Packing and Storage Tips

Before Moving Storage

Purchase packing materials
Purge and toss anything you really do not want anymore
Sort through, separate and organize everything you want to keep and store
Pack the stuff you won't need until after you move
Pack a separate “emergency” box with things you'll need on the day before and the day of the move.

During The Process of Moving Your Storage

Remove wheels from everything with wheels
Disassemble appropriate items
Tape nuts and bolts to the piece of furniture they go with
Label boxes with its contents and which room it gets moved to
Use packing materials such as bubble wrap, packing paper, old towels, etc. when packing fragile items
Mark boxes with breakables as FRAGILE
Spread the weight of heavy items over several boxes
Mark heavy boxes to help avoid injury
Make sure boxes are completely sealed
Disconnect appliances such as washing machines and dishwashers

Self Storage Rental Tips

Place cardboard, pallets or some sort of covering on the storage unit floor
Shelves that you used for storage at home also work great in a storage unit
Drawers - store lots of things besides socks and silverware
Couch cushions make soft places for breakables
Store long things vertically
Store glass and mirrors between mattresses
Place smaller and lighter things on top
Start at the back of the storage unit and work forward. Try storing odd shaped objects on top of washers, dryers, fridge …. Or towards the front of the unit
Group like items as much as possible
Use hand carts…they make the job easier
Avoid using plastic garbage bags for storage…they can promote mildew

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