What is the best way to store Christmas lights?
Roll out a length of plastic sheet equal to that of the strand lights and cut the plastic sheet from the roll. Place the strand on top of the plastic sheet and roll the plastic sheet and strand lights together. This will keep the icicle strands from tangling and bundle everything neatly inside a sheet of plastic.
How do you store Christmas lights without getting them tangled?
3 ways to store Christmas lights so that they don’t tangle
- Clothes hanger. Emily Slawek. Anchor one end of the lights on the tiny hook (used for small straps).
- Wrapping paper tube. Emily Slawek.
- Piece of cardboard. Emily Slawek. Save some of those shipping boxes that are piling up on your doorstep this month and give them a second life.
How do you wrap Christmas tree lights for storage?
Twist and Tie
A spare seat! Start by flipping a stool or chair upside down. Then, wrap the lights in a figure-eight pattern around two of the legs until you have about 12 inches of cord remaining.