Storage Blog

Self Storage Tips, Packing Advice & Organization Ideas

The AMS Self Storage blog provides practical tips to help you organize your home, prepare items for storage, and make moving or renovations easier. Explore helpful advice designed to help you protect your belongings and create more space.

Disorganized vs organized storage unit showing efficient packing and space use
By Mark Byrge April 27, 2026
Discover 7 common storage myths that could cost you money and learn how to avoid mistakes to keep your belongings safe and organized.
Clean and organized garage with shelves, bins, and open space after decluttering
By Mark Byrge April 20, 2026
Follow this step-by-step guide to reclaim your garage by decluttering, organizing, and using storage to create more usable space.
Moving boxes and furniture being placed into a storage unit during a planned move
By Mark Byrge April 13, 2026
Learn when to reserve a storage unit during a move, especially for college students dealing with lease gaps, summer breaks, and busy moving seasons.
Boxes labeled and furniture wrapped in a storage unit to prepare items for safe storage
By Mark Byrge April 6, 2026
Learn how to prepare your belongings for storage with simple tips on cleaning, packing, and organizing to keep everything safe and easy to access.
Clean storage unit with tools, shelving, and organized boxes used by small business owners.
By Mark Byrge March 30, 2026
Discover how small business owners and contractors can use storage to organize tools, manage inventory, and keep workspaces clutter-free.
Organized self storage unit with boxes on pallets and covered furniture to protect items.
By Mark Byrge March 22, 2026
Learn how to protect your items in self storage with proper packing, moisture control, airflow, and organization tips.
Organized storage unit showing labeled boxes for short-term storage and wrapped furniture arranged f
By Mark Byrge March 15, 2026
Not sure if you need short-term or long-term storage? AMS Self Storage explains the differences to help you choose the best option.
Different sized self storage units displaying organized boxes and furniture to show space capacity
By Mark Byrge March 9, 2026
Unsure what size storage unit fits your needs? This practical guide from AMS Self Storage explains small, medium, and large unit options.
Organized self storage unit  with labeled boxes and shelving showing clean, efficient use of space
March 2, 2026
Outgrowing your home storage? See 5 clear signs you need extra space and how AMS Self Storage can help simplify your life.