What Type Of Storage Unit Do You Need?

Are you and your spouse looking for a way to better manage the space in your home? Learn tips for how a storage unit could help solve your problems.

What Type Of Storage Unit Do You Need?

22 July 2021
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Self-storage facilities allow customers to store common household goods safely out of the way. There are climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled storage units. The type of storage you need depends on what you're planning to store. Here are four things that are commonly kept in self-storage facilities. By learning more about the properties of each type of item, you can determine which type of storage unit is right for you. 

1. Wine

Wine is a fermented beverage made from grape juice. Many people enjoy having a glass of wine with dinner or in the bath at the end of a long day. However, wine can be a hobby as well as a beverage. Some people enjoy collecting rare wines to enjoy on special occasions. A climate-controlled storage unit is an ideal place to keep your wine collection. Air conditioning will ensure that your wines stay at an ideal temperature. Keeping your wine from overheating will prevent spoilage that could cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars.

2. Clothing

Some people are passionate about fashion. Keeping up with the latest trends can ensure that you're always the best dressed. However, unless you have a walk-in closet, you may need somewhere to store all your clothes. A storage unit can serve as an auxiliary closet. You can store your out-of-season clothes until you need them again. Clothing does not need to be kept at specific temperatures, so you can feel free to rent a non-climate-controlled storage unit to hold the contents of your wardrobe.

3. Artwork

Art can liven up any space. Some pieces of art are collector's items that can be worth a lot of money. The materials used in the creation of art are often delicate. Heat, direct sunlight, and moisture can damage canvas paintings and drawings made on paper. Climate-controlled storage can allow you to keep your artistic investments safe. Climate-controlled storage facilities run dehumidifiers that can keep mildew and mold from affecting your prized art pieces.

4. Furniture

Furniture can tie the interior decor of a room together and provide people with comfortable places to relax. However, you may not need all of your furniture at any given time. You may have family heirlooms that don't go with your current decor but that you nevertheless want to hold onto. The appropriate way to store furniture depends on its materials. Furniture made from metal, plastic, and glass can be stored in non-climate-controlled facilities. Furniture made from wood is best stored in climate-controlled storage units. 

About Me
using storage to improve a relationship

My husband has a hobby of buying old dirt bikes and ATVs and ripping them down to nothing to repair them. This little hobby of his took over our garage, our basement and started into my kitchen. I gave him two options — find a place to put his stuff or find a new place to live. He got a little creative and rented a storage unit close to our house. It is amazing how much stuff he moved from our property to the storage unit and it has helped us get along much better. If your spouse is taking over your home, read through this blog to get an idea about using storage to get it out.