as that is possible which is why when storing them away you have to know just how organizing and storing family memorabilia should be done. And we are here to help you out with that. This is where you will find all the tips you need to know.

Find a reliable company to rent a storage unit from
If you will be storing your family memorabilia in a storage unit you need to find a company that you can trust when it comes to renting a unit and keeping your belongings as safe as possible. There are plenty of options when it comes to storage units as lack of storage space is a very common issue all across the country. There are hundreds of companies which is why you have to make sure to pick the best one for your needs.
It is best to rent a climate-controlled storage unit. They work better for keeping sensitive items safe. And even if your items are not so delicate and easily damaged, it is better to be safe than sorry. But a good storage unit isn’t enough to secure things dear to your heart.

Get the right packing supplies
The next step is to get the right packing supplies and you are ready to start organizing and storing family memorabilia. You will need plastic boxes. Why plastic? Well, they are sturdier therefore safer therefore much better to use for storing these precious items of yours. They are better as they also keep your items away from water and moisture. You will also need bubble pack and some packing peanuts. These will add extra protection to your belongings.
You will also need tape and something to label the boxes with. It is best to create a list of things that you are storing away so that you don’t forget that you put them there. Label and divide the boxes into groups. This will make your storage unit more organized. You will be able to find just what you need in no time if you do this. It is best to always do this, even if packing on short notice. This will help you in the long run.
Leave a Comment