How to Store Furniture in a Garage or Shed
A garage or shed can be a great place to store furniture when it is not in use. Moving extra furniture out of your house is a great way to open up space, but you might not want to part with some of those pieces right away. If you have furniture that needs a place to live while not inside of your house, a garage or shed on your property is a natural fit.
But just tossing your furniture into the garage or shed without a second thought might not work out too well. You’ll want to have a plan to protect the condition of those furniture pieces while they are in storage, and we are here to help with that task. This article will highlight the basics of proper furniture storage, so you don’t run into any unexpected issues.
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Know The Risks of Storing Furniture
Successfully storing furniture comes down to understanding the threats it faces while in storage. If you understand what can go wrong in this environment, it’s actually pretty simple to take steps that will get around those potential issues.
- Moisture. You probably aren’t surprised to see this at the start of the list – moisture is the enemy for almost any type of item that goes into storage. If stored items are allowed to get wet, mold can develop, and the entire piece can be ruined quickly. Keeping everything dry should be at the top of your priority list.
- Dirt. If you put things away dirty, you run the risk of those items deteriorating in condition before they are moved out of storage. Make it a point to thoroughly clean all furniture pieces before storing them, using cleaners that are specifically designed for the task.
- Damage. Storing furniture in a garage or shed is a nice option, but you may be using those spaces for other items or activities at the same time. Properly storing furniture will protect it from accidental damage that could occur when doing things in or around the storage area.
If you put your furniture away clean, keep it dry, and pack it up so it is not vulnerable to damage, you should be able to bring it out at the end of the storage period in great condition.
Furniture Storage Techniques
We’ve already highlighted the importance of cleaning your furniture before it goes into your garage or shed. But how should you position it in those spaces and what can you do to protect it? Let’s take a closer look:
- Cover, don’t wrap. It’s a good idea to cover upholstered items so they don’t gather dust and dirt along the way. However, you don’t want to wrap these items tightly in plastic, as any moisture that is in them at the time will be trapped and could lead to mold or mildew. Instead, just cover loosely with extra blankets or sheets.
- Take apart some pieces. To avoid unwanted damage, consider taking apart some of your furniture items before you store them. Tables are a good example of this concept. By taking the legs off of a table, you may be able to store it upright with the legs wrapped together and tucked away. This method will take up less space, and the legs won’t be standing there waiting to get damaged by other items moving in or out of the area.
- Use care with glass. It’s particularly easy to break a piece that features glass, so those items should be reserved for the most protected part of your storage area. Try placing a piece of cardboard on each side of the glass, then wrap that either with tape or bubble wrap to sandwich the glass in the middle. This won’t make it indestructible, of course, but it will make it less likely to break if it gets moved around a bit on accident.
One other furniture storage point worth noting is that you should always consider how long you are going to store an item and whether or not it is worth storing in the first place. Quality pieces that have some value to you and your family are worth it, of course, but cheaper items that may only last a short time might not worth the space they take up on your property.
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