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Plan your
storage space. Place those items that you may need to access often close
to the door.
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Make up an
inventory of your items and keep it in a safe place at home or in a safe
deposit box.
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CAUTION!
Do not store anything COMBUSTIBLE (i.e., Paint thinner, gasoline,
solvents, paint, etc.)
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Use
uniform size boxes for easy stacking. Be sure your boxes are strong
enough to hold 25-30 pounds. (It is best not to put too much in each
box.)
Mobile
Attic has boxes/supplies available for sale and can be delivered with
your unit.
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List
contents of boxes on all four sides; number the boxes and seal with
tape.
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Stack
lighter boxes on top of heavier boxes.
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Dishes and
glasses should be wrapped in paper and packed in sturdy boxes.
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Pictures
and mirrors should be wrapped in cardboard and marked “FRAGILE” and
stacked on end.
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Furniture
with drawers can be utilized as storage places for pictures,
knick-knacks, china, silverware, small items, etc. Wrap them in
tablecloths, towels or blankets*
to prevent breakage.
(*Mobile Attic has blankets available for rent. Let us
know when ordering your unit and those and boxes/moving supplies can be
delivered with your unit)
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Larger
appliances make excellent “packaging cases” for blankets, towels,
tablecloths and clothes.
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Shovels,
hoes, rakes and hoses can be stored together in empty trash cans. Stack
extra cans inside each other.
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Tables
having removable legs should be broken down to save space.
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Sofas and
love seats can be stored on end to save floor space. Always place a
protective cover under the item. Cushions may be wrapped in plastic and
placed on top.
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Cover
stuffed furniture with cardboard or blankets to protect against dust.
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If you
stand mattresses on their side, prop them up so they stand straight.
They may tend to bend out of shape and become lumpy.
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Do not
place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture.
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Use a good
quality lock on your door.
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Put TV's
and other electronics in the rear of your unit.
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Make sure
to distribute the weight within the unit in order for it to be
transported easily, if it’s being relocated.
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Note the
Mobile Attic contract for more information about contents of the unit.
