If you love the holidays, you likely enjoy decorating for the seasons—and maybe even more than one. This means lots and lots of indoor decorations and items that serve no purpose when not on display.
So, what should you do with seasonal decor throughout the year? Unless there’s lot of basement or attic space begging to be cramped, climate-controlled storage units can ease your burden while keeping items safely tucked away.
Organizing Holiday Decorations in Self Storage Units
Keeping items organized is the key to streamlining every year’s decorating plans, with items you need in place first placed closet to the door.
Let those last-minute small items rest comfortably in the back of the unit. That being said, these tips will have you properly packing and stacking in no time.
Christmas Ornaments—From irreplaceable treasures to distinctly ornate decorations, taking time to wrap and secure them in containers designed for fragile items will ensure they hold up in storage.
Christmas Trees and Wreaths—Wreaths require a spacious closed container that will preserve their shape and adornments, and holiday trees don’t store well in original boxes that are easily compromised by critters. Invest in a commercial tree bag and cover the assembled tree carefully into storage.
Christmas Lights—Toss away broken lights first and untangle and wrap lights around storage reels for easy hanging next year. Store the reels and necessary extension cords in a sturdy container to prevent breakage.
Christmas Linens—Holiday themed tablecloths, tree skirts, bedding and towels should be washed, folded and stored in a plastic container. Avoid wrapping them in newspaper or tissue, as they can yellow fabrics over time.
Christmas Candles—If possible, store candles at home or insist on climate-controlled storage units. Wrap them in cellophane or old cloth material for protection and gently store in a crate.
As you can see, a bit of year-round offsite organization in storage units can make your holidays much brighter than ever before.
