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- Plan your storage space. Place those
items that you need to get to often in the moving vehicle first
(so they’ll be placed in the front of the storage space).
Allow space for walk-ways between stored items.
- Make 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 pounds.
Avoid putting too much in each box. (Need
Boxes?)
- List the contents of each box on
all four sides. Number the boxes. Seal boxes with masking tape
or glued paper tape.
- Stack lighter boxes on top of heavier
boxes.
- Dishes and glasses should be wrapped
in packing paper and placed in dish pack boxes. Stack these 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. Drain all
remaining gasoline from lawn mowers, power tools, boats, snowmobiles,
etc. before storing them.
- 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 knick knacks, china, silverware, and 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 taken apart 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
covers to protect against dust.
- if you stand mattresses on end,
be sure to prop them up so they stand straight. Otherwise, they
may get bent out of shape and become lumpy.
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