Storage Tips

• Rent the smallest amount of space you will need and pack the unit full.
• If possible, try to use uniform size boxes for easy stacking.

• Prepare your space by placing a protective cover on the floor under your goods.
• Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in paper and packed in sturdy boxes. Stack them on top.

Furniture with drawers can be utilized as storage places for pictures, knick-knacks, china, silverware, small items, etc. Wrap them in tablecloths, towels or blankets to prevent breakage.

List contents of boxes on all four sides; number the boxes and seal with tape.

Place your storage items on 2×4 boards or on pallets to guard against dampness. Any concrete floor may become cold and damp.

Avoid placing sharp or heavy objects on top of upholstered furniture.

If you stand mattresses on their side, prop them up so they stand straight. They may tend to bend out of shape and become lumpy.

Shovels, hoes, rakes and hoses can be stored together in empty trash cans. Stack extra cans inside each other.

Be sure your boxes are strong enough to hold 25-30 pounds. (It is best not to put too much in each box.)

Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard and marked “FRAGILE” and stacked on end.