10 nifty tips for organising and storing your old music or video collection
We can neverhave enough video and music, so we often find ourselves with a tonne of old music records, DVDs, CDs, cassettes, audio players, camcorders and cameras, without a thorough plan on how best to store them.

Thankfully,no matter the amount of clutter and the overwhelming indecision you might befacing with your multimedia, a few simple hacks can help you organise and storethem in an optimal and easily accessible arrangement. 

Create an inventory list

First, youneed to take the time out to properly note down all the items you need to takecare of. Sort the items into multiple categories like the type of device, dateof purchase, etc. You should also create a category for items that must bedisposed of, which leads us to the second tip.

Declutter and Dispose

Depending onthe level of clutter you’re dealing with, it might be more expedient to begindecluttering first before inventorying so you won’t have to spend time writingdown a whole lot of useless items before taking them out. Some items you shouldconsider disposing of include badly damaged items, old models of devices thathave since been replaced with newer models, etc.

Designate Storage for Each Type of Device

Choose asuitable storage for each category of items on your inventory list. Try placingall the items together with their accessories, like chargers, data cords, etc.Make sure you label each container or storage clearly. Look at moving analogue multimedia to digital to heavily reduce the physical space you require, which can be backed up on a number of digital sources.

Store CDs in Binders

When itcomes to multimedia clutter, the most common challenge is usually how to dealwith bunches of wires and cords, and the second is CDs. CD cases can quicklyadd up on your CD rack. Taking out the CDs from the cases to store in binderscan help you significantly minimise the hassles of storing CDs. You can stackthe binders onto racks to store more in less space compared to storing directlywith CD cases. But make sure to label each binder appropriately. 

Set up Central Locations for Storage and Usage

Anothergreat way of reducing clutter and making your multimedia space well-organisedis by setting up a central location for using, powering/charging, and storingyour gadgets. You can set up a closet shelf or cabinet specially designated forvarious electronics. Also, try setting up central powering/charging hubs inspecific places around the house.

Plan for Safety and Access-Efficiency

Make surethat the designated storage for your electronics will provide an optimalenvironment that safeguards your electronics from the elements. If possible,remove hazardous parts like batteries from their devices.

Explore Self-Storage

Storage Kingprovides self storage units which can be used for your old music records, devices and electronics ingeneral. These units can protect your electronics against UV-rays andother harmful elements. The units come in a vast range of sizesfrom locker units to small, medium, and large units. You can also easily switchbetween these sizes depending on current storage needs.Contact Storage King on 1800 100 700 in Australia or 0800 220 210 in New Zealand for more information on self storage.