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Top 5 Tips for Storing Your Holiday Decorations

Jan15
2010
Leave a Comment Written by Carrie

Christmas-Trees

The holidays have come and gone. If you already have a system for storing your decorations, keep doing what you’re doing. However, if you have recently moved into a new home or are looking for a new way of organizing, this article is for you!

Here are the top 5 tips for storing your holiday decorations:

  1. Trees
    • DO NOT store a fake tree in its original box. The cardboard will deteriorate over time.
    • DO store your tree in a commercial “tree bag” if it is a whole tree or inside several black garbage bags if it comes in two or three parts.
    • If you do not have room inside a hall/basement closet, the garage is a great place to store a holiday tree, especially if it’s six feet tall.
  2. Ornaments
    • Small ornaments fit well inside empty egg cartons, so save those convenient containers throughout the fall months.
    • Although it may be tough to keep track of the original boxes belonging to older ornaments, try to keep the box in which each ornament is packed. It is a lot easier to store boxes rather than oddly shaped ornaments.
    • If you cannot find an original box, plastic cups and shredded newspaper work just as well.
  3. Candles and Potpourri
    • To prevent scratching, wrap candles in newspaper or tuck them inside old socks.
    • DO NOT store candles in a very warm places, as the wax will melt. Even the slightest bit warmth may leave with you a misshapen candle.
    • When it comes to potpourri, there is no way around storing little bits and pieces other than to dump them in a plastic container. Make sure the lid is secure; duct tape it if you have to.
  4. Figurines (and linens)

    • Treat figurines the same way you would ornaments. If an original box is unavailable, try newspaper.
    • If you have holiday towels or linens, easily store them by wrapping them around your figurines (or even by laying them in between layers of ornaments).
    • The best place to store figurines would be on a shelf inside a closet. If you have to put a box on the floor, keep it towards the top to avoid breakage.
  5. Lights
    • Cut a large piece of cardboard, perhaps the side of a box, into a rectangular shape. Then make small slits on each side and keep them an inch or two apart. Wrap the lights around the board, tucking the cord in each slit as you move down.
    • Carefully wrap the strand in a circular motion and place the strand into a plastic bag. If you toss the lights in unprotected, they may tangle or even break.
    • The garage may not be the best place to store lights if you live in a cold climate. You may find that a lot of the works don’t work after sitting “outside” in the cold.

How do you store your holiday decorations? Share your ideas below!

Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas - Tagged christmas, decorations, figurines, holiday, holidays, lights, linens, ornaments, seasonal, storage, storing decorations
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Chicago Goes Green for the Holidays: Park District Offers Christmas Tree Recycling

Dec31
2009
Leave a Comment Written by Carrie

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Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to put away all those decorations and dispose of your tree. If you decided to go the artificial-tree route, you can easily pack up your decorations and store them somewhere for next winter. However, if your Chicago (or near-Chicago) home had a real evergreen this season, and you need to throw it out, there is an eco-friendly option at your disposal.

Each year, the Chicago Park District offers several locations throughout the city where you can bring your tree in for recycling rather than tossing it to the curb or alley for garbage day. And the best part is that you can do this anytime (24/7), as all you need to do is drop off the tree and place it in a pile among other peoples’ trees.

Recycling begins Friday, January 1, and continues until Sunday, January 17. These locations only accept trees, not additional recyclables.

Questions? Call the Department of Environment at 312.744.7606.

Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas - Tagged chicago, chicago park district, christmas, christmas tree, end-of-year, evergreen trees, holiday decorations, recycling
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