Farmville Mini Storage

10 Tips on Packing to Store

1. Sizes of Boxes:

· Try to keep them uniform, this will be easier to stack

· Keep a few smaller boxes on hand for heavy items

2. Packing Boxes: Boxes should be filled to capacity

· Overweight boxes can rip or cause back damage

· Partially filled boxes can collapse when stacked

· Overstuffed boxes can tear or tip over

· Label cartons on all sides, numbering boxes for reference

· Keep a list of each box for later reference

3. Books and Magazines:

· Wrap in plastic bags or covering to avoid moisture damage

· Place books flat to avoid damage to spines.

4. Clothes and other fabric items:

· Hanging with non-metal hangers is preferable.

· Great for filling the unused space in dresser drawers or cupboards.

· Using moth balls will help to prevent damage to these items

5. Cooking Appliances:

· Clean items thoroughly to avoid attracting unwanted pests.

· Refrigerator and freezer should be dry and have the doors slightly ajar when stored to prevent mold buildup inside them.

· Don’t forget some appliances have space where boxes can be stored.

6. Furniture:

· Wood furniture should be waxed with a wood varnish to keep moisture from damaging the wood.

· Pick up a mattress bag at your local mattress store – using one will protect your mattress from being misshapen or moisture damage

· Wrap table legs with paper to avoid scratches

7. Electronics

· Wrap electronics as you would glass or other fragile items

· Try to use original packaging or similar type box

· Do not store CDs in plastic – heat may melt it and damage your discs.

8. Fragile Items

· Wrap glass items individually

· Wrapping each item several times with packing material will prevent breakage

· Place packing material on bottom, sides and top of the box and into all gaps, this will provide extra protection.

· Pictures and mirrors should be stacked on the edge instead of flat in addition to being wrapped

· Don’t forget to clearly mark the box “FRAGILE”

9. Metal Items

· Should be wiped down with a cheap oil to avoid rust.

10 Outdoor Equipment

· Drain the tank of any equipment running that runs on gasoline

· Empty trash cans make great places to store long handled tools such as rakes, hoes, and shovels.