More Helpfull Tips For Packing Storage
Whether you’re packing things up to store for a month or ten years, knowing how to pack your belongings and prized possessions is important. There are quite a few variables involved when storing your items. Here are six helpfull tips for packing storage from someone who has spent a lifetime with ’something or other’ stored somewhere.
Find Your Why: It may seem silly at first, but really getting a grip on ‘why’ you need to place your stuff into storage is an important first step toward approaching the process successfully. Are you simply trying to make more room in your garage for a second vehicle or are you traveling the globe for the next seven years. Knowing your why will help you determine the other steps in storing, which include: where, what, how and for how long.
Tip 2: If you have to pack in a hurry you may think that simply taking everything from your bedroom closet and kitchen cabinets and chucking it into boxes you found at the back of the grocery store will be enough. If this is part of your plan you’ll be asking for trouble in the long run. Making sure that all kitchen items are cleaned and dried prior to storing is critical. Even if it looks clean on the shelf, there can be smells and residue that could attract rodents and pests. Wash dishes, glassware, linens and clothing prior to packing!
Tip 3: Proper packing techniques include using the appropriate vessel for different items. You may want to save money, but in the end, if your belongings become ruined with mold or mildew, then you’ve just wasted more money than it would have cost to do it right the first time. Try this trick! Take the time to pack all of your items so that when you open them up again, it will feel like you’re receiving a gift. Wrap everything carefully and even go so far and tying colorful ribbon around tissue papered treasures and you’ll feel great when you get your stuff out of storage and rediscover all the fun things you already own.
Tip 4: If you have a large library be sure to visit the office supply store and invest in dozens of Banker’s Boxes. These boxes are inexpensive and hold a ton of weight. They’re perfect for books and even some basic household items because you can’t over pack them! The built-in handles make moving a breeze and the uniformed size is designed for stacking. Books and files can get very heavy with very little volume. Once you use Banker’s Boxes, you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it sooner. After all, these are the same boxes businesses used to store important paper files that sit in storage for seven to ten years! They’re easy on your back and help you utilize storage space wisely.
Tip 5: Plan ahead for the day when you’ll need to get something out of storage. Take the time to use a permanent marker to make at least one side and the top of every box with an accurate description of its contents. You can even go so far as to color code each box with a Post-It so that when you place the items in storage, you can organize the boxes by ‘type’ of item or by ‘room’. It’s well worth the effort and you’ll be glad you took a few extra minutes to plan ahead in the first place.
Check Out Your Who: Even the most trusted friend or relative could end up needing a space they lent you for storage. It is often better to rent a climate-controlled storage space in a secured facility. You’ll have to pay a monthly fee, but your belongings will be safe and protected. You can also take out an insurance policy on your possessions in a storage unit that you lock and unlock with your own pad locks. Be wary of storing with large moving companies. Often your possessions are mixed into other people’s belongings and stacked sky high in a large facility. Know who is going to be looking after your stuff and you’ll be able to sleep better at night.
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