The holidays are supposed to feel festive, not frustrating—but when you’re tripping over totes, gifts, and folding chairs, it’s hard to stay in the holiday spirit.
The good news? With a little planning (and some smart use of a storage unit), you can create space for all the things that make this time of year special—without feeling buried in clutter.
Instead of trying to declutter your entire house at once, focus on the areas that matter most during the holidays:
Living room / family room
Dining area
Guest bedroom
Entryway / mudroom
Walk through and ask yourself:
“What in this room do I not need for the next 2–3 months?”
Anything that isn’t essential—extra furniture, off-season décor, old toys, random boxes—becomes a great candidate for short-term storage.
Holiday decor takes up a lot of real estate. Rather than stacking new things on top of old ones:
Pack up everyday decor (picture frames, vases, generic wall art).
Store it in labeled totes and keep those totes in your storage unit while the holiday decor is up.
After the season, swap them back—holiday items go into storage, regular decor comes home.
You get a fully decorated house without the year-round clutter.
Hosting overnight guests? A storage unit is perfect for temporarily stashing:
Workout equipment from the spare room
Extra boxes or office supplies
Out-of-season clothing or bulky bedding
Clear the room, add clean sheets and a few cozy touches, and suddenly your “storage room” looks like a real guest room.
If you’ve ever tried hiding gifts from kids (or adults who peek), you know it’s not easy. A storage unit can quietly become:
Your gift-wrapping station
A hiding place for larger presents
A spot to keep bulk purchases until you’re ready to bring them home
With 24-hour access, you can pop in whenever it’s convenient—late at night, early in the morning, whenever the house is finally quiet.
Once the snow hits, you’ll want your car in the garage—not buried under totes. Move things like:
Lawn equipment
Summer toys
Extra tools or project materials into your storage unit now, so you’re not scraping ice off the windshield all winter.
Choosing a nearby facility (like Clio Spare Room if you’re in the Clio / Montrose / Vienna Township / Flint) makes holiday storage actually convenient:
24/7 gate access so you can grab décor or gifts on your schedule
On-site manager Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm to answer questions and help you choose the right size
Steady pricing on regular rates, so you don’t get hit with surprise increases in the middle of the season
A range of unit sizes—from small spaces for a few totes to large units that can handle furniture, big décor pieces, and more
The holidays shouldn’t feel like a battle for elbow room. With a little planning and smart use of a storage unit, you can:
Make room for guests
Keep your home looking festive, not cluttered
Park in the garage
Hide gifts like a pro
More space = less stress = a season you can actually enjoy. 🌟
📦 If you’re ready to make room for the holidays, now’s a great time to reserve a unit before things get busy.
📦 Reserve your space today at cliospareroom.com or call (810) 732-8900
