When winter starts you want to make sure that you are as ready as you can be! After all, the cold weather can be quite unforgiving if you need to make any last minute changes outside your house, or to your wardrobe if you’re caught out on a cold day!
Here are a few things that we would recommend for you to get your home winter ready!
When winter starts to bite you’ll be wanting to have plenty of hats, scarves, sweaters and warm coats on hand. Sandals or shorts? Not so much. A great thing to do when the seasons change is to take a look at your wardrobe and think about how to free up some space.
The best way to store clothes that you are not using for a little while is to make sure they are clean and dry, then fold them and pack them in a sealable plastic storage container or bag. Alternatively you can store them in a vacuum sealed storage bag to ensure that they are extra safe when you put them away for the season.
With colder temperatures comes slippery roads! To make sure you are driving as safely as possible you need to change your tires. When you have changed over your tires you should think about how you are storing your summer set. The best way to keep them safe is to make sure that they are clean, free of moisture and tightly wrapped in plastic.
Storing them outdoors or on the ground can possibly cause damage, so it is always preferable to store them in a dry covered space. If you’re short on space at home, a self storage unit can be the perfect answer to tire storage. There are a variety of storage unit sizes, meaning you can safely stow your tires along with anything else you might not need at the present time.
Outdoor furniture like comfy chairs, couches and more are great over the summer months, but during the winter they risk damage from the cold and harsh weather. It is always a benefit to keep this stored away to protect it during the colder months when it’s not getting any use.
Storing outdoor furniture is fairly simple, you need to make sure that you’ve taken off any cushions and fabric, then either stack the frames in a dry space, or a protected space outdoors.
If you are into kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, or any other sport or activity that requires solid ground or non-frozen water the chances are that winter isn’t the perfect time for you to do these activities. Cold weather can have a pretty bad effect on bikes, canoes and kayaks if they are not stored properly.
As well as storing your non-winter seasonal sports goods, you can think about making some room around your home for any winter sports equipment you have! Swapping the paddle board or bike for skis or snowboards can be a good use of your space. Using self storage to do this lets you free up valuable space around your home, and have peace of mind that your equipment is safe and secure until you next need it.
With a rented self storage unit you can safely keep all of your seasonal items safe without cluttering up your home. If you’d like to ask about storing special seasonal items, chat with one of our storage experts by calling 780-452-8242.
At our Elite Storage facility in Edmonton we have heated indoor storage spaces as well as unheated outdoor storage units. We have storage units to suit any size requirement and can accommodate long term, short term, or seasonal storage.
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