Get Ready for Fall with Self-Storage

Fall is almost officially here! Are you ready for it?

Now that new routines are starting to feel more familiar, kids are back at school, and things have settled down from all that summer fun, you may have noticed you’re a little cramped for space (or you may just feel that way).

Typically, as soon as the cooler fall weather hits, our team here at Storage Solutions sees a surge in people moving their spring and summer stuff into self-storage. Why, you ask?

• They no longer need or use the same things in the fall or winter that they did in the spring and summer. This stuff must go somewhere.
• Folks tend to spend more time huddled up indoors in the fall and winter months. They need to reclaim their living spaces to avoid feeling disorganized or claustrophobic in their own home.
• They are temporarily losing their outdoor living and storage spaces to cold, rainy, windy, icy and snowy weather conditions, which can be damaging to certain belongings if left unprotected outdoors.

What Do People Store In A Self-Storage Unit In The Fall?

• Outdoor furniture & decor
• Lawn mowers
• Whipper-snippers
• BBQs
• Planters & gardening supplies
• Tools
• Kids play equipment and toys like slides, pools, water & sand tables
• Scooters, bikes, and wagons
• Jet skis
• Kayaks
• Canoes
• Lifejackets
• Fishing gear
• Camping & outdoor gear
• Seasonal sporting equipment
• Spring and summer clothing & outerwear
• Christmas gifts… It’s true! Some folks have already started shopping and need a place to hide these gifts, so they remain a surprise come Christmas morning.
• The overflow from the house that has been going into the garage all year.

Reclaim Your Garage This Fall!

Let’s talk a little more about the garage. While it’s an awesome extra space to have, it quickly becomes the dumping ground for what you no longer want or need in the house.  You may have had a garage sale this summer in hopes of making a little extra cash and space. We hope that it did the trick, but if not, and you still cannot park your car in your garage, consider using a self-storage unit to reclaim your garage, especially before winter. Wouldn’t it be nice to NOT spend your time and energy in the dark at 6am or 6pm digging it out, trying to defrost it when it’s a solid block of ice, or having to scrape off thick ice and snow?

How Businesses Benefit From Self-Storage In The Fall

Not all businesses have enough storage space in their store, shop or office to meet their business storage needs. And storing these at home may not be an option. Renting a self-storage unit gives a business the space it needs for inventory storage, tool storage, construction storage, document storage, and more.

Also, it's common for retail businesses to start ramping up and ordering in seasonal inventory and taking advantage of volume discounts to ensure their stores are well-stocked.

And then there are seasonal businesses, like trades and construction, who start to slow down once the cold, ice and snow arrive. They have expensive tools, equipment and building materials and supplies on hand that need temporary storage. Learn more about Self-Storage for General Contractors & Commercial Trades.

Finally, depending on a business’ year-end and their accounting and administrative processes, fall may be the time for organizing records and archive storage.

Need Fall Storage? We’ve Got A Storage Unit Rental for You!

Storage Solutions is a family owned and operated business with 20+ years’ experience. We really do love what we do, and we are committed to making self-storage affordable and easy. You can rent a storage unit online through our website, and even pay your rent online too. And be sure to check out our YouTube channel to watch tour videos of locations and the different sizes of units we have for rent at our Milton self-storage and Woodstock self-storage facilities. 

Still not sure about using self-storage, especially for a few months? We understand your hesitation. Three of the biggest worries people have when it comes to using self-storage are:

1. You’re stuck with a contract.
2. It’s too expensive.
3. It’s not convenient.

Here at Storage Solutions, we’re flexible. All our contracts are month-to-month (min. of 28 days), so you’re only paying for the self-storage that you need. Our facilities are safe and secure, and can easily and quickly access or move your items into your storage unit, without the hassle of long hallways, stairs or elevators. We also offer 24/7 drive up outdoor storage at many locations, which is very popular (and perfect for car storage). And last, but certainly not least, our rates are affordable and reasonable. We even post them on our website so you’re not wasting your precious time calling for prices. Oh, and did we mention that we have AMAZING SALES? Check them out!

Seasonal Storage Unit Rentals From Storage Solutions

This fall, if we can help you keep your home or business spacious and nice (and smelling like pumpkin spice...well we really can't do that, but you get our drift), contact us! Either call or text us at 905-854-1008 or email info@storagesolutionsontario.com. You can also rent online 24/7 right from our website if you are ready to rent a storage unit.

We have four fantastic self-storage facilities:

• Our Milton Self-Storage Facility offers outdoor drive-up storage containers and car storage.
• Our Woodstock Self-Storage Facility offers indoor heated storage units and outdoor drive-up units. 
• Our Ayr Self-Storage Facility offers indoor climate-controlled units and outdoor drive-up storage units.
• Our New Hamburg Self-Storage Facility offers exclusively indoor climate-controlled units.

We have a large variety of self-storage units for rent. Visit our YouTube channel to watch online tours of our storage rental facilities and the different sizes and types of storage units we have for rent. For helping figuring out what size storage unit to rent, check out our sizing & pricing page, our helpful blog, or contact us.

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Happy fall and happy storing…and sorry for bringing up winter so soon! 

Your friend in self-storage,

Storage Solutions