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If you want the fastest answer: the best fairy lights for home in most Indian homes are the NIYAMAX 36-foot copper wire fairy lights at ₹207*. They are long enough to frame a balcony railing or drape across a living-room wall, the copper wire bends into any shape, and at that price you can buy two or three strands without thinking twice. For a bedroom where there is no plug point nearby, the battery-powered MIRADH 10-foot string at ₹199* is the smarter buy, and for a full festive backdrop the Litehom 300-LED curtain lights at ₹399* turn a plain wall into a glowing photo corner in ten minutes.

Fairy lights are the easiest festive upgrade there is. One strand changes a dull balcony into a Diwali-ready corner, softens a bedroom at night, and makes a pooja shelf or entrance look intentional rather than improvised. The trick is buying the right type for the spot: copper wire strings for wrapping and shaping, curtain lights for walls and backdrops, battery or USB strings where sockets are scarce, and solar strings for balconies and gardens where you want zero wiring. This guide covers all of them — six lights we checked in detail, with real lengths, power options, prices and honest caveats, so you can pick once and hang them the same evening.

Diwali falls on 8 Nov, and homes across India are already going up in lights. If you are decorating this week, order early: the popular lengths and warm-white colours tend to sell out first, and delivery slots get tight in the final days before the festival.

At a Glance: The Best Fairy Lights for Home

Key Takeaways

How We Choose the Best Fairy Lights for Home

We shortlisted only lights that are listed and buyable on Amazon.in right now, with real Indian-home use in mind — not showroom shots. Here are the non-negotiables every pick had to clear.

Length and LED count. A fairy light is only useful if it actually spans the space. We checked the stated length and LED count against the use case — 10 feet for a shelf or headboard, 36 feet and above for railings, windows and walls — and we favoured strands with enough LEDs to look full rather than sparse.

Power source that fits Indian homes. Many Indian bedrooms and balconies have one socket, or none where the decor goes. We made sure the list covers plug-in, battery-powered, USB and solar options, so there is a pick for every corner of the house.

Colour and glow quality. Warm white is the default for a reason — it looks like diyas, not tube lights. We checked colour options and favoured lights with steady, even brightness rather than harsh, patchy LEDs.

Weather resistance for outdoor use. Balcony and garden lights must survive drizzle and dust. Outdoor picks on this list are sold as waterproof or water-resistant, with sealed battery boxes and coated wire.

Honest value for money. Fairy lights are a low-ticket purchase, so a ₹200 strand that lasts three festive seasons beats a ₹900 strand that fails in one. We weighed price against length, LED count, modes and build, and we left out anything that looked overpriced for what it offers.

Safety. Low-voltage LED strings, cool-to-touch bulbs and insulated copper wire matter when lights run near curtains, bedsheets and kids. Every pick here uses low-heat LEDs, and we flag where a plug-in string needs a little distance from fabric.

Fairy Lights for Home — Comparison Table

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	NIYAMAX 36-Foot Copper Wire Fairy Lights (Multicolour) Long, bendable copper wire string with 36 micro LEDs for indoor and outdoor festive decor. 36 LEDs on 36 feet of flexible copper wire Multicolour glow; LEDs stay cool to the touch Works indoors and outdoors, plug-in power Price: ₹207* | M.R.P.: ₹999 Check Price on Amazon
	GIGAWATTS 38-LED Copper Wire PowerPixel Fairy Lights, Pack of 4 Four 10.5-metre copper wire strings with 360-degree glow — one buy covers a whole room. Pack of 4 strings, 38 LEDs each, 10.5 metres per string PowerPixel 360-degree glow on premium copper wire Suits Diwali, weddings, parties and everyday decor Price: ₹389* | M.R.P.: ₹499 See Today's Price
	MIRADH 10-Foot Battery-Powered Copper Wire Fairy Lights Compact 30-LED string that runs on batteries — perfect for shelves, jars and headboards. 30 LEDs on 10 feet of silver-coated copper wire Battery-powered with on/off switch, no socket needed Waterproof wire, safe for indoor and outdoor use Price: ₹199* | M.R.P.: ₹499 View Deal on Amazon
	Litehom 300-LED Fairy Curtain String Lights (Warm White) A full 3 × 3-metre curtain of 300 warm-white LEDs with remote control. 300 LEDs across a 3 × 3-metre curtain backdrop USB powered with remote control and 8 lighting modes Ideal for living-room walls, balconies and photo corners Price: ₹399* (₹387 after coupon) | M.R.P.: ₹1,999 Check Latest Price on Amazon
	Gesto 12 Starburst Fairy Lights (USB, Remote, 8 Modes) Twelve sparkling starburst clusters on copper wire — the statement piece of this list. 12 warm-white starburst clusters on a 10-foot string USB operated with remote and 8 lighting modes Flexible copper wire shapes easily around railings and walls Price: ₹499* | M.R.P.: ₹999 See Discount on Amazon
	Homehop Solar Lotus String Lights (6.5 Metre, 30 LED) Solar-powered lotus-shaped string lights for balconies, gardens and terraces. 30 lotus-shaped LEDs on a 6.5-metre waterproof string Solar panel charging with 8 lighting modes, IP65 rated No plug, no wiring, no electricity cost Price: ₹499* | M.R.P.: ₹1,200 Grab the Deal

