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How to Choose the Right Size Storage Unit

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Unit Size: 5′ x 5′ (25 sq. ft.)

Equivalent to a Regular Closet

This unit will hold personal items, clothes, boxes, skis, children’s toys, small furniture items, business records, and sales materials.

Unit Size: 5′ x 10′ (50 sq. ft.)

Equivalent to a Walk-in Closet

This unit will hold small amounts of furniture, chairs, chest of drawers, boxspring, mattress, business supplies, and records. Plus, other small items and boxes.

Unit Size: 10′ x 10′ (100 sq. ft.)

Equivalent to half of a one-car garage

This unit will hold a one-bedroom apartment with major appliances, furniture, and supplies.

Unit Size: 10′ x 14′ (140 sq. ft.)

Equivalent to almost two-thirds of a one-car garage

This unit will hold a two-bedroom apartment or house, including appliances, boxes, and miscellaneous items and commercial storage inventory.

Unit Size: 10′ x 20′ (200 sq. ft.)

Equivalent to a standard one-car garage

This unit will hold a three-bedroom house with major appliances. Plus, lots of boxes, business storage files, and inventory. Ideal for storage racks.

Unit Size: 10′ x 25′ (250 sq. ft.)

Equivalent to a one-car garage

This unit will hold a fully furnished three-bedroom house, including oversized items such as a couch, mattress sets, dressers, refrigerator, washer and dryer, dining room set, entertainment center, and several large boxes.

Unit Size: 10′ x 30′ (300 sq. ft.)

Equivalent to a one-and-a-half car garage

This unit will hold a fully furnished three-to-five bedroom house, including oversized items such as couches, beds, dressers, a refrigerator, washer and dryer, dining room set, and entertainment center, and several large boxes.

Bonus Storage Tip:

Make an inventory of your stored items and keep it in a safe place at home, in a safe deposit box or with a trusted friend.

Choosing the right unit size for YOU:

Make a list of all items that will go into storage

Measure the length, width, and height of larger items

Use a closet, garage, or tape-outlined area to gauge the space

Visit the storage facility to see unit sizes in person

Consider going one size bigger than you think you need

 

 

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Location

6 Sunset Crossroad
Deer Isle, ME 04627

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