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What is the difference between 5x10 and 10x5?

5x10 Unit (50 sq. ft.): Ideal for storing the contents of a studio apartment, including a number of boxes, kitchen appliances, small mattress set, chairs, or even a motorcycle. 10x5 Unit (50 sq. ft.): Identical to a 5x10 unit just with a wider door and shallower storage-depth.

Which type of composite door is best?
Which type of composite door is best?

Timber core composite doors are the most reliable of the two, as they're 48mm thick – which is 10% thicker than a standard GRP front door.

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Why is my metal roof sweating?

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Self-Storage Overview

It can be difficult to calculate exactly how much storage space you need, especially if this is your first time renting a storage space. To avoid renting too large or too small of a unit, we've created a visual aid to help you determine exactly how much space you need. Just click on the size guide to the right to see exactly how many boxes, furniture, or other personal items can fit in each unit size. Phone & Tablet Users: Our visual size guide is available on desktops computers only. We are working on a visual feature for mobile devices and will update as soon as possible. In the meantime, please refer to our guide below. Don't forget we're here to help you! We have storage consultants available at every facility ready to answer any questions you may have!

Storage Unit Size Guide: A Brief Overview

Every one of our storage facilities offers a variety of storage types in a number of different sizes. Use the following information as a rough estimation of exactly how much can fit in each unit: 5x5 Unit (25 sq. ft.): Roughly the size of a home closet. Ideal for storing extra items such as boxes, twin-size mattresses, books, records/files, and other small miscellaneous items. 5x10 Unit (50 sq. ft.): Ideal for storing the contents of a studio apartment, including a number of boxes, kitchen appliances, small mattress set, chairs, or even a motorcycle. 10x5 Unit (50 sq. ft.): Identical to a 5x10 unit just with a wider door and shallower storage-depth. Tends to make accessing your items slightly easier than a 5x10. 5x15 Unit (75 sq. ft.): Great for storing the contents of a 1 bedroom apartment. Ideal for furniture including a couch, chair and small dining set, sporting equipment, bicycles, business merchandise, seasonal items, and sporting equipment. 10x10 Unit (100 sq. ft.): Ideal for storing the contents of a 2 bedroom space. Perfect for holding an entertainment center, king-size mattresses, larger appliances, dining room, furniture, and other various items you'd find in a 2 bedroom space. 10x15 Unit (150 sq. ft.): Perfect for holding the contents of a 3 bedroom space. Great for storing large screen t.v.'s, bikes and other sporting equipment, large furniture, full dinning room set, or even music equipment like a C-3 piano, drum set, or all the equipment needed for a several-month long tour.

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Do you need sand under concrete?

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Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

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10x20 Unit (200 sq. ft.): Now we're getting to sizes ideal for cars, boats, and other vehicles. A 10x20 unit is ideal for a small car with some extra room to spare or a 3 to 4 bedroom set. Fill remaining space with sports equipment, small furniture set, boxes, or other small to medium personal items. 10x25 Unit (250 sq. ft.): Great for storing a small boat with a trailer with some room to spare. Fill the rest of your space with a couch, small chairs, small bedroom furniture set, and other miscellaneous items. 10x30 Unit (300 sq. ft.):A 10x30 unit is great for storing a large vehicle, small boat, and other large items with room to spare. Moving across the country? This size unit is ideal for storing the contents of a large home while you settle in. Vehicle Parking Spaces: Most of our facilities offer indoor, covered, and outdoor parking spaces to store your car, boat, or RV. Parking spaces come in a variety of sizes while offering unique features. Visit our vehicle storage page to learn more about sizes and even tips and tricks that will keep your vehicle in the same condition as when you left it. Or give us a call and speak with a storage consultant to find exactly the space you need.

Still Have Questions?

Not a problem. Our storage consultants are experts in finding exactly the storage space you need at the right price. Just type in your city, state, or zip code in the search bar, choose the facility closest to you and give us a call. Let RightSpace Storage do what it does best: find the storage space you need quickly and hassle-free.

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Arizona

Tucson, Arizona (AZ)

6444 E Broadway Blvd

6390 S Santa Clara

6750 E Tanque Verde Rd

9000 E Tanque Verde Rd

2850 N Tuttle Ave

Bullhead City, Arizona (AZ)

Fort Mohave, Arizona (AZ)

4345 Hwy 95, Ste A

4144 S Arcadia Ln

Mesa, Arizona (AZ)

20 W Baseline

1460 W Broadway Rd

35 N Guthrie

6660 E Main St

Peoria, Arizona (AZ)

Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)

4200 N Black Canyon Hwy

17201 N Black Canyon Hwy

717 Pierson St

Queen Creek, Arizona (AZ)

California

Alhambra, California (CA)

Banning, California (CA)

Barstow, California (CA)

Blythe, California (CA)

Coachella, California (CA)

Cypress, California (CA)

Hesperia, California (CA)

Menifee, California (CA)

Pasadena, California (CA)

Rosemead, California (CA)

San Jacinto, California (CA)

Tustin, California (CA)

Victorville, California (CA)

Massachusetts

Upton, Massachusetts (MA)

New Hampshire

Amherst, New Hampshire (NH)

Bow, New Hampshire (NH)

Derry, New Hampshire (NH)

125 Windham Rd

125 Windham Rd Suite B

Dover, New Hampshire (NH)

Hooksett, New Hampshire (NH)

Nashua, New Hampshire (NH)

15 Northwest Blvd

Londonderry, New Hampshire (NH)

7 Mohawk Dr

9 Londonderry Rd

Pembroke, New Hampshire (NH)

Wakefield, New Hampshire (NH)

New Mexico

Bernalillo, New Mexico (NM)

Los Lunas, New Mexico (NM)

Nevada

North Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

Paradise/Henderson, Nevada (NV)

Spring Valley/Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

South Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

Winchester/Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

Sunrise Manor/Las Vegas, Nevada (NV)

Texas

Allen, Texas (TX)

Austin, Texas (TX)

Denton, Texas (TX)

1002 Dallas Drive

3919 E McKinney

Buda, Texas (TX)

Forney, Texas (TX)

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