Author : Karen Fritscher-Porter
Should you spend a bundle on plastic storage boxes? Or should you just use those old cardboard boxes from behind the nearest liquor store for your holiday ornament storage?Perhaps neither.It's not necessary that you buy plastic storage boxes that are specially made for organizing and storing holiday decorations. But if you can afford to do so, you'll find some store-bought containers are worth it. Manufacturers are getting very savvy with designing holiday ornament storage boxes to specifically match the shapes and protective needs of individual holiday storage items like ornaments, wreaths, light strands and more.And you won't have to spend a bundle to get them. Many plastic storage boxes are reasonably priced (and sometimes they even go on sale).Some positive reasons to buy plastic storage boxes for holiday decoration storage versus used cardboard boxes include...---They're made of more sturdy materials (like hard plastics and thick vinyl) than used cardboard boxes you find discarded behind stores. The bottom won't fall out unexpectedly one day!---Plastic storage boxes are durable and usually will last your lifetime, remaining in the same shape as you buy them. You can't really say the same for used cardboard boxes.---Some holiday ornament storage boxes that you can buy are literally the perfect size because manufacturers specifically make them for the purpose of storing that certain item. This is good because your items will fit snugly without sliding around or bumping into and scratching each other.---Some plastic storage boxes are made as stackables. That means you can stack them four high without any worry of the stack tipping over. This conveniently saves you space in your garage, closet or wherever you keep your holiday ornament storage.With cardboard boxes from behind the liquor store you just take what you get. Some are too big; some are too small. Some have holes in them. They might be wet and develop mildew. And if they're not, they certainly might succumb to this in your home due to temperature changes or any undetected (until it's too late) ceiling or roof leaks. Cardboard boxes stack awkwardly and of course they get crushed easily when you stack things on them (not good for wreath storage or glass ornament storage). And not to get into the unsavory details but know that certain bugs tend to nibble on cardboard and any glue that might be associated with these boxes. And that's not just moths we're discussing!In terms of sentimental value, aren't your special holiday ornaments and decorations worth more than a used cardboard box you find in the trash bin?It's like this...if your holiday ornament and decoration collection is truly special, then this is not the time to show off your frugality. Some might even say that's not frugal but foolish because it will cost you more dollars long-term to fix your errors. Instead, invest in the upkeep of your holiday ornament collection by using appropriate plastic storage boxes (which you won't find behind the liquor store).Karen Fritscher-Porter writes about home organization at http://www.EasyHomeOrganizing.com where you can read hundreds of free tips to organize your home, shop for home organizing products and subscribe to free home organization newsletters. Go there now to shop for plastic storage boxes and read about holiday storage solutions.
Keyword : Plastic Storage Boxes, ornament storage boxes, holiday ornament storage
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