Is Winter the Best Time of Year to Use Self-Storage?

08 December 2022 SQ Digital

Self-storage is advantageous no matter what time of year. It allows us to make space during renovations and redecorations, store bulky and expensive items, and shield outdoor belongings from the elements. But is this more useful during the winter when the weather is harsher and protecting items becomes a necessity?

We’re helping to answer this by looking into whether winter is the best time of year to take advantage of self-storage. We’ll be exploring all the benefits of self-storage during the colder months and how Kangaroo Self Storage can help you store through winter.

Is Storing Items During Winter More Important Than Other Times of the Year?

In short, it depends on the items and where they are stored when they are not in self-storage. If you have belongings, such as outdoor furniture, which require protection from the elements during the brutal British wintertime, then yes, their storage is more important than during summer.

Additionally, winter is often when home renovations take place, whether in time for Christmas or as a New Year’s resolution, and this is a perfect reason for using self-storage during the colder months.

On the contrary, people need self-storage all year round, whether for storing surplus stock, protecting their vehicles, or keeping confidential documents, so you could argue that just because it’s winter, it doesn’t mean storing becomes more important.

Preparing Your Home for Winter

Ensuring you have prepared your home for winter before the cold weather hits is crucial. Here is a checklist of maintenance to consider and how self-storage can assist:

Address roof repairs. Problems with your roof will only worsen during winter, so addressing any issues early on is vital. To help, we can temporarily house and protect your belongings if disruptive or messy work needs to take place in your home.
Book your boiler service. Don’t put it off. Book a boiler service to ensure your home is heated efficiently over winter.
Insulate your loft. Letting heat escape through your roof is a huge mistake. Allow us to look after your items in our secure, dry, and clean household storage units while you get insulated.
Install draught-proofing. Similarly, don’t let the warmth wave goodbye as it finds its way through your doors and windows. Install proper draught-proofing and ensure your heat is efficient and you’re not wasting money.
Tackle damp. Damp and mould only get worse when you ignore it, so clear the room you find it in, move your belongings into self-storage, and get to work before it takes over your home.

Decorating Your Home in Time for Christmas

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, so don’t let clutter and a lack of organisation ruin your festive spirit. Self-storage allows you to make room while you decorate for Christmas, providing you with the perfect, secure environment to store everything while you get the fairy lights and tinsel up.

And what’s more? You can use your storage unit to keep your Christmas decorations when the festive season ends, allowing you to make use of your space all year round.

Making Room for Guests During the Festive Season

Winter, specifically Christmas, is a time of year when family and friends gather together. If it’s your turn to host the in-laws, you may look at your home and wonder where you will fit everybody. With self-storage, you can transform your home office or gym into the perfect spare bedroom without worrying about where you will put your desk and chair or running machine during their stay; just give them to us until your relatives have gone home!

Make your guests feel at home this Christmas and give them space to relax with our help.

Storing Expensive or Bulky Outdoor Furniture During Winter

If you enjoy spending time in the garden, you probably have all the furniture and outdoor items to make your garden your paradise. However, many of these items cannot handle the British wintertime and will rust, rot, or grow mould in cold, wet weather.

Self-storage is the answer! Don’t clutter your garage with mountains of outdoor chairs, tables, and parasols; let us take them off you and protect them from the elements until the sun shines again.

Packing Away Your Summer Wardrobe

Shopaholics, come clean – do you have a winter and a summer wardrobe? If the answer is yes, you may have found that your summer clothes become a burden during the winter and vice versa. Use our wardrobe boxes available from the Box Shop and store your seasonal clothing with us leaving your home a sanctuary of calm and relaxation, not overcrowded with clothes.

Here at Kangaroo, we have self-storage stores across the country, so you’re never too far away. Visit our:

Hop over to one of our stores or contact our team today to discuss your storage options.