So long, Summer…Hello Winter!

Make way, make way… for delightful Florida winters! Are you ready to pack that summer gear away to make room for your cooler weather clothes? Packing and storing clothing in your Budget Self Storage unit can be done in a neat and organized way. Here are several tips to consider when storing your clothes:

Sort summer clothes by family member. Young children may outgrow what was worn during the current summer. This will make it easier for you to access and sort through those items first when the winter season is over.

Wash and dry clothes before storing. This will ensure that dirt, food and drink spills will be washed out and will not leave permanent stains.

Make sure clothes are 100% dry! Packing any clothes that are lightly damp may result in mildew or mold spores growing in your clothes and possibly transferring to other items.

Store items in plastic or metal tubs. Shallower or smaller containers with tight fitting lids are ideal. Put tape around the outside to further seal the tubs.

Add moth balls. Moth balls may have a strong and unpleasant odor but they effectively keep any moths/insects away from your clothes for good.

Label your stuff. Put masking tape or large stickers on the lid of each container and write a brief description of what is inside.

A little effort when you pack the clothing will make a big difference when it’s time to unpack!

Boat Storage 101

 

It is almost time for Halloween and Thanksgiving, which marks the end of the dog days of summer. The weather is no longer ideal for boating, and it is crucial to prepare and protect your watercraft for a long period of inactivity. Budget Self Storage offers long-term boat parking for your convenience. Here are some tips for safeguarding your valuable recreational asset during the offseason:

Ø  Thoroughly clean your boat. Storing your boat with impurities like barnacles on it will make them a nightmare to remove in the spring. Don’t focus on just the outside, clean the inside too in order to avoid mildew. Turn cushions on edge so that air can circulate around them.

Ø  Drain existing water. Clean bilge pumps and drain any existing water to ensure that water does not freeze and damage expensive equipment. Remove drain plugs and store them in an easy to find location.

Ø  Safeguard your engine.  Replace your engine’s old oil with fresh oil and replace oil filters. In addition, oil tends to settle on the bottom of the engine when a boat is not being used, exposing it to humidity and other corrosive elements. Spray fogging oil inside the carburetor to avoid this problem.

Ø  Go undercover. Whether you are storing your boat inside or out, it is crucial that it is covered. Canvas boat covers are ideal for Florida storage and aid in keeping out pests, dust, dirt and protecting the craft from the elements.

 

What Size Unit is Right for You?

        

        Decided that you need some extra storage, but not exactly sure how much? Guessing can add up to purchasing too much, or not enough space. Budget Self Storage makes the decision easier with a handy storage calculator! In the meantime, take a look at some of our most popular sizes:

Storage Closet/Dorm Size Unit

5 x 5 x 9 (25 sq. ft.)

This size unit is best for cleaning out an overflowing closet or small space and storing items such as extra holiday decorations, books or small appliances. This unit fits up to 24 boxes and a small mattress.

Apartment Size Unit

10 x 10 x 9 (100 sq. ft.)

This space is approximately the size of a small office or bedroom. It is ideal for storing the contents of a one or two bedroom apartment. Mattress set, sofa, dining room and boxes are all ideal contents for this unit.

Large House Size Unit

10 x 30 x 9 (300 sq. ft.)

This size is ideal for the contents of a 4 to 5 bedroom home, garage items, appliances, patio furniture and boxes. This huge unit approximates the size of a warehouse.

 

These are just a few of the many options that Budget Self Storage has to offer! Please visit for our website for more sizing selections.