Do you have more belongings than you can comfortably store within your home? If so, you’re facing a common problem. Storage sheds and storage units are the perfect places to get extra storage outside of your home. However, which one is better for you?
Storage Unit vs Storage Sheds: Which Is Better?
What Are Storage Units?
Full-service and self-storage units are both professionally managed facilities in which you can safely store your belongings. This includes any valuables and sensitive items that may be damaged when exposed to certain climate conditions. These storage facilities offer benefits such as climate control and are often fireproof and waterproof, benefits you can not get in a backyard storage shed.
Not to mention, they are typically guarded by professional security personnel 24/7. In the case of self-storage units, you will be able to pack the unit yourself and add and remove items as you need to. Full-service storage units offer packing by professionals but give you less control over the belongings within.
What is the cost of a storage unit?
Before deciding to put your items in a storage unit, you can decide which one is more cost-effective for you. If you decide to rent a storage space, the average cost you can expect to pay is around $90 a month for a self-storage unit. However, this depends on the state you are in and the size of the unit. Full-service storage can cost upward of $200 a month. You will have to keep renewing the rent in a timely manner and can risk losing access to your things if you forget to do so.
You can expect to pay around $90 a month for a self-storage unit. However, this depends on the state you are in and the size of the unit. Full-service storage can cost upward of $200 a month. You will have to keep renewing the rent in a timely manner and can risk losing access to your things if you forget to do so.
When Are Storage Units the Best Option?
A professionally managed storage unit may be best for you if:
- You are seeking to store items that would be damaged if exposed to the elements or pests.
- You will not need to access the belongings regularly.
- You’re in an area that is at risk of acts of nature, like wildfires or floods.
- You are willing to continuously pay long-term for the costs of a storage unit, rather than making a one-time investment.
What Are Storage Sheds?
Storage sheds are erected somewhere on your property where they can last a very long time. Outdoor storage sheds come in a wide variety of sizes and styles and can be placed in your backyard or on the side of your home. In fact, you can buy a shed that can be custom-built or constructed from an easy-to-assemble shed kit.
Types of Storage Sheds:
Types of sheds include wood sheds, plastic sheds, or metal sheds. Storage sheds lack climate control and security (unless you already have an alarm system) but give you extra space and easy access.
How much does a storage shed cost?
Storage sheds can range in price from around $100 to over $10,000. Prices vary depending on the size and material you choose, and whether you are using a mail-order shed assembly kit, hiring professionals to build you a storage shed, or building your shed from scratch on your own.
When Are Storage Sheds the Best Option?
A storage shed may be best for you if:
- You are looking to store sturdy belongings that won’t be damaged when exposed to a little humidity or other weather conditions.
- You’re storing things you use on a daily basis.
- You prefer to make a one-time investment, rather than renting a storage unit and signing up for ongoing expenses.
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