The Art (And Science) Of Storage

If you need to store a few items, then a mini-storage unit, also commonly known as a smaller-sized self-storage unit, may be your best option. Some other options may include storing the items in your backyard shed or storing them at a friend's or family member's home. The information here is going to help you see why storing your things in a mini-storage unit is often a better option than the other options mentioned. Here are reasons why mini-storage is likely best for your needs: 

Mini-storage is likely better than your backyard shed

If you have a shed in the yard that you use for things like your yard tools, then there is a good chance that it hasn't been maintained with quite as much diligence as the rest of your home. It may leak and can have other structural concerns. Also, there may be pests in it or even small animals that have been living in it. Therefore, if you store some of the items that you care about out there, they might end up with water damage and even mold growth. Also, they can be damaged by pests. 

However, a mini-storage unit will give you a clean and dry space to store your items in, so you know there won't be pest issues that you have to worry about. You'll likely even have the option to go with a climate-controlled mini-storage unit, so everything will be kept in the right temperature and humidity level year-round. 

Mini-storage can be much better than storing things with someone else

If you are thinking about storing your items at someone else's house, then the first thing you need to be concerned about is someone getting into your things and losing or even stealing them. While you may have them stored with someone who is very trustworthy, you may not know or trust everyone who comes over to their house. A visitor, a house sitter, a neighbor, or someone else can end up getting into your things without them knowing. Also, when you want to get some of your things, you will have to work around their schedule, and this can be very inconvenient for you. 

When you put your things into a mini-storage unit, you will be the only one with the key to your unit. This means no one else can get at your things unless you give them your key, and they have the access code to the security gate. Also, since most facilities allow 24/7 access to the units, you'll never have to wait to get your things. 

For more information about mini-storage units, contact a local company.