{"id":2432,"date":"2023-12-27T09:17:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-27T17:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.priceselfstorage.com\/?p=2432"},"modified":"2025-03-21T06:03:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T13:03:16","slug":"ultimate-christmas-storage-guide-ideas-for-storing-christmas-decorations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.priceselfstorage.com\/blog\/ultimate-christmas-storage-guide-ideas-for-storing-christmas-decorations","title":{"rendered":"Best D\u00e9cor Storage Tips for Packing Up the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holiday season fills us with a sense of warmth and cheer, but it also fills our homes with seemingly endless decorations and collectibles. When all those Christmas lights, ornaments, and festive keepsakes keep piling up year after year, it may be time to re-examine <\/span>your holiday <\/span>d\u00e9cor storage<\/span> strategy<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll give you all the tips and tricks you need to finally get on top of your <\/span>holiday storage<\/span>. We\u2019ll show you how to keep your holiday gear organized, protected, and as efficiently packed as possible to optimize your storage space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ornament Storage<\/h2>\n

From one household to the next, Christmas ornaments generally have a few special things in common. They are typically delicate, meaningful, and treasured. With these things in mind, it makes sense to take extra precautions to keep your holiday ornaments safe and sound in <\/span>self-storage<\/a><\/strong>. You can rely on a trusty plastic bin or snap-lid box with individual compartments for all of your ornaments, or you can use your creativity to create or upcycle a DIY ornament <\/span>personal storage<\/a><\/strong> solution.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wine Boxes and Beer Cases<\/span><\/h3>\n

Use a wine box or empty beer case with six-pack holders to store candles and other similarly sized decorations. Fill the gaps with newspaper or tissue paper for extra padding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Egg Cartons for Miniature Ornaments<\/span><\/h3>\n

For very tiny ornaments from miniature trees, consider using egg cartons that are clean and in good shape. Place a rubber band around the carton to keep them safe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plastic Cups<\/span><\/h3>\n

Create your own clever storage solution ala <\/span>Martha Stewart<\/a><\/strong> with plastic cups hot-glued to a piece of cardboard and <\/span>layered inside a plastic bin<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

DIY Ornament Storage<\/span><\/h3>\n

Make an <\/span>ornament storage box<\/a><\/strong> with a sturdy cardboard box and some spare cardboard, scissors, and tissue paper. Use the tissue for extra filling around those very delicate items.<\/span>
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DIY Christmas Light Storage<\/h2>\n

Installing and taking down Christmas lights may give you fits, especially if your strands become a tangled mess of wires. Plan to store all of your holiday lights, spare bulbs, electrical cords and components, and timers together in one <\/span>holiday storage bin<\/span>, if they will fit. A <\/span>holiday light storage kit<\/a><\/strong> may come in handy, or you can easily optimize the way you store your Christmas lights with a few DIY tips.<\/span><\/p>\n