Storage tips

Stack up

Most of our units are 8 feet tall or more, so use the height. Put heavy items on the bottom and lighter ones on top, and check that stacks are stable. Fill gaps inside boxes with packing paper so they hold their shape and nothing shifts.

Save space

• Take legs off tables and break down large furniture.
• Fill dresser drawers and hampers.
• Stand mattresses and box springs on end, and fill gaps with smaller items.
• Set dressers and tables top to top.

Place things smartly

Keep boxes off the cement floor with pallets so air can flow underneath. Put things you'll need often in front and valuable, rarely used items in back. Cover wood furniture, store long garden tools in a trash can, and wipe metal with a few drops of machine oil to deter rust. Utah's dry climate helps.

Leave an aisle

Almost everyone needs to get something out at some point. Leave a walkway to the back so you don't have to unload half the unit to find one box, and turn boxes so their labels face out.

Label everything

Write the contents on every box and keep a separate list of what's in the unit. It takes a little longer up front, saves a lot of searching later, and helps with insurance if you ever need it.

Keep it clean

Use dust covers on mattresses and furniture and seal your boxes. Leave the unit clean and swept when you move out and you won't pay a cleaning fee.