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Self-Storage for Seasonal Items: Making the Most of Your Space All Year Round

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As we head into the holiday season, it is important to make the transition from holiday to holiday, summer to fall, as seamless as possible. In an August blog post (found here), we talked about how to overcome common self-storage problems. One solution discussed organization. In this post, we’ll delve a little deeper into this solution for storing seasonal items.

 

Benefits of Using Self-Storage for Seasonal Items

Though holidays were mentioned above, seasonal items are defined as items that are used only periodically during certain times of the year. This can include camping gear, home décor, sports equipment, and of course, holiday decorations.

So why use self-storage for these items? First, space is a valuable commodity in your home. By keeping seasonal items off-site, you can maximize living and garage space. Second, reducing clutter is a benefit for stress relief. By putting infrequently used items off-site, your home will feel more open and inviting. Third, at Towne Storage, you can still access your items year-round, with locations placed strategically near major roads for easier access. Finally, Towne Storage offers climate-controlled units, which assist in keeping sensitive belongings safe from extreme weather changes.

 

Effective Storage Strategies

Here are some tips for effectively storing seasonal items:

  1. Use appropriate storage containers that are airtight and clear. This solves two problems: first, preventing dust from settling onto your items, and second, you will be able to see precisely what is in the container at any given time.
  2. Use shelving to utilize vertical space and make inventory rotation easier. By organizing your items on shelves, you will be able to quickly access what you need when you need it.
  3. Store like items together. For example, say that you have holiday décor and a 10x10 unit. You may want to put shelving in the unit, where one shelving unit holds all Halloween decorations, while another holds Christmas. This will prevent having to sort through things over and over to find what you want to take with you.
  4. Don’t store anything scented. Scented items will attract pests like spiders and rodents, even if they are stored in air-tight containers.
  5. Regularly check and maintain the storage space. Though we discussed this in August’s post, it’s important to reiterate that periodically checking on your storage unit, and cleaning it out, is a vital part of storing seasonal items. Doing so will help your things stay dust and pest-free, as well as being a way to remind yourself what you are keeping in storage.

 

In conclusion, storing seasonal items in an organized, methodical way can be a benefit to you in many ways. Reclaim your space today with a storage unit from Towne Storage!