Storage Tips

When I put my things into storage, I like to make sure everything is well packaged before letting it sit on its own over the course of multiple months. I find things to always be messy, confusing, broken, damaged, or worn down by the time I get them out of storage if I did a half-hearted job when boxing it all up.

Of course, this should be pretty apparent information, but considering that a lot of people don’t put things away in storage as often as they used to, it’s worth reiterating for those that do think about it from time to time. Whether it’s books, technology, old or seasonal clothes, holiday decorations, or just plain shoes, there’s a solid way of packaging everything up for storage and then there’s a wrong way to go about it.

For this article, I’m going to focus on my video game consoles and games and what I do to ensure they’re in tact and still in great condition the next time I want to play them.

The first thing to understand is that having the right packaging supplies is key. If you want a quality packaging job done right, you need to have quality supplies in the first place. There’s no point trying to tape up your boxes with scotch tape unless you want them to come unbound as soon as you pick them up. That’s a no go.

You want to make sure that you’re using strong packaging tape (aptly named for its amazing role in keeping cardboard boxes bound tight). Just as well, don’t store nicer things or any of your valuables in dilapidated cardboard boxes. If you can get sturdy cardboard, that’s your best bet. But if you’re unable to find any corrugated cardboard and you don’t care for top quality, new cardboard that’s sturdy enough will do the trick so long as you aren’t too worried about the box’s condition over a long period of time.

I’m also a big fan of using labeling tape on my storage boxes in order to keep everything organized and easily located. If you’re using blank cardboard boxes, it’s fine to write with a sharpie on them directly, though if you plan to use that box multiple times for different storage items, writing directly on the box isn’t the best idea since it could confuse you with its contents after a while.

Still, I think it’s quite important to have a great setup for your storage system so that things remain in good condition while weathering the test of time.

Spring Related Office Decorations

I’m a big fan of keeping my office constantly changing with the seasons in order to stay motivated, interested, and comfortable in my office. Without decorations, different trinkets, and even other things to match whatever holiday is near, I feel a bit bland and bored in my office, which I’ve come to find affects my mood and my level of productivity.

So, with that said, I’m super excited to welcome my favorite season back to the northern hemisphere, and that’s spring.

Opposed to other holidays and seasons, spring makes it pretty simple to celebrate and decorate with. Anything green and lush, like plants (fake or real) will always do the trick.

But what other items could you use for the season of renewal? Check out what we’ve compiled below.

Figures

These can range from eggs to birds to rabbits. Anything reminiscent of wildlife or the outdoors will suffice here. The good thing is that you can pick any of these up as decor from your local craft shop (or even department store). So long as you’re not going overboard with the size or quality of the figure, you won’t be breaking the bank on these.

Plants

I’m a huge advocate for real plants, though fake plants are much cheaper and easier to take care of. If you’ve got even a little bit of access to natural lighting, though, I’d highly recommend getting a plant for your office. There’s nothing like some fresh greenery to adorn your workspace, and taking care of it can give you a sense of responsibility.

Spring/Holiday themed supplies

I like buying new office and packaging supplies to match the holiday or season I’m currently experiencing. It’s fun to have pencils, pens, erasers, and even tape that is themed. It’s a great way to have a little fun without spending hardly anything and still getting use out of your packaging supplies. Heck, I’m even more motivated to use my supplies knowing that there are cute little critters or designs on them that match the season.

Desktop wallpaper

I always change this up every other month to make it feel new and fitting of the weather or holidays that are around the time of year I’m currently in. Considering I log onto my computer every single day, it’s nice to be greeted with something thematic and festive before I get down to the grind.

Freshening up your office now that spring is here