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Unit Size	Size Equivalent	Unit Will Hold	(Will Vary By How You Pack)
5'x10'	Walk-in Closet	Small Bedroom or Couch, Mattress & Several Small Boxes
10'x10'	Average Size Bedroom	Furnishings for a Studio or One-Bedroom Apt. Plus Boxes & Appliances.
10'x 15'	Large Size Bedroom	2-3 Bed house OR small auto OR small camper
10'x20'	One-Car Garage	3-4 Bed house OR car OR small boat
10'x25'	Large One-Car Garage	4-5 Bed house OR boat OR auto OR truck
10'x30'	One-and-a-Half-Car Garage	5+ Bed house OR boat OR auto OR truck

Door Openings:

5 x 10's:                        Door opening: 3'8" (44") Wide x 6' 8" High (80")
                                     Inside:             3'8" (44") Wide x 6' 8" High (80")

All other sizes:              Door openings: 8' 9" (105") Wide x 6' 8" High (80")
                                     Inside:              9' 10" Wide (118") x 8' 5" High (101")

Storage Tips

Things to do before storing:

• Make a list of all the packing supplies you will need such as boxes, tape, bubble wrap, marking pens, rope and pallets.
• Visit the facility where you want to store your items.
• Take a list of what you are going to be storing so that the manager can help you determine the correct size for your needs.
• Schedule your mover 30-45 days in advance.
• Be sure to read the lease before signing it. Make sure you are aware of company policies on moving out, paying the rent and other important information.
• If you are using a moving company, find out what size truck they will be using. This is valuable in determining if your unit will be accessible to that truck. Most moving companies charge more the farther they have to carry your things.

Do:

• Use pallets, 2 x 4's, plywood, anything that will keep your items off the floor of the unit.
• Utilize all the space in your unit. Make a plan as to how you are going to arrange your items. A good plan will save you the time of having to rearrange your unit. Leave an aisle in the center of your unit so that you have a walk way to the back of the unit.
• Use freestanding shelves to help organize your unit.
• Label the boxes on all six sides and keep a list for easy reference. This will save you time if you have to look for something in particular. When packing boxes fill them without making them too heavy to lift. Always put the heavier boxes on the bottom and the lighter ones on top of the heavier ones. This will prevent boxes from being crushed. Keep boxes off the floor.
• Be sure to store frequently used items at the front of the unit to avoid having to search for them.
• To protect your items cover them with moving pads, sheets, or light blankets.
• Be sure to check your unit once a month. 
• Disassemble items such as tables, bed frames, etc. (This will save space.) Wrap and label all pieces for an easier time when you have to reassemble them. Put all hardware in bags and mark the bags accordingly.
• When you disassemble electronics, such as computers, stereos, things that have numerous cords, place small colored stickers on the cord and the same color sticker where the cord goes. This will save you the hassle of trying to figure out what goes where when it comes time to reassemble your electronics. If possible, use the original boxes to store your electronics and other items.
• Make sure that all appliances are clean and dry before storing them. Leave appliances slightly ajar to prevent mildew.
• If it is possible, store couches on end. Stack chairs seat to seat. Use the inside of appliances and drawers to store smaller items. When stacking furniture use paper pads in between the items to avoid scratching.
• Store mirrors and paintings on end, not flat.

Before You Move

30 Days Before You Move

• SUBSCRIPTIONS – Notify all of your magazine subscriptions of your change of address
• MEDICAL RECORDS – Get copies of all medical, dental and veterinary records if needed
• SCHOOLS – Notify children’s schools and have records transferred if necessary
• LOANED ITEMS – Remember to get back everything you may have loaned out and return anything
  that you may have borrowed
• UTILITIES – Notify all your utility providers to provide them with dates to disconnect your gas,
  electric, cable TV and other utilities
• CHANGE OF ADDRESS – Contact the USPS to complete a change of address form of your
  magazine subscriptions of your change of address. Notify your friends and family of your new
  address

10 Days To Two Weeks Before You Move

• NEWSPAPERS – Cancel or redirect your subscriptions as necessary
• OTHER – Do you have lawn mowing or snow removal services that need to cancel?
• PLANTS – Make plans for your plants transportation to your new home
• MEDICAL RECORDS – Get copies of all medical, dental and veterinary records if needed
• SCHOOLS – Notify children’s schools and have records transferred if necessary
• LOANED ITEMS – Remember to get back everything you may have loaned out and return anything that you may have borrowed

AppleWood Self Storage, LLC
Mailing Address: (Payments Made Here)
P.O. Box 259284
Madison, WI 53725