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Furniture: Some woods can be sensitive to moisture. Consider using climate-controlled storage. Remove legs and wrap with furniture pads to protect from soil and scratches. Disassemble bed frames and tie them together to conserve storage space. Wrap and label all pieces for an easier time when you have to reassemble them. Put all hardware in bags and mark the bags accordingly.

If you stack furniture items, place pads, blankets, or towels between them to prevent scratching. Don't use plastic to cover items in non-climate storage as moisture can condense under it. Consider using sheets or cotton cloth. It is a good idea to wrap mattresses in mattress bags or cover them with paper or cloth. Stand mattress and sofas on end with cardboard or pallets underneath to allow airflow and to prevent moisture from getting to them.

Pictures and Mirrors: Wrap pictures that are small and stand them on end in boxes. For larger ones, buy special picture boxes. Consider using foam or bubble wrap. Old photographs tend to curl over time. To keep them flat, place them between two pieces of cardboard and tape them together. Do not store irreplaceable photos. Negatives take up little space. Consider keeping them with you.

Crystal, China, Glassware: Consider buying boxes designed for this with dividers. Dishes and Glassware should have a layer of padding on top and bottom, and each item should be wrapped. Nest bowls, cups and stand plates on end. Fill all pockets with padding. Label boxes with glass items and stack these on top.

Appliances:
Clean and dry appliances. Keep refrigerator doors slightly ajar and use the space inside these items for additional storage such as blankets and towels.

Books:
Pack books flat, not standing on end (which may cause damage to the spines). Pack books together in small boxes. Big boxes of books can weigh too much.

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