Once you finish packing, use tape to measure out a 5' x 10' space on the floor of your apartment or house. Then see if all of your things roughly fit within the taped area. Remember, most personal units have an 8 foot ceiling, so you can stack items as well.

A 5' x 10' unit is 5 feet wide and 10 feet long, totaling 50 square feet of space. Also, most personal units have an 8 foot ceiling, so you can pack to a space of 50 square feet plus 8 feet high, or 400 cubic feet. Remember, actual unit sizes vary. You should treat this as only a guideline for estimating how much space you need.

A 5' x 10' unit can hold the contents of one small room or a large closet, such as chairs, small desks, small bookcases, suitcases and lamps. Many also use this size to store seasonal items like holiday decorations, sports equipment and clothing.

While units vary by property, here are some features we offer:

• No long-term commitment: Come and go when you want with month-to-month agreements.
• Personalized electronic access: The access code for your storage location is unique to you.
• Climate Controlled: Units maintain a consistent temperature range year-round. Consider Climate Control if items you are storing are "indoor" things.
• All inside units are climate controlled
• Outside units have roll-up doors.
• Outside unit/Drive-up access: Convenient drive-up units with outdoor access are great for quick and easy storage stops. These are commonly preferred by those storing appliances and seasonal items.
• Property manager on-site: Our property manager live on-site; for them 24/7 Self Storage isn't just a job, it's home.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind before you move in:

• Choose the right box. Use large boxes for light items and smaller boxes for heavier items.
• Think vertical. Make best use of your storage area by stacking to the ceiling, working from heaviest items on the bottom to lightest items on top.
• This side up. If you combine different weights of items in one box, always put the heavier things on the bottom and mark the box "this side up."
• Use our free hand trucks and dollies to make unloading heavy items easier.

The following are not permitted in storage units:

• Hazardous Materials (this includes but is not limited to any hazardous or toxic chemical, gas, liquid, substance, material or waste)
• Improperly packaged food or perishable goods
• Flammable materials
• Explosives
• Animal or human habitation

The key to protecting your items is quality storage and packing materials. You can find all the supplies you need to pack like a pro at our locations.