Storage units are a great idea when you need extra space for your  possessions. You may be moving to a smaller house, or having your home  renovated, or you may have accumulated things over time - things that  have more emotional value than fiscal. You may be considering a storage  unit for long-term usage or for a very short while. However, you need to  consider things before you select a correct storage facility.
Of  all the things you need to consider, the most important ones are  security and location. Of course, the rental they charge is equally  important.
Security
Your possessions have a great  emotional value to you, not to mention their monetary value. You need to  ensure that they are well-secured. Most top-of-the-line storage  facilities provide adequate security that ranges from secured perimeter  fencing, to well-lit facilities, to electronic access, to biometric  identification. Some may have all of these security features while  others may only have some of them. You need to select the facility  depending on what you require and the budget you have decided on.
Storage  units have adequate secure locks and door alarms. If you wish to, you  can have your own locks fitted.
Location
Opt for a  storage unit in your area. This will lead to easy and quick access. No  need to go across half the city to access your possessions. A facility  in your neighborhood may be more secure than one which is in a suburban  area or in a commercial district and may be easy to access, as well.
You  may need to make a number of visits regularly and a facility in your  neighborhood will save your spending on gas unnecessarily.
Rental  Fee
This is quite an important thing to consider. Rental depends  on the type of self storage unit you select. It will depend on the size  and whether you need an ordinary unit or a climate controlled one. It  depends on what possessions you are storing. Temperature controlled  units are necessary if you are storing expensive electronic goods,  leather items and crystalware.
Look for facilities that offer  you discounts. There are many who will offer you from ten to twenty  percent off the first month¡¯s rental. Look to see that they are not  compromising on the security. If you are looking to use a unit for a  full year, and pay the rent in advance, certain facilities offer up to  ten percent discounts. Self storage rentals are as low as $1 per square  foot, with the climate controlled units costing between $1.5 and $2 per  square foot.
You need to ensure that you pay your rent on time.  Read between the lines before signing the lease contract. The facility  may have the right to sell your possessions unless you pay your rent  within the stipulated time.
Visit the facility before you arrive  at any decision. It will enable you to get the ¡°feel¡± of the  facility. Go for the storage facility that gives you a feeling of trust.