How To Get The Right Storage Unit At The Best Price
By John Donegan at SpareFoot Whether you’re staging a home for sale, moving to a new office or simply de-cluttering the garage, self-storage can be a lifesaver. We’ve come up with some techniques to help you find the perfect unit as efficiently as possible: 1. Determine what size and amenities you need. Storage units come in standard sizes at all facilities, including 5×5-foot, 5×10-foot, and 10×20-foot units. To figure out what size you need, start by stacking all your boxes and items you plan to store against a wall. Arrange them the way you would in your storage unit, then use a measuring tape to approximate the dimensions of the space you’ve filled. The following amenities are available at many facilities. Whether or not you need one of these features depends entirely on what you’re storing and how often you want to access it: Drive-up access – If you’re moving particularly heavy items, find out if your facility offers direct drive-up access to your unit door. 24-hour access – Some facilities allow tenants to come and go on the property through gated entry 24-hours a day. This is great if you’re storing items you’ll need access to on a regular …
