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Posted on January 3, 2024January 12, 2024 by Jason Crites

The Art of Timing: Mastering Post-Christmas Decoration Storage

As the vibrant hues of Christmas fade into the serene embrace of the New Year, a key question looms in the minds of many: “When is the ideal time to pack away our beloved Christmas decorations?” The answer, while seemingly straightforward, encompasses a blend of cultural traditions, personal preferences, and practical considerations. Let’s delve deeper into this topic, courtesy of A Plus Super Storage, your trusted partner in smart and secure storage solutions.

Cultural Traditions and Personal Preferences

The timing for stowing away Christmas decorations varies widely. Traditionally, many adhere to the Twelve Days of Christmas, a period that stretches from December 25th to January 6th, culminating on Epiphany or Three Kings’ Day.

On the other hand, some prefer to start the New Year afresh, choosing to store decorations promptly after January 1st. This approach often symbolizes a new beginning, clearing the old to make way for the new.

Practical Considerations

Beyond tradition and preference, practical factors play a crucial role. Procrastination can lead to clutter and disorganization, diminishing the joy that these decorations bring. Conversely, rushing the process may result in damage or disarray, complicating future holiday preparations.

Methodical Decluttering and Assessment

Post-Christmas is an opportune time for decluttering. Carefully examine each decoration. Does it hold sentimental value? Is it in good condition? Deciding what to keep, donate, or discard not only simplifies your storage but also paves the way for rejuvenating your future holiday décor.

Cleaning and Preparation: A Must-Do Step

Before packing, ensure that each item is clean and dry. This step is crucial, especially for items that were displayed outdoors and are susceptible to moisture and dirt. Clean decorations prevent potential issues like mold and maintain their pristine condition.

A Plus Super Storage: Your Storage Ally

When it’s time to store, A Plus Super Storage offers a plethora of solutions tailored to your needs. Our climate-controlled storage units are perfect for delicate items like hand-painted ornaments or electronic components in modern decorations that could be damaged by extreme temperatures or humidity.

For larger items, like artificial trees or oversized wreaths, our drive-up storage units offer unparalleled convenience. You can easily load and unload your decorations without the hassle of navigating through tight corridors or elevators.

Security and Accessibility: Our Promise

Ensuring the safety and easy accessibility of your decorations is our top priority. Our facilities boast state-of-the-art security cameras and vigilant on-site managers, providing you with peace of mind. Furthermore, our innovative storage unit space estimator tool assists you in selecting the ideal unit size, ensuring that you pay only for the space you need.

Deciding when to store your Christmas decorations is a multifaceted decision, influenced by an array of factors ranging from cultural traditions to personal circumstances. Whenever you choose to embark on this task, remember that A Plus Super Storage is here to facilitate a smooth, secure, and efficient storage experience. With our comprehensive range of options, including climate-controlled and drive-up units, and unwavering commitment to security, your cherished holiday decorations will be safeguarded and ready to bring joy for many seasons to come.

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Posted on January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 by Jason Crites

Post-Holiday Storage Guide: Smartly Storing Your Christmas Decorations

As the last echoes of Christmas carols fade and the festive season winds down, it’s time to think about the less glamorous, but equally important, task of storing your Christmas decorations. Doing this right ensures that your cherished decorations remain in perfect condition, ready to spread joy again next year. Here’s a step-by-step guide from A Plus Super Storage to help you with this task.

Step 1: Assess and Organize

Start by taking stock of your decorations. Sort them into categories like lights, baubles, wreaths, and figurines. It’s also a good time to decide what you might want to donate or discard. Remember, decluttering is as much a part of the post-holiday process as storage.

Step 2: Clean and Prep

Gently clean your decorations before storing them. This step is crucial for items like artificial trees or outdoor lights that may have gathered dust or debris. A clean start next year makes for an even brighter festive season.

Step 3: Safe Packing

Invest in quality storage containers. For delicate ornaments, consider compartmentalized boxes. Wrap lights around cardboard to prevent tangling and use tissue paper or bubble wrap for extra fragile items.

Step 4: Utilize Smart Storage Solutions

Here’s where A Plus Super Storage can elevate your storage experience. Consider our climate-controlled storage units for temperature-sensitive decorations like candles or vintage items. These units maintain a stable environment, protecting your treasures from extreme temperatures and humidity.

