How to Store Your Fall and Halloween Decorations in Monahans
The pumpkins have had their moment, the candy’s gone, and now there’s a garage full of bins, lights, and a deflated ghost staring at you. Fall and Halloween decorations are a joy to put up and a headache to put away, but a little care now means it all comes out next year ready to go instead of in a tangled, faded mess. Here’s how to do it right, and if you’re short on room, here’s HAVN STORAGE to take the overflow.
Pack it so it survives the year
Decorations spend most of the year in a box, so how you pack them matters more than how you display them.
Lights, inflatables, and fragile pieces
- Wrap string lights around a piece of cardboard or a hanger so they don’t become a knot by next October
- Make sure inflatables and animatronics are completely dry before storing, then fold them loosely to avoid cracking seams
- Bubble wrap ceramic pumpkins, glass, and anything breakable, and keep original boxes when you can
- Store heavier items on the bottom and lightweight pieces on top
Label and organize for next year
Future you will be grateful. A few minutes of labeling now saves an hour of digging later:
- Use clear totes so you can see what’s inside at a glance
- Label each bin by holiday and by room, like “Halloween, front porch”
- Keep a quick inventory list taped inside the lid
- Group fragile items together so they’re easy to handle with care
What belongs in climate controlled storage
Here’s the West Texas catch: decorations you pack away in November will sit through next summer’s heat. For anything sensitive, that matters. Candles warp, photos and paper fade, and the electronics inside animatronics and pre-lit pieces do not love extreme temperatures. Those belong in climate controlled units, where a steady temperature keeps them in one piece year round. Sturdier items like plastic bins of lights and artificial pumpkins are fine in a standard unit.
Free up the garage
The best part of storing seasonal decor offsite is getting your garage, closet, or spare room back for eleven months of the year. You don’t need much space either. A 5x5 unit holds a surprising amount of holiday bins, and a 5x10 handles a full household’s worth of decorations with room to spare. With six locations across Monahans and 24/7 access, you can swap seasons whenever it suits you, not just during office hours. Our customers keep it simple:
“Good price, great service”
— Chris M., HAVN Storage customer
Before the bins take over for good, grab a unit and clear the clutter. Stop by or give us a call, and Katrina or someone on our team will help you pick the right size. You can also browse available units and have the spooky stuff stowed by the weekend.
Frequently asked questions
What size storage unit do I need for holiday decorations?
For most households, a 5x5 unit fits seasonal bins and lights, while a 5x10 handles a larger collection with room for a few other items. Our on-site team can help you decide.
Can I store inflatables and animatronic decorations?
Yes. Make sure they’re clean and fully dry first. Because they contain electronics and motors, store the more delicate ones in a climate controlled unit to protect them from the heat.
How do I keep decorations from getting damaged in storage?
Pack in sealed clear totes, wrap fragile pieces, keep items up off the floor, and use climate controlled storage for anything sensitive to West Texas heat.
Can I get to my unit to swap decorations between seasons?
Yes. HAVN tenants have 24/7 access, so you can pull out the holiday bins or put them back any day, any hour.