Best Overall

1. NIYAMAX 36-Foot Copper Wire Fairy Lights (Multicolour)

• Price: ₹207* (M.R.P. ₹999)
• Rating: 7.6 out of 10, based on 660 reviews
• Length: 36 feet, 36 micro LEDs
• Wire: Ultra-thin flexible copper wire
• Colour: Multicolour
• Power: Plug-in
• Use: Indoor and outdoor — balcony railings, windows, walls, gardens, parties

Best Overall: This is the strand we would buy first, and probably buy twice. Thirty-six feet is the sweet spot for Indian homes — long enough to run the full length of a balcony railing, frame a large window, or zig-zag across a living-room wall without a second purchase, and the copper wire bends into whatever shape the space demands. Wrap it around a railing, coil it inside a glass jar, drape it over a curtain rod, or spell out a shape on the wall: the wire holds the form you give it, and the micro LEDs sit close enough together that the glow looks continuous rather than dotted. The multicolour version is the festive choice — reds, greens, blues and warm whites together read instantly as celebration, which is exactly what you want on a Diwali balcony or at a family get-together. And the LEDs run cool. NIYAMAX says the micro LEDs do not overheat and are safe to touch after hours of use, which matters when the lights sit against curtains or within reach of children. At ₹207* — down from an M.R.P. of ₹999 — it is also the cheapest per-foot light on this list, so layering two strands for a fuller look still costs less than a single premium string. The honest caveats: it is plug-in, so you need a socket within reach or an extension cord, and multicolour is not the right mood for a calm bedroom — if you want a soft night glow, look at the warm-white options below. The 7.6-out-of-10 rating across 660 reviews is solid for a budget string light, with most buyers praising the brightness and flexibility.

How to use it: Start at the socket and work outward, so the plug end stays hidden behind furniture or a curtain. For a balcony railing, wrap the wire in loose spirals rather than pulling it taut — the slack is what creates the full, glowing effect. For a wall, use small transparent hooks or washi tape every two feet; never nail through the wire. If you are pairing it with diyas, keep the string a few inches above the flame line and let the electric glow complement the real flames rather than compete with them. Pair it with our guide to Diwali lights and diyas to build a complete festive corner.

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Best Value Pack

2. GIGAWATTS 38-LED Copper Wire PowerPixel Fairy Lights, Pack of 4

• Price: ₹389* (M.R.P. ₹499)
• Rating: 8 out of 10
• Length: 10.5 metres per string, 38 LEDs each, pack of 4
• Wire: Premium flexible copper wire
• Colour: Warm white glow with 360-degree PowerPixel LEDs
• Power: Plug-in
• Use: Home, Diwali, Christmas, weddings, parties, outdoor decor

Best Value Pack: If one strand never feels like enough, this is the buy. Four separate 10.5-metre strings for ₹389* works out to under ₹100 per string, and that changes how you decorate: one along the balcony railing, one around the living-room window, one on the pooja shelf, one saved for the next party. The PowerPixel LEDs are the detail that justifies the name — each bulb throws light in all directions rather than a single beam, so the string looks bright from every angle and fills a space rather than striping it. The copper wire is the same bendable, shape-holding type as our top pick, wrapping easily around railings, plants and furniture, and the warm glow sits comfortably with wood, brass and fabric. The 8-out-of-10 rating is the joint-highest on this list. The caveat is the obvious one: four plug-in strings need four sockets or a multi-plug extension, so plan your socket map before you unbox. And because the pack is sold in one colour, you cannot mix warm white and multicolour in a single order — pick the colour that suits most of your rooms. For whole-home Diwali decorating on a budget, though, nothing else on this list covers this much wall for this little money. If you are lighting up multiple rooms, also see our roundup of Diwali home decor items for matching pieces.

How to use it: Uncoil each string fully before hanging — copper wire tangles fast if you pull from the middle of the bundle. Dedicate one string per zone and resist the urge to daisy-chain them across rooms; a single string per railing or window looks intentional, while one string stretched across two rooms looks like an afterthought. In the bedroom, run a string along the top of the headboard and let the ends fall loose on either side for a soft, symmetrical frame. Outdoors, keep the plug end under cover even though the wire is sold for outdoor use.

