Many times in life we find we need extra self storage space. At Contain Your Stuff Penticton we see people come in when they downsize to a condo; a death of a relative; a live-in relationship goes sour. Life happens. We also see people with hobbies or an eBay or other resale businesses.
How Much Storage Space Do I Need?
The question many of these people ask is, how much space do I require? Well, start by asking yourself these 3 questions first.
- Do I require all this stuff?
Be realistic and practical. If you got rid of some of this stuff, would you really miss it? When was the last time I used it? (If you can’t answer this, you should probably chuck it!) Does it have any sentimental or monetary value? Will its value increase with time, or will the kids/relatives eventually want this? Consider donating to the many Penticton organizations!
- What am I storing?
Some items need special types of storage space. In Penticton people have an outdoor lifestyle and that means boats and campers, which require special storage. Valuable papers or records would do best in heated and dry storage. Heated storage does cost more, but will prevent temperature changes from damaging your belongings. So, determine which items will be stored, take inventory, make a list and have this information ready when you decide to store.
- What size do I require?
Now that you know how much and what kind of stuff you’ll have to store, you need to determine the size of storage unit you will require. The information provided is pretty standard for most companies:
- 7 x 7 = Small items, boxes, sports gear
- 7 x 10 = Small 1-bedroom apartment or motorcycle and gear
- 7 x 13 = 1 bedroom home
- 7 x 16 = 2-3 bedroom home
- 7 x 19 = 3-4 bedroom home
Whatever you should choose to store, we have the solution for you. For a full list of available sizes and for any questions, call us today!
