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Top Holiday Storage Tips: Preserve Your Decorations for Next Year

The holidays are over, but the festivities do not have to end—especially when it comes to organizing your cherished holiday items! Properly storing your holiday items now is like giving your future self the ultimate gift: stress-free holiday prep next year.

Let’s crank up the last holiday tunes of the season and unwrap these top holiday storage tips to help you protect your décor and keep the storage process simple for years to come.

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1. Wrap and Snap

Your ornaments hold some of your most personal memories. Before storing your ornaments away, cover fragile items in bubble wrap or packing paper to prevent breakage.

If you want to take your holiday prep a step further, take a snapshot of your trimmed tree or other decoration sets, so you may easily recreate them next year. No need to completely rebuild from scratch.

2. Tangles Be Gone

Holiday lights are lovely until it’s time to untangle them. To avoid messiness, wrap each strand of the lights around a cardboard or a spool. Then, take your time unwrapping them next year to protect the bulbs.

3. Bins Over Boxes

Replace fragile cardboard cartons with strong plastic bins. These are moisture-resistant and stackable, providing additional protection for your decorations. Plus, you are able to see the contents of your bins, so you can better locate specific items in the future.

4. Self Storage for the Win

If your decorations take up too much space in your house, consider renting a climate-controlled storage unit from one of All Storage’s Texas locations. This holiday storage keeps the temperature steady, avoiding damage to sensitive goods like candles, electronics, and fabrics. 

Likewise, you can keep all your seasonal items in your storage unit to help keep your home storage spaces manageable for your everyday storage needs. 

5. Label It Before You Leave It

Labels are your most useful friend when it comes to organizing. Use a label maker or color-coded stickers to indicate what is in each bin. Find a labeling system that works for you and will help you keep various decorations straight. 

6. Think Inside the Box

For your smallest decorations, get creative! Store little ornaments securely using cardboard dividers or egg cartons. Wine boxes can also be repurposed with different sections for added protection.

7. Drive-Up Convenience

A drive-up storage facility provides convenience if you have larger or heavier decorations. You can easily load and unload without worrying about carrying heavy objects down lengthy halls. 

8. Deck the Halls with Packaging Supplies

Keeping your decorations safe starts with quality packing materials. Stop into an All Storage office close to you to stock up on packing supplies to secure your belongings. We have everything you need, from durable boxes to bubble wrap and packing kits.

9. Secure Peace of Mind

All Storage facilities feature digitally recorded security cameras and monitored gate access. This will assure you that your valuables are secure year-round. When you have to leave your storage in our care, you can rest easy knowing you can return your items in the same excellent condition.

10. Seasonal Rotation Station

Set up a “rotation station” where you place seasonal items at the front of your storage space for easy access. Keep your holiday decorations accessible during off-seasons and rotate them to the back when not in use, ensuring efficient use of space.

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Keep the Magic Alive for Years to Come with Proper Holiday Storage

Following these holiday storage tips will help you preserve your precious decorations in anticipation of holiday preparations next year.

All Storage has four locations in Fort Worth, Saginaw, and Plano, Texas, so you can find your valuables a secure home close by. See how self storage can be your #1 organization partner through any season.

Protect your holiday decorations with All Storage, and make each holiday as memorable as the last. Contact us today to get the best storage solution for your needs!

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