SELF STORAGE TIPS AND TRICKS

Packing Your Belongings:

Kitchen

Dishes should be individually wrapped in tissue and cushioned in the carton with crumpled packing paper.

To protect silver pieces from tarnishing, they should be completely enclosed in newsprint or plastic wrap.

Pack glasses carefully. Wrap them with tissue and pad them with crumpled paper
like the dishes.

Living Space

Place heavier items on the bottom and smaller and lighter things on top. 
Pillows make good padding for fragile items.

If possible, pack electronics in their original cartons. Otherwise electronics can be
safely packed in sturdy boxes using bubble wrap, newsprint, comforters, blankets, etc.

Lay books flat in the carton, alternating the spine and open side of the book.
Place a piece of paper between books to prevent them from sticking together.
Books get heavy in bunches so it's better to pack them in small cartons.                                  

Pack lamp shades in individual boxes with plenty of paper for padding.

Protect all chair legs by wrapping them with packing paper.

Leave slipcovers on upholstered chairs and cover them with plastic covers.
Go easy on your back. Hold the weight of all packing cartons to under 30 pounds.

Wardrobe

Hats should be packed in large cartons and marked "fragile" so they are not crushed.

A single layer of shoes may be put in the bottom of wardrobe cartons.

Do not pack heavy items on top of shoes.

Clothing that ordinarily hangs in a closet should be packed in a wardrobe carton.