In recent decades, external self-storage companies have become increasingly popular. As people accumulate more and more things in this age of mass consumption, they are increasingly turning to external self-storage facilities in order to safely secure their possessions. From old books, to snowboards and skis, to whatever else – items that we own but we do not require daily access to are increasingly being put away in storage. When it comes to your self-storage options, there are many at your feet no matter where you reside in the country. The most popular choice is to hire out a unit in an indoor storage complex. These offer great security and easy access to your stored belongings. Another common choice is to use outdoor storage facilities, which use steel shipping containers as the storage vessel. There is also the option of outdoor urban garage storage. If you just require temporary storage whilst you are in the process of moving home, then there is also furniture storage. What one you chose will largely depend on your circumstances. Let this brief text be a guide when it comes to picking a self-storage option that is right for you.First off, what are you planning to store? The items that you plan to store will largely dictate what option you go for, as different storage options are more suitable to different types of possessions. If, for example, you are planning on storing something that is potentially perishable when exposed to less than ideal conditions, such as anything paper or wood based (old wardrobes, chairs, books, family photo albums, and whatever else), then it would be a wise choice by you to store them in an indoor storage facility. As they are indoors, the temperature and conditions of the atmosphere is well regulated through air conditioning and central heating. When you store something in an indoor storage complex, you can have peace of mind knowing that the atmospheric conditions will always be ideal for your stored items. So when you go to reclaim them, they should be in as good condition as when you left them, apart from being a little bit dusty, of course.If, however, you are planning to store something that isn’t going to be affected when the air in your unit gets cold or hot, then storing it in an outdoor storage complex would be a good decision. If the item, or items, you wish to store is particularly heavy, then an outdoor storage complex goes from being a good decision to a perfect one. As outdoor complexes allow you to drive your vehicle right up to your storage unit, you won’t have to haul heavy items over a long distance. Whether you chose to store them in an outdoor storage facility or an urban garage storage environment will largely be dictated by your individual circumstances. Can you drive? Do you need semi-regular access to your stored items? If the answer to the former is yes, then you could easily choose to store them in an outdoor storage complex, it just depends on whether you are willing to drive that far. If you can’t then it’s probably best to store them in an urban garage complex as these will likely by much closer to your home. Likewise, if you need regular access to them, then again it is best to store them in an urban garage complex.You also have to ask yourself how valuable your stored items are. If they are of considerable worth, then you would want them to be protected by the best security systems. The form of self-storage with the best security systems are indoor storage complexes. They have CCTV, round the clock guards, fences, and alarms.