STORAGE TIPS

The following are a variety of storage suggestions that we think you will find helpful.  Properly stored items will hold up much better in storage than items not stored properly.

Preparing Items for Storage
Place all smaller items in uniformly sized boxes.  Completely fill each box with heavier items on the bottom and lighter items on top.  Uniformly sized boxes stack easier and conserve storage space.

Furniture and Tables
Place blankets over furniture to protect from scratches and dust.  Do not cover furniture in plastic - always use cloth blankets or covers.

Appliances
Clean and dry all appliances prior to storage.  Do not leave anything inside of appliances to be stored.  Store all appliances upright with doors ajar to allow ventilation.

Lawn Mowers
Drain gasoline and oil from all small engines.  This precaution will protect both your stored property and the property of others from the dangers of fire and explosion.

Leather Items
Treat leather items (couches, clothes, etc.) with a leather conditioner prior to storing them.  Keep furniture items off of the floor by placing them on the provided pallets.

Books
Pack books flat, not standing on end.  This will protect the spines, which will bend and warp over time if stood upright.  Books are very heavy, so pack them in small boxes and don't put them in boxes with other, more fragile, items.

Blankets, Draperies, and Clothing
Have blankets, draperies, and clothing cleaned, then pack them on hangers in wardrobe boxes.

Mirrors and Pictures
Store mirrors and pictures inside similarly sized knocked down boxes.  This affords them protection from scratches and dust.

Dishes and Glassware
Store these items in their original boxes or in bubble wrap.  Do not place heavy items on top of dishes and glassware.

Breakable Items
Wrap breakable items inside bubble wrap and store with linens.

Label Boxed Items
You'll know what is in each box without opening it.

Organizing Your Storage Unit
Use our FREE wooden pallets underneath furniture and boxes.  Leave a small airspace between your stored items and the wall of the storage unit for ventilation.  Store items that will not be needed to the rear of the storage unit and items you will need access to toward the front of the unit.  Store heavy items on the bottom and lightweight items on top.

Pack Your Storage Unit As Tightly As Possible
Take advantage of your stackable space by using the shelf across the back of the storage unit.  Tighter packing helps to protect stored items from dust and reduces the space needed to store your property.  Use a high quality disc (round) padlock to secure your storage unit.  This type of lock is difficult to cut or break and offers maximum protection for very little money.

STOR FOR LE$$, INC.
 PORTER / CHESTERTON AREA · (219) 787-5042

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Stor For Less Storage & Truck Rental is a family owned modern full service storage facility offering free use of a moving truck to those that rent at our facility.  We are centrally located between Porter, Chesterton, Burns Harbor, Portage, Valparaiso, Lake Station, Hobart, and Miller.  We are only 1/4 mile from US Highway 20, 1/2 mile from 80/94, 3 miles from US Highway 6, and right in the middle of US Highways 49 and 149.  Our 7.8 acre facility is completely fenced and lighted, and we have a groundskeeper right in the center of the property.  We still have 3.5 acres of buildable ground and can build a storage warehouse to meet your exact needs and specifications.

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