After you have decided that you are going to rent a self-storage unit, the next step is to figure out how large a unit you will need. Too little space and you risk damage to your items. Too much space and you may be paying for room you don’t need. Planning ahead will eliminate frustration on move-in day and during the storage process. Here are some easy steps to determine how much space you need for all that stuff: Make a list of everything you will be storing. An inventory also comes in handy when you need to find the whatchamacallit, and you can’t for the life of you remember which box it might be packed in. Pack items in boxes or sturdy bins, heaviest on bottom and lightest and most fragile on top. Make sure your packing containers are similar in size and shape, and don’t stack them too high. Arrange boxes and furniture in a pattern similar to one you will use in actual your storage unit. Leave a path in the middle to make it easier to walk around. Label boxes on all sides. Measure the width, length, and height of your arrangement. Take note of odd or awkward shaped items that will need to be stored but do not fit into a box. Check out the handy size guide found here. Montrose storage units come in a variety of sizes, including: 5’x5’– small furniture items and boxes 5’x10’-- one or two bedrooms worth of furniture 10’x10’– a family room or two bedrooms, an entire office 10’x15’– two-bedroom apartment 10’x20’– 5-bedroom home 15’x20’-- 7-bedroom house or 8 years’ worth of business supplies It’s always a good idea to visit any storage facility you plan to use and take a look at different units, so you have an idea of what size will work for your needs. Have a plan for how you want to arrange your stored items, and take note of how others have maximized their storage space. There are always ways to save space, like storing furniture and appliances in the back of the unit and most-used items in the front. This will also save you time when you need access to items quickly. Store smarter instead of making the job harder! Call or visit today and reserve your own storage unit. US Storage Centers 3708 Clifton Place Montrose, CA 91020 (818) 659-3264
