Put Stuff In The Attic

Make sure to cover oddly shaped and bulky objects like a christmas tree.

Put stuff in the attic.

Then for extra protection and better organization pack the bags in stackable plastic containers. Metal filing cabinets work provide protection from bugs but don t overfill drawers. Nothing should be sitting out open to the elements says carter. It also goes without saying that animals can get into your attic garage or basement.

However things you really care about should probably never go in the attic either such as. 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. 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. Books require space to breathe.

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. All items should be in resealable airtight bags. Stewart attics without air conditioning can reach up to 160 degrees fahrenheit on a hot day. And that s way too hot for your electronics to survive.

In the event of a fire in your home especially one that starts in the wiring within your walls cardboard boxes in the attic could serve as fuel for the fire. 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.

According to agricultural engineer b r. Old toys and board games that you can t part with also find a place in your attic.