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If you live in Cornwall, you’re used to a bit of weather. A dramatic sea. A moody sky. The occasional sideways rain. But this year? It feels like it simply hasn’t stopped.

By the end of February 2026, gardens are saturated, garages smell “earthy” (and not in a good way), and anything stored in a shed is quietly absorbing moisture like a sponge.

If your house is starting to feel smaller, damper, and more chaotic than usual - you’re not imagining it. And this is exactly when self-storage starts to make a lot of sense.

1. Garages Aren’t as Waterproof as We Like to Pretend

Garages in Cornwall have a tough job. Between coastal air, constant rain, and fluctuating temperatures, they’re often the first place damp creeps in. That innocent-looking cardboard box in the corner? It’s probably soft around the edges by now.

Common winter casualties:

• Cardboard boxes of paperwork
• Soft furnishings
• Bikes gathering rust
• Tools slowly corroding
  
  

A dry, secure storage unit protects your belongings from moisture damage - especially the items you don’t use daily but still value.

2. Sheds + Coastal Air = Not a Good Mix

If you’re anywhere near the coast - whether that’s around Newquay or St Ives, salt air combined with constant damp is not kind to stored items. Surfboards, wetsuits, paddleboards, camping gear - they all need to dry properly. And let’s be honest, this year in February, nothing is drying properly.

Self-storage gives you:

• A dry environment
• Space to rotate seasonal gear
• Room to actually use your garage for your car

3. Your Spare Room Has Become a Storage Room

When it rains nonstop, we all start shifting things inside “just temporarily.” Garden cushions move into the dining room. The BBQ gets wedged in the hallway. Boxes creep into spare bedrooms. Suddenly, your home feels cluttered - even if you haven’t bought anything new.

Self-storage is often less about “having too much stuff” and more about:

Not wanting your house to feel like a warehouse during winter.

By moving non-essentials offsite until the weather improves, you get your living space back.

4. Protecting Against Damp = Saving Money Long Term

Damp doesn’t just make things smell musty. It can:

• Ruin soft furnishings
• Warp wood
• Destroy packaging
• Trigger mould growth

Replacing damaged items costs far more than storing them properly in the first place.

Think of storage as preventative maintenance - especially in a Cornish winter like this one.

5. It’s Not Just for Big Moves

A lot of people assume self-storage is only for house moves or major life events.

But in reality, it’s often used for:

• Seasonal overflow
• Renovations delayed by bad weather
• Small business stock
• Holiday let owners between bookings
• Downsizing without rushing decisions

With how wet this year has been, many homeowners are simply choosing dry space over damp stress.

When the Rain Won’t Stop, Your House Doesn’t Have to Suffer

We can’t change the Cornish weather. And honestly, it’s part of what makes living here special. But when February feels like November… and December… and January… it’s okay to adapt.

If your garage smells damp, your spare room feels crowded, or you’re tired of worrying about mould, self-storage might be less of a “big decision” and more of a practical solution,

because while Cornwall may feel like a paddling pool right now - your belongings don’t have to.

M Store Self-Storage in Cornwall is here to help. Contact our helpful team today on 01726 890880 / enquiries@m-store.biz or book a unit directly at mstorecornwall.co.uk/pricing