Whew. The holidays are done. The new year has rung in. Decking the halls is good fun and all, but shuffling through piles of wreaths, lights, ornaments, wrapping paper, and stockings is nothing to fa la la about. Cut back on the holiday overwhelm with these organization ideas for your festive gear.
Hang Wreaths on Rods or in Rafters
All year you look forward to hanging that wreath you got for a steal at an after-Christmas sale. Rather than tossing it in a trash bag, where it can too easily get
seriously mushed or even forgotten, hang it on a rod or from nails hammered into the attic rafters or garage walls. It will be easy to find and in pristine shape for next year.
Organize by Room
If you've got snowmen in every bathroom and a jingle bell on every drawer, you may end up with mountains of half-empty boxes piled everywhere for longer than you spend enjoying the decor. Get your halls decked more efficiently by sorting your boxes of trimmings by room. Then, label each light strand by location — mantel, doorway, tree, etc. Decorating is merrier when you can grab a bin and make an evening of
it, one room at a time.
Give In and Buy a Tree Bag
Every Dec. 26, you begin to dread wrestling your artificial tree back into its original packaging. This year, go ahead and spend the 30 to 50 bucks on a tree bag or box.
It will seal out dirt, dust, and bugs, and won't smash the branches. Plus, some styles even allow you to store your tree fully or partially assembled. Just knowing you can skip the reassembly next time makes for an extra happy New Year.
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