Gauging the Size of Your Future Self-Storage Unit

Like people, storage units vary in size, space, accessories, color, and personality. It can be a difficult processes choosing the right self-storage unit. A general maxim to follow is this: you don’t choose the storage unit, the storage unit chooses you. For those natural seekers of knowledge, we have a few facts and figures that are definitely worth your time of day.
Selecting Sizes
Typically, storage units come in the follow sizes: 4’X6’, 6′ x 11’, 10’x 11’, 10’ x 22’, and 15’x 22’. To calculate the total area of a storage unit, simply multiply the two integer’s together. It is a simple equation you should have learned in sixth grade. Don’t believe us, try it yourself. L X W= A
How to Gauge Space
One can simply measure a room in their house to get an idea of the space they can expect when renting a self-storage unit. For instance, your small 4’x6’ storage unit is roughly the size of a home storage closet, most likely. But the master bedroom may be more in the 10’x22′ range. It all depends.
Don’t Know what Storage Unit to Buy, Come on By!
At Albuquerque self-storage we pride ourselves in providing the latest and greatest in Self-Storage options. One of the many benefits of self-storage is that it takes stress away from your garage and home, and allows you to store in a safe, secure location, monitored by a professional security guard. What’s more, all of our storage units are climate controlled. This will ensure that deleterious irritants are forbidden to access your belongings and all remains safe.

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