Kona Storage Tips - Packing Your Mini-Storage Unit
Here are some great tips on using a self storage unit in Hawaii, also called mini storage. Make sure you store your belongings right.
Kona self-storage units are a great way to get some more space where you live and also gives you a chance to organize and properly preserve your belongings. Use the tips below to help pack your kona storage facility correctly.
Make sure and acquire proper packing materials which may include special boxes for your wardrobe and other items, bubble wrap or styrofoam popcorn, ropes and cords, packing tape, and permanent markers.
Many Kona storage facilities sell these and other materials you will need for proper packing. Also check office supply stores for good packing equipment.
Don’t overfill boxes. This can cause damage to the belongings, possibly break the container, and also may hurt your back when you try to lift too much.
Fill up the empty spaces in boxes with packing material which could be styrofoam or crunched up newspapers.
Put very heavy items in their own boxes. Also make sure electronic equipment such as computers and cameras are packed in their own box.
Plan out your overall strategy ahead of time so that your storage facility is well-organized and you make use of the space in an optimal manner. You also want to be able to find your belongings when you need them, and you don’t want to have to go to the back of the self storage unit to get an item you may need in the near future.
Kona Storage Tips continued:
How To Store Appliances
Make sure and clean and thoroughly dry all appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and driers. Use a rope or cord to secure the unit in its closed position. If space is a premium you may utilize the inside of a refrigerator to hold some of your items.
How To Store Furniture
When storing furniture items make sure and empty and clean them thoroughly, wiping down tables, vacuuming sofas, etc. For dressers and cabinets, remove all drawers and removable parts or else secure them in place with a cord or with tape.
When storing tables it is often easiest remove the legs for easier placement in the Kona storage facility.
How To Store Glassware and Fragile Items
Using small boxes first line the box with either styrofoam or bubble wrap and then wrap each of the fragile items in tissue paper and surround it with wrapping materials. Make sure all items are separated and won’t hit each other.
Make sure and mark each box with what items are inside and what room they came from. Also mark each box as “Fragile.” Store these boxes on top of other items, and never put heavy items on top of boxes marked as fragile.
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How To Move Your Computer
When you are moving your personal computer first make sure to back up all of the data on your computer. Then make sure all peripherals are removed from the computer and clearly mark all the connecting cords and how things were interconnected.
Now carefully pack each component in the original box if possible. Take extra care in packing, using bubble wrap to fill any voids in the box. Make sure the computer stays right side up and mark the box accordingly.
How To Pack Garden Implements and Mechanical Devices
For mowers and other equipment with engines make sure and drain all fuels and oils. Wrap these items in plastic or cloth tarps with plenty and secure the covers with a cord or tape. Make sure you do not stack anything on top of engines.
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