I'm continually trying to bike to more places. One difficulty I am encountering is that my bike is stored in a small enclosed area off the side of our house. This is the only area we have outdoors that is covered (I don't want to keep my bike out in case it rains) and is locked (obviously I don't want it stolen). But, it is down half a flight of stairs and requires me to unhook the bike trailer from the bike. This means that every time I want to ride the bike, I have to carry it up half a flight a stairs and, if I'm bringing my son which I normally want to, I have to also carry the bike trailer up and hook it up. It is a hassle and is causing me to ride the bike less than I really want to in the long run.
How do you store your bike? I would prefer something that allows me to keep the bike and trailer connected, while out of the elements and secure. Storing it inside is not an option due to lack of space. I could store it on the front porch, but there is nothing really to secure it to. I've been thinking maybe securing the bike to the porch swing and rocking chair would create something awkward enough to deter thieves... Bike thefts are common in my neighborhood, so that's why I'm worried.
The other option I've been thinking about is a tent-type storage thing I've seen online. I *think* I might be able to use that and secure my bike to a metal railing we have in the backyard with the tent over it. Does anyone use that?