• Only pack dry goods in order to prevent mildew.
• Using the same size boxes will better utilize space.
• Take home more boxes than you think you need. Storage King USA will gladly refund your unused boxes.
• Use small boxes for heavier items and large boxes for lighter goods.
• Number your boxes and mark contents on both sides.
• Use plenty of packing material. Bubble wrap, towels, blankets, pillows, and paper work well.
• If you use normal newspaper, the ink may bleed and cause permanent damage.
   

• Use specialty boxes like wardrobe boxes and dishpaks for dishes, glasses and clothing.
• Tie appliance doors shut with rope.
• Fasten bed rails together with rope and keep mattresses clean with mattress covers.
• Wrap paper around chair legs and protect them with chair covers.
• Use dishpak cartons. Fill bottom, sides, and top with extra packing material. Use specialized foam, paper, or light bubble wrap. Don’t forget to mark these boxes as fragile.
• With lamps, remove lightbulbs and lampshades. Pack the shades in their own box with plenty of packing paper.
•  Wrap mirrors in plain paper or light bubble wrap and place in special mirror boxes.
• Stand sofas on end to save space and cover your sofas with plastic covers and blankets.
   

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• Leaving a hallway in a larger room will allow you easier access to your goods.
• Place items that you will need frequent access to in the front of the room.
• Shelving helps you maximize and organize space while allowing you easier access to your goods.
• Put the heaviest items on the bottom and cover furniture with dust covers or furniture blankets.