From summer gear to winter decorations, many items in Central Texas homes have time to shine — all year round. To keep your home organized and clutter-free, we’ve rounded up the top 5 seasonal items we recommend for storage solutions.
Seasonal items serve their purpose for only part of the year. When they’re not in use, they tend to take up valuable space and gather dust. Instead of letting them clutter your home, consider storing them in a self-storage unit during the off-season. This storage preserves your item’s condition and helps free up space in your home for items you use more regularly. Let’s look at the top 5 seasonal items that are best stored away when they’re out of season.
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Holiday Decorations
With the fall and winter holidays approaching, countless opportunities exist to transform your home into a festive wonderland. It’s time for Central Texas residents to dust off their Halloween decorations, holiday lights, trees, and ornaments stored away for months. From Halloween and Thanksgiving to Christmas and Hanukkah, many homes will soon be decked out with holiday decorations on display to celebrate the exciting fall and winter seasons.
While many people store their decorations in attics or garages, this can become a challenge as the collection grows yearly. Instead of struggling to find more space or stacking boxes high, self-storage offers a practical solution. A climate-controlled storage unit protects your decorations from mold, dust, and damage and keeps them out of harm’s way, like preventing accidental breakage. Storing your holiday decorations in a secure unit ensures they are ready to use when the next season rolls around.
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Summer Outdoor Gear
While the summer brought intense heat to Central Texas, it also gave us plenty of opportunities to enjoy our barbecue grills, pool floats, camping gear, and patio furniture. Now that the summer season has closed and cooler weather is coming, it’s time to swap out those sunny days for fall leaves and cozy sweaters. Consider using short-term or long-term storage solutions instead of letting your bulky summer outdoor gear clutter up your garage.
Unlike smaller items like clothing or boxes, patio furniture and grills take up much space and are more vulnerable to damage when stored in a crowded garage. Plus, they can be affected by extreme temperatures and humidity fluctuations, which can cause wear and tear. A self-storage unit offers the ideal climate to keep your summer gear in top condition during the off-season. With everything securely stored away, your gear will be “out of sight, out of mind” until you’re ready to use it again next year.
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Winter Clothes and Bedding
Texas is no stranger to unpredictable weather, and that includes the winter months. While Texas is often associated with intense summer heat, it’s easy to forget that it actually does during the winter. While the temperatures may not be as extreme as those in other states, they’re cold enough, especially compared to Texas summers, to require heavy coats, boots, and thicker bedding. Fortunately, Texas winters are brief, so you don’t need to keep those winter items in your home year-round.
Instead of letting bulky coats and bedding take up valuable space in your closet or attic, consider storing them in a nearby self-storage unit, where you can easily access them when the cold weather arrives. This unit keeps your at-home storage space clear and helps preserve your belongings in good condition for when you need them. Since you’ll only need winter clothes and bedding for a few months, seasonal storage is the perfect solution to keep your winter essentials safe and out of the way until they’re required.
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Lawn and Garden Equipment
Believe it or not, landscaping is a seasonal activity. While some people hire landscaping teams during the fall and winter, others may scale back their lawn care as the weather cools. As the growing season slows, equipment like lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and gardening tools see less use each week. They often get stashed away in sheds or garages, which take up significant space and typically face exposure to fluctuating temperatures. Unfortunately, these items often don’t withstand these conditions.
The best way to preserve their condition and free up space at home is to move them into a storage unit during the off-season. Lawn and garden equipment benefit from being stored in a climate-controlled unit, as temperature fluctuations and moisture can cause warping, rust, or other forms of damage. Improper storage makes this equipment more prone to degradation, but with self-storage solutions, you can ensure they remain in top shape and are ready for use when the growing season returns.
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Sports and Recreational Equipment
While it’s tempting to keep your sports and recreational equipment in the garage for easy access to spontaneous activities, it’s not the most practical solution. Equipment like bikes, kayaks, fishing gear, and other sporting items take up much space and often require extra care to maintain their condition. These items should be in a self-storage unit, where we’ll protect them from pests, moisture, and potential damage from cars moving in and out of the garage.
Since many of these activities are seasonal, storing the equipment during the off-season makes sense. Thoroughly cleaning your gear before placing it in a climate-controlled storage unit can ensure it stays in top condition until you’re ready to use it again. We recommend choosing a storage facility near your home or where you engage in these activities—such as near Lake Belton if you’re storing lake or boating gear. You can easily access your equipment when a spontaneous adventure calls.
Store Seasonal Items with Amy’s Attic Self Storage
While Texas may experience longer summers than other states, we are fortunate to enjoy all four seasons. At Amy’s Attic Self Storage, we proudly offer short-term and long-term storage solutions to meet all your storage needs, including seasonal items. We believe our customers deserve to enjoy a clutter-free living space year-round, so we provide state-of-the-art storage options and expert storage tips specifically tailored for our Central Texas community.
If you are interested in renting a unit or have questions, then please visit https://www.amysatticss.com.
