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What Can I Store in a Storage Unit?

You can store all kinds of household and business items in a storage unit at Extra Space Storage. There are many uses for self storage, including moving to a new home, running a business, making space in a small home, and more.

A few examples of items that CAN be kept in self storage include:

  • Household Items: Furniture, appliances, home decor, electronics, clothing, books and magazines, artwork, keepsakes and collectibles, musical instruments, moving boxes, etc.

  • Business Items: Retail inventory, contracting tools and equipment, business documents and files, construction materials, company cars and work trucks, etc.

  • Vehicles: Cars, motorcycles, boats, campers, trailers, RVs, etc.

A few examples of items that CANNOT be kept in self storage include:

  • Living Things: Animals, plants, yourself.

  • Perishable Items: Boxed food, refrigerated food, frozen food, etc.

  • Hazardous Items: Drugs, ammunition, gas, propane tanks, car batteries, etc.

  • Vehicles: Any vehicle that's unregistered, uninsured, and not in working condition.

If you're not sure whether the items you plan to store are allowed in self storage, contact the Extra Space Storage team. We can help you out!

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