Warmer weather is already starting to hit, and our switch season tips help you rapidly get prepared. From regular storage to outdoor kickstarters, units have a range of uses to help get in position to enjoy the returning sunshine. To make the most of the great weather, here are a few ways that you can quickly get set up using a self-storage unit.

1 Big Self Storage features as a local storage solution for personal and commercial use in Thurrock. Based in East Tilbury, our units are located within the Thames Enterprise Centre, keeping items dry and secure in our clean units. Our units range from 25 to 200 square feet, which grants clients a range of options so that they only need to select the floor space they need. From seasonal items to stock, there are a range of ways that our storage solution can accommodate your needs.

Switch Season Tips: Enjoy the Weather with a Storage Jumpstart

With spring in full swing, our switch season tips provide a great first step to enjoying the weather as expected sunshine hits. As the spring usually features a full to-do list for clearing up and sorting, we have rapid ways to speed up the process in favour of skipping to the fun before the rain returns. Here are some of the ways a self-storage unit can help jumpstart preparation for Spring 2026.

Garden Clearance: Start with a blank slate

Winter often forces Summerhouses to become storage spaces since they are often too cold to utilise on the other end of the garden. However, the warm weather returning may allow you to use the space once more. Rather than spending ages trying to sort everything out, a self-storage unit can help gather everything into one spot so the Summerhouse becomes instantly accessible. This way, you can enjoy the sudden sun or even get ready to host the Easter Egg hunt coming soon. Plus, the storage unit grants more time to sort everything out or even becomes the best new place to store what you don’t need yet.

Winter Clothes To Clear

Your wardrobe may also start to look a little too cluttered as you begin to mix seasonal clothes. However, there are some items you should consider putting away, such as the overly thick coats meant for snow. Making space by storing your most unused winter items can help increase space, improve accessibility, and even make space for more of what you want in the season. 25 SQFT units are the best solution since they can help store a bunch of different out-of-season items.

Optimise the Shed and Garage

Our switch season tips aren’t limited to preparation for events, as sheds and garages can often become cluttered over time. This includes having a large range of unused materials or tools that don’t always get used. For this reason, it is better to store what you are least likely to use and only keep common-use items where they are more easily accessible.

Decorating Without Risky Mess

Sometime when decorating, it can be difficult to keep everything from being hit by a flick of paint. If you are planning a massive overhaul on your house or workplace, storing everything in a unit helps in two ways. Firstly, it keep everything from accidently getting paint on them, whether a large or small item. And lastly, by removing everything out of the way, you can then easily paint every area directly, without climbing or constantly moving things around. Plus it makes it easier when needing to apply the next coat or even keeping everything safe until the work is complete.

Find your storage solution today and learn more by calling 01375 859947. You can also request a quote for your desired storage unit to get started.