Ways to store holiday decorations

PROPERTY NEWS - Still haven't properly stored your Christmas decorations?

RE/MAX of Southern Africa shares a few clever storage solutions for the more bulky and delicate items in a household's festive collection.

Safely secure lights

Nobody looks forward to untangling a string of Christmas lights. To prevent this cable chaos, wrap string lights or garlands around a cylinder object, like the cardboard found inside a roller towel or an empty wrapping paper roll. Protect bulbs against bursting by wrapping them in an unused towel or bubble wrap.

Upgrade your labelling game

To make it easier to find your Christmas decorations next year, clearly label all the storage boxes. Invest in clear storage containers for easy visibility. For an eco-friendlier solution, turn the boxes in which your presents arrived into storage boxes for your decorations. Cover them in brown paper and write the labels in black or white permanent marker.

Protect delicate décor

Store dainty tree ornaments in an empty egg carton to protect against breakage. Be sure to mark boxes containing delicate décor as FRAGILE. To guard against fish moths eating into Santa's hat and other fabric decorations stowed away in the back of the cupboard, throw in a lavender pouch or any other natural bug repellent.

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Renovate to add more storage

"Storage can be a big drawcard for future buyers," says Regional Director and CEO of RE/MAX of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett.

"If your property lacks in storage space, consider installing some more built-in storage solutions to potentially increase the resale value of your home. Those with an enclosed garage space could add overhead storage for those infrequently used items, like Christmas decorations.

"If there is space in the garden, install an outdoor shed for gardening supplies and other bulky items, like the Christmas tree," he suggests.

"If there really is no more room in the home to add storage, perhaps it is time to start searching for a bigger home to accommodate your growing needs. You never know what else you can afford until you start looking. Why not chat to your local RE/MAX agent to find out what homes are available within your search parameters?"

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