Fall is an excellent time to focus on decluttering and organizing your home. The weather is not as nice as in the summer months, so we spend more time indoors. With the holiday season just around the corner, we will be busier spending time with family and friends and decorating the house with festive smells and decorations.
Spending time each day for a week will enable you to become clutter-free, leaving you feeling refreshed and re-energized.
Go through your spring and summer clothes and ask yourself, "Will I ever wear these again? " What you thought was a great deal or what was in fashion this season may not be for the next season. If the answer is NO, consider donating or selling them.
Donating unwanted clothing to a local thrift store is also a great way to recycle it. WIN, or the local Salvation Army accepts donations of all shapes and sizes.
Take a look at your shoes and sandals. Do any of them have broken buckles, worn heels, or are just worn out? Toss them—why keep something you don’t need? A good way to determine if you still want to keep those shoes is to take all of them out and look at what you have worn. If you haven’t used them during the season, it’s time to say goodbye.
Kids grow so quickly, so take a moment to go through their closets to see what they have. Can you hand down any of their clothes that don’t fit? Can you recycle them into something else? Can you turn a dress into a skirt? A pair of pants into shorts? Clothing that can be used for another season, keep, and everything else, let it go!
If you're not ready to part with your items, consider renting a self-storage unit in Edmonton for seasonal storage. Packing your items into clearly labeled storage totes or boxes will make it easy to store them for next season.
Ever wonder how much makeup and beauty products you have? You may be surprised! Look at the expiry dates, and throw out anything that is expired. A general rule of thumb: 1 year for lipstick and lip gloss, 3-6 months for liquid eye makeup/liners and mascara, 2 years for foundation/blush and powdered eye shadow.
Consider each item carefully, asking yourself if you use it or have several duplicates of the same item. It is not recommended to donate your beauty products, as bacteria, viruses, and fungi can thrive on them. Regularly cleaning your brushes will conserve both your finances and the longevity of your makeup tools.
What can you do to your coat closet to utilize space? Look at the coats that you have recently worn. Are they in season? Do they still fit? Seasonal coats and sweaters can be stored at a self-storage facility, allowing for a less cluttered closet. Winter jackets and rain gear can take up a lot of space in your closet, and storing them in a storage unit will free up space.
Boots and shoes, being big and bulky, can take up a lot of closet space. Self-storage units are a perfect solution for storing your seasonal footwear. To keep your seasonal footwear organized, consider putting them into a storage bin or box and labeling them. Keep an inventory of what is in each tote.
Summer is over, and the camping season is over for another year. It’s time to consider what to do with all this equipment. Keeping it in the shed may not be ideal, as it is damp and can cause mold and mildew to grow. Climate-controlled self-storage units maintain a consistent temperature all year, allowing your camping gear to stay dry and mold—and mildew-free.
At Elite Self Storage, we offer a range of storage options, from outdoor unheated storage to indoor heated storage, to keep all camping gear clean, dry, and ready for next season. Pack your gear in plastic storage totes or plastic Ziplock bags and label what is in each.
The changing season brings new tasks and jobs in your yard. Storing your patio furniture in climate-controlled units will extend its lifespan. Before storing, wipe down your furniture, removing any pollen, dirt, and dust. Throw away any broken or damaged cushions or sun-faded pieces of furniture.
Self-storage is an affordable, easy, and convenient solution for storing yard equipment, furniture, and toys. It will free up space in your garage, basement, and living spaces.
Many of us worked from home during the pandemic, so you may have an overabundance of paper and other office supplies that you do not have space for. At Elite Self Storage in South Edmonton, we can provide you with a safe, clean, secure storage solution for your business needs.
A Self Storage unit allows you to keep your documents safe and declutter your home office, all at a fraction of the cost of renting a retail or office space. Elite Self Storage has offices for rent if you need extra space.
Elite Self Storage can provide you with the extra space you need to help with your decluttering efforts. With indoor heated storage units and drive up unheated storage units come to Elite Self Storage for all your storage needs. Conveniently located storage near you in Edmonton and St. Albert.
Find the extra storage space you need at Elite Self Storage. Rent a storage unit online or call one of our storage rental experts at 780-347-0433. Let us help you find the unit size you need.
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