Should You Rent a Storage Unit for Winter Break?
Winter break comes with lively holiday celebrations and the joy of returning home to see family, friends, and the animals you’ve been missing. While you are away enjoying your holidays, your belongings need a secure place while you’re away.
Throughout this blog, we’ll highlight key points to help you understand how short-term storage from Daffodil Storage benefits you and your belongings. This way, you can go back to college with confidence!
How Long Is Winter Break in College?
Winter break typically lasts three to four weeks in college, providing enough time for winter weather to damage improperly stored belongings or for dust to collect. Even if your college allows you to keep your things in your dorm, unpredictable winter weather, power outages, or maintenance work can still create risks.
The Benefits of Short-Term Storage for Students
While you don’t have to empty your dorm for winter break, leaving your possessions unattended can have consequences. A self storage unit is an obvious choice with many benefits, including:
- Heated storage. Campus housing often shuts off the heat to save energy, leaving your belongings exposed to the cold common in the Pacific Northwest. Our secure, heated storage units shield belongings such as wooden furniture and electronics.
- Save your time and car. You shouldn’t have to treat your car like a Tetris game twice a year when you can just get short-term storage. Pack once, store locally, and drive home with your luggage and essentials.
- Avoid damage and unexpected events. University insurance often has high deductibles, and dorm rooms can be targets. A storage facility provides greater security for your items than a dorm room. Many storage facilities also feature gated access, digital surveillance, and on-site staff, giving you peace of mind while you’re away.
What To Store During Winter Break
You can utilize student storage for anything you won’t need or use during break. This can include bedding, appliances, and medium-sized furniture. You can also pack textbooks, clothes, and decorations in stackable plastic bins.
Furniture Storage Tips for College Students
Leaving your dorm or apartment furniture unattended during the cold weeks of break can lead to issues like warping or cracking. Wooden items, leather goods, or upholstered pieces exposed to chilly, damp air are susceptible to shrinking and cracking when temperatures drop, which can weaken joints and damage finishes.
Easy storage tips for your furniture include:
- Disassemble large furniture pieces. Remove legs and shelves to help create space in your storage unit for other items and prevent damage and cracks.
- Wrap items with fabric. Cover belongings with furniture covers to shield them from dust and moisture. Consider using breathable covers instead of plastic, which can trap condensation and lead to mold or mildew during extended storage.
How To Keep Electronics Secure in Cold Weather
Electronics, like desktop computers, monitors, and gaming consoles, are highly sensitive to extreme temperatures. The cold can cause condensation when the air warms again, leading to moisture damage inside components.Storing electronics in our heated storage units helps shield them from the worst of the Pacific Northwest winter temperatures. Be sure to power everything down completely before storing it to prevent electrical issues.
How To Find the Right Storage Unit Size for Winter Break
When choosing a space for short-term storage, most students find that a compact storage unit is all they need. A 5×5 storage unit is perfect for a few boxes, and a 5×10 storage unit is our most popular option for student storage. This larger size can fit a mattress, a desk, and multiple boxes.
If you and a roommate are sharing, a 10×10 storage unit might be the perfect option for the two of you. You can split the cost and have plenty of space for both your belongings and furniture.
Use our storage unit size guide to find a space, and check out our storage tipsto make the most of it!
Make Winter Break Easier With Short-Term Storage Solutions
At Daffodil Storage, we are proud to provide communities with storage solutions for when more space is needed. Our storage facilities are locally managed to make your move-in and move-out experience as comfortable as possible. We make storage easy and affordable with flexible month-to-month leases and budget-friendly rates.
Ready to secure your spot for the winter holidays? Find your nearest Daffodil Storage facility to reserve your storage unit. Our friendly on-site team can help you choose the right size and answer any questions, so you can focus on enjoying your well-earned break. Read our FAQ page for more details!