Renter-Friendly Christmas Decor: Damage-Free Holiday Ideas
Renting doesn't mean skipping the holidays. With the right hanging hardware, you can put up lights, wreaths and garland without a single nail hole.
These damage-free ideas come down easily in January and leave your walls exactly as you found them.
Damage-free Christmas supplies to look for
Removable adhesive light clips
Clear clips hold string lights along windows and ceilings and peel off cleanly.
Tension rod for window lights
A tension rod inside a window frame holds a light curtain or garland with no tools.
Over-the-door wreath hanger
Hooks over the door top; adjustable ones fit most doors.
Window clings
Reusable snowflake or holiday clings stick with static only.
Plug-in or battery wall sconces
Add warm light without hardwiring.
Garland hooks for mantels and shelves
Weighted hooks hold garland and stockings with no screws.
Test before you stick
Try one adhesive hook in a hidden spot first, and follow the package removal instructions (usually pulling the tab straight down slowly).Let light do the work
In a rental, warm lighting is the biggest holiday upgrade: string lights in a window, a lit garland on a shelf and candles (or flameless candles) on a tray.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hang Christmas lights in an apartment without nails?
Use removable adhesive clips, a tension rod inside the window frame, or drape lights over curtain rods and shelves.
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