The ornaments, the wreath, the lights, the oversized inflatable Santa dressed as a surfer that terrifies your dog… There is so much joy in the air when you start to unpack all your favorite holiday decorations, but when it comes time to put them back up again… not so much. Take the stress (and mess) out of storing holiday decorations with tips and tricks from some of our favorite blogs and websites.
12 Smart Ways to Store Holiday Decorations via This Old House
Our favorite tip: Keep your wreath from getting squashed with a crush-proof wreath case.
Heavy Duty Christmas Wreath Storage Bag, $12.99
Holiday Storage Solutions via Better Homes & Gardens
Our favorite tip: Store Christmas lights on tension rods so they don’t get so dang tangled.
Tips, Tricks and Gadgets for Storing Christmas Decorations via DIY Network
Our favorite tip: Reuse egg crates to protect small ornaments.
Holiday Storage Hacks Save Christmas via Buzzfeed
Our favorite tip: Turn plastic drawers into a present wrapping station.
Plastic 3 Drawer Wide Cart, $16.56
Storing and Organizing Christmas Decor via The Happy Housie
Our favorite tip: Organize unused wrapping paper in a clear garment bag.
Clear Garment Bag, Pack of 4, $13.99
How to Store Christmas Decorations via The Spruce
Our favorite tip: Protect your Christmas tree from moisture, dust and insects with a Christmas tree box or bag.
Large Christmas Tree Storage Bag, $9.99
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Melody Rose Rowan is the CEO + hostess with the mostess at @CuteStays. When she isn’t blogging about style and interior design for her blog MustacheMelrose.com, Melody can be found renovating @MaxineTheAirstream with her husband, Scott, or playing with her two rescue dog-sons, Jake and Finn. Say hi at @mustachemelrose!