Once the holiday season ends, you want to ensure those decorations are safely stored and protected for next year. Whether you have a few seasonal ornaments on the tree or a full holiday display inside the home and on the front lawn, getting organized can make holiday storage a quick and stress-free task. When it’s time to put away your seasonal decor or place it in a storage facility, consider these helpful tips in advance.

Prepare Your Storage 

Throughout fall and the holiday season, you've probably accumulated many items, from cornucopias and wreaths to ornaments and inflatable lawn decorations. Without proper storage, fragile items can break and string lights could easily become entangled. If you can, save the original boxes and packaging for easy storage. For a Christmas tree, though, a speciality bag will offer better protection from dust and damage.

You can also use clear bins with multiple compartments to store holiday ornaments, scented candles, or seasonal linens. Everyday items, such as zip-close bags, cardboard boxes, or hanging closets, can hold items like holiday beads, lights, and stockings. However, make sure to label your storage containers clearly before packing them away or moving them to a storage facility so they'll be easily accessible for next year.

Organize Your Holiday Items

Once you've gathered all the necessary supplies, it's best to organize the items by specific holiday and type. For example, you can allocate ornaments by shape, size, or type so they're easy to find. Remember to wrap them—and any fragile items—in packing material. To protect string lights and garland, wrap them around a piece of cardboard so they don't tangle. Lastly, group seasonal or similar items together. For instance, all table linens and candles can be packed together, while larger items can be placed according to the specific holiday.

After making sure that everything is labeled properly and wrapped securely, store your Christmas decorations in a temperature-controlled area. However, if your home is low on storage space, a storage facility can keep your holiday decorations free from damage that can occur due to moisture, pests, and extreme temperatures. 

When it’s time to put away your holiday decorations, turn to Oak Tree Storage in Duncan, OK,.Their brand new, high-end storage facility puts customers' minds at ease with 24-hour security and features a variety of units to safely store your belongings until the next holiday season. Call them at (580) 255-5858 for a free estimate, or visit them online to learn more about their storage services.