Step 3: Tangles of Holiday Lights
For an inexpensive way to store holiday lights, find a few cardboard boxes and cut them up to make cardboard squares. Cut a slit in one square to hold the plug, then wrap the lights tightly around the piece of cardboard. Old paper towel tubes can also be used in the same way, by simply cutting a small slit in one end to secure the plug and wrapping the lights around the cardboard tube. The two pictures below illustrate these methods.
Another option is to loop each string of lights loosely, secure one spot with a twist tie or zip tie, then layer them in a box or plastic storage bin, separating each looped string with an old piece of used holiday wrapping paper or tissue paper. Looped strands can also be placed in separate plastic bags and then tossed directly into your box or plastic bin.
When sorting through your strings of lights, be sure to plug in each string and make sure it works. If you have one string that doesn’t work and you’re unable to find the problem, don’t throw the whole string out. Save it and use the bulbs as replacements!
Another great idea to keep your holiday lights in good working order is to create a holiday light repair kit. Get a large zippered bag or small box and fill it with replacement bulbs, extra fuses, etc. Then the next time a bulb burns out, you’ll know just where to go to find a new replacement bulb!
When storing holiday lights, remember that colored strands should always be kept in a dark place to prevent fading of the colored bulbs. Specifically, blue, green, and purple colors will fade the fastest.
For the best and most efficient method of light storage, consider purchasing a LightRack Storage System. This unique storage bag contains two spools to hold up to 200 feet of lighting! Simply wind up your lights on the spools and they’re stored without any tangling or damage to the cords. Best of all, the spools with side handles make putting lights on your tree a fast and easy process.
Step-By-Step Tutorials:
Step 1: Out With The Old!
Step 2: Store the Tree
Step 3: Tangles of Holiday Lights
Step 4: Protecting your Christmas Tree Ornaments
Step 5: Got Greenery?
Step 6: Holiday Linens - Keep 'em fresh!
Step 7: Wrap It Up - Wrapping Paper & Supplies
Step 8: All That Other Stuff - Candles & Misc. Accessories
More Great Ways to Organize Your Holidays:
Create a Holiday Organization Notebook
Create an “Open First for Christmas” box
Use an old dresser as your Holiday Organization Center
Create a Decorating Tool Kit
Set up a Wrapping Station in your home
Create a Wrapping Supply Hamper
Year Round Christmas Organizing
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