Top 10 Storage Mistakes
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1. Over-packing your boxes
Make sure you can still lift the boxes you pack. -
2. Flimsy boxes
Cardboard boxes are cheap. Don't waste time with boxes that you cannot stack. -
3. Forgetting to label your boxes
You will not remember where you placed that one item you will need in 6 months. Be sure to label your boxes carefully. -
4. Packing on top of fragile items
Make sure your boxes of fragile items are clearly marked and light, so you can place them on top of the stack. -
5. Storing food items
Food attracts unwanted guests. Keep your food at home. -
6. Forgetting to buy Renter's Insurance
Your homeowner's insurance may not cover your stored items. -
7. Storing dirty appliances
Clean and dry all appliances before you store them. -
8. Storing toxins or flammables
This is PROHIBITED BY LAW -
9. Using printed newspaper
Newspaper ink can smudge and bleed. Beware. -
10. Storing your items on the floor or against walls
Concrete and metal attract moisture. Stack your boxes on wood or pallets and keep them away from the walls.