LEAN items away from walls. This will help ventilation.

USE all of the space available, including the height.

PLACE seasonal items near the front of the unit.

FILL boxes to capacity without overloading.

PACK heavy items in small boxes for ease of loading, unloading and moving.

PACK fragile items securely with protective foam, bubble wrap or other cushion and place at the top of the storage unit.

LABEL boxes and make a list for later reference.

STORE items off the floor on pallets or raised boards.

CHECK ON your unit periodically.

EMPTY gasoline powered equipment.

DO NOT STORE COMBUSTIBLES OR PERISHABLES! such as old paint, cleaning fluids, gasoline, etc.

DO NOT STORE FOOD in open containers. This could attract rodents or pests.