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Best for Bedroom

3. MIRADH 10-Foot Battery-Powered Copper Wire Fairy Lights

• Price: ₹199* (M.R.P. ₹499)
• Rating: 7.6 out of 10, based on 916 ratings
• Length: 10 feet, 30 micro LEDs
• Wire: Silver-coated copper wire, waterproof
• Colour: Blue (also listed in other colours)
• Power: Battery-powered, with on/off switch
• Use: Bedroom shelves, jars, headboards, table decor, Diwali lights

Best for Bedroom: This is the light for the places where a plug point simply does not exist — the top of a bookshelf, inside a glass jar on the side table, along a headboard, around a mirror. Ten feet and 30 LEDs is the right scale for a single feature: long enough to frame a shelf or coil generously inside a large jar, short enough that it never looks like you ran out of wall. The battery box is small and transparent, with a simple on/off switch, and it tucks behind a book or a plant without a trailing cord ruining the look. The wire is waterproof and the LEDs are cool to the touch, so it is safe around bedding and curtains, and 916 ratings behind a 7.6-out-of-10 score make it one of the most-reviewed strings on this list — that volume of feedback is its own kind of reliability signal. The blue colourway we found is a mood choice: it gives a cool, calm glow that suits a modern bedroom, and the listing carries other colours if blue is not your palette. The honest trade-offs: batteries are a running cost, so keep a set of spares during the festive week, and ten feet will not cover a balcony — this is a detail light, not a room light. For a bedroom that needs gentle light without a socket hunt, it is the most practical pick here. It also pairs beautifully with layered lighting — see our guide to LED strip lights for home if you want to combine a strip behind the TV with a string on the shelf.

How to use it: Coil it loosely inside a tall glass vase or mason jar for an instant table lamp that needs no wiring. On a headboard, run it in a gentle wave and fix it with clear adhesive clips so the battery box hides behind the bed. For a festive touch, drape it over a photo frame collage or around the pooja shelf — the battery power means you can place it exactly where the decor is, not where the socket is. Switch it off during the day to save the batteries for the evenings when it actually shows.

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Best Curtain Lights

4. Litehom 300-LED Fairy Curtain String Lights (Warm White)

• Price: ₹399* (₹387 after coupon) (M.R.P. ₹1,999)
• Length: 3 × 3 metres, 300 LEDs
• Wire: Curtain string with drop strands
• Colour: Warm white
• Power: USB powered, with remote control
• Modes: 8 lighting modes
• Use: Living-room walls, balconies, wedding backdrops, photo corners, festive decor

Best Curtain Lights: Some fairy lights decorate a corner; this one decorates a wall. Three hundred LEDs spread across a 3 × 3-metre curtain turn a plain living-room wall into the backdrop of the house — the kind of glowing panel behind which Diwali photos, family portraits and pooja setups suddenly look professional. The warm-white colour is the right default: it flatters skin tones in photos, warms up pale walls, and sits beautifully next to marigold torans and brass diyas. USB power is a practical win in Indian homes — plug it into a TV USB port, a power bank, or any phone charger, so you are not hunting for a wall socket behind the sofa. The remote and 8 lighting modes let you switch between steady glow for dinner, twinkle for the party, and slow fade for a quiet evening without getting up. At ₹399*, with a further coupon bringing it to ₹387 at research time, it is remarkable value for 300 LEDs and a remote. The caveats are practical rather than deal-breaking: a 3-metre curtain needs a 3-metre clear wall, so measure before ordering, and the drop strands tangle if you stuff the curtain back into its box carelessly — fold it in loose layers when you store it. We could not source a verified buyer rating for this listing at research time, so we are not quoting one. For anyone building a festive photo corner or a Diwali backdrop, this is the single most transformative light on the list. It also works as a permanent bedroom feature wall — pair it with the ceiling lighting in our guide to ceiling lights for living room thinking if you want the whole room to feel layered rather than lit from one bulb.

How to use it: Hang the top rail from two small hooks or a curtain rod and let the strands fall straight — do not stretch them sideways, or the curtain effect collapses. Place it behind the sofa, behind the dining table, or on the balcony wall facing inward so the glow washes into the room. For photos, stand your subjects a foot in front of the curtain, not pressed against it, so the lights blur into a soft bokeh background. Use the remote's timer-style steady mode for everyday evenings and save the twinkle and flash modes for the festival nights themselves.

