If your home feels busy, it is probably carrying more than it needs. Marie Kondo’s approach is simple. Keep what sparks joy, release what no longer serves you, and give everything a proper home. Sometimes that “proper home” is not inside your cupboards. Sometimes it is in a clean, secure storage unit you can access anytime.

That is where Stop Storage comes in. We are a local, family-owned team with two facilities in Port Kennedy. All units are ground level with drive-up access, so you can park at your door, load, and go. Each unit is individually alarmed, with 24/7 access, CCTV, offsite monitoring, and nightly patrols. Think of it as your extra room across town.

Step 1: Know your why

Clarity makes letting go easier. Do you want calmer mornings, a tidier playroom, or space for a home office? Write it down and keep it visible while you sort. Your goal will guide what stays at home and what moves to storage.

Step 2: Tidy by category, not by room

Follow the classic order and make quick, confident decisions.

Clothes
Keep what you reach for weekly. Out-of-season coats and formal wear can live in clearly labelled storage boxes so your wardrobe stays breathable.

Books
Keep current reads and references. Archive uni notes, old manuals, and keepsake children’s books in a small unit, upright in boxes with spine labels.

Papers
Scan what you can. Keep passports and active files at home. Archive tax records, old contracts, and past projects in weather-tight crates at Stop Storage.

Komono (miscellaneous)
Sports gear, camping sets, Christmas décor, spare dining chairs, bulk pantry tubs. Keep only what fits your daily life at home. Store the rest so cupboards open and close without a wrestle.

Sentimental
This is the hardest. Choose favourites that spark a real smile. Preserve the rest with care in sealed boxes. Add a contents sheet on top and store them safely so memories are kept, not cluttered.

Step 3: Use four lanes

Set up four clear areas while you sort: Keep, Donate, Sell, Store.

  • Keep goes back into tidy, well-sized homes inside your house.
  • Donate leaves the house today, not next week.
  • Sell gets one deadline. If it is not sold by then, it moves to Donate.
  • Store is for items you love or need, just not every day.

Stop Storage becomes your partner for the Store lane. You keep the joy, we keep the bulk.

What belongs in storage vs at home

Great for storage

  • Seasonal clothing and bedding
  • Holiday décor and bulky party gear
  • Camping, fishing, and water sports equipment
  • Tools, tradie gear, and surplus stock for small businesses
  • Prams, cots, and baby items between kids
  • Boxes of photos and family keepsakes

Best kept at home

  • Daily kitchen essentials
  • School bags and uniforms
  • Work laptops and active files
  • Medicines and documents you need often

A simple size guide

  • Small unit suits 10–15 moving boxes, a few small shelves, sports gear.
  • Medium unit fits the contents of a 1–2 bedroom flat, plus seasonal items.
  • Larger units handle full household sets, business inventory, or a serious hobby setup.

Not sure which way to go? Tell us what you have and we will point you to a practical size so you are not paying for air.

Pack once, find it fast

  • Use sturdy boxes with the same footprint for easy stacking.
  • Label two sides and the top. Add a simple list inside the lid.
  • Place the items you will grab often near the front.
  • Build a centre aisle so everything is within reach.
  • Store soft items in vacuum bags and stand mattresses on edge.

Drive-up access at Stop Storage makes loading simple. Back up, open your roller door, and stack with space to spare.

Your weekend declutter plan

Friday night

Walk through the house with a laundry basket and collect obvious out-of-place items. List your priority categories.

Saturday Sort by category with your four lanes. Load the Store lane into your car as you go.

Sunday Drop your boxes at Stop Storage in Port Kennedy. Set up shelves or pallets, stack smart, and take a quick photo of the layout for easy retrieval later. Head home to a calmer space.

Why locals choose Stop Storage In Port Kennedy

  • Local, family-owned and run for over 30 years
  • Two Port Kennedy facilities with 24/7 access
  • Ground-level units with park-at-the-door convenience
  • Individually alarmed units, CCTV, and nightly patrols
  • Friendly team who helps you pick the right size

Decluttering the Marie Kondo way is not about owning nothing. It is about right-sizing what you keep at home and storing the rest with intention. When your cupboards close easily and your benchtops are clear, life runs smoother. You enjoy your home more. And your things still have a safe, accessible place to live.

Ready to reclaim your calm?

Chat with the Stop Storage team in Port Kennedy. We will help you choose a unit, give you packing tips, and get you set up with 24/7 access. Keep the joy. Store the bulk. Live lighter.