09/27/2018
Are you having a hard time deciding what size shed to go with?
Unit Size Breakdown
5’x5’ unit
Size: 25 square feet, equivalent to a large closet
What fits: A dresser, small mattress set and several boxes. Other uses include seasonal decorations, personal items, gardening equipment, camping gear, children’s toys or off-season clothing.
5’x10’ unit
Size: 50 square feet, equivalent to a walk-in closet.
What fits: Furniture from a one-bedroom apartment or dorm room including a queen-sized mattress set, dresser, TV, bike and several storage boxes.
10’x10’ unit
Size: 100 square feet, equivalent to half of a standard one-car garage. Think of it as an extra bedroom since most are about 10’x12’.
What fits: Items from two bedrooms (mattresses sets, dressers, nightstands) or an entire family room (sofa, chairs, coffee table, book shelves).
10’x15’ unit
Size: 150 square feet, slightly smaller than the size of a standard one-car garage.
What fits: Items from three bedrooms or other large items like big-screen TVs, couches, pianos, tables or appliances.
10’x20’ unit
Size: 200 square feet, the size of a standard one-car garage.
What fits: Items from a three- or four-bedroom house or apartment, including couches, mattress sets, a dining room set, workout equipment, a refrigerator and washer and dryer.This size is also ideal for your classic car over the winter.
10’x30’ unit
Size: 300 square feet, or the size of a one-and-a-half-car garage so you can store pretty much anything you need including vehicles or boats. It’s the largest unit at most facilities.
What fits: Items from a fully furnished five-bedroom house including mattress sets, dressers, couches, dining room set, entertainment center, major appliances, seasonal items, outdoor equipment and bikes.
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Choosing a self-storage unit doesn’t have to be like the kids’ fairy tale “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” where you try out every size unit before finally finding one that suits your needs. Whether you’re... Continue reading
