Artificial Christmas trees are assembled in color-coded layers. After a few years, the colors rub off or you lose the instructions, and putting the tree together gets confusing.
Try this simple trick. When you disassemble the tree at the end of the season, do it one level at a time. Once all the branches from one level are off, duct-tape them together and number each layer with a marker. Next year, the tree will go together in a snap.
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Wrap Tree Branches
Keep your tree’s branches safe and contained by wrapping them up before storing. If you just want to keep them tucked in, try adhesive bandages. If you’d rather focus on protecting the branches from moisture, go with plastic wrap instead.
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Wrapping Paper Sleeves
To keep your wrapping paper rolls tight before putting them away, pop a sleeve over them. A simple toilet paper roll will work and save you a trip to the store! When you need the paper again, the edges will be crisper than if they were put away unsecured.
Daniel Davis 
