Storage solutions for your bike and other seasonal items in the off-season

This is why reason why we are always looking for storage solutions to help us accommodate these changes. Here are our top tips for storing during off-season


Preparing for different seasons is a part of life and it is one of the many reasons why every new season gives us reason to be excited about something in life. Whether it is a fresh new fall wardrobe when school starts or it is beachwear for the summer, there is something new we are always adding to our life and something we’re always taking out as the seasons change. This is also one reason why we are always looking for storage to help us accommodate these changes. 

Here are our top tips for storing seasonal items during off-season such as your bike. 

Identify the use of an item


There might be some intelligent use you can get out of an item even during the off-season. We recommend going through your belongings and determining whether you still have use for them in the offseason or not before moving them into the self-storage unit. Another consideration you will have to make is whether or not keeping something around during the off-season could harm or destroy the seasonal item. Why would you want your belongings to go out of use when you can use them next season? A good example of this is your bike which will likely corrode and collect grime in the offseason standing in your backyard. We recommend moving such items into storage. 

Pick the right self storage unit


We recommend picking the right place for your belongings so that you don’t have to stress about their safety. The seasonal items may not be of use urgently, but they might be useful, expensive or of high sentimental value to you or your family members. This is why taking the time to research and evaluate your options is important. Picking the right storage provider is important so that you don’t have to risk losing your belongings. A storage facility within a reasonable distance of where you live is highly recommended because you do not want to spend a lot of time and money on commute. 

Picking the right size and type storage unit is also very important. If you are expensive appliances and artwork, we recommend getting an insured unit. Similarly, there are many people who use storage units to keep perishables and for that temperature control is vital. Understand your needs and preferences before you settle on a storage unit. 

Prepare storage unit


There are many ways you can get the most use out storage solutions. Seasonal items such as bikes, coats and even Christmas decorations can be put away in storage. We recommend creating a system for the organisation in storage so that you can avoid clutter. Clothing items are best stored in plastic bags because moisture can harm the fabric. Electronics need to be dealt with special care so we recommend not keeping them on the ground and covering them even inside storage. As far as furniture and bulkier items go they can be stored easily by propping them against the wall or dismantling them and stacking them. We recommend labelling and photo cataloguing all the items you place in storage for extra care. 

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