Self Storage Inventory Hacks

Self Storage Inventory Hacks

What is an inventory and why you should have one when using a self storage unit.

An inventory is an extensive list or catalogue of items. Creating one for your storage unit will revolutionise the way you use your unit.

How you create your inventory is different for everyone and often depends on the size of the self storage unit. Some people have a hand-written note and others have a full spreadsheet. It depends what you are storing to know how to set up your inventory.

A home-mover might just have a list of items in boxes whilst a business could have a spreadsheet including location in the unit, colour, number of items, cost, manufacturer etc.

Keeping your storage unit organised is key to making it work for you. As much as you think you’ll remember that you put those things into storage, without reference it’s easy to forget. No more wondering where on earth you’ve put something!

Know exactly where everything is. As well as knowing that certain items are in storage you can also create an inventory that details where in the storage unit they are. For example, which self or which box. Be sure to label your boxes in line with how you’ve set up your inventory.

Making a digital version of your inventory means you can easily update it as you move items in and out of your storage unit.