Boxes and Packing Supplies
Self storage can be the perfect solution for storing home or office items that you simply don't have room for in your existing space. Yet even though most storage units are safe, dark and remote, you may want to take extra precautions to protect your things inside. Properly wrapping and packing your items will decrease their chances of shifting or breaking during a move, and help protect them from dust, heat and humidity during long stints in storage. Before you get started, make an inventory of the items you plan to stow away. Use your list to outline the type and amount of packing supplies you think you'll need. You should also
know the size of the storage unit you'll be renting
. That way, you can visualize which items will be placed where and how they'll stack together. If you find it difficult to determine how many boxes and tape-rolls to buy, purchase too many. It will save you from an annoying shopping trip when you're knee-deep into packing. Most merchants will let you return unused or unopened supplies as long as you save your receipt. Be sure to ask about the return policy.
Remember that items may be kept in self storage longer than you expect. It's important to use quality packing products to ensure long-term protection. Even though common household items may save you money, they can also be problematic. For example, many people use newspapers to wrap fragile items, yet newspapers can can scratch dainty things, smudge inks onto items, and even attract insects and rodents. Another common household item people use for storage is plastic trash bags. Unfortunately, plastic retains moisture and can ruin the items inside. Below is an inventory list of common and not-so-common packing supplies you can buy at local home improvement stores, moving companies, or storage facilities. (Use StorageFront's "refine search" feature to find storage facilities near you that sell moving and packing supplies.)
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