As the summer comes to a close, you and your family might find that you have seasonal storage needs. With the colder months rolling in, you may have some items that you will not need until things warm up again, and these items will simply take up too much space if you keep them around your home when you are not using them. Why not consider getting a storage unit to store these items in during the winter? Common Items That Can be Seasonal Storage There are a number of good reasons to use a storage unit for seasonal storage needs. Some commonly stored summer seasonal items include: Pool toys, floats and pool cleaning supplies; Lawn mowers, and other yard keeping tools and equipment; Bicycles, motorcycles, jet-skis and boats; Summer clothing and swimwear; and Lawn, garden and pool furniture. Storing these types of items during the winter months can keep your seasonal items clean, dry, and safe. A storage unit is easy to access, is affordable, and you can conveniently get your things out again as soon as the weather warms up. Making Seasonal Storage A Regular Part of Your Life People have seasonal storage needs all year. For instance, you might have holiday items, such as decorations or special holiday dishware, that you only need once a year. You might have seasonal sports or recreational equipment, such as skis or gardening tools, that you can place in storage during the off season. Seasonal storage is a convenient solution to your storage needs, especially if you have limited space, or no access to an attic or basement. Closets can only be packed with so much stuff, and if you only need to access your seasonal items once or twice a year, long-term storage is a good way to free up space in your home for the things you regularly need access to. Organize Your Seasonal Items in Alhambra/span> A storage space is nice for seasonal needs. One good tip for using a storage unit for seasonal storage purposes is to rotate through your seasonal belongings. For instance, when you first place your seasonal items into storage, organize your things so that they will be easy to get to when you need them. For example, if you are storing your holiday decorations in a storage unit, it makes sense to put your Halloween decorations near your Thanksgiving decorations, and near you winter holiday decorations. It might even make sense to stack your holiday items in chronological order, so that once you remove your Halloween items from storage, for example, your Thanksgiving decorations will be made easily accessible. If your living space feels cluttered by seasonal items that you only need access to for a portion of the year, you might want to consider the benefits of seasonal storage. A US Storage Centers storage unit in Alhambra is a convenient way to organize your life and to free up some space in your home. Contact us today to see how a storage unit could be useful for your particular circumstances. US Storage Centers 2500 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 377-9111
