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Storage Units - What size do I need?

Storage Units – What size do I need?

Self-Storage – Getting the right size for you!

So, your backyard shed is full, the attic is packed, and you can barely walk through the garage, let alone park a car in it – It’s time to rent some self storage space ! “The local storage facility down the road looks nice, but what size do I need?” you ask yourself. Luckily I can help. My name is Jerry, and I’m a manager at The Storage Inn Self Storage in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Here are some tips to help you get the right size storage space.

Organize and Inventory

Don’t worry about storage unit sizes until you’re sure of what items you’re actually going to need to store. Take an inventory of everything that will be going into the storage unit, including the dimensions of any larger items to be stored.  Measure the height, width, and depth as you may need to turn some items on end. Also note the number of boxes and totes that you need to store, including their dimensions. Using similar size boxes and totes will make this task much easier. Now that you have a pretty good idea of what you will actually be storing, it’s time to head on down to your local self storage facility, talk to the experts, and get the perfect storage space to suit your needs!

The Perfect Size Storage Unit

Okay, time to choose the right storage unit size for all your stuff. There are approximately six standard storage unit sizes in the storage industry. These are sizes that will be found it almost any self-storage facility. Here is a description of those basic sizes.

 

size-guide


At the Storage Inn of Egg Harbor Township New Jersey  we offer over 45 different storage unit sizes, most of which have extra high ceilings, giving our customers 20% more storage space than the industry standard. These sizes include unique configurations such as long narrow spaces making them perfect for storing items like ladders or surfboards;  and we also have smaller spaces with high ceilings great for items like couches and mattresses since they can be turned on end to maximize the cubic footage of the unit. We even have outdoor spaces for boat storage, car storage and RV storage! And if you’re looking for climate controlled units, yep, we have those too. 

Let us Help

Although this may be a daunting task for you, the professionals at your local storage facility deal with these moving and packing issues on a daily basis. We would be happy to answer any questions you have about storing your belongings and we’ll certainly assist you in finding the right sized storage space.

And keep in mind that here at The Storage Inn moving and packing supply store, we sell everything for your storage needs including cardboard moving boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, and mattress covers. And if you have a lot to move check out our affordable truck rental offer to help make your move a breeze! 

Remember to thank Veterans all year long

Thank You Mr. Gamble For Your Service to Our Country

Honoring Our Veterans at The Storage Inn

As manager of the Storage Inn self storage in Egg Harbor Township, I get to meet, and speak with a lot of storage customers who are, or have been in the military. And since this past Friday was Veteran’s Day the subject has been on my mind. Yesterday, while I was doing my regular storage facility inspections, I noticed one of our customers, Mr. Gamble, going to his storage space. Knowing that he was a veteran, I went down to his storage unit to shake his hand, and thank him for his service. We had a nice conversation, during which I noticed a box full of VHS tapes and DVDs in the corner of his storage area, all of which were military movies. Turns out Mr.Gamble is quite the expert on war movies, so I asked him for his top 10.  “Way too many great ones to choose just 10” he said. That got me wondering just which military movies are considered to be “the best” so I decided to see what the critics say.

Here are the top 10 American War Movies according to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

1.Saving Private Ryan (1998)  Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action. (169 mins.)

2.The Longest Day (1962) The events of D-Day, told on a grand scale from both the Allied and German points of view. (178 mins.)

3.Midway (1976) A dramatization of the battle that was widely heralded as a turning point of the Pacific Theatre of World War II. (132 mins.)

4.Full Metal Jacket (1987) A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue. (116 mins.)

5.Black Hawk Down (2001) 123 elite U.S. soldiers drop into Somalia to capture two top lieutenants of a renegade warlord and find themselves in a desperate battle with a large force of heavily-armed Somalis. (144 mins.)

6.Inglourious Basterds (2009) In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner’s vengeful plans for the same. (153 mins.)

7.Jarhead (2005) A psychological study of operations desert shield and desert storm during the gulf war; through the eyes of a U.S marine sniper who struggles to cope with the possibility his girlfriend may be cheating on him back home. (125 mins.)

8.Kelly’s Heroes (1970) A group of U.S. soldiers sneaks across enemy lines to get their hands on a secret stash of Nazi treasure. (144 mins.)

9.The Hurt Locker (2008) During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work. (131 mins.)

10.The Great Escape (1963) Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II

The exceptional bravery that it takes to put one’s life on the line to protect our country, and beliefs is immeasurable, so when you see a veteran please thank him or her for their service.