Have you tried fitting a square piece into a hole that is round? You know how it feels when you are trying to fit everything into a tiny space. You’re familiar with the situation: Closets are bursting, boxes are on the verge, and each drawer is a possible avalanche. It’s chaos! You don’t have to worry about finding the perfect storage solution. It’s not as hard as solving a Rubik’s Cube with your eyes closed. Continue reading?

Let’s get started with the basics. Why would you want extra storage? Perhaps you’ve moved but are unable to part with grandma’s clock. Your collection of vinyl records may have grown faster than your teenager’s appetite. Understanding your individual needs is essential.

Let’s move on to the next step: location. Where will you need to get these items? If you’re storing seasonal items, like holiday decorations and winter coats, then it might be worth it to store them further away or in another city. It’s important to store things that you could need immediately.

Size is also important, and it matters a lot! Renting space that is more than you require is like purchasing an elephant when what you really needed was a small goldfish. You should take stock of the items you plan to store and estimate how much room they will require. You don’t need to pay extra for empty space because most facilities offer different sizes.

Safety should be at the top of your list. Nobody wants their prized belongings to be stolen by sticky fingered bandits. Think about places that offer solid security. These include surveillance cameras and coded entry gates. They also have good lighting, which could rival Broadway at opening night.

Storage costs can feel like an elephant in the room. Even though it can be tempting to pick the cheapest solution, keep in mind that peace-of-mind comes with its own cost. Sometime spending a little extra upfront will save you headaches down the line.

Let’s look at climate control. This is something that many people overlook, until mildew makes its home in your bedroom. This is essential if you are storing items that are sensitive to temperature and humidity changes.

The end result was not good. Here’s a story: A friend stored her entire comic collection in an uncontrolled attic for the summer. The ink flowed faster than Usain’s Bolt at his peak!

If we’re going to share stories, how about Joe? He thought he would be able to handle everything himself. But he ended up playing Tetris on his stuff every weekend and finding his golf club buried beneath ski gear from 1995. Joe’s saga: what is the morale? If you are not Marie Kondo, don’t be too confident in your organizing skills.

Last, but not least: Ask around. You can learn more from friends who have already been to the place than you could ever get from an online review.

It’s a quick and easy way to learn about personal storage solutions without the need of GPS navigation or stress-induced panic. Remember: Choose wisely because clutter may seem harmless now but left unchecked…well…it grows faster than bamboo shoots after rain!

Your space will always remain clutter-free and happy if you store well!