Step 5: Easy Access and Security

With the festivities over, you want your decorations stored in a place that’s accessible yet secure. A Plus Super Storage offers drive-up storage units, making the loading and unloading of your festive gear hassle-free. Plus, our on-site managers and security cameras ensure your items are safe until next season.

Step 6: Plan for Next Year

As you store away your decorations, take a moment to jot down any ideas or notes for next year’s decorations. This little step can spark even more creativity for the coming festive season.

Storing your Christmas decorations may not be as exhilarating as setting them up, but with the right approach, it can be a smooth and satisfying end to your holiday season. A Plus Super Storage is here to help, offering solutions like climate-controlled units, drive-up access, and top-notch security, ensuring your festive treasures are well-protected. Ready for next year’s holiday season? With your decorations safely stored away, you’re already one step ahead!

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Posted on March 21, 2023December 22, 2023 by Jason Crites

Spring Home Organization Tips

If you’re ready to get a jump on organizing your home or prepare for spring cleaning, now is the perfect time to start with those harder to reach places. Attics, basements, garages, coat closets, and even storage units need a refresh at least once a year. You may find sentimental or valuable items you forgot you had. This also gives you a chance to resell or donate things that no longer suit you. Whether you are starting in the basement or in the attic, there are tried and true methods to help you declutter.

Sort all of your belongings. Make separate keep, discard, and donate piles so you can see how much stays and goes in each space.

Contain it. For everything that stays, find a way to contain it. Label storage bins and containers for easy access. If it doesn’t quite fit in a bin, set it aside to decide where it should go.

Take inventory. If you’re cleaning out a storage unit, make sure to take inventory of everything you have stored. This helps to easily decide which items to discard or donate without spending too much time looking through each box.

Find the right storage space. Now that you have determined what needs to stay, organize your space properly by grouping together holiday items, seasonal tools, or decorations. Make sure items are stacked and stored properly for easy access the next time. Remember those items that didn’t quite fit before? If you’re quickly running out of storage room, consider a storage unit to help make your space bigger, brighter, and decluttered.

And no matter where you are in the decluttering or cleaning stage, think about the future.

Do you need a bigger or smaller unit if you are downsizing your storage items?
Are you planning on selling your home soon?
Will you need a place to store your furniture or bins while your home is on the market?

Knowing these answers will help your next big move run much smoother by being prepared. If you’re ready to move on to spring cleaning, we have that covered for you here!

A Plus Super Storage offers a visual Storage Unit Guide tool to help you choose the right unit with ease and confidence. Give it a try and give us a shout for your storage unit needs!

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Posted on January 17, 2023December 22, 2023 by Jason Crites

The New Year is in full swing! With a few more weeks of winter ahead it’s a little bit too early to put away your sleds and snow gear. But not for those holiday decorations, gifts, and other items that have accumulated over the holiday season. Do you still have that holiday clutter in and around your home? It’s time to make a plan and get organized!

First, say goodbye to lights or decorations that either does not work or no longer suit your decorating style. This will help free up space for things that matter most. Plus, keeping things that will get used in the next season makes decorating faster with less waste. You’ll thank yourself later, we promise.

Next, knowing how to pack and what to store everything in is super important. We took the guessing out for you and compared totes versus boxes in terms of environmental impact, cost, and which one is best for moving and storage.

Now that things are packed up, you may have larger decorations that didn’t quite fit in a container. Taking a look around your closets and garage, it might look like a full house already. So what do you do? If you’re not ready to jump into spring cleaning, consider a storage unit for your temporary or long-term storage needs.

For your convenience, storage units come in a variety of sizes so you can find something that’s just the right size for what you need now. You can choose between cost-effective drive-up, dust-controlled, or climate-controlled storage options on a month-to-month basis. Make sure to choose a storage facility that is local to you, has positive online reviews, and has no-hassle rental agreements.

With six convenient locations in the Lubbock area, A Plus Super Storage provides you with great storage choices that are affordable and friendly. A Plus Super Storage has been consistently recognized as THE BEST local storage option with THE BEST customer service! In fact, A Plus Super Storage received the Best of Lubbock Award 16 years in a row! Check out our nearly 1,000 5-star customer reviews.

So go ahead and get those lights down, put the tree away, and let us give you peace of mind with convenient storage options that fit your budget for the rest of the year.