Stop & Stor Experts Explain How to Determine What Storage Unit Size You Need
(PRWEB) July 16, 2014 -- This is one of the most common questions with regards to storage unit size. How much storage space do I need? Estimating how much space you will need can seem daunting but in reality estimating what size self storage unit you need comes down to 2 things:
1: What do you need to store?
Start by making a list of the things you will be storing. Is it large pieces of furniture like a couch or a king size mattress? Or is it boxes of books? Your first step should be to take an inventory of everything you need to store. You will need to think about all the items that you plan on putting into your self storage unit for easy access later. Next you should plan to group all your frequently-used items together. As you will want to pack these items last and keep them together in the front of your self storage unit so you can access them without having to unpack the entire storage unit.
2: How will you be packing your stuff up?
This is a key point to consider. The more organized and consistent your packing supplies the more organized your self storage unit will be. Additionally the more uniform your packing supplies the more efficiently you can take advantage of the space within your self storage unit. Begin by identifying items that will be packed in boxes and stacked. Then group by what is fragile,(glassware, pictures) and weight (books, pots and pans) You should plan on arranging the heavier, sturdier items on the bottom the self storage unit, fragile items on top. Then consider awkwardly-sized items that won’t stack well, including how often you will need to access them, and how heavy they are. These items should be put that the back of the self storage unit
With all of that in mind now you can begin to plan on what size storage unit you will need. At Stop & Stor Self Storage we offer a variety of sizes of self storage units. Below is a quick-reference guide to help you plan what size unit you will need for your personal or business storage:
Storage of Personal Items
•5' x 5' Storage Unit (25 sq. ft.) – Will hold a chest of drawers, a small mattress set, boxes and small items. Useful for garden tools, or seasonal decorative items.
•5' x 10' Storage Unit (50 sq. ft.) – Will hold furnishings of a mid-size bedroom, including a queen-size bed, dresser, TV, and a few storage boxes.
•10' x 10' Storage Unit (100 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of an entire family room or two full bedrooms.
•10' x 15' Storage Unit (150 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of up to three bedrooms in this unit. Recommended for larger items such as pianos, couches, tables, or large-screen TVs.
•10' x 20' Storage Unit (200 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of a five-bedroom house, including a refrigerator, washer/dryer, dining room table, chairs and large boxes.
•10' x 30' Storage Unit (300 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of a 5- to 7-bedroom house, including large items such as a couch, bed, fridge, and entertainment center.
It is always a good idea to visit potential storage units to get a visual sense of the storage space you will be working with.
Your storage representative can answer any questions you may have, and give you suggestions on how to store your items to maximize space.
Francesca Alcorn, Stop and Stor, http://www.stopandstor.com, +1 (718) 6988000, [email protected]
Share this article