The Art of Storing Your Antiques, Electronics, Clothing, and More

Published on 12/30/2024
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When your home is filled to the brim with belongings, Outta Sight Storage offers the perfect solution—secure, clean, and spacious units designed to store your more delicate items safely. The conundrum about properly storing your antiques and furniture also arises. How do I protect them from weather-related accidents? How can I avoid pests from getting into my boxes? To help you store your valuables properly, we’ve put together key ideas to ensure year-round protection.

Woman carefully putting bubble-wrapped electronics into a cardboard box for storage

Organizing, Preparing, and Packing

Moving your belongings from your house to a storage unit is always tedious. However, renting storage units is great for more than just extra space. Different spaces in the house are less than ideal for storage. Garages get too much traffic for fragile things, attics have unpredictable weather conditions, and basements always seem damp. Either way, if you change your mind, our month-to-month leases make transferring your items to a larger unit or elsewhere simple!

Step One: Organizing

Creating an inventory is an excellent step to ensure your items are easily accessible. Breaking down categories on lists or spreadsheets proves to be highly effective. You could even take photos or a video for visual references! Labeling every box is recommended so you won’t have to guess what’s inside before opening it. 

Step Two: Preparing

Preparing for the transition to a new storage unit can be daunting. We offer a wide array of storage unit options, so whether you need to store a few boxes or large items from a fully furnished home while you’re moving, we have it all! Preparing for the move begins at home when you decide what to keep, donate, or dispose of. When was the last time you wore that sweater? Could your best friend enjoy it more? Once you’ve sorted your items, it’s time to consider security measures for anything valuable you plan to store. Our property’s units are fully equipped with top-of-the-line security, including locks, a fenced property, and 24-hour video recordings.

Step Three: Packing

When you rent a storage unit, it’s important to pack your items with a purpose to keep them organized and prevent disarray. Some tips to ensure the safety of your possessions include:

  • Attach shelving units
  • Keep your unit tidy
  • Pack similar items together
  • Protect your furniture with upholstery
  • Store larger items vertically
  • Wrap fragile items with bubble wrap
  • Learn more about our tenant protection for unexpected damage

Fragile items like electronics, furniture, and antiques need extra padding for peace of mind. If you don’t properly store them, time won’t be kind to them. To keep your possessions pristine, you must prepare for potential damage from pests and weather conditions. Better safe than sorry! Remember to back up electronics, remove cables, and store them in waterproof containers when moving. Wrap fragile items, such as dishes and artwork, carefully. Check the humidity levels in your storage unit and use packaging materials with excellent insulation, like Styrofoam. Finally, go for latched storage boxes to ensure your belongings remain safe for years to come.

Contact Outta Sight Storage

Enjoy stress-free storage with 24/7 drive-up access, tenant protection, and a secure facility with Outta Sight Storage. Practical storage organization makes swapping out furniture, antiques, and decorations simpler. Need more space? Upgrade to a larger unit anytime. Contact our team today to find the perfect storage solution for year-round organization for your keepsakes.