When you are looking for a self-storage unit, decide whether you need a climate-controlled one. Here are some things that indicate that a climate-controlled storage unit would be a good idea for you to prevent problems with some of your items. Do you plan on spending time in the storage unit? Think about the reason you are renting a storage unit and how much time you will be using it. Some people rent a unit to put their items in and leave them there until they come to retrieve them at some point in the future.