Renting a storage unit can be helpful in many ways when your home situation is changing; maybe you’re downsizing, maybe you’re moving or renovating, or maybe you want to declutter. Although the latter option is for those who want to create more space in their homes, it can seem like a daunting task before beginning the process.
As the rising demand for extra space shows, with nearly 1 in 5 Americans using self storage units, storage is becoming a go-to solution for all kinds of space challenges. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with the presence of boxes, piles of excess furniture, and non-essential items in your garage or basement, follow these tips on using a storage unit to declutter your home in the most efficient way.
Tips on How to Use Your Self Storage Unit to Stay Organized
Create a System
By creating a storage sorting system, you’re setting yourself up for maximum efficiency. Our tip is to set up three bins to sort items you want to keep, throw out, and send to storage. The key to meeting your decluttering goals is to create a new home for those sentimental items you decide to keep. If they stay in the same place, you’re defeating the purpose of decluttering! For the throwaway bin, you have a few options – recycle, throw away, sell them at a garage sale, donate, or post online to find potential buyers. Now you can be on your merry way with items for your storage unit.
Separate by Season
Separate your belongings by season so that when you return to your Isaac’s storage unit, you can easily find what you’re looking for. Seasonal items include holiday decorations, seasonal clothing, rarely used tools, sporting equipment like kayaks, boats or ATVs, patio furniture, and winter clothing like heavy jackets and snowsuits. Make an inventory list of these items so you remember what’s in there because once they’re gone it’s easy to forget.
Label Boxes
Labeling goes hand-in-hand with separating by season. We can’t stress the importance of labeling enough. If you follow all the other tips on this list and fail to label your boxes, your sorting system will go haywire. If you’re taking the time to sort out your items, make sure to label them as you go.
Write Down Your Goals
This tip may seem obvious, but having your goals written down on paper is a great guide to helping you achieve them. Writing down your decluttering goals before you start the process will also help minimize the overwhelming aspect of decluttering, minimize your time spent cleaning, and set you up for a realistic plan.
Check out our blog post on Packing a Storage Unit for more tips!
Store With A Company You Can Trust
Most importantly, always ensure that you use a safe and reputable storage service, such as Isaac’s Moving and Storage. With a 77% return and referral rate and more than 25 years of experience, we are the best in the business.
Store Items Safely and Securely With Isaac’s
Clearing space has a way of making life feel more manageable. It’s often the first step toward getting organized—packing away what you don’t need every day so your home can breathe again. Whether you’re storing seasonal decorations, winter clothes, or extra furniture, Isaac’s offers flexible storage services that give you peace of mind knowing your belongings are secure and well-protected.
You can store for a few weeks or for the long term—whatever fits your schedule. Our team is trained to manage every detail, so when you’re ready to bring your things back home, they’re just as you left them. Contact us for a free storage vault estimate today.
