How to store your kit (2024)

FAQs

How to store your belongings? ›

Try to utilize the space inside your storage unit as much as possible by packing heavy items at the bottom and fragile items toward the top. Stack your boxes high, but remember to keep the stacks stable for your safety and to protect the box contents.

Keep your supplies together in a box or plastic bin that can be kept tightly closed to protect contents from humidity or pests. It's also handy to keep all your supplies together in case you have to evacuate quickly, such as during a hurricane. In a pinch, a laundry basket can make an easy storage container.

Go vertical. Tools should never be stored on the ground. Invest in some shelving for smaller tools, or hang pegboard along your workbench or on a wall in your garage. You'll be able to hang things like wrenches, hammers, box cutters, garden equipment and many other tools so they'll be easy to access at any time.

Plastic Bins With Labels

Create categories such as paintbrushes, markers, oil paints, or pencils, and place each group of items in one of the lidded bins. Using clear plastic bins makes everything visible and easy to spot and the labels add a practical touch as well as a nice, uniform look.

Be sure to stock only foods that your family will actually eat, and rotate these items through your regular meals, using a first in, first out method. Dry beans, peas, and lentils store well for years and are a good source of protein. Learn more about cooking with dry legumes here.

If you aren't sure what you want to stock your pantry for, plan to stock up at least 3 months worth of food. 3 months is a good starting place as it should get you through most natural disasters or other emergencies, such as job loss.

Include the following items in each Go Bag:

Food – 3-day supply. Warmth/Shelter – Emergency blanket, 3 12-hour body warmers, poncho. Medical Supplies – First Aid/medical kit, pain reliever, 3 pairs of medical gloves, and a 3-7 day supply of any required life-saving medications as well as copies of prescriptions.

How to properly store your tools? ›

4 Store your tools safely and securely

You should store your tools in a dry, cool, and ventilated place, away from direct sunlight, moisture, and dust. You should also protect your tools from physical damage, such as impact, vibration, or bending.

Make a PegBoard Wall with baskets, bins, hooks, and containers. Pegboard walls have become increasingly popular ways to organize all kinds of spaces. They can be used in home offices and hung above desks to create additional storage, and they can be a great solution for storing tools in the garage.

Go through everything and get rid of anything that you no longer use or that is damaged beyond repair. Once you've sorted through your supplies, put them into categories, so they're easy to find when you need them. For example, you might have a section for stamps, stencils, dies, inks, tools, and so on.

Choose the right storage facility

Whilst it might seem the cheaper option, it is not always safe to store your items in lock-up or garage in comparison to a dedicated storage warehouse or purpose-built self storage facility that has fire, theft, and flood protection in place, as well as insurance.