4961 Old Grayton Road
Cleveland, OH 44135
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Specials
How to Determine Your Storage Needs
Tips from the Experts for Getting the Most from Your Storage Space
- Wedge appliance doors open. Freezer, refrigerator, washer and dryer cartons are excellent for packing bedding, towels and clothing. Always clean your stove before storing.
- Pack books flat to protect the spines. Do not place boxes directly on the floor. Books are heavy in bunches, so you should pack them in smaller cartons for easy lifting. Line all book cartons with plastic (garbage bags make good liners).
- Store mirrors, windows and screens on edge, not flat. Crate them in a mirror pack if possible, or package them individually with strong cardboard. Mark them so they won’t accidentally be bumped.
- Take time when packing dishes and glasses. Place a layer of packing papers inside the bottom and top of cartons. Plates and glasses should be wrapped individually. It’s best to stack plates on edge.
- Wipe the surface of bicycles, tools and other metal items with a slightly oily rag to prevent rusting.
- Save holiday decoration cartons that contain delicate ornaments. Pad the ornaments with packing paper or newspaper.
- Protect furniture and mattresses with specially designed plastic covers. Place a pallet, cardboard mat or plastic sheet on the floor and stand sofas and mattresses on end.
- Store records on edge. They are quite heavy, so be sure you don’t pack too many in one box.
- Store small, expensive items like stereos, TVs, etc. in the back of the storage space in unmarked boxes with pieces of large furniture in front of them. This will make it more difficult for thieves to gain access.
- Use uniform sizes of boxes and stack them shoulder high to maximize your total storage space.
- Prepare your storage space by placing a plastic sheet or a pallet on the floor under your goods.
- Leave airspace around the unit’s perimeter to aid in ventilation.
- Place frequently used items near the door, and leave a walkway to the rear of the space.
- Cover all your stored possessions with a light plastic sheet. In humid areas, allow for ventilation.
- Make a complete list of all goods stored, including brand names, product features and serial numbers. Keep the list in a safe place away from the storage space.
- To prove ownership, keep proof of purchase documentation like receipts, owner’s manuals or warranties. Or, make a photo or videotaped record of your stored goods. Keep this material in a safe place away from the storage space.
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What Size? |
What Will It Store? |
Square Feet |
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5′ x 5′ |
Skis, Fishing Gear, Sport Clothing, Golf Bags & Others |
25′ |
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5′ x 5′ |
Small Furniture – Chests of Drawers, Chairs, Rugs, Boxes of Household Items & Others |
25′ |
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5′ x 10′ |
Household Items & Furniture – Beds, Couches, Chests of Drawers, Chairs, Refrigerators, Washers, Dryers & Others |
50′ |
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5′ x 10′ |
Yard Items – Lawnmowers, Garden Tools, Bicycles, Motorcycles, Outdoor Furniture & Others |
50′ |
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10′ x 10′ |
Furniture & Household Items from a One-Bedroom Apartment Without Major Appliances |
100′ |
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10′ x 10′ |
Shop Tools, Parts, Merchandise, Inactive Files & Records |
100′ |
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10′ x 15′ |
Furniture & Household Items from a Two-Bedroom Apartment or Small House with Major Appliances |
150′ |
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10′ x 20′ |
Furniture & Household Items, Major Appliances from a Moderate to Large-Sized House |
200′ |
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10′ x 20′ |
Small Automobile or Boat (Stored Under Underwriter’s Conditions) |
200′ |
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10′ x 30′ |
Contents of a 50′ Moving Van |
300′ |
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10′ x 30′ |
Inventory, Records & Merchandise (Stored Under Underwriter’s Conditions) |
300′ |
Use the following chart to estimate the volume of your goods. Then match the number of cubic feet you need with the right-sized storage space.
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Cubic Feet per Piece |
Number of Pieces |
Total Cubic Feet |
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Card Table, Clothes Basket |
1′ |
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Table Lamps, Ironing Board, Golf Bag, Clubs |
2′ |
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Floor Lamp, Clothes Hamper, High Chair, Portable Sewing Machine, Vacuum Cleaner, Lawn Chair, Heater, Tool Chest |
3′ |
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Table, Chair, Coffee-, End or Night Tables, Toy Chest, Tricycle |
4′ |
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Barbeque, Lawnmower, Picnic Bench, Stepladder, Foot Locker, Wagon |
5′ |
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Playpen, Wheelbarrow, Bicycle |
6′ |
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Rugs or Pads, Portable TV, Crib, Garden Hose & Tools, Filing Cabinet |
8′ |
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Breakfast Table, Cedar Chest, Chaise Lounge |
10′ |
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Bookcase, Rocking Chair, Console TV |
12′ |
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Occasion Chair, Corner Cabinet |
13′ |
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Dishwasher |
15′ |
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Recliner Chair, China Cabinet, Desk, Bureau, Dresser, Washing Machine, Picnic Table, Swing Set |
20′ |
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Buffet, Double Dresser, Range |
25′ |
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Buffet with Hutch Top, Couch, Sofa, Single Bed |
30′ |
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Hide-a-Bed |
35′ |
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Wardrobe Closet (Armoire) |
36′ |
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Refrigerator |
40′ |
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Double Bed, Freezer |
45′ |
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Grand Total |
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Size may vary due to wall thickness and height. Most units are 10 feet in height. To arrive at the number of cubic feet in a storage space, follow the example:
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Approximate Size = |
Square Feet x Height = |
Cubic Feet |
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5′ x 10′ = |
50′ x 10′ = |
500′ |
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Use |
Size |
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Personal Items Only (i.e., Skis, Boxes, Clothes) |
5′ x 5′ |
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One- to Two-Bedroom Apartment |
5′ x 10′ |
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Two-Bedroom Dwelling |
10′ x 10' |
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Three-Bedroom Dwelling |
10′ x 15′ to 10′ x 20′ |
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Five- to Seven-Room House |
10′ x 20′ to 10′ x 30′ |
