Moving and Storing Holiday Lights
For most of us, the moving and storage of holiday lights is really one of the most dreaded aspects of the post-holiday period. But even though we hate the light stashing part, we all know that we won’t need to worry about getting new holiday lights the following year again. And when the time comes the following year, we definitely thank our stars for successfully storing those lights.
When it comes to the moving and storage of holiday lights, there are a number of storage ideas you can make good use of. But before packing them away, just make sure that the lights are in working order, so that they are fully functional when you eventually unpack them when you need them. However, if there are any broken lights, frayed chords and other damage that cannot be repaired easily, it is obviously time to get rid of the entire strand. And what does this mean in turn? It means it is time for you to head to a store to buy yourself some new holiday lights or decorations. If it is Christmas season, you are sure to get discounts of as much as 80% off all holiday decors. So, this would be the best time stock up on the LED lights against the following year!
If you generally go by the old-fashioned and traditional method of winding-up your holiday lights around your arms, here’s a good technique you should consider instead: try holding the plug in one hand and bend the arm in an “L” shape. Then use your other arm to wind the strand in a loop around the elbow and all the way up to between your forefinger and thumb, until the entire strand is wrapped neatly around your arm. If you are moving to a new home, you will need to pack the lights with regards to the safe moving and storage of the lights. You can alternatively do this technique in an easier manner to package the lights in a plastic bag.
If you want something a bit more neat this year, try using some of these supplies to help store your lights more easily:
Empty Paper Tubes
You probably have a number empty paper tubes already, why not put them to good use? Try cutting a tiny slit at each end of the tube and thread one end of the light strand through the slit. Keep wrapping the lights around the tube until the entire strand is done. Lastly, simply thread the other end of the strand through the opposite slit made on the tube.
Cardboard Pieces
Packing holiday lights in pieces of cardboard is another good way to store holiday lights for moving and storage purposes. Just like empty paper tubes, you can wrap the light strands around pieces of cardboard to help wind them in a neat manner.
Reels
There are special storage reels that are readily purchasable online. They are specifically used to wind up holiday lights in a tidy and safe way before stashing them until the next year.
Special Moving And Storage Kits
These are special products to substitute for the cardboard options mentioned above. They are kits that allow one to funnel the light strings into plastic bags. Once in the bag, the strands can then be stored for the following year or to make moving from one place to another easier.
