STORING YOUR ITEMS • Fill boxes to their maximum capacity to avoid collapsing. • Pack heavy items in small boxes for easy lifting.  • Call your auto or home insurance co. to obtain renter’s insurance on stored items.  • Label all boxes! Store boxes with labels showing for easy access. • Put items you anticipate needing the most into storage last so that they are in front. • Use fabric covers to cover furniture and other items (plastic can cause moisture to condense under it). • Use ziplock bags to store screws & bolts and tape them to the items that they belong to. • Do not store items that may break if frozen. • Do not store food items since rodents could get into them. • Put a few drops of oil on items that might rust. Avoid putting oiled items in contact with other items. • Do not store combustibles, perishables, flammables, explosives or elicit materials.  • Put boxes & furniture on pallets to allow for better ventilation. • Pack books flat to avoid damaging spines.  • Drain gasoline from small engines including lawn mowers and snow blowers. • Remove table legs to conserve storage space.  • Do not store irreplaceable photos. • Store heavy items on bottom and lighter items on top. • Buy a good lock and securely latch your door when you leave.