Plan your storage space. Place items that you may need to access regularly in the front. Allow for walk-ways so you can access all items easily. Keep all items at least 18 inches from the ceiling fire extinguishers. This is a safety issue subject to inspection and will be strictly enforced by Management. Do not lean any item against the walls of the storage unit.  Leave a small space around the perimeter of your storage unit to aid in circulation.  Use Spare Space specialty moving boxes for easier and more secure stacking.  Stack lighter boxes on top of heavier boxes. Do not over-pack a carton or it will be too hard to lift or rearrange in the unit when adding additional items and removing needed ones.  Be sure to pack cartons so they are evenly balanced and will not tip over on other items.  Label all your cartons clearly on both sides and keep a checklist handy for easy reference.  Use drawers in furniture for storing pictures, knick-knacks, china, silverware, and small items. Wrap them in our bubble wrap or acid free tissue paper to prevent breakage.  Use large appliances as 'packing cases' for blankets, towels, table cloths, and clothes. Garden tools can be stored together in empty trash cans. Stack bins and buckets inside one another.