Packing & Storing
Tips
Over the years we've collected some great advice and tips to
insure the best packing and storing of your items. Please take a
look at these helpful hints before you get started:
Packing Tips
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Completely fill each box with your heaviest items on the
bottom and lighter items on top.
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CAUTION: It is against the law to store materials that
are HAZARDOUS or COMBUSTIBLE such as gasoline, solvents, paint,
etc. Drain out all remaining gasoline from lawn mowers, power
tools, boats, snowmobiles, etc.
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Label ALL boxes for easy identification.
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Use uniform or similar size boxes for easy stacking.
They are much easier to stack that way. BE SURE they're strong
enough to hold 25-30 lbs. (It is best not to put too much in
each box.)
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Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in packing paper
and placed in dish pack boxes.
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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.
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Larger appliances make excellent "packing cases" for
blankets, towels, tablecloths and clothes.
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Shovels, hoes, rakes and hoses can be packed together in
empty trashcans. Stack extra cans inside one another.
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Spray wood furniture with a good polish and cover with a
drop cloth or sheeting.
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Apply a light coat of oil to exposed metals to prevent
rusting.
Wedge all appliance doors open to allow free circulation of air.
Also make sure all appliances are cleaned and thoroughly dry
before storing.
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List contents of boxes on all four sides, number the
boxes, seal with masking tape or glued paper tape. Make a list
of the labeled boxes for easy reference when you need to locate
your property.
Storing Tips
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Plan your storage space. Place those items that you need
to get to often in the front. Allow for walkways.
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Insure your goods while in storage. If your homeowner's/
business insurance does not cover items in storage, ask the
manager about self storage insurance at reasonable rates.
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Make up an inventory of your stored items and keep it in
a safe place at home or in a safe deposit box.
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Leave a small space between the wall and your storage
items to allow air to circulate freely.
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Pack your boxes and other items as close together as
possible to avoid moisture accumulating between them.
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Use a HIGH QUALITY lock, for your unit. They are much
harder to break or cut keeping your valuables as safe as
possible.
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Stack lighter boxes on top of heavier boxes.
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