Top 10 Storage Mistakes
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1. Over-packing your boxes
Make sure you can still lift the boxes you pack.
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2. Flimsy boxes
Cardboard boxes are cheap. Don't waste time with boxes that you cannot stack.
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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.
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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.
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5. Storing food items
Food attracts unwanted guests. Keep your food at home.
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6. Forgetting to buy Renter's Insurance
Your homeowner's insurance may not cover your stored items.
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7. Storing dirty appliances
Clean and dry all appliances before you store them.
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8. Storing toxins or flammables
This is PROHIBITED BY LAW
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9. Using printed newspaper
Newspaper ink can smudge and bleed. Beware.
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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.
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