Basement Storage Ideas

Do you have excess items? Do you need these items but use them only on occasion or seasonally? It can be difficult finding space to store seasonal items and other belongings in your limited living space. Storing these items in the basement makes good sense. It will help you keep your living space clutter free while ensuring that you don’t have to throw away items that can be used later.

The following basement storage ideas ought to help you get started on maximizing your basement as a storage space.

First Things First

Ensure that your basement has been waterproofed. This will ensure that your valuable items are kept dry and safe. Contact a basement waterproofing contractor to install a waterproofing system before you store anything valuable in your basement.

Basement storage ideas

• Storage bins

Use plastic storage bins to ensure that valuable items are kept dry and safe. Storage bins will protect valuable items, such as books, documents and clothes from damage from moisture and pests. They will help to preserve your valuable items for many years to come.

• Keep items off the floor

Install shelves and other storage solutions that will keep items off the floor. This is especially useful for those with concrete floors. Whether your basement is waterproof or not, flooding can still occur as a result of natural disasters or other such occurrences. It is therefore best to store items as high up off the floor as possible. Six inches above the basement floor is a great place to start.

There are many creative ways to store items and ensure that they remain off the floor. You can store items in basement roof rafters or along the wall of the staircase to make the most of vertical space.

• Invest in a dehumidifier

Molds, mildew and pests do well in places that are dark and moist. If you’re using your basement for storage, then it creates the perfect environment for an infestation by mold as well as other pests. Mold and pests can destroy your stored items and cause health problems for your household. Invest in a dehumidifier to keep moisture levels down and therefore discourage the growth of these pests.

• Use shelving units

Shelving units will help to keep the basement well organized. Avoid using shelving units made from wood. Invest in plastic or metallic shelving units that are strong and sturdy. Establish a storage system that ensures that similar items are stored together to keep the space organized.