Here are some helpful hints to make moving or storing your stuff easier. Some of this may seem obvious but it doesn't hurt to review and plan accordingly.
- Appliances
Clean appliances before putting them into storage and leave large appliance doors ajar while in storage.
- Blankets, Draperies, and Clothing
Have blankets, draperies, and out of season clothing cleaned, then store them on a hanger in a wardrobe box.
- Books
Pack them flat, not standing on end (this may cause damage to the spines). Books are extremely heavy so use caution to not pack to many in one box, or mix them with fragile items.
- Furniture & Tables
Remove legs and disassemble to conserve storage space. Wrap with furniture pads to protect against soil and scratches. Wrap the legs together with packing paper and tape the paper to the item.
- Lawn Mowers, Weed Cutters & other items with motors
Please drain gasoline and oil from all small engines. Remember to never store any combustible items.
- Mirrors & Pictures
Large works should be stored in specially designed boxes. Smaller pictures can be wrapped in a bubble wrap or packing paper and stored in boxes with clothing or linens.
- Mattresses & Box Springs
Protect these items with specially designed plastic covers available for purchase in our rental office.
- Photos
Old photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place them between two pieces of cardboard and tape them together. Do not store irreplaceable photos. Negatives take up little space. Consider keeping them with you
