Here are some helpful guidelines to help you
choose the right unit for you as well as some helpful packing tips!
Which Unit is Right for Me?
 5'
x 10': A 5' x 10' space is about the size of a large walk-in closet
and can contain, for example, a couch and a chair, bedroom set and small
items and boxes. |
 10'
x 10': A 10' x 10' space is about the size of a small bedroom and
will hold the furniture (excluding appliances) from a one-bedroom
apartment. |
 10'
x 15': A 10' x 15' space could hold the contents of a two-bedroom
apartment, or a small car, if the unit has a garage door. |
|
10'
x 20': A 10' x 20' unit is about the size of a standard one-car
garage. It's big enough for furniture, appliances,
and personal items from a two-bedroom house. |
Packing and Storage Tips
- Plan ahead. Place items you may need
to get to often in the front of your space. Allow for walkways if
you'll need periodic access to items.
- Make an inventory of your stored items and
keep it in a safe place at home, or in a safe deposit box.
- For easy stacking, use uniform size boxes.
Be sure they're strong enough to hold 20-30 pounds.
- List contents on all four sides of the box.
Number the boxes and seal them with cello tape, fiber tape, or glued paper
tape. Use inventory sheets to track the boxes.
- Wrap dishes and glasses in plain paper and
pack them in sturdy boxes. Set these boxes on top of the others.
- Drawers in dressers and tables can be used
to store knickknacks and other small items. Wrap them in towels,
tablecloths or blankets to prevent breakage.
- Blankets, towels, tablecloths and clothing
can be packed inside large appliances. Place blankets, sheets, or
plastic on top of the stored items.
- To save floor space, sofas and loveseat can
be stored on end. Wrap cushions in plastic and stack them on top of
the sofa.
- If you stand mattresses on their sides, prop
them so they can stand straight. Otherwise, they may bend out of shape
and become lumpy. Pack them in mattress cartons or plastic to prevent
damage.
- NEVER store anything toxic or
combustible. Drain gasoline from lawnmowers, power tools, boats, jet
skis, snowmobiles, etc.
- Be sure to place a good lock on your storage
space.
Any additional questions? Just give our
friendly office manager a call at 831.638.1166 and they'll be happy to answer
all of your questions.