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Storing Furniture
Most of us and used to pay a handsome amount for the furniture in the house. From designer beds to antique chest of drawers, furniture need not always serve the purpose of utility it may double up as a decoration piece which adds glamour and beauty to your home. Try and remember the countless number of hours which you have spent in scanning through various furniture and home d?cor magazines to select just the right coffee table or that lounge sofa for the living room. Now a time has come when you have to store them somewhere. Why should such occasions arise? Reasons could be plenty: from relocating to a new city and you are not too sure whether all your furniture is going to fit in the space available; some of the furniture has lost its utility as you have moved on and re-done your interiors; you could have simply outgrown some of the furniture and feel like removing some clutter from your home. Whatever the reasons are for storing furniture, the first thing to look for is a storage location, which should not only be free from termites and pests but should be easily accessible too. Convenience should be your first priority, even if some remote locations offer cheaper options.
Your next consideration is determining the size of the furniture
storage unit. If you are in a quandary, ask the storage company to assist you. Most companies are equipped with a storage guide which can help you decide on the size. Remember, the larger the unit size, the more it is going to cost you. The height of the storage unit is very important when looking for space for storing furniture. The taller the ceiling height the more opportunity you have to stack up the items, instead of just taking advantage of the floor space. Storage space which is 5’ x 5’ might be too small for storing any large furniture or any volume of furniture. The most recommended size would be 5’ x 15’ which holds quite a lot of furniture.
Your next concern area is to check whether the storage space is climate controlled. If you wish to store furniture which is antique or leather-upholstered, you would surely choose climate controlled storage units. Both these types of furniture need climate controlled environment primarily because of humidity and temperature variation control. Climate controlled storage places have a controlled temperature through out the year with no humidity which can spell havoc to your furniture.
Before you finalize your storage unit, you must be absolutely sure of the level of maintenance at the unit. You do not wish to keep your highly valuable furniture which is also the breeding ground of termites, rats, and other pestilent. The space must be regularly cleaned and pest-control measures are a must. You do not have to believe the brochure or the company spokesperson in this matter – you could visit the unit personally and check out the details yourself.
Last but never the least important is the packing of the furniture pieces which are being stored. If you are not too familiar with the packing procedures, it could be a wise decision to call an expert and get the furniture packed. This will help you keep the furniture safe while in storage. Though it costs a bit of money to hire professional packers, but it is money well spent for a worthy cause.
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