Types of Storage

Outdoor - examples of outdoor storage facilities include parking spaces, lots and parcels of land.  Outdoor storage is ideal for seasonal storage of boats, RV’s, trucks, and other vehicles, many of which can house other storage items.  You may also consider short or long term parking (aboutairportparking.com is a comprehensive listing of parking lots that offer long term parking close to major airports at discounted rates.  Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available).   Keep in mind that outdoor storage is susceptible to weather so consider weather resistant covers to protect items being stored.  

Drive-up - the most common type of storage is a drive-up facility that resembles a garage.  These facilities come in a variety of sizes, often with a climate controlled option and various security benefits.  They offer convenience and versatility.  Drive-up storage is ideal for larger items that can be driven directly to the location they will be stored in like motorcycles, furniture and appliances.

Indoor - located within a building, often multi level or on one floor of a building used for other purposes.  Examples of indoor storage range from units similar to closets each with separate door entrances to gated compartments with locks.  Available in a variety of sizes and often climate controlled.  This storage is ideal for smaller objects, boxes, small furniture, antiques and collectables.

Portable Storage Containers - is a service by which a storage container is delivered to your home, you pack it at your leisure (usually 2-4 wks), it is then picked up by the company and either moved to a new location or put into factory storage.  These containers are ideal for moving or long or short term storage of items you know you will not need access to for a set amount of time.  They are available in a few different sizes depending on the company, holding anywhere from 1 bedrooms worth of storage to 5 or 6 bedrooms.