Top 10 Storage Mistakes

• 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.