I cannot believe someone could need my largest storage space . It is usually a ten foot by thirty foot space but I occasionally have even larger available, such as a 10x40 foot. A 10x30 foot space can usually hold approximately an entire 3 bedroom apartment with no trouble. Most of the spaces have 8 foot ceilings or taller and can easily hold about six rooms of furniture. A 10x30 foot space is roughly the size of a one and a half car garage. In terms of travel packaging, a ten by thirty foot unit will hold the contents of a 40 foot van very well.

The most popular space to rent that I have found is a 10 foot by 10 foot storage shed. A 10 foot by 10 foot space is 100 square feet, about the size of an average bedroom. A 10x10 foot shed will typically hold the furnishings of a one bedroom apartment plus appliances and other miscellaneous items. Approximately three rooms worth of furniture will fit in a 10x10. This size is also excellent for storing away files in file boxes. A 10x10 foot unit will hold about 108 standard file boxes on shelves for easy access, or 168 file boxes without shelving or aisles.

I received a a call today for someone interested in storage for materials for his home business. The fellow that called was interested in storing all the equipment for his painting business and planned to store all his ladders, paint buckets, brushes and rollers. I offered him a nice little five by five foot space to store everything in and I got him a great rate too.

I once recieved a call from an individual interested in storage space but did not have alot of money to spend. She initially thought she would need a 5x15 foot space to store the furnishings of her studio apartment, however the space was just out of her monthly price range. After speaking with her for a moment or two I learned her desk and a couple of her tables are easily broken down to be stored, her chairs are easily stacked on eachother and she would also be okay with proping the sofa and mattress on end to utilize the eight foot ceilings in the space. With all of this information and the fact that she did not plan on storing many boxes or other odds and ends I was just barely able to recommend a 5x10 foot space for her to store in, and it fit into her price range.

I once realized that life is short. Too short to not do what you want, and far too unpredictable to not do what you want, when you want to. So, I locked all my belongings up in a storage space and set sail. I went everywhere. Among my adventures were The States, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, France and Germany. Every bit of my trip was incredible. Now I am broke, living on my boat and still have all my stuff in the same storage space is reasonable enough for me to easily pay it every month.

Self Storage is the best. I can store everything in my house for such a low monthly rate. No matter how you slice it, storage is fantastic. You can keep all your precious belongings in your possession as opposed to needing to throwing all your belongings away, selling them, or giving it all away to friends or as donation. Also, when I plan to move but have a gap between homes, the last thing I would want to do is completely refurnish my new home. I can just toss my couches, beds and other belongings in a nice, secure facility until I am able to reunite with all my stuff.

Storage spaces are great places to store your furniture, odds and ends from around the house, a vehicle or pull behind trailer. Some things you would not be able to store are plants, animals and perishable goods. Storage facilities are simply not suited for these types of belongings on their property due to the enviromental variables and the needs required to properly care for such things. Also non working vehicles are unable to be stored, as they will usually require work to be done on the property which simply cannot be allowed. Also exercise caution in storing priceless art and jewelry. Always exercise common sense, although safe, a storage facility is not a vault, pet daycare, food pantry, greenhouse or car repair shop.