Renting a Brilliant Storage Limited apartment for months or maybe years is like stuffing your belongings into a flimsy time capsule. From “just throwing stuff in,” to actual long-term preservation, the leap needs for some more planning, humor, and a reasonable respect of bubble wrap.
Start with the boxes. Your best friends are homogeneous dimensions. The game is Stackability; your future self will thank you four months from now upon discovery of the Christmas sweater. Big boxes for light items, little boxes for hefty ones. Books and heavy dishes have a tendency to turn boxes into pancakes if you get that sequence mixed up.
Use control of moisture to prevent it. The famous humidity of Hong Kong may make everything grow fuzzy sweaters. Toss silica gel packs or moisture absorbers into every shipment especially with electronics, papers, or clothes. Climate controlled storage is worth its weight in gold for some products.
Wrap fragile things like you are outwitting a smart cat. Experiment with bubble wrap, newspaper, or antique t-shirts. Double tape box bottoms help to avert disaster. Larger objects should be held in place with blankets and sheets to cushion knocks or scrapes.
Give every box clear daily labels. ” Kitchen: Pots, Pans, Magic Spoon.” Be not shy; list what’s on the inside on the outside and carry a phone inventory list. That ten minute effort will save one hour’s hide and seek down the road.
Finally but equally important protect couches, mattresses, and electronics. Dust moves into everything over time. Whether “fresh as a daisy” or “smells like old attic,” a basic plastic sheet or tailored cover can make all the difference. Your items will rest easily in ministorage until you need them once again with a little planning and creative thought. Good packing; hopefully, your boxes stack straight always.
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