Our Top Tips for Maximizing Storage Space in Your Heated Storage Unit
If you’re storing delicate items that need extra care or simply trying to make the most of the square footage in your heated unit, efficient packing and organization can make all the difference. Heated storage units offer the added benefit of temperature control, making them ideal for protecting your items from extreme cold. If you want to fully take advantage of your unit’s potential, use these smart strategies as you optimize all the space at your disposal when you rent from Daffodil Storage.
Storing Delicate Items Inside a Heated Storage Unit
Heated self storage units are a great choice for delicate items susceptible to damage from extreme cold or unstable temperatures. While our heated units are designed to maintain an ideal temperature range—typically between 60° F and 80° F—there may be areas in your unit that stay on the cooler end of that spectrum during winter.
The area near your unit’s door will likely experience temperature fluctuations, especially when accessing your unit on a chilly day. While the temperature will stabilize once the door is closed, it’s best to store your most sensitive items, like antique wooden furniture or vinyl records, toward the rear of your unit where the air remains warmest.
Playing Tetris While You Pack Your Unit
The classic game of Tetris, while fun and challenging, can teach us a lot about efficient storage. Like in the game, packing your storage unit requires strategic placement to maximize space.
Stack boxes vertically, use smaller items to fill in gaps, and keep heavier items at the bottom for stability. Tables, chairs, and sturdy plastic bins are good to keep toward the bottom, while cardboard boxes and loose items are stored more effectively on top. This will allow you to fit more items in without sacrificing organization and make packing and unpacking your unit easier on move-in day and when you move out.
Drive-Up Heated Storage Unit Organization
Keeping your frequently used items accessible can help you save space and avoid unnecessary hassle. For example, if you store your snowblower at the back of your unit, you’ll need a clear walkway that extends across the entire length to retrieve it, limiting your usable floor and vertical space. By placing frequently used items, like seasonal tools or holiday decorations, near your unit’s roll-up door, you can keep everything else tightly packed away without the need to navigate around your unit.
Find Your Heated Storage Unit With Daffodil Storage
Heated storage units are a great way to keep all your fragile materials and everything else you store in ideal conditions, no matter the weather outside.
Find the right one for you at your nearest storage facility and make the most of your storage unit with Daffodil today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Heated Self Storage
How much is a heated storage unit?
We price all our units competitively so you can get the best value for your storage space, with many facilities offering heated storage as a standard across our entire range of unit sizes.
What size is best for me?
We have a wide range of storage unit sizes! Use our self storage size guide to help you narrow down your options and find the right fit.
Do you offer moving supplies?
Yes, we do! Many of our facilities offer boxes, packing materials, tape, and all the other materials you need to store your items efficiently and securely.