| Self storage is significantly more affordable than | | | | doesn't only affect the bottom boxes, but it can |
| paying for professional moving and storage | | | | also encourage mold and weaken these lower |
| services. There are ways to further maximize the | | | | containers, causing what's on top to topple over. |
| service and avoid additional costs. | | | | To avoid water damage, use sturdy platforms |
| The first thing to consider is storage space. This | | | | under your boxes or look for storage facilities |
| one is fairly simple. Aside from just filling your | | | | that offer free use of shelves. |
| boxes to the brim, you may want to invest in | | | | Pests and mold can also cause property damage. |
| sturdy, uniform-sized boxes. This will make it | | | | To avoid these, first ensure that the storage |
| easier for you to stack them on top of each | | | | space you've chosen is well maintained. When |
| other, without risking that they might topple over. | | | | that's done, be sure to properly clean your dishes, |
| If your storage facilities come with free use of | | | | pots, pans, and kitchen utensils before storage. |
| shelves, be sure to match your box sizes to the | | | | Even if there's no food, the smell can attract mice |
| shelves in order to maximize space. | | | | or ants. Cedar blocks and moth balls can ward off |
| The second is property damage. Whether you | | | | some pests, while items that can be affected by |
| use professional services or opt for self storage, | | | | mold should be sealed in air-tight containers with |
| property damage is a risk. But there are many | | | | silica gel. |
| things that you can do to avoid that risk and | | | | Finally, to avoid damage to fragile items when |
| avoid the extra costs. | | | | using self storage services, it's best to wrap them |
| Water damage is one of the most common | | | | i bubble wrap. This extra precaution is both |
| causes of property damage. Water damage | | | | inexpensive and easy. |