Even in a well-organized home, you’ll always have items you want to keep but don’t want to have on display year-round. While renting a storage unit can help you reduce the clutter in your garage and free up space in your closet, you’ll need to decide between outdoor and climate-controlled storage units. Here’s what you need to know about indoor and outdoor self-storage units, so you can pick the right space for your belongings.

Climate-Controlled

Indoor units are climate-controlled storage spaces, housed in an insulated building. They are both heated and air-conditioned, depending on the season, to keep your belongings from weather-related damage. Since indoor units are separated from the outdoors, they also have a lower risk of insect and rodent infestations and fluctuating humidity levels, making them ideal for storing delicate items or antiques. Anything you’d be comfortable keeping in your closet or under the bed can safely be stored in an indoor self-storage space.

Outdoor

Outdoor storage units are larger than their indoor counterparts, but they do come with some disadvantages. These spaces have minimal to no insulation, exposing your belongings to temperature changes and high levels of humidity throughout the year. However, their outdoor location makes loading and unloading easy. You’ll be able to drive right up to your space and unload directly from your car without having to carry boxes down a hallway.

Outdoor units are the perfect choice for short-term storage between moves, as well as ideal for keeping larger items like sporting equipment and outdoor gear. As a general rule, you should only use your outdoor unit to house items you’d be comfortable keeping in a backyard shed or garage. Anything that could be damaged by heat or humidity should be kept in a climate-controlled space.

You don’t have to live with an overly full closet or continue parking your car outside because your garage is full of boxes and gear. Keep your home organized by renting an outdoor or climate-controlled storage unit at All Safe Storage Center in Statesboro, GA. Their secure facility features units perfect for apartment dwellers and business owners alike. Learn more about their storage solutions online and call (912) 489-4567 today.