You may have felt that your house was playing Tetris. It’s not just you. It’s not just you. Like the laundry basket: it doesn’t matter how often you empty it. Welcome to the world of Wong Chuk Hang Mini Warehouse.

The first storage unit you come across on Google Maps is not the best option. You can think of it as moving into a brand new apartment. You wouldn’t cram your entire furniture into a studio apartment, would you? Before anything else, the size of your studio is critical. You’ll need to calculate how much storage space you require, whether it’s for Grandma’s antique dressing table or Star Wars items.

The next step is to determine the location. Even though the unit is cheaper, you might find yourself driving back and forth to it more than you want. Distance can save on both time and fuel.

A second piece to the puzzle is security. No one would want their valuable items to be protected with a rusty ring and a pray. If possible, look for facilities equipped with cameras, lighting, or even a manager that isn’t afraid to act like Sherlock Holmes.

Let’s get to climate control. As I like it called, “keeping things from freezing or melting.” Climate-controlled units are worth their weight in gold if you have anything that is sensitive to temperature variations, like electronics and old photos.

The price is also an important factor. Our budgets are often tighter than a pair of jeans worn after Thanksgiving dinner. Although bargain hunting is fun (who does not love to save money?) Although it is fun to find bargains (who doesn’t like saving money? ), don’t forget quality comes first.

You should always read the contract terms. There may be deals that look like candy, but they come with strings as thick as grandma’s knitting yarn.

I was told by a little birdie that insurance isn’t something only advertised on late-night tv. When life throws curveballs at you faster than a Major League Pitcher, it’s good to have stored items protected.

From personal experience, don’t ignore accessibility hours. Imagine that you are in an urgent situation and only find out later on that there is no access. You’ll be left with a sigh of relief, followed by a facepalm.

As we continue our discussion on logistics, remember to pack intelligently. Label the boxes so you don’t have to wonder what box contains holiday decorations or winter clothes on December 24th.

Remember Bob down the street? He packed his entire house into a box that was labeled “Stuff”. No… you’re not Bob.

The last and most important thing to do is trust your gut. If the feeling you get when walking around potential locations is spooky, like an unsolved Scooby-Doo Mystery episode… it may be better to look somewhere else.

Finding storage shouldn’t feel like rocket-science, but instead more like a shopping trip without buyer’s repentance later. It should also fit your needs effortlessly without adding additional stressors to shoulders already laden with the burdens of daily life!