Put Stuff In The Attic

Nothing should be sitting out open to the elements says carter.

Put stuff in the attic.

However things you really care about should probably never go in the attic either such as. All items should be in resealable airtight bags. 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. Metal filing cabinets work provide protection from bugs but don t overfill drawers.

Books require space to breathe. Objects made of wood. Make sure to cover oddly shaped and bulky objects like a christmas tree. It also goes without saying that animals can get into your attic garage or basement.

And that s way too hot for your electronics to survive. 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. 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.

Natural components like hair and fabric. Old toys and board games that you can t part with also find a place in your attic. Stewart attics without air conditioning can reach up to 160 degrees fahrenheit on a hot day. Storing items in your attic then tends to be far more preferable than storing them in the basement.

According to agricultural engineer b r. 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.