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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Rocky’s to Open New Store in Fairhaven, MA
Fairhaven, MA - Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business, founded in 1926, proudly announces that Rocky’s will be entering a new market with the opening of a brand new store in Fairhaven, MA. Construction at the new site will begin immediately, converting a...
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Westfield, MA - Rocky's Ace Hardware, considered a major private partner in the city's downtown revitalization effort, will host a gala reopening of its Free Street store this Saturday, May 18th. The new, expanded store replaces the original Rocky's that operated at...
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Each of the 33 Rocky’s Ace Hardware stores partnered with an area Humane Society or Shelter to collect food this Holiday Season for the much forgotten and unfortunate animals in our own community. “The outpouring from our customers was really heartwarming. The...
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Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with 33 neighborhood based stores is celebrating 85 years of continually providing expertise, value and a diverse selection of quality merchandise for both our homeowner and professional business customers.Rocky’s was...
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Rocky’s Hardware is reaching out to help our neighbors in the communities affected by the recent tornadoes. On Tuesday June 14th, Rocky’s Hardware held a Tornado Relief event in all of its Massachusetts stores to support local tornado victims. Rocky’s Ace Hardware...
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Rocky's Ace Hardware donated energy efficient CFL bulbs to all of the homeowners helped through Rebuilding Together on Friday, November 12, 2010. Six Flags New England volunteered with Rebuilding Together to repair, modify or rehabilitate six homes for low-income...
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In Rocky's Ace Hardware annual clothing drive on December 31, 2010, Rocky's customers donated 12,500 pounds of clothes to local charity, Goodwill Industries. The drive was held at seven Western Massachusetts Rocky's locations, where customers were provided with...
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Rocky’s Ace Hardware, a family-owned business with 33 neighborhood hardware stores and a reputation for exceptional customer service continues to expand as it opens its newest Worcester area store in Holden, MA on July 23, 2010.
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