While there is an air of celebration that comes with decking your halls with holiday decor, it can be a bit of a hassle to pack it all up when the season is over. You should take the time to do it right to make sure all your ornaments and lights remain in pristine condition for next year. Here are three key storage tips for doing so.

How to Protect Your Holiday Decor Before Stowing It Away

1. Carefully Wrap Any Christmas Lights

While it may be tempting to shove your twinkle lights in a box and deal with them next year, this is not ideal. These fragile lights tangle easily and the bulbs are prone to breaking, so you could be left with a frustrating project next time you go to use them. Instead, wrap them around something, such as a piece of cardboard, a book, or a clothes hanger, before padding and boxing them.

2. Use Decoration-Specific Containers

To keep your fragile ornaments safe, keep them in an ornament storage box in the off-season. These boxes are sectioned off with dividers so that each ornament can safely reside in its own cubby hole. For smaller decorations, you can repurpose some egg cartons and store them that way.

You can also find wreath-specific boxes that will snugly house your wreath and keep its fragile components, like faux holly, from falling off.

3. Stop Wrapping Paper From Creasing

If you bought several rolls of wrapping paper decked out with Santa, reindeer, or snowflakes, you are likely not going to have an occasion to use them until next year. Consider keeping them in a laundry hamper or a clear, plastic storage container, where the paper won’t crinkle.

Looking for a safe place to keep your holiday decor in the office season? Put your trust in Tom Thumb Mini Storage in San Marcos, TX. With six locations throughout the area, this self-storage facility offers climate-controlled units in various sizes as well as a range of packing and moving supplies for your needs. With 24/7 access and automated billing, you can conveniently enjoy storage space on your schedule. To inquire about availability, give them a call today at (512) 396-3434. Learn more about their offerings online.