Here are some tips for storing your stuff, aimed to make your storage experience efficient and stress-free:

• Store items you really need at the front of the unit. You don’t want to be digging through boxes for your cell phone charger.
• Do not store important documents (deeds, passports, insurance policies, birth certificates). Keep them with you.
• When you pack your storage unit, create a nice center aisle for easy access to all your stuff.
• Try not to place boxes directly on concrete floors. Use pallets or skids to prevent moisture absorption.
• Plastic containers tend to provide more protection from possible water or moisture damage.
• If you’re storing tables and other furniture, remove legs and store tabletops and sofas end to end, to save space.
• Be sure to wrap chairs and tabletops completely in protective quilts so that nice finishes won’t be scratched or nicked.
• Treat wood with a good polish before storing.
• Use trash cans to store shovels, hoes and rakes.
• Mattresses should be wrapped and stored flat on level surfaces.
• When storing metal items, to retard rust, wipe all metal surfaces with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil.
• Hang blankets, draperies, and dress clothes in wardrobe boxes. Always use high quality locks on your unit. (We sell them!) Just ask the manager for a recommendation.
• To be safe, drain gasoline and oil from lawn mowers and other items with small engines.