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Put stuff in the attic.
Natural components like hair and fabric.
Then for extra protection and better organization pack the bags in stackable plastic containers.
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.
Old toys and board games that you can t part with also find a place in your attic.
All items should be in resealable airtight bags.
Nothing should be sitting out open to the elements says carter.
Books require space to breathe.
Stewart attics without air conditioning can reach up to 160 degrees fahrenheit on a hot day.
Objects made of wood.
If you re storing electronics in your attic you might be unpleasantly surprised to find them less than functional in the future.
And that s way too hot for your electronics to survive.
Storing items in your attic then tends to be far more preferable than storing them in the basement.
Keep recently read books in the attic leaving room in the main living space for favorites and unread publications.
However things you really care about should probably never go in the attic either such as.
Common basement problems usually involve your things getting wet or worse yet mold.
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.
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.