Lockaway Storage Tips For Organizing Your Boise Storage Unit
So you’ve rented a storage unit and feel confident that the experts at Lockaway Storage have found you the perfect size based on your needs. Now what? Once you arrive at our storage facility, you may be wondering how you’re supposed to get it all in. While it may seem like a challenging game of Tetris, it’s really about how often you will need to access your things.
Frequent Access
If you plan on assessing your storage unit regularly, it’s important to create a pathway to the back of the unit. Then you will want to start placing items you won’t be needing towards the back while items you plan on accessing frequently towards the front. Shelving also helps to organize your storage unit by making items more accessible.
Infrequent Access
If you don’t plan on assessing your storage unit regularly, then you have the choice to rent a smaller amount of space and pack it full. If you pack the unit high, it will also hold more. Keep in mind, however, that it’s important to place heavy items on the bottom with more fragile items on the top.
General Storage Tips
Below are some general storage tips that can help you organize your items based on how often they will need to be accessed:
- Never place sharp or heavy items on top of upholstered furniture. Also, make sure to cover your furniture with a sheet or blanket to reduce its exposure to dust.
- When stacking your belongings, it’s important to place heavy items on the bottom with light or odd-shaped items towards to the top. To make this process easier, you can mark your boxes ahead of time as light, medium, or heavy while packing. Keep in mind that you’ll need to be careful not to stack too many items on heavy boxes full of fragile items.
- To help save space and take advantage of the height of your storage unit, stand sofas and larger items on end. Later you can remove the cushions and place them on top before using the space where the cushions once were to place additional boxes.
- When storing tables, remove the legs if possible and lean the tabletop sideways on a blanket to reduce scratching. To keep important items together, you can always tape a ziplock bag full of mounts and screws to the inside of the table.
- Never place wood on wood without a cloth or cardboard layer in between the pieces.
- When storing dressers, utilize the space of the drawers to store smaller items. However, the drawers should always be empty during transit.
- To make things easier to access, make a list of box contents and a diagram of where you placed them in storage. Taking a video or a series of pictures can also help you record the contents.
Lockaway Storage
At Lockaway Storage, we strive to help make the self-storage process as stress-free as possible. By following the tips we provided above, we hope to save you the time and hassle of accessing your items to easily find what you need. For additional packing tips or information about our storage facility, contact us at (208) 322-4487. Our on-site managers would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have while providing you with advice to help ease the self-storage process.
Choosing The Right Boise Storage Unit For Your Needs
One of the most important factors in choosing a Boise storage facility is deciding what size storage unit you will need to store your belongings. But how do you determine what size to rent? At Lockaway Storage, our on-site managers are self-storage experts and are happy to provide you with advice without trying to sell you more than you need. If you’re more of a “do-it-yourself” type, we’d like to provide you with the following information to help you choose the right size depending on your personal or business storage requirements.
Take Stock
One of the first questions you should ask yourself is “what are you storing?” Answering this question will help you pick the right Boise storage size for your needs. Take a quick inventory of all the items you plan to store, including furniture, appliances and an estimated number of boxes. For larger items, you can quickly measure how big they are using a tape measurer. Also, take the time to consider how many irregular-shaped items you have that can’t be boxed or stacked.
To Stuff or Not to Stuff?
When it comes to accessing your Boise storage unit, you’ll need to figure out if you’re planning on storing it for the long run or if you will need a slightly larger unit to walk around and find items. For those who plan on storing everything until they come back for it, you probably won’t need as big of a space. However, if you will need to access certain items at different times, you may need a larger unit to create an aisle instead of taking everything out in order to find what you’re looking for.
When in Doubt, Go Big
At Lockaway Storage, we’ve seen plenty of clients who’ve underestimated their needs by choosing a storage unit that’s too small. Instead, our on-site manager recommends inquiring about the rates of the next size up to ensure you’ll have the space you need. That way you can assess your stuff much more easily. This will also prevent the hassle of having to dig out your belongings to find what you need before repacking your storage which can take hours.
Unit Size Breakdown
5′ x 5′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Small walk-in closet
What Fits: Smaller furniture, a few small boxes, miscellaneous items
5′ x 10′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Large walk-in closet
What Fits: Sofa, chairs, bedroom furniture and smaller boxes
9 x 10′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Small bedroom/office
What Fits: Stuff from a 1 bedroom house
11′ x 16′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Large bedroom
What Fits: Stuff from a 2 bedroom home
13′ x 16′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Bonus room
What Fits: Stuff from a 2-3 bedroom home – including several boxes
10′ x 30′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Oversized 1 car garage or bonus room
What Fits: Stuff from a 2-3 bedroom home – including several boxes
16′ x 32′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Detached workshop
What Fits: Car; contents from a 4 bedroom home – including several boxes; business inventory
Lockaway Storage
It’s important to take inventory of all of the items that you plan to store. This will help you determine what size of Boise storage unit will fit your needs depending on the unit size breakdown listed above. If you have additional questions or would like to visit our facility, our on-site managers at Lockaway Storage would be more than happy to answer any questions you may and find a unit size that’s right for you. Contact us at (208) 322-4487 or visit us at 5246 W Chinden Boulevard in Garden City.
