It’s official, the clocks have gone back and dark nights are here! As the season’s change, so do our lives, wardrobes and day to day needs. A self-storage unit allows you to rotate your seasonal belongings, leaving your home clutter-free, particularly key during the winter months when we all spend more time inside the home.
Some of the more commonly stored items which our customers use self-storage for over winter include:
Summer clothing – storing items like swimwear, beach towels and summer outfits frees up space for more bulky items like winter coats, ski wear and accessories, which take up more room in the home.
Summer sports and games – some sporting and games equipment is used all year round, but if you know you rarely use items like paddling pools, trampolines, kayaks or golfing equipment during winter, then self-storage is the perfect place to house them to keep them safe and secure until you next need them.
Garden furniture and tools – unfortunately sitting out in the garden and having a barbeque is a distant memory for months to come! However, outdoor garden furniture and equipment will deteriorate over winter if not stores, however storing these items takes up a lot of room out of season. In addition, self-storage options at home, such as garages and garden sheds, are often damp over winter which can damage items, whereas with our self-storage you know that your belongings are being stored in a clean and dry unit.
Camping gear – tents and all the other items associated with camping, such as outdoor furniture, cooking equipment and sleeping bags, tend to be used much more over the summer months, so using self-storage gives you the peace of mind that these are stored safely until the following summer.
Before you store any items over winter, always make sure you prepare your items for storage with the following tips:
- Always clean items before putting them in storage as dirt can become a problem if items aren’t used for months and cleaning will preserve the life of an item
- Repair any items before you put them away, that way they are ready to use as soon as you bring them out
- Use wool or cotton covers to give items added protection over the winter months
We offer storage units in a range of sizes from 15sq ft to 180sq ft, so whatever you need to store this winter, make Offerfair your first port of call. Contact us today to secure your winter storage!
