If you’re in the process of moving or want more space in your apartment or house, a public storage unit provides a helpful solution to your needs. Facilities with good security will keep your stuff just as safe as if it were at home, but you need to pick the right size to ensure your possessions fit in the space. Following a few smart strategies will help you select the appropriate unit.

How to Choose the Right Public Storage Unit

Visualize the Space

If you’re interested in that 10-by-10 unit, it may help you to think of it as equivalent to the size of a small bedroom. A five-by-10 foot unit, on the other hand, is close to a walk-in closet, while a 10-by-20 foot space is comparable to a one-car garage.

Test Before You Rent

One of the best ways to make sure your stuff will fit is to measure the space of the unit you want, then try to fit your stuff inside. Let’s say you want a unit that’s 10-by-10 feet. Before you hand over your cash, perform an experiment at home: measure out the space in your living room, mark the lines with chalk or tape, then fill them with your boxes. Storage units are typically around 10 feet tall, as well, so make sure you’re not stacking items too high. If your stuff fits, great! If not, you’ll need to pick a larger size.

Learn more about your options by contacting Paradise Self Storage at (808) 877-7783. The facility serves Kahului, HI, and all of Maui with public storage units of all sizes and a state-of-the-art security system that includes cameras, alarms, a gated entrance, and electronic access locks. For details about their pricing, visit their website today.