Using Tab is definitely the best way of doing it even though you have to get close because if there is not a lot of room between the roof and the floor you don't get to see a lot of the floor space by zooming in. Using the tab means that you see a lot more floor space to enable you to place your items.
Of course if there is plenty of room between the roof and the floor them Zoom away.
I've got something to say - It's better to burn out than fade away.