Storage units in Greensboro, NC, 3939 W Market St (2023)

FAQs

Can you sleep in a storage unit during the day? ›

What's more, it is illegal to sleep in a storage unit. If you are found sleeping in a storage unit, you could be arrested. Though we understand the solution that sleeping in your self storage unit provides, it is not a practical solution.

20 x 20 Storage Unit is approximately 400 SQ FT of storage space which is comparable to a large two car garage. You should be able to fit furnishings from a four to five bedroom house with major appliances. If used for office storage you should be able to fit 680 standard file boxes with room to access them.

No. Living in a storage unit is prohibited by various local and federal housing laws. Storage facilities must evict any person they find living on the premises to comply with the law and most insurance policies.

Strongly prohibited hazardous and combustible materials that cannot be stored inside a storage unit include: fuels, chemicals, acids, gases, pesticides, liquor, fireworks, and medical waste. If you are unsure about the items you are storing, always inquire with your storage company first.

What can you fit in a 10x20 storage unit? A 10x20 storage unit is great for storing contents of a multi-bedroom home, about up to five rooms of space. Larger items like living room furniture, patio furniture, full-sized appliances and more fit inside these units.

For a detached 20 x 20-foot new garage, plan on roughly $28,000 which will include a basic slab concrete foundation, framed walls and roof, and standard asphalt shingle roofing. This is only a starting point, though, as there are a number of factors that can add to this basic construction cost.

Can you fit a car in a 10x20 storage unit? Yes! You can fit a small car in a 10x20 storage unit. Check out our tips on to properly store a car in self-storage.

Not only is living in a storage unit illegal, it clearly compromises the security of the storage facility, as well as presents serious health and safety risks.

Use S-hooks and bungee cords for unusually shaped items, bikes and outdoor equipment. You'll want to be sure you can hang items and still have room to get inside the unit and access items underneath. Another idea is to use the S hooks and bungee cords to hang things around the perimeter of the unit in place of shelves.

How can I live in a house with no storage? ›

When looking for a good storage facility, you need to find one with these qualities. The facility needs to be able to keep out pests, thieves, temperature, and humidity while providing insurance, pickup services, and a wide range of unit sizes.

Bed bugs can live for more than a year without a blood meal and can survive in temperatures from nearly freezing to 122 degrees, making storage units a great breeding ground. Despite the unique risks faced by storage operators, there are ways to protect your units and prevent pest infestations.

A majority of the time your belongings will be just fine and there's nothing to worry about, but self storage always come with a risk – albeit a small one – that items will get damaged or lost.

Anything within your storage unit can become vulnerable if moisture begins to grow. Mold, mildew, corrosion, and rust are all common issues that sometimes occur together. All of those problems can be potentially dangerous for your stored items.

Use a Climate Controlled Storage Unit

To protect your TV from damaging fluctuations in temperature, use a climate controlled storage unit rental. A climate controlled storage unit will maintain a steady range of temperature ideal for storing a TV.

Household cleaning agents, pesticides, and gasoline are common dangerous solutions you must not store in a storage unit. Harmful chemicals can create breathing hazards and cause eye and skin injuries if they leak from their containers. Hazardous leaks can also damage or destroy your belongings.

10×20 shed prices range from $4,752 to $33,013 and above, depending on building design, style, siding, add-ons, and more.

Can a car fit in a 10x10 storage unit? ›

No, we don't recommend you try parking your car in a 10x10 self storage unit. Even small hatchbacks and compact cars are too big to fit. We have larger, dedicated car storage units and parking spaces if you need one. A 10x20 vehicle storage unit provides enough space for most cars and trucks.

16×20 shed prices range from $9,006 to $37,830 and above, depending on building design, style, siding, add-ons, and more.

In short, the minimum dimensions for a 2 car garage should be 20'x20′ and to make extra space to get in and out of the car, it is recommended to go with 24'x24′ or larger. If you want to keep your vehicle looking nice and want extra space for other things, a bit wider and deeper will go a long way.

12X24 STANDARD WORKSHOP GARAGE

Prices for the 12×24 start around $8,178 with LP SmartSide and paint colors of your choice.

So how long can you go without driving your car? If you have not prepped your vehicle for a long time of not driving it you should not let it sit for more than one month, and even then, you should try to start it up and drive it for 15-30 minutes a few times within the month.

The most common sizes for a storage unit are: - 15ft x 20ft (60 square feet) - the standard size of a 15x20 storage unit. This is large enough to store many items, but not too big that you will get lost in it.

