The holidays are but once a year, and just about all the major ones happen to be just two months apart. Decorating is festive and fun, but storing all those items is certainly a less than enjoyable task! If your attic is anything like mine, you have a dozen boxes mislabeled with random Christmas ornaments, Easter bunnies, and light-up pumpkins. But not everyone has the luxury of a hot and stuffy attic. Where should people who live in small homes or apartments supposed to store all this stuff? Storage units, of course!
Storage units are the perfect solution to your decoration woes. The items will only be used for a few weeks out of the year; therefore, there is no point in having them take up valuable space in the home. Storage units are not too expensive to rent as long as you shop around for the right storage company. Most companies have various sized rooms so that you can pick one that fits your needs.
The key to storing holiday items is to be neat and organized. Every holiday should have its own box, or boxes, that are clearly labeled so you can quickly find what you are looking for. If you use more than one box, which you probably will, write what's in each one. Ornaments, for example, should be in separate boxes, carefully wrapped. Do not be afraid to splurge on copious amounts of tissue paper and bubble wrap. I actually recommend wrapping each one individually, a tedious chore I know, but it protects you from the heartbreak of a broken Swarovski ornament. String lights and tabletop accessories can all go in another box.
When putting all the boxes into the storage unit for the first time, put the boxes that contain items for next upcoming holiday in the front of the space. Then, place the following holiday behind it and so on. This system will make searching a breeze come holiday time because really you will not have to search at all. The boxes you need will be right up front. Any larger items that do not fit into boxes should be covered with some sort of blanket or wrapping to protect from dust and damage. Cleaning off the six foot ghost come Halloween will not be a fun chore; it will be a deadly allergy attack instead.
If you are worried about cold temperatures and dampness causing damage to certain items, you should invest in a climate controlled storage unit. It is usually a bit more money, but all your decorations will be safeguarded, as well as any other items you decide to toss into the unit.
Holidays and their decorations come and go, so invest in a storage unit and free up your home!
Hello friends! I am going on summer holidays and so worried to keep my luggage safely at any secure place. My friend is recommending me to hire self storage in Balcatta. Have you any recommendations?
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