| 1. |
Plan
your storage space. Place those items that you may
need to access often in the front. Allow for walkways. |
| 2. |
Make
up an inventory of your stored items and keep it
in a safe place at home or in a safe deposit box. |
| 3. |
Place
your storage items on 2x4 board or on pallets to
guard against dampness. Any concrete floor may become
cold and damp. |
| 4. |
CAUTION:
Do not store anything COMBUSTIBLE (i.e., paint thinner,
gasoline, solvents, paint, etc...). |
| 5. |
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 to put too much in each box). |
| 6. |
List
contents of boxes on all four sides; number the
boxes; seal them with tape. |
| 7. |
Stack
lighter boxes on top of heavier boxes. |
| 8. |
Dishes
and glasses should be wrapped in paper and packed
in sturdy boxes. Stack them on top. |
| 9. |
Pictures
and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard, marked
"FRAGILE" and stacked on end. |
| 10. |
Furniture
with drawers can be utilized as storage places for
pictures, knickknacks, china, silverware, small
items, etc. Wrap them in table cloths, towels or
blankets to prevent breakage. |
| 11. |
Larger
appliances make excellent "packing cases"
for blankets, towels, table cloths, and clothes. |
| 12. |
Shovels,
hoes, rakes and hoses can be stored together in
empty trash cans. Stack extra cans inside one another. |
| 13. |
Tables
having removable lags should be "broken down"
to save space. |
| 14. |
Cover
stuffed furniture with cardboard or blankets to
protect against dust. |
| 15. |
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. |
| 16. |
Rent
the smallest amount of space you need and pack the
space full. |
| 17. |
Prepare
your space by placing a protective cover on the
floor under your goods. |
| 18. |
Do
not place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered
furniture. |
| 19. |
Use
a good quality lock on your door. Cheap locks rust
and do not provide good security. |
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