Put Stuff In The Attic

Whether a birds or moths in the attic a raccoon in the garage or mice in the basement critters aren t concerned with taking care of your belongings as a general rule of thumb nothing in your attic garage or basement should be left out in the open.

Put stuff in the attic.

Old toys and board games that you can t part with also find a place in your attic. Storing items in your attic then tends to be far more preferable than storing them in the basement. According to agricultural engineer b r. Natural components like hair and fabric.

Then for extra protection and better organization pack the bags in stackable plastic containers. It also goes without saying that animals can get into your attic garage or basement. Nothing should be sitting out open to the elements says carter. If you must use cardboard boxes stack them on pallets so they are up off the floor do not put heavier boxes on top of lighter ones and close and seal boxes tightly with packing tape.

However things you really care about should probably never go in the attic either such as. Keep recently read books in the attic leaving room in the main living space for favorites and unread publications. And that s way too hot for your electronics to survive. Anything that s safe to store in these rooms should still be put away in a plastic container with a lid to keep environmental elements out.

Common basement problems usually involve your things getting wet or worse yet mold. If you re storing electronics in your attic you might be unpleasantly surprised to find them less than functional in the future. Objects made of wood. Make sure to cover oddly shaped and bulky objects like a christmas tree.

Metal filing cabinets work provide protection from bugs but don t overfill drawers. Books require space to breathe.