Some helpful tips to help you store your belongings in one of our self-storage units:

Preparation for Your Move

• Disconnect all appliances.
• Disassemble all beds and tables.
• Box-up TVs and stereos.

 
Boxes

• Be sure to use good quality boxes; check with your Keepers storage location to see if boxes and other packing materials are available to purchase.
• Place heavy items in small boxes for easy lifting.
• Fill your boxes completely and securely close them.
• Label the boxes to allow you to identify the contents.
• Close and securely tape all boxes.

 
Breakables

• Use a dish-pack or glassware box for greater protection.
• Wrap each item with protective wrap or foam; place a layer of packing inside the bottom and at the top of the box.
• Nest cups and bowls, and stand dishes, saucers and platters on edge; wrapped glassware should be packed upright near the tops of cartons.
• Pack paper into all open spaces to ensure a tight fit.
• Label all boxes containing glassware; do not place heavy items on top of these boxes.

 
Holiday Decorations

• Save the original cartons that contain delicate ornaments.
• Pad with packing paper or newsprint.
• Wrap strings of lights around a piece of cardboard then place in a carton lined with packing paper.

 
Lamps

• Wrap large lamp bases in padding; smaller lamps should be wrapped and placed into boxes.
• Pack delicate lamp shades separately.
• Do not use newsprint to wrap lamp shades or any other goods that may be damaged by ink stains.
• Do not store heavy items on cartons containing lamps or lamp shades.