Apartment living can sometimes mean you don't have enough space to store all of your personal items. Storage units can be a great solution to this problem, but you'll want to think strategically about which types of items you want to store in the unit and which items you want to keep in the apartment. Here are a few suggestions you can use as you plan out what to store in your unit.

Holiday Decorations

Christmas trees, wreaths, holiday wrapping paper, and ornaments are used but once a year, and they can take up significant space in a hall closet. Consider instead keeping these items in your storage unit until they are needed. You can invest in special containers designed to protect tree ornaments, and wrapping paper containers prevent paper from becoming crushed or torn. If you have an artificial tree, store it in the original box for an easy way to pack this festive item away after the holiday season is over.

Mementos

Whether you have volumes of photo albums or several boxes of keepsakes, these items can be stored safely in a climate-controlled storage unit. Having these items stored off-site saves room in closets that can otherwise be used for storage an essentials. An additional benefit of keeping mementos in storage is that you won't have to worry about taking them with if you ever need to evacuate due to a fire in your building.

Seasonal Clothing

Unless you have a walk-in closet in the master bedroom, you may find that you simply don't have enough room for all your clothing and accessories. Pack seasonal items, such as winter coats and bathing suits, in vacuum-sealed bags to stash them away in your self-storage unit. These bags save space while also protecting your clothing from dirt and dust. Other seasonal items, such as ski boots, roller skates, and beach gear, can also go into the storage unit for safekeeping.

Hobby And Crafting Items

If you are passionate about a particular hobby or crafting activity, you may find that your finished projects along with your supplies can begin to overtake your small apartment. Consider using your self-storage unit as a work space for your hobbies, or simply store your gear there until you are ready to take on a new project. Package your accessories in clear plastic bins so they are easy to find when you need them, and consider adding a shelving unit to store your finished items until you are ready to gift them to friends or sell them for a profit.

Take a look at where you have the most clutter in your apartment, and use this guide to help determine which items should stay and which items should go into storage.