After the holidays are over and you are left with a pile of opened presents and past-season decorations, how can you begin to get organized again? Look at this new year cleaning as an opportunity to start over—turning a mess into a mindful space once again. Holiday storage can be the beginning of a new set of organizational routines.
Let’s look at how strategic storage options can turn post-holiday cleanup into a welcomed transition into the new season.
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If you have a lot of decorations or particularly large objects, like inflatable lawn decorations or outdoor lights, you may want to rent a drive-up storage unit. With drive-up access, you can park right next to your storage unit and load or unload your decorations without much heavy lifting.
Another option to offer you peace of mind is a climate-controlled storage unit. Items that are sensitive to changes in their environment benefit from the long-term care and are better protected from potential damage.
If you are currently storing a large quantity of seasonal items, self storage offers an avoidable solution to keep them from cluttering your home storage areas.
For large outdoor decorations, invest in heavy-duty storage bags that can hold bulkier items. Bags specifically designed for long-term storage often have strong zippers and will protect your decorations from moisture and dirt while stored away.
Customize labels as an easy reminder to what the bags have stored inside.
Don’t throw away your old wine boxes, shoe boxes, or letter tubes just yet! These extra bits of cardboard can be reused to hold little Christmas decorations such as lights and ornaments.
Repurposing these household products helps you save money while also making good use of what you already have.
If your storage space is quickly running out of room, consider stacking items vertically. To save floor space, store larger objects such as artificial trees in tall, durable boxes that may be stacked. Wreaths, garlands, and stockings can be hung using hooks or pegboard.
For more fragile and sentimental pieces, such as wreaths, sculptures, or expensive ornaments, you can use dedicated holiday storage bags and boxes. Wreath storage bags allow you to keep your wreaths without damaging their shape and integrity.
Use padding inside boxes for fragile decorations. You can fill in the extra space with newspaper or cardboard, or you can individually wrap them in bubble wrap. When packing things away, make sure that each item is properly secured to avoid breakage during storage and transportation.
Storing your holiday decorations doesn’t have to be a stressful start to the year. With the right storage solutions, you can keep everything safe, organized, and ready for next season. Rent-A-Space features holiday storage options in the form of drive-up and climate-controlled storage units, so you can find a convenient and practical solution to keep your belongings in top condition.
You can explore our self storage options at our three locations in Waterford and Niantic, CT!