Most people don't struggle with renting a storage unit. They struggle with the size. You stand in the middle of the living room trying to guess whether your stuff needs a closet or something closer to a garage, and it's a coin flip. Go too small and you're repacking at midnight. Go too big and you're paying for empty space.
At Cardinal State Storage, we help Spring Lake folks sort this out all the time, so here's the quick version of what each size actually holds.
A 5x5 is about the size of a small closet, good for boxes, totes, seasonal gear, and a few small pieces. A 5x10 is more like a walk-in closet and takes a small bedroom's worth of things, a mattress set, and some boxes. Both are great for freeing up a room without committing to much space.
A 10x10 is the one most people land on. It's about the size of a bedroom and holds the contents of a couple of rooms, including furniture and appliances. For a household in the middle of a move, it's usually the sweet spot.
A 10x15 holds a small home's worth of furniture and larger items. A 10x20 is close to a one-car garage, enough for a full household or a vehicle plus boxes.
If you're storing through a deployment or a PCS move, size up a little. Military timelines stretch, storage tends to run longer than planned, and the extra room makes it far easier to pack so you can actually reach things later. It's a small cost for a lot less hassle when you get back.
The easiest way to decide is to walk the units and picture your things inside. We're glad to help you eyeball it so you rent exactly what you need.
Trying to figure out the right size in Spring Lake? Stop by Cardinal State Storage or reserve online, and we'll help you match the unit to your stuff.