A Storage Unit for All Seasons

As a true Canadian company located in the heart of southern Ontario, we experience the full 4 seasons, which is a key reason why seasonal storage is so popular and for some it's a necessity. Our seasonal storage customers come and go all through the year swapping their stuff in and out, so that they have what they need and want, when they need and want it.

Seasonal Storage at Storage Solutions

When you use a self-storage unit for your seasonal storage needs, it can be a convenient lifesaver. Why? Because Mother Nature has a mind of her own. We like to think that Mother Nature likes to keep us Canadians on our toes! Ultimately, we never know for certain what each season will bring or for how long:

• Seasons vary in duration - winter hangs on too long or summer tries to leave early.
• Environmental conditions vary - fall is warm and breezy or spring tries to overwater us.

Having four real seasons means that we also have 4 transitional stages to prepare for the next season, and there are clear signs we watch for, and maybe even take for granted (because there is some beauty in these changes):

• The first snowflakes that dust the driveway and grass...followed by the first morning the car needs the ice scraper.
• Tiny buds of plants and flowers that peak out of the ground.
• Bumble bees and butterflies...and even mosquitoes (yes - they are a real sign of summer lol)
• Longer, sunnier days where you keep the windows wide open all day.
• Ice cream cones and popsicles melting before you can eat them.
• Leaves turning from green to vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow.
• The sound of lawn mowers gets replaced by the buzz of leaf blowers and  crunchy leaves.

Here at Storage Solutions, we're the go-to for seasonal storage needs all year long, so whenever and however the seasons change, you can count on our storage rentals to help you get and stay organized!

Seasonal Storage for Fall

We typically find the fall season to be a very transitional time for many of our customers. This is when outdoor pools, cottages and trailers are closed, and summer toys that once littered the backyard, need to be stored and await a new summer season of fun in the sun.

Our customers often come to our self-storage facility before the first snowfall (because moving anything in the snow is not fun), for a secure place to store seasonal summer items that are taking up much-needed room in their basements, sheds and garages:

• Lawn mower
• BBQ
• Pool equipment & toys
• Patio furniture & decor
• Gardening supplies & equipment
• Jet ski
• Dune buggy
• ATV
• Dirt bike
• Camping gear
• Fishing gear
• Hiking gear
• Bicycles & Scooters
• Canoe
• kayak
• Surf board
• Paddle board
• Excess belongings from cottages and trailers

Even if people have room to store these items at their home (aka the garage), we find that people often have to choose between using their garage to store their summer stuff or for parking their vehicle. By renting a self-storage unit for your summer belongings and seasonal items, you can make room in your garage for your car and truck, which means not having to wake up extra early on those cold winter mornings to scrape the ice off your car, which would be sitting frozen in your driveway.

Speaking of cars, fall is also when we experience a lot of vehicle storage and motorcycle storage rentals. Motorcycles, sports cars and classic cars do not fare well in the winter months if stored outside in the harsh elements. Often there is not enough room in the garage for an extra vehicle (let alone a single vehicle or a spare set of tires). A self-storage unit, like our 8’x20’ storage container, is the perfect solution for secure car storage or motorcycle storage until spring and summer return.

Seasonal Storage for Winter

The winter season is also a busy month for storage. In fact, it can help make the holiday and Christmas season (which is often busy, and even at times chaotic) easier and less stressful. Here are 2 ways one of our self-storage unit rentals can help you make your Christmas’ bright:

• The Ultimate Gift Hideaway: In an effort to preserve the joy of the Christmas surprise, and avoid having your super sharp kids find out your hiding spot for gifts, store your Christmas gifts in one of our smaller storage units. This provides the space of a walk-in closet, but also keeps gifts out of reach!
• Making Room for Guests: The holiday season usually comes with family gatherings, which means you may play hosts to friends and family. These gatherings can be a lot of fun, but they come with a lot of additional stress, extra work and need for space. The solution? Make room for your guests with one of our storage units! Empty out that guest bedroom or get rid of the extra “stuff” in your house that is just taking up space, and temporarily store it all with us.

Seasonal Storage for Spring

Spring is a breath of fresh air some years, especially if we had a cold, dark and snowy winter.  Once we dig ourselves out of winter, we're usually pretty eager to store away all things 'winter' so that they are out of right and out of mind.

Common items people store in the spring season are:

• Snowblowers
• Snow shovels
• Winter tires
• Winter sports equipment
• Winter clothing, outwear and footwear
• Heavy duty bedding and linens 
• Holiday decorations and seasonal decor
• Items for cottages or trailers (weather depending)

This is also the ideal time where they take out of storage items like patio furniture, gardening tools and supplies, lawnmowers, bins of seasonal clothing (for spring and summer), bikes, and even some types of kids toys and play equipment.

Seasonal Storage for Summer

Summer can be a slower time here at Storage Solutions, which we totally get because we LOVE summer. People are busy making the most of the sunshine, great weather, longer days and vacations. Summer can definitely be a go-go-go season, and people like to be ready for it. 

Common items people store in the summer season are:

• The last signs of winter (the snow ties may have come off later or the bulky bedding or coats stayed out and in use during spring).
• School supplies, books, and dorm items - student storage is a big one!
• Bulky indoor furniture temporarily removed for space
• Seasonal sports equipment and recreational equipment 
• Excess household items to make room for renovations or to help simplify moving in the summer.

They take out those items they stored away in the fall (go back and check out the really long list at the start of this post).

Rent a Self-Storage Unit for Your Seasonal Storage Needs

It really is amazing how self-storage can help you prepare for all the changing seasons plus give you the extra space you need throughout the year to help keep you organized and less stressed.

If you’re looking for safe, secure, and affordable seasonal storage options, consider Storage Solutions:

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

Have questions about seasonal self-storage or our self-storage facilities? We’d love to hear from you. Feel free to call, text or email us. You can also take an online tour of our self-storage units for rent on YouTube.  

You can even rent 24/7 online through our website and pay online too. We make renting really fast and easy. 

If you're new to self-storage, check out our How Does Self-Storage Work blog post. 

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Storage Solutions