HELPFUL STORAGE HINTS

You can use these storage hints to estimate how big of a storage unit you'll need. If, after you've looked this over and you're still not sure, give us a list of your belongings, and we'll recommend a space that's just the right size.

UNIT SIZE	HOW TO VISUALIZE	HOW MUCH WILL FIT
4 x 5 x 4 or 4 x 5 x 6 20 square feet	Very large locker	Perfect for those small storage needs: a bicycle, some boxes and small items.
4 x 5 x 10 20 square feet	Bedroom closet	Perfect for those small storage needs, but can stack higher: a bicycle, small dresser, chair(s), and boxes.
4 x 9 36 square feet	Small bathroom	Small furniture: a chest of drawers, several boxes and small items.
5 x 10 or 6 x 10 50 - 60 square feet	Walk-in closet	A couch, chair, chest of drawers, mattress set, boxes and small items.
5 x 16 or 8 x 10 80 square feet	Large walk-in closet or small bedroom	Standard furnishings from a one-bedroom apartment without appliances, plus boxes and small items.
10 x 10 or 10 x 12 100 - 120 square feet	Average size bedroom	Standard furnishings from a one-bedroom apartment with a refrigerator or washer and dryer, boxes and small items.
10 x 15 150 square feet	Large bedroom	Furnishings from a two- bedroom apartment or small house without appliances.
10 x 20 200 square feet	Small one-car garage	Furnishings from a small house or two-bedroom apartment with appliances, or a car or pickup truck.
10 x 26 260 square feet	Standard one-car garage	Furnishings from a two bedroom home with appliances, or a car, pickup truck or boat.
15 x 30 450 square feet	Small double-car garage	Furnishings from a three - four bedroom home with appliances.
20 x 30 600 square feet	Large double-car garage	Furnishings from a large home and more.
OUTSIDE STORAGE:
10 x 20	Uncovered vehicle parking	Open parking for a car, truck, boat, RV or trailer.
10 x 30 (shed)	Covered vehicle parking	Covered parking for a car, truck, boat, RV or trailer.

The following tips may enable you to rent a smaller, less expensive unit than you thought possible:

1. Put valuables and hard to replace items in the very back of the unit.

2. Place heavy furniture and appliances in front of valuables. Most couches can be stored on end.

3. Protect furniture and mattresses with covers and pads. Place furniture and boxes on pallets to allow air to circulate.

4. Refrigerators and freezers should be thoroughly dry and doors left slightly ajar.

5. Use free-standing shelves to maximize storage space.

6. Store things inside of appliances and drawers.

7. Store tables on their sides with legs removed and wrapped.

8. Wrap mirrors and pictures with paper pads or use special mirror boxes for extra protection. Store on end, never flat.

9. Clothing, curtains and drapes should be clean and stored on hangers in wardrobe style boxes.

10. Store clearly labeled boxes sealed tightly with packing tape. Boxes will stack without collapsing if you fill all empty spaces with crumpled paper, and if you stack like-sized boxes together with the heavier ones on the bottom.

11. If possible, leave a center isle for easy access, and put all items you use most often near the front.

12. Garden equipment should have their handles folded up or removed and all gas completely drained.

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Last modified: March 31, 2008

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HELPFUL STORAGE HINTS

The following tips may enable you to rent a smaller, less expensive unit than you thought possible:

Send mail to vms@montana.com with questions or comments about this web site. Last modified: March 31, 2008

Send mail to vms@montana.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: March 31, 2008