{"id":17732,"date":"2021-05-21T16:34:19","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T20:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=17732"},"modified":"2023-11-15T12:47:35","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T17:47:35","slug":"your-space-organization-how-to-store-holiday-decorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-space\/your-space-organization-how-to-store-holiday-decorations\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Store Holiday Decorations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Best Ways to Store Seasonal Decorations<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Storing your holiday decorations securely frees up space in your home and ensures your lights and ornaments are kept intact, ready to use the next time a big celebration is on the horizon. Here are our top holiday ornament storage tips to help you keep your decorations organized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Categorize by Holiday<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Categorizing your holiday decorations is a simple way to keep them organized. You may use some items, like strings of lights, for lots of different celebrations throughout the year. So, keep those to the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other seasonal decorations that are specific to a particular\nholiday can be stored separately. That way, it\u2019s easy to find the right\ndecorations based on the season, whether it\u2019s Thanksgiving, Diwali, Eid, Halloween,\nChristmas or Hanukkah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Label Each Bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good labeling is one of the easiest, but most effective, holiday decoration storage ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even items in clear bags and boxes are more easily retrieved if\nthere\u2019s a helpful label on the front. It\u2019s so easy to stuff items away at the\nend of the holidays in a rush and to convince yourself you\u2019ll remember what\u2019s\nin each bag. In reality, when you need them again, perhaps in a year\u2019s time,\nyou probably won\u2019t recall what\u2019s what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be grateful for the few minutes you spent listing the\ncontents of each box and bag clearly on a label. To save time, label all the\nlittle bags and boxes within your larger containers too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shrink Wrap Your Tree<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Artificial Christmas trees can be difficult to store but shrink wrapping them is a great solution. This can be done tightly to reduce the overall size of the tree and help it fit into a smaller space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also wrap the tree without taking the ornaments off, to\nsave decoration time in the future. The next holiday season, the tree can be\nunwrapped and with a little fluffing up of the branches, it\u2019ll be ready to go\nagain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To shrink wrap a tree, get a new roll of plastic stretch wrap,\nbegin at the bottom and roll it around until you reach the top. Wrapping a\ndecorated tree is only a viable option if you have plenty of storage space to\nkeep it at its full height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Invest in Storage Bins<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Invest a little in storage solutions<\/a>, such as bags, bins, shelves and\/or stacking units. It\u2019s a great tip for home organization<\/a> generally and especially useful for holiday decorations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear plastic see-through bins are particularly helpful as you can\nalways see what\u2019s inside. These work well when you are storing holiday\ndecorations somewhere out of sight, like an attic, garage or storage\nunit<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get bins, tubs or boxes in an array of sizes to allow you to keep smaller, more delicate items together. Bins and boxes made for the job may be better than some recycled options, like old cardboard boxes or paper bags. They aren\u2019t as sturdy or may not be moisture-proof. You don\u2019t want your holiday decorations destroyed by mold.
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How Do You Store Large Outdoor Decorations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Got a selection of bulky decorations that need to be kept safe? A\ngarage, shed or storage unit is useful for large outdoor items, like festive\nlawn ornaments. Make sure the area is weather and damp-proof, or your\ndecorations may get ruined by mold or damp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you use your storage area for other items that you\u2019ll need\nthroughout the year, you may wish to pack your holiday decorations at the back.\nHaving them in the way of garden mowers and household tools that you need\nregularly can be annoying. And it can lead to your decorations getting damaged\ndue to constantly being shifted around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrap Holiday Lights Around Cardboard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Strings of lights can easily get tangled and broken if they aren\u2019t stored carefully. A simple and low-cost tip is to grab a rectangle of rigid cardboard and wrap your lights around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut a small incision in one end, then push one end of your lead\ninto it to hold it secure. Ensure it\u2019s not cutting into the wire, damaging it\nor the insulation in any way. Then, wrap your lights around the cardboard. Try\nnot to overlap your rows, otherwise it can cause a tangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make another incision in the cardboard at the other end, then push\nthe other end of the wire into it to hold it all in place. Store your lights\ntogether in a box lined with some bubble wrap or other impact-absorbing packing\nto ensure the bulbs don\u2019t get damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a great idea to check your lights are working before packing\nthem too. Packing a couple of spare bulbs and fuse bulbs with the lights is a simple\ntip to make sure they are ready to go next time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Garage Storage Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re likely to want to use your garage for other functions apart\nfrom just storing seasonal decorations. Consider fixing up some shelves and\nhooks to create a home for everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special holiday decorations, with sentimental value, may be best\nstored indoors or at a storage unit to protect them from the cold, damp and\npotential damage from vehicles. It\u2019s heartbreaking to discover these items\nruined due to poor storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are storing your holiday decorations in your garage or\nelsewhere, having a declutter each year is wise. Get rid of anything broken or\nthat you no longer like and pass on anything useful to a thrift store. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a Storage Unit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Items that take up a lot of space, but aren\u2019t needed often, are perfect for a storage unit<\/a>. Pack up your seasonal decorations<\/a> and keep them in a self-storage unit. This way, they\u2019ll be well protected until the big day rolls around again, saving space in your home and making sure they stay in pristine condition. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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