Storage units are great.
There are numerous reasons for renting one. Whatever yours is, it does offer a sense of relief
knowing your belongings are safe while you are in the middle of a hectic moving
process. However, although they have many benefits, keeping your unit orderly
can quickly get out of hand once it starts to hold a whole lot of everything.
Therefore, we've developed a helpful list. This list will help you learn how to
create an inventory for your storage to avoid losing track of your possessions.
Why
do you need to create an inventory list for your storage?
Storage units offer peace of
mind during the moving and moving-in process. Another advantage they have is
that you can utilize them without a due date, which will help keep your house
clutter-free while having your possessions safe and within reach when
needed.
If you are planning a
long-distance move in Missouri, keeping your things out of the way is essential
to have the least stressful relocation possible. After all, you are moving to
your new home, which is worth all the excitement and celebration.
Therefore, it's crucial to have the right help and hire a reputable moving company that can ensure
the safety of your belongings. But, what about all the things you have in
storage? It is easy to get disorganized and create a mess out of your storage
unit. To keep everything on point, here are the steps to follow:
Organization
Nothing says organization like inventory lists! To create them, you will first need to organize the stuff you have in your storage unit. This step is essential, and it drastically reduces the possibility of something missing on your list.
A good idea is to
employ the box by box or room by room strategy. Categorizing your posessions this way will ease a lot of possible
confusion. Write down each thing you put in a box and tape
a copy of the list on the box itself. To be extra careful, keep
another copy of the list in a binder dedicated to your storage unit inventory.
For an even better overall view, number and label the box and the
list.
A pro tip worth remembering
is to start with the bulky pieces while working your
way down to smaller items that fit in a box. For example, if you organize
possessions from your living room, start putting heavy furniture in the back. Then use some of that furniture to store boxes with
items that belong in that room.
Master
list
Once you've followed all of the previous steps, it would be great if you made a digital master list of all the things you have in your storage unit. Having a master list is the best way to keep track of everything you have in your storage unit. Plus, if you go for a digital excel version, you can effortlessly search where exactly that certain item you need is.
The master list should include the following:
Update
your list every time you make some changes
Keeping your list up-to-date is crucial if you want to have your organization on point. No matter how small the item you move in or out is, make sure you note every change you make. Of course, this also counts for the lists you have on the boxes, the spare ones, and your master list.
Following this step is of great
importance since outdated lists won't do much to help you. And that is for
obvious reasons since the list might include items you disposed of or that have
been added in the box but not to the list.
Create
a map of your storage unit
Most people are visual perceivers of the world around them. Therefore, creating a visual map of your storage unit would be of enormous help. This map doesn't have to be anything fancy, a simple one will work, and there are many apps to help you create it.
These maps will come in handy if you
send someone to retrieve something from your storage unit. For example, imagine
a scenario where you stored away all of your seasonal items, and your gardener
needs to get the lawnmower while you're on vacation. The map will point them in
the right direction and help them navigate.
Using shelves in your storage unit is another
excellent way of keeping it clean and organized. All of your boxes and
containers will be at eye level, and therefore, easier to reach. For example,
it would be best to place all your bedroom boxes on one shelf and kitchen boxes
on another when organizing them. Also, don't forget to label them for
even easier access. Some of these labels can be kitchenware, documents,
paintings, seasonal items, and so on.