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From Summer Gear to Holiday Cheer: Storage Tips for the Season

Christmas décor storage is made easy with a storage unit. Storing summer gear away from your residence will free up the space your family needs this snowy holiday season. Storage tips provided here will help solve storage problems. How to Prepare Your Summer Items for Long-Term Storage Gather the items you intend to pack away. These will include: ● Summer sports equipment and toys ● Clothing appropriate for warm weather ● Outdoor furniture ● Patio speakers and other outside electronic equipment ● Non-winter holiday decorations Once you have gathered the things to be stored away, they must be prepared for storage. Clean Everything Wash the clothes and clean the decorations, outdoor gear, and furniture before storing to prevent stains and mildew. Dry Items Carefully Moisture remaining on fabric can lead to mold and mildew. This can even be true for items packed in a breathable container. Find Appropriate Containers ● For clothing, use breathable containers like cotton bags for long-term storage, or vacuum-sealed bags. ● For outdoor gear, use durable plastic bins or waterproof bags. ● Cover furniture with protective covers. Prevent Damage Pack clothes in cool, dark containers to prevent fading and damage. Use silica gel packets or moisture absorbers to control moisture. Keep Clothes Fresh Dryer sheets or cedar/lavender sachets help keep items smelling fresh. Storing Winter Holiday Decorations and Seasonal Paraphernalia Be prepared for Christmas and New Year’s packing. It’s usually best to bring down these decorations early in the new year. Packing Holiday Decorations ● Use clear, durable plastic bins to see contents easily, or sturdy cardboard boxes. ● Wrap fragile ornaments individually in tissue paper or bubble wrap. Specialty ornament boxes with individual compartments may be a good bet. ● Wrap Christmas lights around a cardboard tube to prevent tangling. ● Clearly label every box. ● Keep associated items together in the same box. All tree ornaments should be in one container. ● Stack boxes neatly in your storage container to maximize space. Do not put heavy items on top ...

Maple Leaf Self Storage
November 28th, 2025

Back to School, Back to Sanity: Storage Solutions for a Clutter-Free Fall

Seasonal Storage & Organization Tips

Student storage solutions are an important part of back-to-school organization as September approaches. Self-storage for families can make life better at home during different times of year as seasonal items become temporarily obsolete. Decluttering for the school year has a positive impact on your child’s mood and attitude. Give your children every advantage you can. They will benefit from the organization and added space that comes from doing away with household disorder. Let’s look at storage solutions for a clutter-free fall. Separate Keepers from Things to Be Discarded Children outgrow stuff as they get bigger and more mature. The tells regarding what items they want to keep and what they don’t are easy to recognize. Your sons and daughters will simply abandon anything they’re not interested in anymore. These possessions will include: ● Clothes ● Bicycles ● Toys ● Kids’ books ● Shoes To get the most value from your storage space, you won’t want to pack these things that have lost their value to your youngsters. In this case, verify with your tots that their pop-up books and tricycles no longer matter to them. Then you can dispose of them by several means: ● Give them to Goodwill or Value Village. ● Sell them or give them away on Facebook Marketplace. ● Host a garage sale. Once you’ve gotten rid of the stuff that won’t be missed, you can move on to preparing for seasonal storage. Storing Your Summer Goods This means packing away anything that will simply sit on a shelf waiting for June to roll back around. Clean everything on this list first. For smaller things, use re-sealable plastic containers and label each one clearly. Make sure everything’s dry. ● Outdoor Furniture, which benefits from dust covers while in storage. ● Gardening Supplies, but no plants or soil. Those can't go in storage. ● Beach Items like beach towels, umbrellas, ...

Maple Leaf Self Storage
September 22nd, 2025