How to Organize Seasonal Items with Self Storage in Toronto
By John Doe
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For Toronto locals who love the holidays, seasonal activities, or enjoy entertaining outdoors, the opportunity to keep your seasonal essentials at home becomes challenging. Stacking boxes, outdoor gear, or furniture in the garage or basement isn’t a smart long-term solution. Bluebird Self Storage has the storage solution you’ve been waiting for - self storage in Toronto.
Self storage in Toronto allows you to safely organize your favorite seasonal possessions without the stress of finding smart at-home storage solutions. We all deserve the opportunity to enjoy our favorite things throughout the year - without worrying about how to store them.
At Bluebird Self Storage in Toronto, our storage experts understand the importance of storing your favorite things! That’s why we’re going to showcase how to smartly store and organize your seasonal items with our self storage facility in Toronto.
Why Should You Use Seasonal Self Storage in Toronto?
Initially, keeping seasonal goods at home seems like a smart choice. After all, having everything at your fingertips can be incredibly convenient. However, after spending a few years in the same space accruing more belongings, this solution is no longer feasible! It’s more challenging to navigate all your belongings and remember where certain items are.
Seasonal self storage in Toronto is more than a space to place your favorite items. It’s a safe, smart, and accessible solution for your long-term needs. Our storage facility in Toronto is ideal for those who don’t want to sacrifice all their seasonal items while accessing incredible protection.
If you’ve been on the fence about choosing self storage in Toronto, let us explain why a storage facility is the better choice for you and your belongings.
Better Protect Seasonal Items
At-home storage for most is just a floor or two away, but the reality is that garages, basements, and attics lack the necessary protection your seasonal items need. Without temperature protection, you could compromise your seasonal equipment, such as skis and snowboards. Not to mention, your seasonal decorations could be compromised due to extreme heat or cold weather conditions. Dust, dampness, or other unwelcome factors contribute to unnecessary wear and tear.
Rather than risk damaging all your favorite items, our self storage facility in Toronto offers climate-controlled storage units, which prevent extreme heat or cold from entering your unit. Climate-controlled storage units help regulate your unit's temperature year-round, which is ideal for those who own items ranging from Christmas decor to summer patio furniture.
You can move in your belongings and enjoy peace of mind that your possessions have the proper protection.
Easier Access
One of the biggest obstacles of at-home storage is accessibility. Maneuvering around additional boxes, furniture items, or even trekking into the musty attic can prove difficult. Rather than struggle to get to your favorite things, self storage in Toronto provides the accessibility you need to simply walk in and find what you need.
A storage unit is easy to access for several reasons. For starters, all you need to do is walk inside, find your unit, and unlock your door! No dark stairs or narrow pathways in sight.
Additionally, storage units are your personal storage space. You can select the perfect unit size for your needs, rather than being confined to the square footage a basement, attic, or closet offers. Increased size means greater accessibility and opportunities for effective organization.
Best of all, we believe accessibility goes beyond the unit. Our storage facility in Toronto has an indoor unloading area and on-site elevators, which is ideal for moving items in or out. Instead of struggling up and down the stairs or walking outdoors to access home storage, simply back up your vehicle, pop the trunk, and start unloading under our unloading area. You can load up one of our convenient hand carts, and roll all your items into the unit!
Storage units are more than a space to keep your stuff - they’re designed to minimize stress and maximize convenience.
Optimize Current At-Home Storage
When you keep seasonal items at home, at-home storage becomes challenging to deal with. Normally, you sacrifice valuable storage space like a linen closet, or even living space like a bonus room, to accommodate your possessions.
A storage unit in Toronto allows one to regain those valuable home spaces and start enjoying them to the fullest. Store necessities instead of compromising on what you can store! Additionally, you can begin to utilize those living spaces for more fun and functional purposes - such as a game room, movie room, or more!
Bluebird Self Storage understands how important it is to take care of your seasonal goods. That’s why we offer a wide range of storage units, packing supplies, and other helpful amenities to make moving and storage easier from start to finish. Our home storage solutions in Toronto are here to help.
Now that we’ve discussed the benefits of seasonal self storage in Toronto let’s discuss how to organize a storage unit for all your seasonal items!
Group Items By Season
When you first rent a storage unit, the empty space compared to the sheer volume of items can be overwhelming. Rather than place everything inside and hope for the best, group your items by season.
