The biggest mistake people make when loading a storage unit is treating it like a room, filling from the back and working forward without a plan. A well-packed unit at Fairweather House starts with a system: heavy items at the bottom, furniture standing upright, walkways preserved, and the things you'll need soonest closest to the door.
Start with a full inventory before you load a single box. Knowing what you have tells you how much space you'll need, helps you decide what to leave behind, and makes retrieval dramatically faster when you need something three months later.
Boxes should be uniform where possible. Standard-size boxes stack cleanly, reducing wasted vertical space. Fill each box to the top, a half-empty box will collapse under the weight of a box above it. Heavier items go in smaller boxes; lighter items like bedding and cushions go in larger ones.
Label every box on at least two sides and the top. Once boxes are stacked, the side label is the only one visible. Include a brief contents list, not just a room name like "Kitchen", write "Kitchen, spices, coffee maker, mugs" instead.
Furniture should be disassembled where possible. Beds, tables, and shelving take up significantly less space broken down. Wrap mirrors and glass with bubble wrap and store them vertically, never flat. Mattresses should go upright against a wall to preserve their shape.
Our 2-ton capacity lift at Fairweather House makes moving bulky items between floors straightforward, but always call ahead when planning a large move so our team can coordinate access and help things run smoothly.
