When you're done spreading holiday cheer, you might be wondering where to keep your decorations. It's easy to stash a few boxes in your basement or garage, but what if you live in a one-story home with shared parking? Or maybe you have an extensive collection of holiday decorations, such as a full lawn display. Residential storage units provide a safe and secure home for your holiday decorations while you wait for the next season to arrive.

Residential storage units come in a variety of sizes, from small lockers to large garages, so you can find one that's just right for your needs. Here are five items you can store in residential storage units.

1) Christmas trees

A brightly lit Christmas tree creates a festive atmosphere, but taking it down and storing it away can be a hassle. This is especially true if your tree is large or you don't have enough space at home to keep it out of the way. Luckily, residential storage units provide a safe environment for trees of all sizes. Bring the tree from your living room, or grab the reusable Christmas trees from your family room or front yard. When the holiday season rolls around again, you can make a quick trip to the storage facility and grab your trees.

2) Lights and Decorations

From lighted garlands to Christmas wreaths to reindeer figurines, holiday decorations can take up a lot of space. Keep your decorations secure and organized in residential storage units until it's time for the next holiday season. Consider keeping the decorations in plastic totes and boxes for further protection.

3) Furniture

You might need extra seating for holiday guests, or you may want to set up a bar area in the living room. If your home doesn't have enough space to accommodate furniture like this, residential storage units can help. Rent an appropriately sized unit and store your extra pieces until they're needed.

4) Gifts and Wrapping Supplies

You can keep your gifts out of sight in residential storage units until you're ready to surprise your recipients with them. Also, holiday gift-giving requires plenty of supplies like wrapping paper, ribbons, tissue paper, and bows. Residential storage units are the perfect place to store these supplies until you need them.

5) Outdoor Halloween Decorations

If you're that neighbor who goes all out when spooky season festivities arrive, you need a place to store your outdoor decorations. Residential storage units can help protect your collection of ghosts and ghouls from rain, wind, and other elements. Find a home for your giant inflatable pumpkin, or keep your favorite skeleton display safe until next year's Halloween. Whether you've built up a collection of Halloween, Christmas, or other holiday decor, residential storage units are an ideal place to store your holiday decorations until you need them. 

For more information about residential storage, contact a local company.