- Labeling your boxes makes it easy to locate your items after.
- Close boxes with quality tape.
- To help with packing, try to use the same size boxes.
- Packed boxes should not weigh more than you are comfortable lifting.
- When loading your storage unit place the items you may need to get to on occasion in the front
- Place heavy boxes on the bottom and lighter boxes on top including fragile boxes.
- When packing books, pack them flat in a box so as not to hurt the spine of the books
- Store mirrors and art work vertically and wrap in bubble wrap. When storing mirrors or glass covered picture or art, take some tape and crisscross on the front of the mirror.
- Wrap dishes individually.
- Use an empty trash can to store your gardening, yard tools or hoses.
- Freezers and Fridges should be stored with the door slightly open
- When wrapping your things use cloth rather than plastic.
- Make a plan, on how you want items to go into your storage unit.
- Use more space by using the hollow areas of your furniture