If you have items you can't keep in your home, then you may be tempted to store them in your garage or even outside under an awning. However, you would be much better off putting those items into a storage unit. You should read the rest of this article before you decide to store your items somewhere other than a storage unit. Here are some reasons a storage facility may be best: 

Your belongings will be protected from moisture

When you store your belongings outside, they will be exposed to moisture, even if they are under an awning. When it rains and the ground gets wet, all the items you have sitting on the floor will likely get wet and destroyed. Even a carport won't properly protect your items, because the water can still enter from the front. Also, carport roofs tend to have unknown leaks and this is another way the water can get at your things. Being exposed to the outdoors can also lead to damage from humidity. Mold will be a major concern in these conditions. A climate-controlled storage unit will protect your things from moisture, including humidity.

Your things will be protected from pests and animals

When you keep your things in a location where pests and animals can access them, then they can be damaged in many ways. You can have rodents gnawing at many of your things, including the wiring for your electronics, your clothing, your furniture, and anything else they find appealing. Insects can infest your belongings, so you will bring those pests into the next place you move those items into. Cats can even end up spraying all over some of your items, leaving them stained and tainted with a foul odor. 

Your items will be protected from thieves

When you keep a lot of items on your property, but not inside the house, they can be even more tempting to thieves. You may not think anyone can know where you store your items, but many burglars do their homework. They may notice your things when you quickly open the garage door. They might peer in the window, or they may see you moving things into an area with a drone. When you put your things in a storage unit, you will keep the key to your own lock. Plus, the storage facility will have security measures in place to prevent burglaries. 

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