Storage Tips
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Unit Lighting – Not all units have built-in lighting. These lights are long lasting and have 1000LM, that’s bright! Depending on the size of your unit, or if you have multiple, you might need more than one lantern. Don’t forget batteries… Or buy a rechargeable lantern.
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Battery Powered Lantern
D Batteries
Rechargeable Lantern
Unit Shelving – Menlo-Atherton does not allow ANY modifications to units. That means no drilling, screwing or gluing anything to our walls, ceilings or floors. Here are some handy shelving options. The best thing about shelves… they’re useful wherever you end up, even after you move out of your unit! Costco usually has the best pricing on shelving units!
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Stationary Shelf
Rolling Shelf
Heavy-Duty Shelf
Unit Organization – We recommend only using plastic bins because cardboard is absorbent and does not age well. Buying bins at Costco or Walmart is most cost effective. Here are our recommendations.
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32qt – 17.9″ x 13.2″ x 10.6″
45qt – 16.5″ x 15.75″ x 21.5″
23gal – 30.25″ x 20.25″ x 20.15″
Unit Climate – Menlo Parks climate is dry and we typically do not have moisture problems. However if you are moving from a damp climate, like Pacifica, we recommend moisture absorption product. Use small silica packets in your bins to keep them fresh!
Fun fact – You can put the silica packets in an air-tight container with a water-damaged device to help bring it back to life!
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Name Brand (3-Pack)
Off-Brand Option (10-pack)
Silica packs
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