Let’s be honest—choosing the wrong storage unit size is about as fun as assembling furniture without instructions. Too small and you’ll be playing storage Tetris every time you need to grab something. Too big and you’re paying to store… air. At All Secure Storage (A.S.S.), we’re here to help you avoid both.

Whether you’re hiding your holiday hoard, prepping for a move, or just finally admitting your garage isn’t infinite, here’s your straight-shooting guide to picking the right unit.

Storage Unit Size Guide

You don’t need a measuring tape or a PhD in geometry. Just a quick breakdown of what fits—and what doesn’t.

5×10 – The “I Swear I’ll Use This Stuff Again” Unit

Good for:

  • Mattress and box spring
  • Small dresser or shelves
  • A handful of boxes
  • That exercise equipment you “plan to use again”

Translation: One room’s worth of stuff or a solid guilt pile from your garage.

5×20 – The Long and Lean Option

Good for:

  • Bikes, ladders, kayaks, and long equipment
  • Seasonal yard tools or patio furniture
  • A few pieces of furniture + boxes
  • Keeping everything in a single-file line like a storage runway

Think: Hallway with an attitude. If it’s long and awkward, this is your space.

10×10 – The “Stuff From My Last Apartment” Unit

Good for:

  • Living room and bedroom furniture
  • Appliances (microwave, washer, dryer)
  • Dozens of boxes and bins
  • Office desks, chairs, and file cabinets

It’s the sweet spot for downsizers, movers, or people who finally gave up on their storage closet.

10×20 – The “Everything but the Kitchen Sink” Unit

Good for:

  • 2–3 bedrooms’ worth of furniture
  • Large appliances
  • Garage overflow, tools, lawnmowers
  • Car, truck, or trailer storage

Basically a garage. But with security cameras. And fewer spider webs.

10×25 – The “I Might Be a Prepper” Size

Good for:

  • 3–4 bedroom home contents
  • Business inventory or job site equipment
  • Multiple motorcycles or ATVs
  • Pallets, shelves, and heavy-duty gear

If you need to walk in, move around, and still keep your doomsday pantry organized—this is it.

10×30 – Big Truck Energy

Good for:

  • Entire household storage
  • Boats, campers, or commercial equipment
  • Contractor trailers and gear
  • That ‘just in case’ pile that keeps growing

Let’s put it this way: if it doesn’t fit here, you probably need to rethink your life choices.

Pro Tips from the A.S.S. Pros

We’ve seen it all, from neatly labeled bins to what we can only describe as “garage avalanches.” Here’s what we recommend if you want to make the most of your space (and your sanity):

  • Stack smart: Use sturdy boxes and shelves. Gravity is not your friend when things are top-heavy.

  • Leave a path: Unless you enjoy unpacking everything to find your snow boots.

  • Label everything: Yes, even the “miscellaneous” boxes. Especially those.

  • Use vertical space: The floor isn’t the only real estate. Stack up—safely.

  • Ask for help: We’ve been doing this a while. We can size you up before you even blink.

Still Not Sure? That’s What We’re Here For.

At All Secure Storage, our goal is to keep your stuff safe, your stress low, and your space just right. If you’re still scratching your head over unit sizes, call us. We’ll give you the no-fluff answer.

And if you’re ready to lock down your storage unit like a grown adult. Find your nearest location and reserve your unit.

Because life’s messy. Storage shouldn’t be.