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Here's a few beneficial suggestions for making your storage experience in Las Vegas a more enjoyable one:
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Consider mobile storage over “conventional” self-storage. The primary difference is that your storage unit is brought to your home or business instead of you having to haul your storage items to the storage facility.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Plan accordingly as you load and pack your storage unit. It’s best to ensure that you place the items needed on a regular basis near the space entrance as well as allowing for walk space to retrieve items in the rear of the space.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.When packing individual boxes, be sure to place the heaviest items on the bottom of the box.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Stacking boxes is much easier if you use same-sized boxes.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Be sure to completely drain all fuel and/or oil from any gas-powered machinery.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Important to properly label every box to ensure easy item retrieval.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.It’s best to leave a slight space between your storage items and the wall of the storage unit to allow for proper ventilation.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.To avoid a build-up of moisture between items, pack boxes and other items as close together as possible.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Use a quality lock, preferably a "disc lock", for your storage unit. Disc locks are known to be much more difficult to cut.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Create complete inventory list of all items in your storage unit and keep it in a safe place.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Using uniform size boxes will provide for easier stacking and will further allow for a greater maximization of space.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Identify the contents of each box by clearly writing such the names of the contents on each side of each box.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.When stacking boxes, place the heaviest on the bottom and the lightest on the top.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Ceramics, dishes, glasses should be individually wrapped in packing paper and placed in suitable boxes.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.If the floor of your storage unit is concrete, it’s best to place your items on 2" x 4" pieces of wood to guard against dampness.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.All large pictures and mirrors should be wrapped in mirror crates and marked "fragile."
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Maximize storage space by using the drawers of furniture for knickknacks, china, silverware and small items.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Larger appliances, such as refrigerators and ice chests, make for ideal "packing cases" for clothes, blankets, towels, and/or tablecloths.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Gardening items, such as shovels, hoes, rakes and hoses, can be stored together in empty trash cans. Also, stack any extra cans inside of one another.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Tables with removable legs should be disassembled in order to save space.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Couches and loveseats can be stored on end to save floor space. Always place a protective vinyl cover under the end that is exposed to the floor. To further protect the piece of furniture, cushions should be wrapped in plastic and placed on top.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.Protect all stuffed furniture with a dust cover to protect against any dust.
• Your browser may not support display of this image.If you stand any mattresses on their ends, be sure to prop them up so that they will stand upright. Otherwise they may bend out of shape and/or become lumpy.
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