Boise Storage Moving Tips From Lockaway Storage
Let’s face it. Moving can be stressful. In fact, it’s not something we look forward to because it usually involves a large amount of work. However, when approached the right way, moving can be easier than you think. That’s why Lockaway Storage would like to provide you with the following Boise storage moving tips to help you simplify the process before you start packing.
Get Rid of Unwanted Items
Why take the time and effort to move things you no longer want or need? This includes household items, clothes, and even furniture. If it’s not something you want to haul around, save yourself the time of having to pack, move, and unpack it by simply getting rid of it. Additionally, if your unwanted items are in good shape, you may want to consider donating them to a local charity like Goodwill, or the Salvation Army.
Make a List and Get Organized
If a move is in your future, take the time to get organized before things get chaotic. Create a to-do list to help you remember what needs to be done and what items need to be packed. This will help considerably before the big day. Save yourself the stress and headache of trying to get things done at the last minute by prioritizing and scheduling different parts of your move.
Grab Extra Packing and Moving Supplies
Having plenty of boxes, tape, scissors and packing supplies will help simplify the moving process. Don’t wait to start searching for supplies at the last minute. Try to get everything you’ll need at your local hardware store or Boise storage facility ahead of time. Doing so will provide you with the time you need to pack everything without having to stop what you’re doing to grab supplies.
Label like a Pro
It may seem like a tedious task, but taking the time to label your boxes will save you the enormous headache of trying to figure out what’s inside and where they should go. The more specific you are, the faster you’ll be able to get them stored or unpacked.
Load the Way You Live
When loading your items into the moving truck, it’s important to load the way you live to make the unloading process easier. The most efficient way to do this is to load the moving truck with items based upon the intended location of their labels. That way everything moves together and stays together without getting lost during the move.
Store the Way You Move
Anything you can live without during the process of moving should be packed and stored in your Boise storage unit. This will help you strategize and organize your new home during the unpacking process. Additionally, store your items in a way they can be easily accessed. Making an aisle will allow you to access a box without having to move everything out of the way. It’s also important to place any boxes with the things you’re most likely to need in the near future at the front part of your storage unit.
Lockaway Storage
Whether you’re moving into a new house or apartment, these tips can help ease the process. If you’re looking for a storage unit to store your items during a move, stop by Lockaway Storage today. Our on-site manager would be more than happy to show you around, tell you about our current rates and offers while answering any questions you may have. We are conveniently located at 5246 W Chinden Blvd in Garden City.
Contact us at (208) 322-4487 today!
Boise Storage Tips For Getting Organized this Fall
Fall is officially here, and you may find yourself with a bit more time and space now that school’s back in session. Perhaps with this free time, you’ve been thinking about organized and decluttering your home. At Lockaway Storage, we understand how nice it can be to simplify, knowing where everything you need is. However, we also know how frustrating it can be when you have all sorts of stuff cluttering up your space. That’s why we’d like to provide you with the following Boise storage tips to organize your home just in time for winter.
Not Enough Space
Once you get started organizing your garage, closets, cabinets, etc., you’ll quickly find yourself with a bunch of excess stuff you don’t know what to do with. Sure you could have a garage sale before the weather turns cold but that takes time and effort, not to mention there’s probably a whole assortment of things you’ll want to keep. This includes Christmas decorations, keepsakes, kid stuff, seasonal gear, etc. However, most of these things take up a lot of room sitting in boxes somewhere when you don’t use them on a regular basis. Instead, imagine being able to store the stuff you don’t always use without cluttering up your home. That’s where Lockaway Storage comes in.
Boise Storage Solutions
Bring your extra items to Lockaway Storage. We’ll gladly rent you one of our clean, convenient, affordable storage units for however long you need. Whether it’s for a couple of months or longer, your home will feel bigger and easier to manage when you have less items cluttering up your rooms and closets. In fact, fall is the perfect time to clear out any excess items you don’t use on a regular basis and store them at Lockaway Storage before winter sets in.
Why Choose Lockaway Storage
While there are a bunch of different Boise storage facilities in the Treasure Valley – why choose Lockaway Storage? The answer is simple with the following advantages:
- On-Site Storage Manager
- Free Disc Lock With Your Storage Rental
- Fully Fenced Storage Facility
- Computerized Gate/Keypad – Both Entry & Exit Points
- Individual Alarms Available
- And more!
