The question people always ask when looking to purchase a storage unit is. What size unit should I get? You want to get the right unit. If you get one that is too big then you feel like you are wasting money. Get one too small and then your belongings have nowhere to go. So how do you find the right size unit? This is where planning comes in.
Steps to Finding Right Sized Unit
1. Find the largest place in your home.
2. Get a measuring tape.
3. Get some masking tape.
4. Tape out the dimensions of the unit you are looking at on the floor.
5. Begin placing your belongings into the square/ rectangle you have created.
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A little comparison can go a long way. Below is a list of the different size units and what they are comparable to in size.
5x10 About the size of an average walk in closet. Fits mattress, smaller furniture. Think of what a college kid can store in their dorm and that is about how much stuff you can fit.
10x10 This is a popular size that fits the content of about a 1 bedroom apartment. It can fit table, couch, washer and dryer, mattress etc.
10x15 Can fit belongings from a 2 bedroom house or apartment
10x20 This unit can fit contents from about a 2-3 bedroom house. It is about the size of a small 1 car garage.
