Storing your holiday decorations correctly
While you grapple with that dilemma, RE/MAX of Southern Africa shares a few storage solutions for bulky or delicate items within a household’s festive collection.
With the holiday season freshly behind us, homeowners now face the age-old question of when to take down their beloved Christmas decorations.
While you grapple with that dilemma, RE/MAX of Southern Africa shares a few clever storage solutions for the more bulky or delicate items within a household’s festive collection.
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 from bursting by wrapping them in an unused towel or bubble wrap.
Upgrade your labelling.
To make it easier to find your Christmas decorations next year label the storage boxes.
Invest in clear storage containers for easy visibility.
For an eco-friendlier solution, turn the boxes your presents arrived in into storage boxes for your decorations.
Cover them in brown paper and write the labels in a black or white permanent marker.
Protect delicate décor.
Store any dainty tree ornaments in an empty egg carton to protect against breakages.
Mark the boxes containing delicate décor as fragile.
To guard against fish moths eating into Santa’s hat and other fabric decorations stowed away in the back of the cupboard, throw in a lavender pouch or an other natural bug repellent.
Renovate to add more storage.
“Storage can be a big drawcard for future buyers. If your property lacks storage space, consider installing 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 infrequently used items, like Christmas decorations. If there is space in the garden, install an outdoors shed for gardening supplies and other bulky items, like the Christmas tree,” said regional director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett.
“If there 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. Why not chat with your local RE/MAX agent to find out what homes are available within your search parameters?” Goslett said.
