During the summer months, people often use the warm weather as an excuse to tackle outdoor projects on their property or will give their homes a thorough cleaning. During this process, you may find a lot of unnecessary items cluttering up the house. If so, consider renting a personal storage unit. Instead of choosing between the less-than-ideal options of throwing away certain items or keeping them stored in your home, by keeping your items in a storage facility, you still have access to them when they’re seasonally-appropriate without letting them take up space in your house.

Items people frequently keep in personal storage units during the warmer months include winter clothing, shovels, snowblowers, holiday decorations, and recreational winter items, including ice skates, sleds, snowmobiles, and skis. 

If you decide to rent a self-storage unit during the summer, gather all the belongings you plan to store in one place first. People often make the mistake of renting a unit before they’ve collected everything they plan to store. Sometimes, they find they rented a unit that was too small for their needs. Other people end up renting a unit that’s larger than necessary, paying for space they’re not going to use.

If you’re having trouble choosing the right size, take a picture of all the items in one place, like your garage or shed, and measure the overall space this uses. Someone working at the storage facility can use this info to determine the right size unit for you.

Finally, when packing the unit, try to arrange items so the ones you may want direct access to are closer to the front. For example, if you’re keeping college dorm furniture or accessories in your personal storage unit for the summer, organize the space so there’s convenient and immediate access to them when you’re ready to move back in at the start of the semester. Less essential items, or items you plan on using later in the year, can go further towards the back.

Storing seasonal items doesn’t have to cause a headache. At Lakeside Ministorage, Boat & RV and Texarkana Self Storage & RV, both in Texarkana, Texas, you’ll find a team of reliable professionals ready to answer any questions you may have. Contact them online to learn more, or call (903) 792-7867.