Learn how to box.

• Use good quality storage boxes (we sell sturdy cardboard and plastic boxes)
• Fill boxes to capacity, as partially full or bulging boxes may tip or collapse
• Pack heavy items into small boxes so they're easy to lift
• Label or number boxes so it's easier to find your things later
• Write a comprehensive list of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at home
• Protect your fragile goods with bubble wrap
• Wrap dishes and glasses in tissue paper or bubble wrap before storing
• Clean your garden equipment before storing it
• Wrap table legs with bubble wrap before storing them
• Wardrobe boxes allow you to store your clothing on hangers which keeps their shape
• 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
• Secure and protect white goods from scratches with shrink wrap during transportation
• Leave refrigerator or freezer doors open for ventilation when storing
• Wrap pictures and mirrors, then stack them on their end in boxes marked 'fragile'
• To aid ventilation, avoid stacking or leaning furniture against outside walls
• Cover your goods with dust sheets to protect against dust