How can you safely store your holiday decorations?

 

Holiday decorating can quickly turn from enjoyable to frustrating. And putting it all away can be a real chore. Next year will be easier if you take the time to properly store your decorations after the busy holiday season is over.

Here's how to keep fragile holiday items while also saving yourself a few headaches (untangling! dusting!) the following holiday season:

Artificial Tree Storage

The Christmas tree may be the most challenging holiday storage project you will face. It's essential to store your tree correctly, just like your lights, to avoid damage and keep it working for as long as possible. For convenient traveling, a rolling case is an excellent choice. If you have the space, storing your tree without dismantling it will save you a lot of time next year. Tree Keeper bags with rolling bases come in a range of sizes. You can hang the bag from rafters in the corner of your attic with a heavy-duty plastic hook.

Best Way to Store Christmas Lights

When a decorator goes up against a wad of tangled lights, the lights almost always win. "To keep your Christmas lights from tangling, name each strand with masking tape and a permanent pen." Your comment can state how long it has been used or where it was soon replaced the following year.

Ornaments

Christmas ornaments are delicate and should be handled and stored with caution. Particularly fragile ornaments should be stored in their original boxes and packaging. Wrap breakable ornaments in bubble wrap, newspaper, or another cushioning material before carefully placing them in plastic bags.

Crush-Proof Wreath Case

If fragile wreaths made of dried berries and twigs are correctly stored, they may last another year. In the meantime, fake wreaths can be decorated and kept fluffy for the following year. "Wrap your wreath loosely in plastic and hang it from a nail on an attic rafter or a wall peg if your wreath is particularly large or lavishly decorated."

Conclusion: Festive decor is one of the most exciting aspects of the holidays. The Christmas trees, ornaments, and lights immediately put you in the holiday atmosphere. However, holiday decorating can rapidly turn from enjoyable to annoying if you don't keep your decorations properly. This year, don't allow your self-storage issues to get the best of you.