In fact, we’ll not only help you with all your storage needs, we will assist you with a large variety of storage solutions with the best customer service possible. Not only do we get to know you by name, we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have while making your rental experience with us the best it can be.
Ready to Get Organized?
With the kids back in school, now is the perfect time to get organized and simplify your home. At Lockaway Storage, we can provide you with a wide variety of unit sizes to help preserve the integrity of your items while ensuring all your storage needs are met. If you are unsure of what size unit you may need, contact us today. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have while assisting you in determining what storage option is best based on your individual needs.
Call (208) 322-4487 or stop by to rent your storage unit today. We’re located at 5246 W. Chinden Blvd in Garden City.
Store Your Summer Items At Lockaway Storage!
With school back in session, summer is slowly coming to an end. Along with the changing color of the leaves you may also find yourself facing the challenge of packing away your summer items. If you find that you simply don’t have the room or want to avoid overstuffing your garage, Lockaway Storage offers a safe, secure, and well-maintained storage facility to ensure your summer possessions are well protected during the fall and winter months.
Summer Storage Items:
Pool Toys
Unless you have an indoor pool, it’s unlikely you will be swimming anytime after September. Now is a good time to assess your pool toys and supplies by rinsing them off, deflating and packing them away. Other outdoor items like patio furniture, gardening supplies, volleyball nets, and basketball hoops are things you may also want to consider storing until next year.
Summer Sports Equipment
Fall is also a good time to pack away any summer sports equipment that you won’t be using over the winter months. Bicycles, kayaks, rafts, life vests, fishing gear and other summer sports equipment can be stored away without taking up valuable space in your home or garage.
Camping Gear
Unless you are an avid camper or hunter, you probably won’t need the majority of your camping gear until next spring or summer. Free up space in your home or garage by storing tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves, coolers, air mattresses and other outdoor equipment.
College Kid Stuff
With a child off to college, you may be in the process of reclaiming his (or) her room for a home office or guest room. The problem? Even when they’re gone they probably still have lots of things left around the house. Instead of cluttering up the garage, why not store their clothes, sentimental items, and non-essentials at Lockaway Storage until they are ready for them?
Why Lockaway Storage?
Don’t let your home or garage fill up with things you won’t be using until next year. While there are plenty of storage facilities throughout the Treasure Valley, Lockaway Storage is the best place to store all your summer items. Our facility is well-equipped with various safety features to make sure your items are secure 24/7 along with an on-site manager to provide you with a friendly, familiar face to help simplify the self-storage process.
Want more information? Contact us at (208) 322-4487. Our on-site manager would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have while helping you determine the right size of unit for all your summer storage needs.
Customer Service Plays A Big Role At Lockaway Storage
You may think that choosing a Treasure Valley storage facility is no big deal. It’s just a place to store your stuff, right? After all, you’re more than likely to find several storage facilities just by doing a basic Google search. But how comfortable are you choosing a place at random? Will they treat you like a stranger? Do they have good reviews? While there are plenty of places to choose from, it’s important to find a storage facility that not only fits your budget but provides you with the best customer service.
At Lockaway Storage, we know our tenants and pride ourselves on providing you with the best customer service possible. Our on-site manager, Bruce Williams and our Saturday manager Rose Carlson are here to help you personally with all of your storage facility needs. Not only will they get to know you by name, they’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have while making your rental experience the best it can be.
Understanding Your Needs
From knowing exactly what storage solutions will fit your needs to how much storage space you can afford, Lockaway Storage is prepared to handle any problems you may have quickly and efficiently. In fact, there’s just no substitute for the quality of customer service we will provide.
Our on-site managers understand that moving and storing your belongings can be a stressful ordeal. In fact, the last thing you want to be faced with is a storage facility that acts unconcerned with your needs. Don’t waste money on a storage unit that’s either too big or too small. Our managers have uncanny ability to help you determine what size of storage unit you’ll need at a price you can afford.
Simplifying the Self-Storage Process
We also understand that there are other things on your mind other than dealing with your storage facility. You may be dealing with a move or sending your kid off to college. Whatever the case may be, our managers will work with you personally to simplify the self-storage process. From helping you navigate the paperwork to determining the right storage unit for your needs, we promise to go above and beyond for our tenants to reduce the amount of stress and work it takes to store your belongings.
Lockaway Storage
At Lockaway Storage, we’ve been in the storage business long enough to know that customer service goes a long way when it comes to gaining trust and maintaining an exceptional reputation.
If you are planning a move or just need to store some extra belongings for whatever reason, Lockaway Storage will provide you with a clean, convenient and affordable storage facility. Call us at (208) 322-4487. We promise to go above and beyond to help you find the right storage solution while providing you with the best customer service possible. You’ll soon see why people throughout the Treasure Valley choose Lockaway Storage for all their storage needs!