Storage Unit Sizes and Packing Tips
How much space do I need?
Consider the following:
- Make a list of what you are storing
- What are the largest items
- How high are you willing to stack the items
- Will you need room for an aisle to access the things in the back of the unit
Call Storage World. You will find that we have the size that’s going to fit your needs. Our manager’s help to determine the size needed for your belongings.
Remember: When your needs change, we have what you need.
| Storing this. . . |
Then you may need this. . . |
| Boxes, misc. items |
5 x 5 |
| Motorcycles, seasonal furniture |
5 x 10 |
| 2 rooms/1 bedroom apt. w/o appliances |
5 x 15 |
| 3 rooms/2 bedrrom apt. |
10 x 10 |
| 4-5 rooms/2 bedroom home |
10 x 15 |
| 6-7 rooms/3 bedroom home/car |
10 x 20 |
| Large 3-4 bedroom home |
10 x 30 |
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Packing Your Unit
- You want to make sure, if space allows, to leave an aisle for easy access to the items in the rear of the unit
- Place the items you are going to access the most in the front of the unit, and the ones you will never need, in the rear of the unit.
- Shelving helps to maximize the access of your items.
- Leave air space between every item and the walls for ventilation.
- Always put the heavy items on the bottom and light or awkward items on the top.
- Cover furniture with a dust cover or sheet.
Packing Your Item
- Be sure everything you pack is clean and dry to prevent moths and mildew.
- New boxes are clean. Boxes of the same size stack more easily.
- Have more boxes than you think you may need. Almost always, you will find you have underestimated.
- Allow plenty of time for packing.
- Pack heavy items separately from fragile items. Use small boxes for heavy items, and large boxes for lighter items. Keep boxes at a “normal” weight to avoid back injury.
- Fill boxes completely to avoid collapse. Seal with quality packing tape. Number or label boxes for easy identification.
- Be sure to utilize all storage space within your items, like drawers.
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