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.

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.
Checklist of what items belong in self storage and what items are not recommended
February 12, 2026
Not sure what you can (and can’t) put in a storage unit? This guide breaks down what belongs in self storage—and what really doesn’t—for safety and peace of mind.
January 27, 2026
When the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, your stuff still needs protection. From outdoor furniture to winter sports gear and holiday décor, how you store things in winter can make the difference between “ready for next season” and “why does this look ruined?”
January 6, 2026
New planners, big goals, and plenty of motivation—there’s something energizing about a new year. But it’s hard to stay focused on new habits when you’re surrounded by last year’s clutter.