Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Labeling Storage Boxes

One reason that you box our possessions up and take the time to stash them in a storage unit is that you plan to access and use them again at some point in the future. To ensure that you can locate what you need with a minimum of effort you will need to plan a labeling system for your boxes.

The obvious choice for labeling is a fat tipped, black, permanent marker. The markings made with this won't fade or bleed and can be made on almost any type of surface. If you are using recycled boxes you might want to print your label on a large white or yellow sticker rather than writing directly on the box. This will make the label stand out from the printing that you inherited with the box.

Think about how you are going to stack and arrange the boxes in your unit and how you will be searching for what you need. We recommend placing a label on the top of each box, one on the short side of the box and one on the wider side as well. This way you can rearrange your stacks and be able to see a label no matter what direction the box is facing.

Pick a consistent spot on the boxes to write or paste your label (such as the upper left corner.) As you place and stack your boxes just eyeball them to make sure that they have a label showing.

Of course be sure to print your labels clearly. Give each box a "title" or a main label and then be sure to add any pertinent details. This can be important 6 - 8 months down the road when you've forgotten what you've packed in each box.

Taking the time to label your storage boxes properly will save you time and aggravation down the road! Look for more tips on storing your stuff from Beaver Storage and Beaver Lake Storage!