Storage Tips
Sure Storage USA makes storage easy. Based on what you have to store, the following chart can be used to estimate the appropriate sized storage unit to store your belongings.
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5 X 5 |
25 |
Chest of drawers, small mattress set, seasonal household items and boxes |
Files boxes, office chairs and other small items |
5 x 10 |
50 |
Queen size bed, dresser, nightstand and boxes |
Desks, filing cabinets, armoire, and boxes |
10 x 10 |
100 |
Standard living room furniture and 2 standard sized bedrooms |
Contents of an entire 1 person office including boxes |
10 x 15 |
150 |
Contents of 3 bedroom home |
Contents of a standard 3 person office including multiple boxes |
10 x 20 |
200 |
Contents of 5 bedroom home including appliances |
Contents of a standard 5 person office including extensive file storage |
10 x 30 |
300 |
Contents of 5-7 bedroom home including appliances |
Pallet inventory storage, extensive shelved file storage, multiple pieces of office furniture |
Other Useful Tips:
- Place frequently accessed items at the front of your unit
- Make a simple drawing to show where items are located in your unit
- Prepare a list of all items placed into storage
- Label boxes for easy reference
- Make the most of your storage space by stacking items vertically
- Use covers to protect furniture including mattresses
- Leave a small amount of space between your unit walls and your items to allow for adequate ventilation
- Never store food, combustible or toxic items in your unit
- Use a quality lock to protect your valuables. Don’t have a lock? No problem. We offer a wide range of locks and other packing and moving supplies at each our locations.
- Insure your items. Ask a member of our team for information on affordable insurance coverage to ensure your items are covered while in storage.





