Autumn is upon us, the streets are beginning to be filled with glorious golden leaves indicating it’s time for the feather duvets to come out and the heating systems to be turned on.
It is also time to say a tender goodbye to your summer belongings until the next long hot British summer.
Having seasonal items taking up space in your home can leave you a bit over-wrought, particularly during the winter months when most of your living is done inside. Seasonal self-storage has always been a lifesaver, freeing up space swapping out summer items for winter toys.
Create space in your home and garage for your heaters, additional bed linen and clothing, indoor exercise equipment and more, following these simple steps.
How to determine what summer items to store
Before you can begin, you must first determine what stays and what goes into seasonal storage. Ask yourself questions, such as
• Will I use this item in Autumn or Winter?”
• Have I actually used this item this summer or is it time to sell or store permanently. If the answer is “rarely,” chances are it’s time to put it away for a while.
• For an item you may use, but don’t have room for at home, set it at the front of your storage unit for easy access.
Some summer items to consider putting into seasonal storage, include:
• Barbeques and Outdoor Furniture
• Summer sports equipment
• Christmas Decorations
• Summer Clothing (leave it at the front for unexpected trips to Spain!!)
• Gardening Equipment
• Pool toys and Equipment
Benefits of a seasonal storage swap
If you store in a self storage facility, you can swap your seasonal items out with ease. Other benefits to seasonal storage include:
• Extra room. No one likes clutter in their home – especially when it extends to garages and outdoor areas.
• Clean, dry Storage. Storing items under the house, in garden sheds or garages may affect your belongings over time. Water, mould and mildew can wreak havoc on your belongings over winter.
And when its done, curl up in front of the fire with a good book and tunes on the stereo with a beverage of choice and enjoy the clean space.