After the holidays, the last thing you feel like doing is taking down and putting away all of your much-loved Christmas decorations.Aside from decorating your home in a Christmas theme all year round, there are tons of storage ideas to keep all of your decorations in the best shape possible. Plus, it will make the task of cleaning up after the holidays much less daunting and ensure that all of your decorations, gift wrap and bows are ready for next year.Before getting started, find a space where you can store everything in one place. You might find you have some room under the stairs, a section of your garage or the attic. Shelves and cabinets add storage space and can keep clutter in place. They can also give you room for other supplies, especially if you decide to store everything in the garage.Keep your shelves organised. Storage containers are great for stowing away items you don’t need all the time, keeping them clean and dust-free. With storage containers, you can keep similar items on the same shelf. This will make finding everything from holiday decorations to extra blankets easier.One of the trickiest things to keep organised is strings of Christmas lights. Keep your lights in proper working condition for next year by taking outdoor lights down as soon as the holidays are over and storing all lights properly. Consider investing in a holiday light storage reel on which to store your lights. You can also make your own. Save wrapping paper and paper towel tubes to wrap the lights around to keep them from tangling. Store each light string in its own plastic bag or container. When unplugging light strings, always pull the plug from the receptacle by the plug, not the cord. Check the lights for any signs of weakness as you did when you pulled them from storage to hang them. Store the lights in a dry place, preferably in a waterproof storage container and off the floor where they are safe from dampness.Here are some helpful storage ideas to keep your decoration pristine:· A light cord wrap or reel is a great tool for keeping strings of lights untangled.· An EZ storage solution rolling bag which can store a 4 section pre-lit or not lit tree up to 9ft. The rolling wheels make for easy transporting to basement or garage. But remember to take all bulbs off the tree before storing.· Wrapping paper storage boxes are great for storing any wrapping paper left over from Christmas.· Gift wrap tote storage bags are great for gift bags, ribbon, bows and tape. The zippered bags keep contents free of dust and outside elements and a see through compartment allows user to easily identify inside contents.· Zip up ornament storage boxes hold 32 ornaments with dividers so that each has its own compartment so not to be crushed· The holiday storage box is designed to hold most 7.5ft artificial trees, but is also great for storing outdoor inflatables, wreaths, garlands and most Christmas decorationsAll items available from Gorham’s.