Mi Ni Cang, those neat little units can often feel like a home extension. It provides shelter for all kinds of oddities and things. As with us, these humble havens require some preparation for weather that can sometimes be unpredictable – visit us?

Think of a storage unit like a small kingdom. As the king of this kingdom, you have control over the seasons. Start with your treasure. How long has it been since you last saw your old concert tee shirts? Let’s admit it: half of those boxes are likely to be time capsules dating back to God knows when. A new look for the space could be created by a seasonal revamp.

Unprotected items can be turned into steam baths by the heat of summer. But proper defenses like moisture-absorbing covers or weatherproof ones will be the best of allies.

Spring comes in like a child overly excited. And with it, water is knocking. Does anyone remember when Uncle Jack set down his fishing equipment and returned to find a little boat filled with rainwater? Awkward. Prevent leaks from occurring or moisture from airborne.

Winter’s chill can’t break a properly sealed unit, as the saying goes. It can become a giant freeze with the smallest draft. Use an insulated shelf or blanket to prevent your collection becoming a huge ice statue. This blanket acts as a winter sweater but is for your stored items. But a change of seasons brings some unwanted visitors, even the creepy and crawly ones. Who invited the guests? Definitely not us. Insect deterrents will keep out armies of mice and platoons or ants.