Whether you are moving for the first time, or selling your house to move up the property ladder, that excess furniture always gets in the way.
There are many storage companies to choose from and the prices range depending on the size of your current home, but here are some top tips on how to store your things ready for the big move. • Use good quality storage boxes, cardboard and plastic ones are the best • Fill boxes to capacity, as partially full or bulging boxes may tip or collapse • Heavy items should be packed into small boxes so that they are easy to lift • Label or number boxes for easy reference when you need to locate your goods • Make up an inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at home • Protect your fragile goods in bubble wrap • Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in tissue paper or bubble wrap before storing • Garden equipment should be cleaned before storing • Wrap table legs with bubble wrap to prevent any damage • Wardrobe boxes allow you to store your clothing on hangers which keeps their shape • Place heavy or bulky items in the room first to provide a good stacking base • Plan your storage space - put those items that you need to get to most often near the front, close to the door • To maximise space stack similar sized boxes together • Do not place heavy items on sofas or mattresses • Always place a protective cover over your soft furnishings • Stack chairs seat to seat with cloth or paper to separate them • Leave refrigerator or freezer doors open for ventilation • Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in mirror boxes, marked fragile and stacked on their end • Avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls to aid ventilation • Cover your goods with dust sheets to protect against dust
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Date: 17th, May, 2006 |
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