Storage units allow you to store holiday decorations and free up space in your home for a new year. Organizing these materials after the holidays may feel like a daunting task, but you shouldn’t simply toss your festive items into convenient containers and shove them into storage wherever space is available. The simple tips below can help you protect your items and have them ready for easy retrieval next year.

How to Properly Store Your Holiday Decorations

1. Use Cushioning for Fragile Decorations

Your ornaments and other fragile decorations require special care and packaging when boxing. Use ornament dividers to keep your ornaments from touching, and layer your ornaments with a divider, too. Wrap glass figurines or special décor in a cushioning material, such as used wrapping paper, packing peanuts, or bubble wrap. Then, place them in a sturdy, correctly-sized container. Use a clear container to locate your ornaments in your storage unit with ease next year.

2. Organize Your String Lights Before Storage

String lights can easily become tangled, but one way to prevent this mess is by wrapping the strands around cardboard pieces or large bottles before you place them into a container. This makes it easier to hang them the next time you use them. Protect the light bulbs by layering the box with the tree skirt, tablecloths, or old towels.

3. Store Your Tree In Its Box or Tree Bag

Artificial trees can be convenient for display and cleanup purposes, but they can also be a nuisance to store. Ideally, you can place it back into its original box, but even this can be a challenge once the tree limbs have been spread apart. An easy solution is to wrap the tree in shrink wrap to make it fit easier into the box. Alternatively, you can purchase a tree bag or special container.

By placing your holiday items into a storage unit, you free up valuable space in your home. Residents of Lexington, SC, have found affordable storage units at EZ Storage for almost 20 years. The local self-storage facility serves both residential and commercial customers. Call (803) 808-9328 to inquire about leasing a unit, or visit them online to learn more about their services.