Storage Hints

• Plan your storage space. Place those items that you may need to access often in the front. Allow for walkways.
• Create an inventory of your items and keep it in a safe place at home or in a safe deposit box.
• Place a protective cover (plastic sheeting) on the floor under your stored goods to guard against dampness. Any concrete floor may become cold and damp.
• CAUTION! Do not store anything COMBUSTIBLE (i.e., Paint thinner, gasoline, solvents, paint, etc.)
• List contents of boxes on all four sides; number the boxes and seal with tape.
• Stack lighter boxes on top of heavier boxes.
• Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in paper and packed in sturdy boxes. Stack them on top.
• Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard and 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 or blankets to prevent breakage.
• Larger appliances make excellent “packaging cases” for blankets, towels, tablecloths and clothes.
• Shovels, hoes, rakes and hoses can be stored together in empty trash cans. Stack extra cans inside each other.
• Remove legs of tables if possible to save space.
• Sofas and love seats can be stored on end to save floor space. Always place a protective cover under the item on the concrete. Cushions may be wrapped in plastic and placed on top.
• Cover stuffed furniture with cardboard or blankets to protect against dust.
• 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.
• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture.
• Use a good quality lock on your door.
• To prevent bug infestation and rodents, do not store food or food items.
• Put TV's, electronics and other valuables in the rear of your unit.