5 Tips for Storing Your Holiday Decorations

Tangled light strands. Crushed wreaths. Glitter in places where glitter should never be. If your post-holiday clean-up feels more like a haunted house than a winter wonderland, you’re not alone. At ABC Junk Removal & Hauling, we see firsthand what happens when decorations get tossed into random boxes and stuffed into any open corner. The good news? A few smart storage habits can keep your décor looking merry and bright year after year.

1. Start With a Declutter Session

Before you pack a single ornament, do a quick purge. Toss broken items, donate décor you haven’t used in years, and be honest about what you actually love. The less clutter you store, the easier it will be to find your favorites next year, and the less likely you are to buy duplicates of things you already own.

2. Give Fragile Ornaments the VIP Treatment

Those sentimental ornaments deserve more than a grocery bag. Use divided ornament bins or repurpose items you already have – like egg cartons, coffee cup carriers, or small gift boxes – to keep fragile pieces separated. Wrap each one in tissue paper or bubble wrap, and label the container clearly so it doesn’t get crushed under heavier décor.

3. Tame the Light Strands

Nothing kills holiday spirit faster than a ball of tangled lights. Wrap each strand around a piece of cardboard, an old clothes hanger, or even the inside of a paper towel tube. Secure the ends with twist ties and label each set based on where you use it (tree, porch, roofline), so decorating next season feels effortless instead of chaotic.

4. Use Clear, Sturdy Bins

Swap flimsy cardboard boxes for clear plastic bins with tight-fitting lids. Clear bins make it easy to see what’s inside without digging through every container. Group décor by room, theme, or type—outdoor lights, indoor garlands, tree ornaments—and label each bin on multiple sides so you can spot what you need at a glance.

5. Store With Intention

Keep holiday decorations in a cool, dry place, such as a shelf in the basement, a corner of the attic, or a closet. Avoid placing bins directly on concrete floors; instead, use shelving or pallets to protect them from moisture and temperature swings.

Wrap-Up the Right Way

With a bit of planning, your holiday decorations can stay organized, protected, and ready to shine again next year. And if the attic, basement, or spare room is already overflowing, ABC Junk Removal & Hauling is here to help. We offer attic cleanouts, basement cleanouts, and furniture removal for homeowners in Indianapolis, IN, and the surrounding areas, so you can reclaim your space and start fresh. Request your service at (317) 430-7813.