Grouping items by season makes it easier to narrow down where (or what) something is. Instead of walking into the unit and looking for patio cushions, you can go to the zone of your storage unit dedicated to summer.
Choose which side of your storage unit you want for each season, and add additional storage parameters to help you stay organized. Shelving, bookcases, or even tape can remind you of each seasonal zone.
Once you have items grouped by season, you can begin customizing your storage organizational methods without worrying about mixing up items.
Contain or Hang Equipment
A benefit of self storage in Toronto is having a dedicated space to house all your camping gear or cold weather equipment. That being said, it’s easy to place all your bigger or bulky items and leave them out of sight - until you need them again!
Instead of wondering how you’ll keep all your gear organized, find smart ways to hang your equipment!
Adhesive removable hooks or shelves are great for items like skis or snowboards. With a wide range of weight ranges, you can select the best option for the weight and height of your equipment.
Can’t hang your boots or cleaning supplies? Invest in clear tubs that you can store beside your gear. You’ll quickly identify what’s in storage and be able to grab all your equipment at once.
Color Code Boxes and Bins
The best way to take clutter to organized storage? Color coding! While this might seem simple, it can be fairly daunting for someone with many items. But, by keeping it memorable and easy, color coding isn’t as harrowing as you’d think.
Start by investing in color-coded stickers, paper, or whatever system makes the most sense to you. Then, start thinking about what color is easiest to associate with the season. Orange for Halloween and red or green for Christmas decorations are pretty straightforward. For spring, summer, and so on, consider a pastel pink or yellow and darker colors for fall and winter. By gravitating toward colors you naturally associate with, your self storage unit will be easier to navigate.
After you select your seasonal colors, create a key to leave in the front of your unit. This will help in case you forget and help you remind yourself of each seasonal zone! Then, it’s time to label your boxes and bins with their appropriate color. For additional tips, check out our pro packing tips for an easier move.
Why Choosing Self Storage in Toronto is a Smart Long-Term Storage Solution
A storage unit is more than a place to store your stuff - it’s a long-term investment for your peace of mind. Storage units can ease the tough decisions, like where or how to store your stuff, without compromising on what you have to keep. Rather than deciding between your favorite possessions or having space at home, storage units give you both!
Choosing self storage in Toronto is ideal for natives of the area who need a local, personalized storage experience for their seasonal goods. Our storage facility on Esandar Drive is perfect for anyone who wants quality storage, amenities, and service.
Bluebird Self Storage in Toronto gives you and your possessions endless possibilities. From our spacious unit sizes, helpful moving and storage amenities, on-site moving and packing supplies, and 24/7 video monitoring, you’ll feel at home whenever you come to visit your stuff.
Seasonal storage organization is essential, but it can be challenging to have the best experience without the right storage facility in Toronto. With Bluebird’s modern, sleek storage solutions and high-quality service, service and experience go hand in hand.
Ready to rent self storage in Toronto? Our storage facility in Toronto is ideal for your needs - just take a virtual tour to see for yourself. Rent or reserve your unit online today or give us a call to learn more about our storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Self Storage Questions
What size storage unit is right for me?
Finding the right storage unit depends on the number of possessions you plan on storing at our facility. The more items you have, the more space you’ll need. At every Bluebird facility, we offer units ranging from below 5’ x 5’ to 10’ x 30’ or even larger, so you can find the right amount of storage space. To find the right unit size, explore our Storage Unit Size Guide or read this resource to see which unit fits your needs best.
Can I buy boxes and packing supplies at Bluebird?
Yes! If you’re about to move into a storage unit, our facility offers moving and storage supplies that help protect your belongings. Our supplies range from boxes, packing tape, mattress and furniture covers, and so much more!
How long can I rent a unit?
We don’t have any long-term agreements at Bluebird, so you can rent your unit for as little as a month or two or upwards of a year if you’d like! If circumstances change, we can always extend or shorten your storage stay with us.
How do I access my storage unit?
You, selected family, and any business associates can access your local facility by using our secure keypad entry using a personal security code. Individual units are protected by a lock that is only accessible by the customer. Only contacts you authorize will be able to access your unit.
Typical daily access hours are from 6AM - 11PM, so you can always access your stuff when you need it. Check with the location nearest you for more information about access hours.
