3. Store Your Stuff

Storage Units Are Great For:

Temporary storage when in between a home or apartment
Seasonal clothing or household items
Off-Season Equipment including, patio furniture, snow tires, skis, snowboards, boating items, etc.
Extra Furniture
Sporting Goods
Belongings of students gone for the summer or studying abroad
Hobby items or equipment
Estate materials
Overstock inventory
Storage during a home renovation project
Holiday decorations

Use strong boxes or containers that are easily stack-able.
Label your containers or boxes on multiple sides to make it easy to find the items you need.
Heavier boxes should be placed on the bottom to avoid tipping or collapsing of stacked items.
Save money by using towels, blankets or old clothes to wrap fragile items.
Store mirrors, pictures or frames upright instead of flat.
Place books in smaller boxes for easier lifting.
Individually wrap plates and stack them on edge rather than flat.
Individually wrap glassware and store with extra cushioning.
When storing lamp shades, individually wrap them in tissue paper before nesting them together.
Wipe tools with an oily rag before storing them to prevent rusting.
Store items on shelves or pallets to allow proper air-flow.
Create an inventory list of the storage unit and label or number each box so you can find it easily.
Sprinkle peppermint flakes or dryer sheets around the unit to deter any rodents from visiting your unit.
Properly wrap items in storage bags, tarps, and protective coverings to prevent condensation and moisture.
Units are not temperature or humidity controlled so do not store sensitive electronic equipment or antiques.