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- Plan your storage space. Place those items that you need to get to often in the front. Allow 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.
- 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 light 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 Visqueen 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.
- 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 other 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 & dirt.