The best time to get a storage unit is typically in the winter. Most might find this fact strange, but winter is the ideal time because you're anticipating the spring moving rush and planning ahead.

Call the number listed on the exit keypad, and follow the instructions. If you have been given a business card upon renting, you also will have the storage property phone number. You can call that number (which is the same as what is on the keypad) and press option 1 for a representative.

Yes, man cave storage units are a thing now. Men across the country are using self-storage spaces to create their home away from home. And we don't blame them. Man cave storage units can free up space at your house and also serve as an offsite sanctuary.

The best way to maximize space in your storage unit is to start at the bottom and stack up. Put your heaviest boxes on the bottom layer. Then work your way up to the top, putting your lightest items there. Just remember to leave an aisle to walk through your storage unit and to keep necessary items accessible.

How do I protect my hanging clothes in storage? ›

Don't store in plastic bags.

Hang: Hang furs and dresses inside a cotton (never plastic) garment bag. Space all hanging clothing to allow for air flow. This will reduce the risk of mildew and mold as well as prevent wrinkling and creasing.

Press-in Hooks: Press-in hooks are a fast and easy way to hang very heavy objects with little damage to the wall. These are specifically made for drywall.

At the time historical homes were built, most individuals didn't own more than a few articles of clothing, greatly reducing the need for closet storage. The few items they did own were usually folded and placed in a trunk or a chest of drawers (also called a “clothes press”), or hung from a hook on the wall.

The benefits of decluttering

Decluttering reduces stress and anxiety. The clutter around us affects our mental health making us feel lost, overwhelmed, and burdened. It makes our brains cluttered as well. Decluttering helps you save time and space.

Can a queen-size bed fit in a 5x5 storage unit? Normally, queen mattresses are 60 inches wide by around 80 inches long. Based on these dimensions, a queen mattress could potentially fit in one of our 5x5 self storage units.

Due to the dimensions of a 5' x 10' self storage unit, both a king and a queen mattress can fit inside. You can actually store a king mattress and the included box spring with room to spare.

Yes! Your couch can fit into a 5x10 storage unit.

Hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) are now the primary forms of storage.

Shelves should be ordered from lowest cooking temperature to highest, going down. This is done to prevent juices or other liquids from higher temperature cooking foods from contaminating foods that won't reach that temperature.

What temperature should dry storage rooms be kept? ›

Dry Storage

Store dry foods at 50°F for maximum shelf life. However, 70°F is adequate for dry storage of most products. Place a thermometer on the wall in the dry storage area. Check the temperature of the storeroom daily.

It is probably written in the contract that you sign that the unit should not be used for sleeping. Living in a storage unit is prohibited by various local and federal housing laws. The storage facility must expel anyone found to live on the premises to comply with the law and most insurance policies.

Can I use a storage room to sleep in? No. We don't permit the use of storage rooms for anything other than storing items. Sleeping or attempting to live from our storage rooms is strictly prohibited and in breach of our terms and conditions of use.

Yes, it's perfectly legal to sleep in your car, as long as you stick to a couple of rules: You must be safely parked, and not in violation of any parking restrictions. You mustn't be above the drink drive limit or under the influence of drugs.

For turning your garage into a great man cave, you'll likely have to put some proper flooring down. And there are many options for what to put down on the floor. You can add padding and carpet for a softer feel or opt for removable epoxy flooring in case you want to revert it back to a normal garage or storage space.

The most common sizes for man cave sheds range from 12X20 to 14X24, depending on how you plan to use it. Some other important extras you might consider adding to your man cave shed include: Electrical hookup package. Insulated doors and windows.

Adding a garden to a property can add 10 per cent to its value, while a 'man cave' can add up to one per cent.

Any improper storage can ruin your mattress. Keeping a mattress on its side or in a bent position will damage its internal structure over time, so the best way to store it is to keep it flat and level.

It's entirely okay to carry your mattress upright, but once you place it inside your storage unit, lay it flat to mimic its natural positioning. Mattresses need to be stored flat because eventually the coils and inner-workings of a side-stored mattress will settle out of their proper position, destroying the cushion.

Q: When is the best time to rent storage? A: The best time to rent a storage unit is in the winter. This is because demand for storage units is generally lower at that time of year.

How much do you pay monthly for storage? ›

The average cost to rent a storage unit is about $180 per month. Our analysis of more than 3,500 quotes shows that prices from the best self-storage companies range from around $70 to $300, depending on size, type, and availability.

Self-storage facilities can report their tenants' monthly payment status to credit agencies, just as credit card and loan companies do. When a tenant fails to pay their monthly rent, the nonpayment status will impact their credit standing.