Store Your Holiday Decorations Safely
Holiday decorations are often cherished items, from fragile ornaments to sentimental keepsakes. Proper storage can keep them in pristine condition for years to come.
Here’s how:
1. Protect delicate ornaments. Wrap them individually in bubble wrap, newspaper or fabric.
2. Choose plastic over cardboard: Holiday décor tucked away in dark attic or basement spaces can be tempting to pests looking for food and nesting material. Look for sturdy plastic options with snap-on lids for added protection.
3. Wrap lights the right way: Avoid the dreaded tangled light strands by wrapping them around a light storage reel or a piece of cardboard. Store them in clear bins so you can easily see what’s inside.
4. Use wreath containers: Protect your wreaths from getting crushed or dusty by storing them in dedicated wreath containers. Many are designed to hang, saving you precious space.
5. Label everything: Use a label maker or permanent marker to identify what’s in each box. This will save you time and hassle next holiday season.
Tackle Home Organization Projects
Now is the perfect time to get your home in order. Start small and focus on one area at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
Here are some ideas:
1. Declutter first: Before organizing, take stock of what you really need and donate or discard what you don’t. This makes the organizing process much more effective.
2. Choose the right storage solutions: Clear plastic bins are a versatile choice for many rooms, allowing you to see the contents at a glance. Stackable options help maximize space.
3. Create a system: Use shelving units, pegboards and storage hooks to keep tools, sports gear and household items tidy. Label bins and drawers for easy access.
4. Tidy up seasonal items: Store seasonal decorations, clothing and outdoor gear in labeled bins and place them in less frequently used spaces like attics or basements. Use tight fitting lids to protect the contents from damage from things like moisture and pests.
Home Organization Starts at Rocky’s
With locations near you, we’re your one-stop shop for all your storage and organization solutions. From durable totes to specialized storage solutions, we have everything you need to start the new year off right. Plus, our friendly staff is always here to offer advice and help you find the perfect products for your home.
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Tackle Home Organization Projects
Dehumidifiers
Excessive dampness in a home can cause damage to walls, floors, carpets and even plumbing. It is especially prevalent in basements, basement apartments and storage areas. A dehumidifier takes excessive moisture out of the air by blowing humid air over cold evaporator...
Air Conditioners
Window air conditioners cool, circulate, filter and dehumidify air in the house. They range in size from small units with a cooling capacity of 5,000 BTUs (enough to cool a small room) to as high as 32,000 BTUs (sufficient to cool a small house with adequate airflow)....
Air Cleaning Devices
An electronic air cleaner cuts household cleaning chores by substantially reducing dust buildup. It can provide personal relief from pollen, dust and other airborne irritants. According to some manufacturers, air cleaners can prevent circulation of up to 95 percent of...
Wrenches
Top quality wrenches are forged from fine-grade tool steel, machined to close tolerances, hardened and tempered for long service life. Types include open-end, box- end, combination box/open end, adjustable, socket and locking grip styles. Because most imported...
Work Shop Aids
Steel sawhorse bracket kits convert five pieces of square-cut lumber into a sturdy sawhorse; the assembly is secured with nails or wing-nuts. Those that require wing-nuts allow disassembly with no damage to the wood. The other type provides flanged nail holes for easy...
Storage Items
TOOLBOXES Steel toolboxes are most popular. Their prices vary according to gauge of steel used, number of trays and whether the box is reinforced in the corners. Some precision tool users use hardwood chests because the wood absorbs rust-producing condensation....
Screwdrivers
Quality screwdrivers are judged by the kind of metal in the blade, finish and amount of grinding on the tip. Material used in the handle and bar attachment to the handle are other quality indicators. If blade metal is poor quality, it will chip and crumble under...
Saws
STANDARD HANDSAWS Handsaws have 14" to 26" blades. Fineness of cut depends on the number of cutting teeth per inch and tooth shape. A coarse crosscut saw with seven or eight teeth per inch is best for fast, rough work or for use on green wood. A fine-tooth crosscut...
Pliers
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Planes
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