Holiday Storage Tips

As the holidays are quickly approaching, now is the time to start planning. Whether you buy your presents early or are a last minute shopper, finding a hiding place for gifts can be tricky. A storage unit can be your solution! Storing your gifts can keep the magic of the holiday season in your house! Rent one to wrap and store your gifts today, and help keep them a secret! You can even store your decorations in the unit after the holiday! Here are a few holiday storage tips to be sure your holiday season is as smooth as possible and your gifts remain hidden.

Know gate hours

Unless you have prior arrangements confirmed with the manager, know the gate hours of your facility. If your gifts are being stored, you need to retrieve them from your unit during the designated hours. This also gives you time to plan ahead and make sure your gifts are ready to go!

Organize items

Be sure to store your items in a fashion that allows you to efficiently and quickly gather your gifts to take back to your house. Here are some tips on organizing your gifts:

-Re-use old boxes or containers

-Color code boxes, storage bins, or wrapping paper

-Label boxes with a smudge-proof marker

-Store same type of gifts together

-Store gifts for the same person together

-When storing light strings, wrap them around paper tubes from wrapping paper to prevent tangling

Protect gifts / decorations

Make sure your gifts stay safe by following these tips when choosing your unit and storing your presents:

-Keep climate control in mind

-Keep unit size in mind

-If storing fragile items, use bubble wrap / tissue paper

-Use leftover wrapping paper to further protect ornaments / decorations (shred it)

Follow these holiday storage tips and your holiday will be a breeze!

We’re here to help! Rent a storage unit today to prepare for the holiday season and keep your gifts hidden!