Summer’s here, and your garage just waved the white flag.
Between camping gear, half-deflated pool toys, bikes that multiply like rabbits, and that one cooler you only use for the 4th of July, it's officially too much stuff season. If your summer storage strategy is basically “shove it wherever it fits,” we’re here with a better (and funnier) plan.
Here are 10 common summertime storage sins — and how a smart self-storage unit can save your sanity.
Nothing says “poor planning” like digging through Halloween cobwebs to reach your beach umbrella.
💡 Storage Tip: Create a “summer bin” or keep seasonal items in a small storage unit so they’re always within easy reach (and nowhere near plastic pumpkins).
Those inflatable pools? They deflate, sure. But they also expand like a toddler’s imagination.
💡 Storage Tip: Roll it tight, dry it completely, and tuck it in your self-storage unit before it becomes a backyard tumbleweed.
We know it’s your baby. But grilling gear left outside invites rust, bugs, and possibly raccoons who think they’re chefs now.
💡 Storage Tip: Store your grill accessories in a labeled bin and consider parking the whole setup in a storage facility if you don’t use it daily.
There’s a direct line between “summer fun” and “stepping on a plastic shovel barefoot.”
💡 Storage Tip: Keep a beach gear tote in your storage unit. Grab it on the way to the lake, return it when you’re done. Less chaos, more chill.
That moment when your garden tools avalanche every time you open the shed? Classic.
💡 Storage Tip: Relocate off-season gear (like snow shovels) to a storage unit and restore peace to your backyard kingdom.
Leaning them “just for now” against the garage wall? That’s a lie you’ve told yourself since May.
💡 Storage Tip: A mini storage unit is perfect for bike storage — no more scratches, dings, or accidental tip-overs on your car.
You do not need a lifetime supply of foam spaghetti. We promise.
💡 Storage Tip: Keep a couple and retire the rest. Or better yet, pop ‘em in a small storage space until next summer. Out of sight, out of noodle.
That tent hasn’t been folded properly since 2018. Sleeping bags? Questionable.
💡 Storage Tip: Dedicate one storage bin for camping. Label it. Be proud. It’s called growing up.
This is the summer you do it. Right? Right…?
💡 Storage Tip: Take the pressure off. Clear the garage with a temporary storage rental and finally reclaim the space your car used to fit into.
You know what’s better than clutter? Literally anything.
💡 Storage Tip: A storage unit gives you instant breathing room without having to give up your stuff. It’s like having a summer house — for your stuff.
Conclusion:
Summer is meant for BBQs, beach days, and bonus naps — not for tripping over pool floaties or digging through garage mountains. A little storage strategy goes a long way in making your July feel more like freedom and less like frustration.
Freedom Storage owns and operates self storage facilities near you across the Midwest. We offer simple, secure, and convenient storage at competitive rates, all supported by incredible customer service. Rent a unit online today.
