When Your Storage Unit Becomes a Game of Tetris (and You’re Losing)
At Harwich Self Storage, we’ve seen it all: from neatly labeled boxes stacked like a showroom, to units so packed the door groans in protest. If you've ever held your breath while sliding open your unit, hoping nothing tumbles out, this post is for you.
Let’s face it—cramming everything in “just for now” has a way of becoming a long-term storage style. But if your storage unit looks like a garage sale exploded, you might be suffering from "Stuff Creep"—that mysterious force that makes everything shift and multiply while you’re not looking.
We’ve even heard the tales:
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The customer who needed a hockey stick from the back corner and nearly started an avalanche.
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The tenant who tried to wedge in “one more chair” and had to sprint away as the door started rebounding.
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The couple who planned to retrieve their camping gear… last summer.
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And our favorite: the customer who stacked so many boxes, he had to slam the door shut to keep them in. Unfortunately, he crammed so much in that the door bent and wouldn’t open the next time. (Yes, we helped him. No, we didn’t judge—much.)
Here’s our advice to keep your unit usable—and your dignity intact:
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Leave a walkway. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re not crawling over lamps and totes just to find one sweater.
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Label everything. Unless you enjoy the thrill of the unknown.
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Use shelves. Seriously. This is not just for organized folks—it’s a game changer.
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Purge occasionally. If you haven’t used it in two years, do you really need it?
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Call us! Need a bigger unit or organizing tips? Harwich Self Storage is here to help.
Don’t let your storage unit turn into a mystery cave. A little planning goes a long way—and might even save you from a jammed door and a bruised ego.
Happy storing!
— Your Friends at Harwich Self Storage
📍254 Queen Anne Rd, Harwich, MA
📞 508-430-2525
🌐 www.harwichselfstorage.com