Expert Storage Unit Tips from New York Movers

If there’s one thing all New Yorkers can agree upon, it’s that we need more space. Small homes don’t leave much room for anything extra – but it wouldn’t be the holidays without the Christmas tree and festive decorations. You want to have these things, but there’s just no space in your place. Renting a personal storage unit is much more affordable than trying to get a bigger place – think of your storage unit as an off-site closet for seasonal items.

With Halloween behind us and Christmas on the horizon, the odds are pretty good that you’ll be headed to your storage unit soon to retrieve your holiday decorations. Make the most of your visit and reclaim some space in your home by putting these five seasonal items into storage when you’re getting your holiday decorations out:

1) Your Summer Wardrobe

Beachwear doesn’t get used a whole lot in Manhattan in December, so unless you have a tropical getaway planned, your summer wardrobe can go into storage. Stow bathing suits, sundresses, and other warm weather gear until it’s beach season again.

2) Your Bike

If you’re a diehard who loves pedaling through snowy streets, skip this one. But if you prefer to do your biking when it’s nice out, reclaim the space your bike currently occupies by stowing it in storage.

3) The Kids’ Outdoor Toys

Children’s toys take up an amazing amount of space. Outdoor toys and seasonal sports gear can go into storage now; do this when the kids are otherwise occupied to minimize the stress. Bear in mind your kids will keep growing while their stuff is in storage, so if they’re barely fitting in their soccer cleats now, you might want to pass them along rather than storing them.

4) Patio/Terrace Furniture

Any chairs, tables, or other furniture you keep on your patio, terrace or balcony will last longer and stay in better condition if it spends winter safely in storage away from the elements. Don’t want to shlep all that furniture to the storage unit? At a minimum, bring your cushions – they’re the most vulnerable to damage from moisture and cold – or consider calling us for a mini move.

5) Garden Gear

If you’re among the many New Yorkers who enjoy a spot of urban gardening, it’s safe to say you can store your shovels, pruners, watering can, and other gardening gear until spring returns.

6) Recreational Gear

Sporting and outdoor recreational equipment such as tents, hiking boots, life jackets, fishing rods, skateboards, etc. can be put into a storage unit for the winter. You probably won’t be using them much once it gets really cold out.

7) Seasonal Decorations

While you’re getting your winter holiday decorations out, start putting away decorations for holidays such as Easter, the 4th of July, and Halloween. Whether they’re outside or indoor decorations, they can all be put away until spring.

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When you use our storage units, we’ll pick up your items for you. From there, we will transport your belongings to our secure facility. For safe and affordable storage options, call us at 800-880-0998 or fill out a free no-obligation quote.