Ways to store holiday decorations

With the holiday season freshly behind us, homeowners now face the age-old question of when to take down their beloved Christmas decorations, or where to store it (if you have not done so already). Perhaps you decided to leave it in the spare bedroom until you have enough strength to deal with putting it away.

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While you grapple with that dilemma, RE/MAX of Southern Africa shared a few clever storage solutions for the more bulky or delicate items within a household’s festive collection.

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• Safely secure lights
Nobody looks forward to untangling a string of Christmas lights. To prevent this cable chaos, wrap any string lights or garlands around a cylinder object, like the cardboard found inside a roller towel or an empty wrapping paper roll. Prevent against bulbs bursting by wrapping them in an unused towel or bubble wrap.

• Upgrade your labelling game
To make it easier to find your Christmas decorations next year, be sure to clearly label all the storage boxes. Invest in clear storage containers for easy visibility. For an eco-friendlier solution, turn the boxes in which your presents arrived into storage boxes for your decorations. Cover them in brown paper and write the labels in black or white permanent marker.

• Protect delicate décor
Store any dainty tree ornaments in an empty egg carton to protect against breakages. Be sure to mark any boxes containing delicate décor as FRAGILE. To guard against fish moths eating into Santa’s hat and any other fabric decorations stowed away in the back of the cupboard, throw in a lavender pouch or any other natural bug repellent.

• Renovate to add more storage
“Storage can be a big draw card for future buyers. If your property lacks in storage space, consider installing some more built-in storage solutions to potentially increase the resale value of your home. Those with an enclosed garage space could add overhead storage for those infrequently used items, like Christmas decorations. If there is space in the garden, install an outdoor shed for gardening supplies and other bulky items, like the Christmas tree,” suggested Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett.

“If there really is no more room in the home to add storage, perhaps it is time to start searching for a bigger home to accommodate your growing needs. You never know what else you can afford until you start looking,” Adrian concluded.