- Plan your storage
space. Place those items that you need to get to often in the front.
Allow for walkways.
- Completely fill each
box with your heaviest items on the bottom and lighter items on
top.
- Try to keep your boxes
in uniform sizes. They are much easier to stack that way.
- Drain all gas and oil
from engines in lawnmowers, tillers, etc.
- Label ALL boxes for
easy identification.
- Leave a small space
between the wall and your storage items to allow for ventilation.
- Pack your boxes and
other items as close together as possible to avoid moisture accumulating
between them.
- Use a HIGH QUALITY
lock, preferably a "disc lock", for your unit. They are much
harder to break or cut keeping your valuables as safe as possible.
- Make up an inventory
of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at home or in a safe deposit
box.
- Use uniform size boxes
for easy stacking. BE SURE they're strong enough to hold 25-30 lbs. (It
is best not to put too much in each box.)
- List contents of boxes
on all four sides, number the boxes, seal with masking tape or glued
paper tape.
- Stack lighter boxes on
top of heavier boxes.
- Dishes and glasses
should be wrapped in packing paper and placed in dish pack boxes. Stack
those on top.
- Place your storage
items on 2" x 4" boards or VisiQueen to guard against
dampness. Any concrete floor may become cold and damp.
- CAUTION: It is against
the law to store materials that are HAZARDOUS or COMBUSTIBLE such as
gasoline, solvents, paint, etc. Drain our all remaining gasoline from
lawn mowers, power tools, boats, snowmobiles, etc.
- Pictures and mirrors
should be wrapped in mirror crates marked "FRAGILE" and
stacked on end.
- Furniture with drawers
can be utilized as storage places for knickknacks, china, silverware and
small items. Wrap 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 trash cans. Stack extra cans
inside one another.
- Tables with removable
legs should be "broken down" to save space.
- Sofas and loveseats
can be stored on end to save floor space. Always place a protective
waterproof cover under the end on the floor. Cushions should be wrapped
in plastic and placed on top.
- Cover stuffed
furniture with dust cover to protect against dust.
- If you stand
mattresses on end, be sure to "prop" them up to stand straight
or they may bend out of shape and become lumpy.
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