General Tips:

• Place all smaller items in uniformly sized boxes. Completely fill each box with heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on the top. Uniformly sized boxes stack easier and conserve storage space
• Use furniture drawers for delicate items and specially wrap and label them as "FRAGILE". Bubble wrap and packing paper are excellent for these purposes.
• When packing toys or smaller objects, remember to fill boxes completely, stuffing open areas with plain newspaper to prevent collapsing when stacked.
• Be careful not to store anything combustible, (such as paint and chemicals), or perishable, (such as food that is not permanently sealed).
• Use trash cans to store shovels, hoes and rakes.
• Always use high quality locks on your unit. Locks are available for sale—just ask your site manager for a recommendation.
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Packing Tips

Business Files or Inventory, label all boxes and construct aisles so files are easily seen and accessible.

Books Pack books flat, not standing on end. This will protect the spines which will bend and warp over time if stood upright. Books are very heavy, so pack them in small boxes and don't put them in boxes with other, more fragile, items.

Lawn Mowers Drain gasoline and oil from all small engines. This precaution will protect both your stored property and the property of others from the dangers of fire and explosion.

Mattresses Place mattresses in plastic covers to protect them from dust and moisture. Store mattresses on a flat level surface.

Leather Items Treat leather items (couches, clothes, etc.) with a leather conditioner prior to storing them. Keep furniture items off the floor by placing them on pallets.

Blankets Draperies and Clothing. Have blankets, draperies and clothing cleaned, then pack them on hangers in wardrobe boxes.

Mirrors and Pictures Store mirrors and pictures inside similarly sized knocked down boxes. This affords them protection from scratches and dust.

Furniture and Tables. Place blankets over furniture to protect from scratches and dust. Store furniture on boards or pallets. Break down items such as table legs, and store tabletops and sofas on end, to save space. Treat wood surfaces before storing.

Photos Photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place between pieces of cardboard and tape them together. Do not store irreplaceable photos. Photos and negatives take up very little space. Try to keep these items with you.

Breakable Items Wrap breakable items inside bubble wrap and store with linens.

Dishes and Glassware Store these items in specially made boxes called dishpacks.

Pillows and Toys Store smaller items like this in large plastic garbage bags.

Label boxed items You'll know what is in each box without opening it.

Appliances Clean and dry all appliances prior to storage. Do not leave anything inside of appliances to be stored. Store all appliances upright with doors ajar to allow ventilation.

Delicate items, use specially constructed boxes, such as wardrobe boxes, and utilize dehumidifiers to prevent mildew build up. Remember to label these boxes "FRAGILE".

Do not store these items Furs, jewelry and other expensive items, irreplaceable items, any living thing, used tires, firearms, explosives, flammables of any kind (gas, diesel, oil, paint, etc.), drugs or drug paraphernalia, stolen items, any type of hazardous items, perishable items of any kind, hazardous waste materials of any kind, items that produce odors or any item that will in any way make other tenants or the manager unhappy.