SIZE DOES MATTER!!!!

Trying to determine the size of a storage unit is not always about what you are storing but also about the flexibility of the space that’s needed.  One of the questions I always ask people to think about is, do you need to move around in your unit? Or do you only want to rent enough space to cram everything in?  If you are going interstate or overseas then obviously it’s not important to have room to move but if you are in between houses, need to declutter for sale or simply storing because you need more space, then you may want access to your papers, Christmas tree etc.

Having a plan before you move into storage can also be very useful on the day to help keep your stress levels down and to maximize the size of the space you are renting, think of it like a game of  tetris (showing my age now) where you start at the back wall and slowly build up (most units are between 2-3 metres high) moving towards the front of the unit to make the most of the space and again if there are things that you know you will need access to over the time that you are storing, you may want to put those things right at the very front of your unit.

Storing your Chritsmas and Seasonal Decorations

The stress and commotion of the Christmas season starts with a whirlwind, and usually ends with complete and utter exhaustion. Then comes the next step of packing it all up again. 

Dismantling of the Christmas tree can be a traumatic affair. We tend to randomly stuff ornaments into cardboard boxes and shopping bags and then shove them into the backs of closets or attics. This can lead to damage and loss of items, and makes the decorating next year that much more difficult and  time-consuming as you sift through the mess.

 Here are the top 5 tips to making next Christmas less stressful

 1.        Christmas decorations and seasonal items are costly and we only use them once a year. In order to maintain and protect the quality and shape of your of these goods visit you local self storage facility, they usually have a range of packaging and storage boxes in many different sizes and styles. 

 2.        When repacking your ornaments after use, do not remove the hooks you used to hang them. It will make hanging ornaments the following year much easier and limits the need for having that box of hooks that always ends up in a tangled mess. For more delicate ornaments, store the hook in the box but away from the ornament itself, to prevent scratching.   Purchase storage boxes larger than what you need, to allow for new ornaments you acquire in the future. All loose ornaments should be individually wrapped in tissue paper or butchers papers.  Bubble wrap can be used if necessary. Loose ornaments should be placed in a sturdy storage box, with shredded paper or Biofill foam to avoid breakages.

 3.        Label boxes on the top and front. Festive gift tags or labels can be used to make boxes instantly identifiable as Christmas decorations.   

4.            When storing Christmas lights it is always good to make sure that the wires and cables are not tangled. Using hard cardboard to wrap the lights around prior to storing them will make it easier next year to unravel and hang them.

 5.        Since we only use our Christmas decorations once per year utilising the services of a self storage facility to store all your Christmas decorations can save you space in your home as well as a safe and secure environment, sparing many breakages that could occur if they are shoved in the back of cupboards or in the attic.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Storage King

Storing Your Christmas Decorations and seasonal Items