What size storage unit do you need for a one-bedroom apartment?
5x10: basics like a mattress, dresser, small couch, and boxes
5x15: appliances, couples, or long-term storage
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How to pack a storage unit so everything fits:
- Heavy items on the bottom
- Furniture along the walls
- Stack uniform boxes to the ceiling
- Leave a path to the door
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Spooky season snuck up on you? 🎃
Here are some last-minute ideas: an all-orange lunch, Jack-O-Lantern collage art, and a spooky bath. Then let Extra Space Storage keep the clutter away! 👻
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How to store furniture in a storage unit:
- Wrap in moving blankets or breathable covers
- Disassemble bed frames and tables
- Store large pieces upright
- Use climate control for wood and antiques
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How to store clothes long term in a storage unit:
- Vacuum bags for short-term synthetics
- Breathable lidded bins for 6+ months
- Wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes
- Label bins by season
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Storing a rug?
Clean it, roll it pile-side in, wrap it in breathable material, tie it with twine, and store it upright. This works for Persian, oriental and wool rugs too. If you are storing something very high-value, contact a rug specialist.
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Storing artwork? Follow these steps:
1. Corner protectors + breathable fabric for frames
2. Store upright with padding between items
3. Wrap canvases in acid-free paper
4. Climate control for oils, watercolors & valuables
Questions? Reply below!
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How to store a couch in a storage unit:
- Disassemble what you can
- Wrap the frame in moving blankets
- Store upright on its end
- Separate sectionals before storing
- Choose climate-controlled for long-term storage
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How to store a mattress in a storage unit:
- Use a sealed mattress bag
- Store it flat (a must for foam and latex)
- Bed frame against the wall, topper on top
- Choose climate-controlled for long-term storage
Questions? Ask below and our team will help!
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Storing a mattress? 🛏️
Twin/Full: 5x5 on its side, 5x10 flat
Queen: 5x10
King/Cal King: 5x10 on its side, 10x10 flat
Pro tip: mattress bag + climate control for long-term.
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Storing your motorcycle? A 5x10 unit (50 sq ft) fits your bike plus your gear. 🏍️
Winter prep: drain the fuel, cover the bike, check your tires.
Storing long-term? Go climate-controlled.
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Storage unit looking untidy?
Try this:
1. Clear an aisle so you can reach everything
2️. Label items, facing the aisle
3️. Keep often-used items up front, long-term items in back
Got a tip of your own? Share it below!
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When AI's confidence outweighs its common sense 😂
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Storing books?
- Boxes up high, away from heavy items
- Sturdy plastic bin w/ lid for most books
- Acid-free boxes for antiques/rare books
- Bag & board comics before boxing
Climate-controlled = extra protection from humidity/temp damage. 📚
Wondering how to properly store a TV? 📺
- Wrap in a moving blanket/foam
- Box it (original or TV box)
- Fill gaps with soft padding
- Store upright; never on its side
Same goes for other electronics. Long-term? Go climate-controlled to avoid temp/humidity damage.
Chill? Absolutely. As long as everything is exactly as it should be. 🙂🫠
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Officially entering the storagemaxxing era 📦🔒
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If you have kids, we know you'll understand 🙃 You will probably need to keep those crayons handy, but if you have other things that need a new home, you've come to the right place.
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⛵ Summer's ending and it's time to store that boat! Options range $30-$500+ based on size & type:
◾ Outdoor: budget-friendly
◾ Covered: weather protection
◾ Indoor: max protection
Tip: indoor units need 5ft extra length/width.
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