Mini Storage for Your Seasonal Sports Equipment
An article provided by Simply Self Storage
If you are like most people you too have seasonal gear, stuff that you only use when the weather is appropriate. Maybe it is the boating accessories you take to the lake each summer or the fishing gear you spend the spring using. Each holiday there are decorations for outside and inside. Your winter sports gear needs a place to stay during the summer. Using a mini storage building is the extra space you need to store your off season things.
There are a few steps to take when picking a mini storage to store your belongings and packing the items correctly. Estimate how much space you will need to store you’re off season items. Make a mental sketch of possible ways to arrange your items so they are organized and easily accessible when you need them. Choose a mini storage building and pack to the ceiling if you have to instead of paying for unused space in a larger unit. These mini units are specifically designed for small loads.
Check with facilities in your area to get an estimate on the square footage of their mini storage building. If your equipment takes up vertical space, be sure to get height measurements as well. Ask about the monthly rental cost and if there is any security deposits required. Is there a minimum time to rent the building? Insuring your contents is your responsibility so be sure to ask. Find out when you can access your belongings. Most mini store building facilities allow access 24 hours a day for free, but some will have restrictions and charges. Ask what type of security the facility uses. You do not want your valuable gear ending up belonging to someone else.
Will you need a flashlight to access your belongings at night or is lighting provided? Will you need electrical outlets? Ask if the buildings are wired for electricity. Will you need controlled conditions for your items? Storing things that can melt in a hot storage unit is not a good idea nor is storing glass items that can crack in the cold. The building needs to be dry for those heirloom linens and electronics. Having your building temperature and humidity controlled usually costs extra.
You should give some thought to how you will organize your belongings. Pack carefully. Use boxes that close in size for easier stacking. Plastic containers will hold up better than cardboard. Leave room to walk between boxes and gear. Fill the boxes to the top with padding to keep them from collapsing. Treat anything metal with a rust protector. Finding your lawnmower with huge rust holes next spring can be disappointing. Lay plastic sheeting and old bed sheets on the floor to protect from condensation. Leave room around the walls for air to circulate.
Find a rotation system that works for your seasonal sports equipment. Pack it so that it is easy to access. In other words when you are finished with the winter skis they go to the back so that you are ready for spring gear. Storing your off season holiday decorations, outdoor furniture, kids toys, winter clothes, golf clubs, skis, bicycles, tools, camping gear, and lawn equipment in a mini storage building allows you to free up space in your home. With a little planning and organizing, you can have your belongings stored and easily accessed when you need them.
The smart solution is to store seasonal items off site. Out of season sports equipment and off season clothing can be stored efficiently and inexpensively in a good self storage unit. Proper use of a storage unit can be a great organizational tool that simplifies your life tremendously. Too many people, once they've rented a storage unit, just start piling stuff in, shoving stuff into the back and then moving forward, until they've basically transferred their disorganized mess from home into the storage unit. Don't do that! When you rent your storage unit, take some time to think out an organizational plan. Store all the ski equipment together; the boating equipment together; the clothing together, divided into a separate area or container for each person in the family.
Check with the storage facility to find out whether you can attach shelving, pegboard, or hanging units to the inside of the unit to help you organize. Try to provide the same type of storage capability within the storage unit that you would provide if your home storage space were optimal. Don't forget to allow enough room to easily move around within the unit.
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