To simplify your move and protect your belongings from damage, check out these helpful tips. Be sure to visit our self Storage Tips page and our FAQ page for more information.
- Plan out your move in accordance to your storage space. Place those items that you may need to access often in the front. Allow space for walkways.
- 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 2’x 4’ boards or on pallets to guard against dampness. Any concrete floor can become cold and damp.
- CAUTION: Do not store anything COMBUSTIBLE (paint thinner, gasoline, solvents, paints, etc.).
- Use uniform size boxes for easy stacking. Be sure your boxes are strong enough to hold 25 lbs. to 30 lbs. It is best not overfill each box.
- List the contents of boxes on all four sides. Number the boxes and seal them 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, marked "fragile," and stored 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 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 to save space.
- Tables with removable legs should be disassembled to save space.
- Sofas and love seats can be stored on their ends to save floor space. Always place a protective cover under the item on the concrete. Cushions should 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. Otherwise they may tend to bend out of shape and become lumpy.
- Rent the smallest amount of space you need and pack the space full.
- Prepare your space by placing a protective cover on the floor under your goods.
- Do not place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture.
- Use a good quality lock on your door. Cheap locks rust and will not provide adequate security.
