Christmas is over, it’s a new year and you’ve got an obligation to good taste to get those decorations down! Of course putting them away is not nearly as fun as putting them up but if you use these tips you’ll find it’s easier and you’ll be in better shape when next year rolls around.

1) Get Containers for Everything. No more throwing everything into one or two tubs where fragile family heirlooms can get smashed and light strands become so entangled the end up looking like a double helix. Take advantage of the post Christmas sales and pick up a few of those big plastic tubs. Separate your tree decorations from other knickknacks you put up around the house. Give your lights their own home and wrap each strand around a folded paper bag (my family trick) or a good-sized piece of cardboard or you can even buy plastic light holders. This may seem like an extra step at the time, but it will literally save you hours next year. Keep spare bulbs with the lights and keep ornament hangers with the ornaments.

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