Use good quality storage boxes. We sell cardboard and plastic boxes.

Fill boxes to capacity, as partially full of 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.

Leave refrigerator or freezer doors open for ventilation.

Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in boxes, marked fragile and stacked on their end.

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 before storing.

Wardrobe boxes allow you to store your clothing on hangers which keeps their shape.

Avoid stacking or learning furniture against outisde walls to aid ventilation.

Cover your goods with dust sheets to protect against dust.

Leave small walkways between the boxes and furniture in your storage unit so you can easily get to the items you want without having to move anything around.

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.

If you're storing a refrigerator in your unit leave the door ajar. This will prevent mold from growing inside.

Try to use boxes that are a uniform size, they're easier to stack (remember, keep the heavy ones on the bottom and the light ones on top).