Getting extra free space in your home can be a challenge since it can often be hard to give away or throw out items that you have had for a long period of time, especially if you still have a seasonal or intermittent need for those items. Fortunately, there are some alternative options to just getting rid of those items and doing without: renting out a storage space to keep them in until you need them again. There are two common methods of storing your belongings, portable storage containers and storage units, each of which has a different set of advantages and drawbacks. Understanding the differences between each type of storage solution can help you choose the one that is the right fit for your storage needs.
Storage Containers
Portable storage containers are extremely convenient since they can be delivered wherever you need them to be and loaded up right on site, reducing the amount of time in transit that you and your belongings are in (which will also reduce the risk of injury or breakage from packing and transportation). Further, if you want to move your container at any point in the future, either to a new location or to a storage facility, you can call the company that is renting the container for you to move it for you, further reducing your stress.
However, storage containers are not quite as secure as other storage alternatives. This is because they are often simply left in your driveway, and while they can be locked, do present a prime target for potential thieves. Furthermore, a storage container that is left in your driveway or elsewhere on your property is not really freeing up space, but rather changing which space you are using.
Storage Units
Storage units are the far more common storage option available for most homeowners and small business owners. They offer storage units that are secured using a variety of features, from guards to closed-circuit cameras. Furthermore, some storage facilities offer climate-controlled storage units, which can be ideal for storing more valuable and fragile items which may become damaged by high levels of humidity and temperature fluctuations.
Of course, storage units are less convenient and require more effort to move your items into storage, and you won't have access to your items at all times of the day. Further, climate-controlled units and facilities that offer more security features, often cost more than portable storage units. For more information, contact a company like North Star Mini Storage.
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