 | 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 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. |
