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Amiya Baratan

Untangle String Lights Forever! Experts Tell Us Their Secrets to Storing These Dainty Little Bulbs

Christmas entryway and Christmas stair decor.

As daylight gets shorter and evening comes quicker, the one thing I find myself looking forward to is the twinkle of glimmering lights that's sure to drape windows, roofs, staircases, mantels and of course, Christmas trees. There's something magical about the glow of these gorgeous lights lifting the mood and tying the ambiance together in one flawless flip of a switch.

However, this pretty picture of a festive home swathed in lights comes with a burst of tantrums often sparked by the prospect of having to untangle the mess of beautiful Christmas lights. On another note, we could argue that the reward of glittering lights far outweighs the task of straightening out the light cords but that's not to say we shouldn't try and make it easier to handle.

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