In Reidsville, NC, boxing up the breakables usually comes with a bigger moment, a move across town, a downsizing, or sorting through a loved one's belongings. Whatever brings you to it, those fragile things deserve to come out of storage the same way they went in. At Cardinal State Storage, we've helped plenty of Rockingham County neighbors do exactly that.
It starts with a handful of simple steps.
Packing paper, bubble wrap, and small, rigid boxes are your best friends here. For dishes and glassware, a dish-pack box with dividers takes most of the guesswork out. Steer clear of newspaper, the ink transfers and it barely cushions. A little investment in real supplies pays off when you open the box later.
Wrap each piece on its own, and add a second layer around anything delicate or sentimental. Plates do best standing on their edges rather than stacked, and cups and bowls should be nested with paper between them. The one rule that matters most: leave no empty space in the box, since anything loose can slide and break.
Label fragile boxes clearly on several sides and keep them light enough to carry easily. In the unit, always set fragile boxes on top of the heavier ones. If your belongings are staying through a humid Reidsville summer, a climate-controlled unit protects delicate finishes and old glued joints from the swings in temperature and moisture.
A careful hour of packing is the cheapest protection you'll ever buy for the things you can't replace. It's worth every minute.
Facing a move or a change? Stop by Cardinal State Storage in Reidsville or reserve online, and we'll help you find the right unit and supplies to keep it safe.