Moving Tips & Tricks

Packing your Storage unit
Store the items you'll use most at the front fo the unit where you can get to them easily.
Leave a center aisle for easy access, and remember to stack everything at least two inches from the walls to allow air to circulate.
Store mattresses and couches on end and use protective covers.
Shelving should be placed against the walls. Boxes and small items should be stored on the shelves.
Wrap mirrors and pictures with protective pads or use a special mirror carton and store them on end.
Stack lighter boxes on top of bigger, heavier ones.
5' x 10' (50 SQ. FT.)
Walk in closet

What will fit: studio or small one-bedroom apartment: mattress set, sofa, dining room sets, boxes and miscellaneous items.

10' x 10' (100 SQ. FT.)
Average size bedroom

What will fit: furnishings from one or two bedroom apartment: refrigerator, washer/dryer, patio furniture, many boxes and miscellaneous items.

10' x 15' (150 sq. ft.)
Large bedroom

What will fit: furnishings from two or three bedroom apartment/house: appliances, patio furniture, many boxes and extras or a vehicle or small boat.

10' x 20' (200 sq. ft.)
One car garage

What will fit: furnishings from a three or four bedroom apartment/house: appliances, patio furniture, many boxes and extras or a vehicle or small boat.

10' x 25' (250 sq. ft.)
Large garage or small office suite

What will fit: furnishings from a three or four bedroom apartment/house: appliances, patio furniture, garage extras and miscellaneous items or a vehicle or small boat.

10' x 30' (300 sq. ft.)
Extra Large Garage

What will fit: furnishings from a four or five bedroom house: appliances, patio furniture, garage extras and miscellaneous items or a vehicle or small boat.