Winter: it’s cold. Very cold. And while it may not snow in suburban Melbourne it sure can feel like it! It can get you down, ramp up your already-expensive heating costs, give you a sniffle and make outdoor life a lot more difficult. And one outdoor activity that’s definitely more challenging is moving in winter.

The wind is gusty in winter – so it sounds like you need some brilliant moving in winter tips. Here’s why using a short-term self storage facility can make it little more than a gentle breeze:

1. The flexibility

The hint is in the description – short-term self storage. A great thing about these facilities is the flexible rental terms, allowing you to store your stuff essentially for only as long as you need – so you can plan for that winter move without a rush or pressure.

2. The climate control

Winter isn’t just hard on our bodies – it’s harsh for your more delicate and expensive items like electronics, artwork and furniture. Luckily, self storage units are typically very well climate-controlled, providing a stable, safe and predictable environment for your belongings even when the temperature is fluctuating wildly outside the door.

3. The extra space

Moving in winter is made a lot easier with a self storage facility – but even if you’re not moving, it can be a Godsend in any season when the mercury is plummeting. For instance, you may have skiing and snowboarding gear, Christmas decorations or all host of season-dependent stuff that you only need at home in winter – so why not put it in storage when it’s not cold?

4. The safety

Moving in winter is not only stressful – it can actually be dangerous. All that driving back and forth on slippery and potentially even icy roads, so why not temporarily store your possessions in self-storage and make that moving period just a little bit safer?

5. The easier packing

Packing up all your gear when it’s darker, wetter and colder can be seriously miserable. By using self-storage, you can complete the arduous process more gradually, and be confident that it’s all being safely stashed before you get the opportunity to unpack it all in your new home.

6. The easy access

With the best short term self-storage facilities, you can basically access all of your stored belongings at any hour of the day or night – which can be particularly convenient when the weather is awful, daylight is limited and your schedule is crammed.

7. The streamlined moving

Without self-storage, you’re going to either have to go back and forth from your existing home to the new one – or do it all in one challenging, weather-dependent hit! By using self-storage, you can gradually declutter your home long before moving day, storing non-essential items while you concentrate on the more important things.

8. The gap-bridging

Often, there is a gap between moving out of one home and into the next. Particularly in winter, it’s simple to bridge that gap with temporary self storage.

Jim’s makes moving in winter a breeze

Winter: the weather is terrible, the days (and tempers) are shorter, the roads are dark and slippery – and the list goes on. It’s easy to make the process of moving house in the colder months of every year with short-term self storage – especially if you use the amazing facility at Jim’s Self Storage. We have more than 900 individually-alarmed units of various sizes, 24/7 CCTV protection, security monitoring and a super-convenient location within a stone’s throw of pretty much everything – from Newport to Footscray, Seddon to Altona North and anywhere near Williamstown and beyond. So why not give our experienced team a call today to make winter moving a breeze?