Collecting dust and falling out of disrepair is the fate that many old belongings suffer when they're stuffed into corners, stacking in closets, or left in attics. A storage unit is a better option, but how much better is it than keeping everything at home? If you have multiple computers or other electronics that have some use in the future, but don't need to be in your home or office right now, here is a comparison of the different storage options along with features to keep an eye out for as you survey storage facilities.

If you are going through a divorce and have a storage unit at a facility like Stadium Storage, there's a good chance that both your name and the name of your spouse are on the unit so that you could both access it easily. If this is the case, you are going to need to take some steps to make sure that the storage unit doesn't become a battleground for your divorce and that you can retrieve everything that you need to get.

Maybe you have a bunch of seasonal equipment that you need to store somewhere other than your garage. Or maybe you're lucky enough to be going on an extended vacation, but need a place to keep your things safe until you come back. Whatever your situation, secure self storage units are usually a perfect solution. That said, not all units are created equally. Take a look below at three reasons why you might want to opt for a climate controlled unit for your stuff.