• Place those items that you may need to access often in the front. Allow for walk-ways
• Make up an inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at home or in a safe deposit box
• Place your storage items on 2x4 boards or on pallets (we have plastic pallets available for sale)
• Do NOT store anything COMBUSTIBLE (e.g., paint thinner, gasoline, solvents, paint, etc.)
• Use uniform size boxes for easy stacking (we have several sizes of very sturdy boxes available at a discounted price). Be sure they are strong enough to support stacking
• Stack lighter boxes on top of heavier boxes
• Label each box with contents, seal them with tape. Numbering the boxes can be helpful with your inventory list
• Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in paper and packed in sturdy boxes, stacked on top. We have sturdy dish pack boxes designed specifically for this purpose
• Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard, marked "FRAGILE" and stacked on end
• Furniture with drawers can be utilized as storage places for pictures, knick-knacks, china, silverware, small items, etc. Wrap them in tablecloths, towels and 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 having 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 completely around the item (sofa & mattress covers are available here at discounted prices). Cushions should be wrapped in plastic and placed on top
• Cover stuffed furniture with cardboard or blankets to protect against dust
• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture
• If you stand mattresses on the side, prop them up so they stand straight. They may otherwise tend to bend out of shape
• Rent the smallest space possible and pack the space full