If you’re looking for self storage in Toronto on a budget, you’re probably going to be looking for ways to get the most out of the storage you’re paying for. We’re going to outline some of the best money saving tips to help maximize your space and store your items efficiently.
Make Good use of Boxes
- All your boxes should be clearly labeled so you can always identify what’s inside them; this way you will be able to find your items again without having to search through a dozen unmarked boxes.
- Your boxes should be sturdy enough to hold your items for long periods of time. Use good quality packing materials to help protect your items.
- Place the boxes you will need more frequently towards the front of the unit, where they will be easier to access in a hurry.
- Never over pack your boxes, especially with heavy items. Lighter boxes filled with breakables should be stacked on top of heavy boxes – never the other way around.
- Save space by stacking boxes that are roughly the same shape and size together.
- Pack boxes tightly to avoid a build-up of dust and also save space.
Furniture Storage
- If you have a few chairs to put into storage, they can easily be stacked seat-to-seat.
- Large pieces of furniture can be stored vertically if you’re tight on space; just be sure to protect them accordingly by covered them in blankets or wrapping them in a protective covering.
- If you have a few large pieces of furniture to fit in, you can stack them on top of each other, as long as they are strong enough and can be properly secured i.e. with no danger of wobbling or falling down. For example, you could stack a loveseat or a table on top of a sofa.
- It’s also perfectly acceptable to store smaller items inside your furniture, for instance inside cupboards, chests of drawers, on bookshelves, inside washers and dryers – wherever there’s space.
Breakables
- Use plenty of bubble wrap or paper to properly protect your breakables, before either storing them in a box or surrounding them with linens.
- You can purchase specially-sized boxes for larger items such as mirrors, ornaments or lamps.
Miscellaneous
- Leave a clear walkway down the middle of your storage unit so you can easily access the items all the way at the back.
- If you’re going to be storing things long term, think about investing in an inexpensive shelving unit which will make it easier to store various items that you are probably going to access most frequently. The stuff you’re going to need the most should be placed on the middle shelf for even easier access.
- As a rule of thumb, it’s generally okay to stack tumble dryers on top of washers.
- Tools and items with long handles can be tied together and placed inside large bins or garbage cans.
Contact us
For more information or to discuss your affordable options for self storage in Toronto, contact the team at Safe Storage Depot today.
