Prevent lights from tangling with a hanger

Wrap them around and you won’t have a tangled mess when you take them out next year. Get tutorial here

Designate an area for all of your decorations

It’s good to know where everything is, so you don’t have to search for it next year. Get tutorial here

Store everything in mid-size tubs

It’s easier to carry and it keeps everything more organized. Get tutorial here

Protect your ornaments with batting

Line them between layers of ornaments to keep everything separate and cushioned. Get tutorial here

Roll your garlands in painter’s plastic

It takes too long to wire them, so skip that step next year. Get tutorial here

Wrap your tree with heavy duty stretch wrap

You’ll save time putting away your decorations, and taking them out next year. Get tutorial here

Shrink wrap everything

This keeps everything together and in order without too much effort. Get tutorial here

Store your ornaments in apple containers

I’m never going to look at an apple container the same way again. Get tutorial here

Pack your tree in a customized storage sack

If your artificial tree won’t fit back in the box, this is a great solution. Get tutorial here

Hang your wrapping paper on your door

This isn’t technically decor, but you use it enough during the holidays that it’s good to include. Get tutorial here