Storage Units: The Pros And Cons Of Different Options

When you have decided that there is simply not enough room at your house for all of your "stuff," sometimes you just need to move it elsewhere. This is where a storage unit comes in. There are a variety of different options when it comes to storage units, but two main ones are units you keep at your house and those that are at on off-site location. Which one is best for your needs?

At-Home Units: Pros

One of the biggest pros to having a storage unit at your house is you have easy access to it. All you need is the key, and you can simply walk right in to get what you need. This is ideal when you are storing business supplies if you run your own business or lawn equipment, like a garden tractor, weed eater, or tillers. Plus, these units are easy to move if you decide you do not care for their initial locations.

At-Home Units: Cons

The biggest con to keep a storage unit at your house is space. If you have a small yard or a short driveway, the unit will take a lot of space away from your kids who want to play in the yard or driveway. It might also hinder grass growth if you park it in your yard. Plus, these units are not always attractive, and if curb appeal is your concern, at-home units do not really make your outdoor area look nice.

Off-Site Units: Pros

You may find a storage unit away from your home works best, like with AAA Flying Trolley Self Storage. One reason is size. Maybe you want to store your boat over the winter, clothing from different seasons, furniture, or other items that you simply do not need for a good chunk of the year. When the unit is off-site, you do not need to worry about where it would fit at your house, you have more yard space and your driveway is clearer. 

Off-Site Units: Cons

If you are storing valuables in your unit, you might not feel safe with those items away from your house. While most units are secure, you never know what might happen when people are not around. Another con to these units is that you have to travel there to get whatever you need. If you need a certain item and the weather is bad, it is a pain to have to go out and get the item.  While there are pros and cons to each of these storage options, one thing is for sure. You need to evaluate your items to see if they are things you really need to keep. Storing something forever that you are never going to use again is not only a waste of space but also of money.