Every fall, your garage fills up with Halloween decorations, Christmas trees, inflatable snowmen, and boxes of lights and tinsel. Come spring, patio furniture, grills, lawn mowers, and garden tools take over the driveway. Summer means kayaks, paddleboards, and beach gear. Then it all has to go somewhere, usually a corner of the basement, a back closet, or a rented storage unit you forget to cancel.
Seasonal storage is the smarter move. You rent only when you need the space, you keep your home clutter free, and nothing sits on the driveway looking like your house is abandoned.
What you actually store seasonally
Holiday decorations & seasonal décor
Christmas lights, inflatables, wreaths, artificial trees, table settings, and all the boxes of stuff that come out in November and get boxed up by New Year's. Multiply that by 10 years, and you've got a lot of gear.
Lawn & garden equipment
Mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, garden tools, bags of mulch or soil, ladders, and extension cords. Once the growing season ends or winter hits, it all needs a home.
Patio & outdoor furniture
Adirondack chairs, table and chair sets, loungers, umbrellas, cushions, and grills. A Wisconsin winter destroys outdoor furniture left exposed; storing it extends its life by years.
Recreational equipment
Kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, bicycles, skis, snowboards, sleds, and camping gear. Summer stuff goes in storage October through April; winter stuff comes out of storage May through September.
Toys & sports gear
Kids' outdoor toys, sports equipment, pools, trampolines, sandbox covers. Once the season ends, store it instead of having it clutter the yard.
RVs, campers & boats
Store your RV or boat safely in the off season instead of in your driveway. See our RV and boat storage options for details.
Why seasonal storage beats your garage
Your garage was built to park a car, not store a season's worth of stuff. But that's where seasonal items end up, crowded, hard to find, taking up the space you actually need for parking.
Seasonal storage keeps your home clutter free, your garage drivable, and your basement free of stacks of plastic totes. More importantly, it only costs money when you're actually using the space. Pay rent October through December for holiday stuff, then nothing January through September.
Packing seasonal gear for storage
Use plastic totes with lids
They seal, stack, and protect contents from dust and moisture. Cardboard falls apart after a season or two.
Label by season and item
"Christmas Lights," "Halloween Inflatables," "Summer Patio Cushions." You'll remember what's inside instead of opening six boxes to find the one thing you need.
Keep related items together
All holiday décor in one section, all lawn equipment in another. Makes retrieval fast when the season changes.
Drain fuel from lawn equipment
Before storing a mower or trimmer for winter, run the fuel out or use stabilizer. Otherwise, stale gas clogs the engine come spring.
Elevate off the floor
Concrete can sweat, especially in spring. Put heavier items on pallets or shelving so they're not sitting in standing water.
Unit size for seasonal storage
Most seasonal storage needs are smaller than household moves. A 5x10 unit works for holiday décor and lawn equipment. A 10x10 fits a full patio set, multiple seasons of gear, and recreational equipment. Not sure? Call (608) 838-1800 and describe what you're storing. We'll recommend a size.
Pay only for what you use
Reserve a unit for the months you actually need it. November through December for Christmas? Pay two months. May through September for summer lawn gear? Pay five months. Our month to month flexibility means you're never paying for empty space.
Store seasonal gear across Wisconsin
Find a unit at Cambridge, De Forest, Sun Prairie, or Stoughton. Reserve online and move your seasonal stuff in today.
FAQ
How much does seasonal storage cost?
You pay month to month only for the months you rent. A 5x10 unit for holiday storage (two months) costs far less than paying for it year round. Get a quote online or call (608) 838-1800.
Can I access my seasonal stuff anytime?
Yes, during gate hours. Need to grab a holiday decoration in February? Come grab it. Want to add to your storage mid season? No problem.
What size unit do I need for holiday décor?
Most households fit holiday gear in a 5x10 or 5x15 unit. Bigger collections might need 10x10. Our size guide helps estimate.
How long in advance should I rent?
Rent when you need it. October 1st for holiday storage is fine. You don't need to book six months ahead.
Do I need temperature control for seasonal items?
Not usually. Lawn equipment, outdoor furniture, and holiday décor aren't picky. Temperature control matters for antiques or electronics you're storing seasonally.