Community Self Storage

Packing Tips

Make the most of your storage unit's space

Appliances

  • Tape doors shut when moving
  • Wedge fridge and freezer doors open in storage

Chairs

  • Protect chair legs by wrapping them in packing paper
  • Leave slip covers on chairs, cover with plastic

Dishes

  • Wrap each dish in packing paper
  • Cushion dishes with crumpled paper in boxes

Beds

  • Tie bed rails together with rope or tape
  • Mark pieces for easy re-assembly

Clothing

  • Clothing that would normally hand in your closet should be stored in a wardrobe box

Dressers

  • Use dresser drawers for extra storage space
  • Use boxes for small or fragile items
  • Sweaters, blankets or towels are good for padding boxes
  • Give your back a break - keep weight of boxes under 30 lbs
  • With marker list contents on side of boxes