We know that winter is coming, but do we know how to prepare ourselves in terms of storage? While you may know to check your heating and boiler before the cold weather comes, what else do you need to do? You can prepare yourself by opening the winter wardrobe and getting out hats, scarves, gloves, winter coats, and thick jumpers. But what about storing your belongings through the winter months?

Some of your belongings will have to be kept in a garage or any other enclosed area so that they do not get damaged during the cold winter months. For instance, there are your BBQs, lawnmowers, and furniture for your garden. The size of outdoor furniture makes it impossible to take inside for winter, and besides that, if it is brought inside, it will fill your house very quickly, a disaster for persons working from home. "A secure furniture self-storage unit helps keep valuables in good shape.".

In this blog post, we have put together some top tips to help you prepare for winter with self-storage, using our secure and affordable self-storage in Aston.

The very first thing you need to do is to go through your belongings such as garden furniture, paddling pools, outdoor toys, lawnmowers, and BBQs. If it is broken and can not be fixed or old and not working very well, decide to upgrade or store it for another year. For those things that are in good condition, decide if you use them enough or if you should sell or donate them too. Just as you declutter your house, you need to declutter your garden and shed.
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All items placed in the secure self-storage should be clean and dry. In this way, they will be in the best possible condition upon collection after the cold winter has elapsed. Since dirty items may attract pests or cause damage, the cleaner the objects are, the better they will stay. By ensuring your goods are clean at the time you consign them into our facility in Birmingham, you will also ensure you come clean picking up your goods at drop off and collection times too. Our storage units are proven against pests entering, but if you introduce pests by bringing unclean goods, then that is a different story.

When storing items, it is always upon an individual to ensure that they cover them. The ways to cover them include furniture covers and blankets. The dirt and the dust will be kept off your item whenever it is moving in transit or stored. The blankets and cover will also protect your possessions from dents, tears, and bumps when moving them into the secure self-storage units in Aston.

If you have many garden tools and DIY tools that you often use during summer months but never really use during winter months then why not pack them off into storage? This will allow more room in your house, shed, or garage as well as keep them out of the rain. It is advisable to put them in a good position for storage so they will be in good working condition once the cold and wet season has ended. This may include draining the fuel from your lawnmower and other power tools for example. It is also advisable to have an oil change plus clearing off any debris surrounding the tool or machine.
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If you store your BBQs and your grills, then they should be cleaned well and clean. This includes all grease residue removal from the grill, and off of the BBQ. You may decide to put your grills in the dishwasher after the grease is removed. Then they'll be doubly clean. Anything being left on the grill or BBQ can attract pests. It could rust the metal over time too. If you have a gas tank for your BBQ, this will need to be disconnected. Contact our experts to discuss your storage needs and if we can store it for you, as we do have some rules and regulations regarding flammable items.

Leaving your garden and patio furniture outside during winter will cause severe damage to it. First, ensure you take off any canvas pillows and cushions on the furniture. They will then require cleaning down and drying properly. If you leave it outside, ensure you have placed a waterproof cover on it. However, if you want extra space in your garden and like the furniture to be safe, secure and covered, you can cover it in a normal blanket and bring it to our storage facility in Peterborough. It will only need collecting and dusting off when you need it again.

When putting your bike away for winter, it should be put away carefully We would advise you to give it a good clean and pump up the tyres before storing it away in preparation for the winter months. If you need to store your bike for extended periods, it is a good idea to store it by hanging it off a wall or from the ceiling. This will help keep the weight from the frame from pushing down on the tires which can cause damage.
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If you are having trouble coming up with secure storage spaces for your summer belongings, but do not feel you need to part with them, ring our team. Our safe storage facility in Birmingham might be your solution. Alternatively, our self-storage units in Aston might be the answer for you, depending on where you are. Let us at Spacebox Self Storage help you maintain a high quality of life, and low clutter at home.