- Plan your storage space. Place those items that you may need to access often in the front. Allow for walkways.
- Store your most valuable items in the back of the space.
- Make an inventory of your stored items on 2’x4’ boards or on pallets to guard against dampness. A concrete floor can become cold and damp.
- Use uniform box sizes for easy stacking. Be sure your boxes are strong enough to hold 25-30 lbs. (it is best not to put too much into each box.)
- List contents of boxes on all four sides; number the boxes, seal them with tape. Stack lighter boxes on top of heavier ones.
- Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in paper and packed in sturdy boxes. Stack them on top.
- Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard marked “fragile” and stacked on end.
- Furniture with drawers can be used as storage places for pictures, knick-knacks, china, silverware, small items, etc. Wrap them in tablecloths, towels or blankets to prevent breakage.
- Larger appliances make excellent “packing cases” for blankets, towels, tablecloths, and clothes.
- Shovels, hoes, rakes, and hoses can be stored together in empty trashcans. Stack extra cans inside one another.
- Tables with removable legs should be broken down to save space.
- Sofas and love seats can be stored on end, to save floor space.
- Always place a protective cover under the items that sit on the concrete.
- Cover stuffed furniture with cardboard or blankets to protect against dust.
- If you stand mattresses on their sides, prop them up so they stand straight. They may tend to bend out of shape and become lumpy otherwise.
- Rent the smallest amount of space you need, and pack the space until full.
- “Prep” your space by placing a protective cover on the floor under your goods.
- Do not place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture.
- Use a top quality lock on your unit door. Cheap locks rust and do not provide good security. We suggest disk locks.
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