{"id":13796,"date":"2019-09-04T09:59:22","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T14:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/storagecom-blog.local\/?p=13796"},"modified":"2026-02-06T14:59:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:59:53","slug":"tips-for-splitting-your-storage-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/tips-for-splitting-your-storage-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Splitting Your Storage Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Anyone who\u2019s spent time living with a friend, roommate, or family member understands the importance and frustration of sharing space with someone else. Whether you\u2019re defining hard boundaries in your shared space or agreeing on what to share, there never seems to be enough room for everything, and you may find yourself looking into self-storage as a way of clearing out your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there\u2019s no rule against sharing a storage unit, and splitting one with whoever you live with can save you space without breaking the bank. Let\u2019s go over a few steps towards making the most out of renting a unit alongside another person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"figure-out-how-large-your-unit-needs-to-be\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-figure-out-how-large-your-unit-needs-to-be\">1. Figure out how large your unit needs to be<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start looking into units near you, speak with your roommate about what you\u2019re planning on storing and how much space you\u2019ll need to store it. For example, storing a few smaller items like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/store-seasonal-clothing\/\">clothes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/storing-bike-downtown-storage-unit\/\">a bicycle<\/a> might only need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/5x5-storage-unit-size-guide\/\">a 5\u2019 x 5\u2019 storage unit<\/a>. Larger pieces of furniture, on the other hand, may require <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/5x10-storage-unit-size-guide\/\">a 5\u2019 \u00d7 10\u2019<\/a> or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/10x10-storage-unit-size-guide\/\">10\u2019 \u00d7 10\u2019 unit<\/a>. For more common storage unit sizes and what can be stored in them, take a look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/self-storage-size-guide\/\">convenient storage unit size guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"figure-out-what-features-you-need\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-figure-out-what-features-you-need\">2. Figure out what features you need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different storage facilities have different features for different needs, so discuss what you may require with your roommate. For example, if you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/how-to-store-furniture\/\">storing furniture<\/a> such as a couch or dresser, consider a storage facility with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/what-is-drive-up-storage\/\">drive-up unit access<\/a> so it\u2019s easier to move furniture to and from a vehicle. If you and your roommate have a busy schedule, you should consider a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/benefits-of-24-hour-storage\/\">24-hour access facility<\/a> so you can visit your unit at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also worth considering a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/climate-controlled-storage-units\/\">climate-controlled storage unit<\/a>, which maintains a predictable environment to protect your belongings from temperature and humidity damage, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/self-storage-security-features\/\">enhanced security features<\/a> such as gated access and video surveillance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pre-pay-the-storage-facility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-pre-pay-the-storage-facility\">3. Pre-pay the storage facility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial situations and housing needs can change without warning, so to avoid running into any payment difficulties later on and having to pay late fees, be sure to get your money together and pay the storage facility for whatever unit you choose up front. Planning to pay this way will allow you to make a clearer budget for your storage needs and find the best possible deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"organize-your-unit\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-organize-your-unit\">4. Organize your unit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve selected and paid for the storage unit that best fits you and your roommate\u2019s needs, it\u2019s time to move in. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/maximize-storage-unit-space\/\">To keep your unit organized<\/a>, keep a document of everything that you\u2019re storing and mark out specific areas of the unit that correspond to your items and your roommate\u2019s items. For best results, line the walls of the unit first so it\u2019s easy to navigate through it and decide who gets which walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find you need more room in your shared living space, splitting a storage unit with your roommate can be a simple and cost-effective solution. Once you\u2019ve outlined exactly what you require, take a look at <a href=\"http:\/\/storage.com\">Storage.com<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/search\/\">search tool<\/a> to find units near you that match your needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who\u2019s spent time living with a friend, roommate, or family member understands the importance and frustration of sharing space with someone else.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":13797,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-self-storage"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v27.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Tips for Splitting Your Storage Unit \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Storage Talk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Here is how can make more space in your storage unit. 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