When attempting to de- clutter your home, it always helps to follow a simple yet systematic process. You can do this in many ways; start by categorizing your items. You can have group for belongings to put up for storage, another one to distribute to loved ones and friends as well as a group of items to keep at home for the easiest and quickest access. At Storage Depot you can store all these items in their respective containers and boxes as well as secure them with the necessary stationary also available in any of the retail centers. In addition to that, for items that will most likely not be opened until the next winter and need long- term preservation, remember to select a storage unit with 24/7 temperature regulation. This will assure you that your belongings will stay safe throughout the rest of the seasons in the year. When categorizing the items for storage, you can also group them by material, theme or even fragility. This process will help in the decision making process which is the more time consuming part of packing your belongings for storage.