Packing A Storage Unit: A How-To Guide
Seasonal or sentimental items connected to precious memories should be saved and valued for years. However, when said items are only displayed or used occasionally, they can take up space in your home or office. Armored Self Storage has the solution for residential or commercial property owners seeking an affordable way to organize their living or working areas: affordable and temperature-controlled storage units in Easton, MD. Our storage containers come in various sizes and can be rented online for your convenience! We strive to make your storage experience as effortless and enjoyable as possible, so we have included some top tips from our storage professionals on how to organize a storage unit! Follow along to get the scoop, or contact us at (443) 746-2189 or (410) 827-5553.
Categorize Your Inventory
Make a list of everything you will store in our Easton, MD, storage facility to keep track of your items and their locations. Creating a spreadsheet is a great way of keeping a list, or even taking pictures of your items once packed or loaded into the storage container can help you file away what’s in the storage unit.
Clear Bins or Boxes
Boxes are often the obvious pick for moving items because they are spacious, lightweight, and sturdy. However, opting for clear storage bins over boxes can improve your storage experience and ability to find things quickly when necessary.
Disassemble Large Furniture
Another top tip for how to organize a storage unit is disassembling large furniture before placing it in the unit. Doing so maximizes space and makes it easier to carry when the furniture item is ready to be returned home.
Place Heavy Items on the Bottom
Organize your storage units with the heavy items on the bottom in the back of the unit to create more space and make lighter or more frequently used things easier to access.
Label Everything
Avoid confusion when returning to grab your stuff when you take advantage of this storage unit organizing how to: label everything! Label your items, storage bins, boxes, and more, to ensure you can easily find what you need without opening other stored items!
Start Packing
Renting a storage unit in Easton, MD, is an excellent way to create an efficient and organized home or office setup. To learn more about how to organize a storage unit, visit our Easton or Queenstown, MD, locations or contact Armored Self Storage today!
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 9-5pm
Address
9240 Centreville Road
Easton, MD 21601
Phone
443-746-2189
Gate Hours
Monday – Friday 9-5pm
Our self storage facility in Easton, MD was opened in October 2016 and we have 120,000 square feet of climate controlled storage space and outdoor parking for Boat and RV storage.
Our site has 24-hour access, a state of the art surveillance system and is very well-lit and kept impeccably clean. The self-storage facility is also fully staffed to help our customers from 8am-5pm. Additionally, we offer an array of packing and moving supplies.
Self Storage Insurance
Peace Of Mind: Are Your Valuables Protected?
When you store your property with Armored Self Storage in Easton, you can rest assured that we will treat your items with the utmost care. No matter what you store with us, our units are designed to protect your items. From your childhood treasures, to your seasonal decorations, to your business’s records, all of it is secure at Armored Self Storage. However, even the most secure and well-built structures can be damaged by a catastrophe. As an added option to protect your valuables, we have partnered with StorSmart Insurance, a leading self-storage contents insurance provider.
StorSmart Insurance = Extra Protection
StorSmart Insurance is committed to providing an easy contents insurance solution with great coverage and affordable premiums. If you choose the StorSmart Insurance option, you can purchase as little as $2,000 or as much as $20,000 of coverage. If you have specific insurance coverage questions, feel free to contact StorSmart Insurance directly at 1-888-545-SMART or via email at info@storsmartinsurance.com.
Some of What the StorSmart Program Covers.
StorSmart Insurance is a premier self-storage contents insurance program offered exclusively through Property First Group insurance agency. StorSmart Insurance was developed from more than 40 years of experience in self-storage operations & insurance and features the most comprehensive contents insurance program in the industry. Backed by AIG – which boasts an A.M. Best rating of A and serves more than 90 million customers in over 100 countries. StorSmart Insurance is focused on providing the self-storage operator and their customers with integrity, value, and peace of mind.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
Tamye Strickland
Easy to reserve, easy to set up payment, easy to access and sooo easy to move my stuff in. Competitively priced for the size that was rented. I will def use and recommend to local family and friends.
Anthony Parkinson