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Need a place to store holiday decorations? Now may be the time to consider new storage options for your basement or storeroom. New shelving, cupboards, and organizing bins may be just the thing to tame storage challenges.

Plan ahead for future purchases by leaving some empty space on shelves or by buying a few extra clear storage totes.

 

Right after the holidays is the perfect time to organize for next year. Write down menus, decorating ideas, measurements, guest lists, or any other tidbits of information that may be useful in the future. Did you run short on punch cups, hit on a great menu, or put together a terrific mantel decoration? Make a note or take a picture of your creations.

 

After-Christmas markdowns may be the best way to save on storage boxes, holiday decorations, ornaments, and lights. If you have time, check out the inventory of your favorite stores a few days before Christmas to see if it's worth attending a post-holiday sale. Make a list of things you'd like to purchase so you can zero in on these things even if the store is crowded.

When you get home with your purchase, be sure to label, pack, and store these items in logical places, ready for future holiday seasons!

Storing Holiday Decorations

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