As winter approaches, getting an early start on organizing your garage is important to avoid doing it in the cold. You’ll also want to be able to park your vehicles inside before the first snowfall so you don’t have to worry about brushing off your car or scraping the windows.
Follow these winter storage tips to get your garage organized for the winter:
Declutter Your Garage
Clean Your Garage
Make Sure Certain Items Are Brought Inside Your Home
Take Advantage Of Wall And Ceiling Storage Space
Prepare Your Seasonal Equipment For Storage
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Decluttering regularly is always recommended, but when you are starting a new organizing venture, it is the most important first step. You can’t really know how much space you have until you get rid of items that are no longer needed or should be stored elsewhere in your home.
Decluttering your garage will free up valuable space in your garage for vehicles and winter equipment. It will also help you develop a great organizational plan and eliminate unsafe conditions, such as tripping hazards.
Sort through everything in your garage, including bins and boxes, and create piles for donation and garbage. Keeping items in your garage that you no longer use or need will only take up valuable space and make it cluttered.
Once you have decluttered your garage, the next step is to clean it. Dust, dirt, and grime can build up more quickly in your garage than anywhere else in your home.
Clean any shelves or cabinets before putting your items back. Give the garage floor a good sweep and spray it down with a garden hose or pressure washer.
Many forget that certain things should not be stored in a garage during the cold winter months. Anything that can freeze or be harmed by freezing temperatures should not be stored in your garage.
Pretty much anything in liquid form, such as cleaning products, paint, and beverages, will be at risk of rupturing and making a mess everywhere. When liquids freeze and thaw, their effectiveness and consistency are also affected.
Electronics should not be stored in the cold. Condensation can damage, crack, and rust the components.
Be careful storing any kind of paper or food products in your garage as these can attract rodents and other pests.
Many storage spaces, especially garages, are not used to their full potential. By using the walls and ceiling to store your items, you will gain an incredible amount of space.
The best way to make the most of the walls in your garage is to invest in a pegboard or slatwall storage system. These can store almost anything and will keep your garage neat and organized.
Not only are there hooks available for these systems, but there are also baskets, bins, and shelves. With all of the options available, you will be able to hang up your tools, gardening supplies, rakes, shovels, and pretty much anything else you can think of.
If your garage has higher ceilings, a great space-saving idea is to get ceiling mounts. There are many companies that make these, and they are designed to safely store your bulkier, heavier items, such as an extra set of tires, skis, snowboards, and bikes.
The best way to extend the life of your items is to ensure they are thoroughly cleaned and dried before storage.
It’s a good idea to have any motorized items, such as lawn mowers and trimmers, serviced before storing them for the winter. Any problems or maintenance should be addressed right away. When spring comes, all of your items will be ready to go.
No matter how well you organize your garage, you may still need extra room for seasonal equipment, tools, sports gear, and household belongings. Renting a self storage unit can help keep your garage clutter-free while creating valuable space for your vehicles during the winter months.
Elite Self Storage offers secure storage solutions at our St. Albert and South Edmonton locations. Whether you need a small unit for seasonal items or larger storage unit sizes for furniture and equipment, we have options to fit your needs.
We offer climate controlled storage for temperature-sensitive belongings, convenient drive-up storage units for easy loading and unloading, and vehicle storage options for cars, trailers, RVs, and recreational vehicles.
Items such as paint, cleaning products, beverages, electronics, important documents, and other temperature-sensitive belongings should be stored in a climate controlled storage unit or inside your home.
Climate controlled storage helps protect valuable items from temperature fluctuations, moisture, and humidity. It is ideal for electronics, photographs, antiques, documents, and wood furniture.
Storage unit sizes vary depending on the number of items you need to store. Small units are ideal for seasonal decorations and boxes, while larger units can accommodate furniture, equipment, and household belongings.
Yes. Elite Self Storage offers vehicle storage options for cars, trailers, RVs, and recreational vehicles at select locations.
Preparing your garage before winter arrives can help protect your belongings, improve organization, and ensure you have room to park your vehicle when the snow starts falling.
Whether you're looking for climate controlled storage, vehicle storage, or a variety of storage unit sizes, Elite Self Storage has secure storage solutions at both our St. Albert and South Edmonton locations.
Call one of our storage rental experts now at 780-347-0433 to reserve your storage space today!
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