Storing Holiday Decorations in a Storage Unit

When placing your holiday decorations in a storage unit, keep them organized, protected, and easy to access next season. Use clear or labeled plastic bins instead of cardboard for extra protection. Store similar decorations together—like lights, ornaments, wreaths, and so on—so it's easier to find them when you need them. Use extra padding like tissue paper, bubble wrap, and packing dividers to help protect fragile items. If stacking your bins, place heavier containers on the bottom and lighter ones on top.

How to Store a Christmas Tree

To store an artificial Christmas tree that breaks down into multiple pieces, fold the branches toward the trunk to compress them, then place the pieces in a durable tree storage bag or plastic bin to protect them from dust, moisture, and pests. Alternatively, fold the branches of an fully-assembled tree inward before placing it on a vertical rolling Christmas tree storage bag, which will make transport in and out of storage simple and quick.

How to Wrap a Decorated Christmas Tree for Storage

To store a fully decorated Christmas tree for the holidays next year, you can wrap it with shrink wrap or plastic wrap to keep the ornaments and lights in place. Then place the tree in a large tree bag or similar protective covering before moving it into storage. Store the tree upright to prevent any ornaments from shifting or breaking under the weight of the tree.

How to Wrap an Artificial Christmas Tree for Storage

When wrapping an artificial Christmas tree for storage without the decorations, first fold the branches tightly against the trunk. Wrap each section using plastic wrap, shrink wrap, or a tree storage bag to protect it from dust and moisture. Fabric bags should be avoided if your storage unit is not climate-controlled, since fabric can be damaged by mold and mildew from humid conditions.

How to Wrap Christmas Tree Lights for Storage

To prevent frustrating cord tangles, wrap strings of holiday lights around a plastic cord reel, paper towel tubes, or even a square of cardboard. Secure the ends of the cords with rubber bands or twist-ties to keep them from coming loose or forming knots. Place the wrapped strands in a clearly labeled bin.