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Best Statement Lights

5. Gesto 12 Starburst Fairy Lights (USB, Remote, 8 Modes)

• Price: ₹499* (M.R.P. ₹999)
• Length: 10 feet, 12 starburst clusters
• Wire: Fine flexible copper wire
• Colour: Warm white
• Power: USB operated, with remote control
• Modes: 8 lighting modes
• Use: Walls, balconies, bedrooms, party backdrops, festive decor

Best Statement Lights: Most fairy lights are background glow; these are the feature. Twelve starburst clusters — each a little explosion of fine copper-wire micro LEDs — catch the eye from across the room in a way a plain string never will. The effect is closer to a firework frozen mid-burst, and on a dark wall or a balcony railing at night it genuinely stops people mid-conversation. USB power keeps it flexible: run it from a power bank and you can hang it anywhere, socket or no socket, and the remote with 8 modes means you can shift from steady warm glow to twinkle without climbing onto a chair. The copper wire shapes easily, so you can fan the starbursts out across a wall, cluster them above a doorway, or wind them around a pillar. At ₹499* against an M.R.P. of ₹999, it is the premium-priced pick on this list, and we would not recommend it as your only string — buy one of the long copper wire picks above for coverage, and add this one as the centrepiece. The fine wires are the honest caveat: they are delicate, so shape them gently and do not yank the clusters apart, and ten feet is a short run, so it suits one feature wall rather than a whole room. We could not source a verified buyer rating for this listing at research time, so we are not quoting one. If your Diwali decor needs one piece that guests actually photograph, this is it. For a fuller festive entrance, combine it with the pieces in our Diwali home decor guide.

How to use it: Fan the twelve starbursts out evenly before you hang the string — a little spacing work at the start is what makes the wall look designed rather than tangled. Hang it at eye level or just above, where the starbursts catch the light, and keep it away from heavy curtains that would hide the clusters. Outdoors, keep the USB end under cover; the clusters themselves are fine on a covered balcony, but the power bank or adapter should stay dry. Pair it with a plain warm-white string underneath for depth: the starbursts provide the sparkle, the plain string provides the wash.

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Best Solar Outdoor Pick

6. Homehop Solar Lotus String Lights (6.5 Metre, 30 LED)

• Price: ₹499* (M.R.P. ₹1,200)
• Length: 6.5 metres, 30 lotus-shaped LEDs
• Wire: Flexible transparent wire, IP65 waterproof
• Colour: Warm light
• Power: Solar powered (with battery backup)
• Modes: 8 lighting modes, on/off and mode buttons
• Use: Balcony, terrace, garden, wall, Diwali decoration — indoor and outdoor

Best Solar Outdoor Pick: This is the only light on the list that costs nothing to run. The solar panel charges during the day and the 30 lotus-shaped LEDs bloom at night — a fitting shape for Diwali, and a genuinely pretty one on a balcony railing or wrapped around a garden tree. The lotus form is the differentiator: from a distance it reads as a string of small glowing flowers rather than bare bulbs, which suits Indian festive decor far better than a generic string. Eight modes cover everything from steady glow to twinkle, the IP65 waterproofing means a drizzle will not kill it, and the 6.5-metre length is enough for a standard balcony railing or a small garden tree. At ₹499* it sits in the middle of this list's price range while eliminating the electricity cost entirely. The honest caveats: solar needs sun, so a shaded balcony or a run of cloudy days will shorten the nightly glow, and the panel needs a spot that actually faces the sky — tucking it behind a curtain defeats the purpose. We could not source a verified buyer rating for this listing at research time, so we are not quoting one, and the price here comes from the Amazon listing itself rather than a price tracker. For a terrace, garden or sun-facing balcony where you want lights that simply take care of themselves, this is the pick. If your balcony also needs fixed lighting, our guide to pendant lights for living room thinking covers the permanent fixtures that pair with festive strings.

How to use it: Mount the solar panel where it gets direct sun for most of the day — the top of the railing, a south-facing wall, or staked in a planter. Let it charge a full day before the first evening you actually need it. Wrap the string around the railing, a tree trunk, or a pergola beam, keeping the wire loose so the lotus shapes sit upright rather than crushed. In the monsoon months or on dusty days, wipe the panel with a dry cloth once a week — a dusty panel charges noticeably slower. When the festive season ends, coil it loosely and store the panel somewhere dry.

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More Picks We Checked Out

One94Store LED Pixel String Light, Pack of 10 (36 ft each, warm white) — ₹649* (M.R.P. ₹1,499). Ten full-length strings in one box is the bulk buy for a wedding, a society event, or a large house with many rooms to light. We kept it out of the main six only because most homes need two or three strings, not ten — but if you are decorating a venue, this is the economical way to do it.

Desidiya Diya Curtain LED Lights, 10 drops (warm white) — ₹299* (M.R.P. ₹1,999). A curtain of ten hanging diya-shaped drops with 8 lighting modes — a lovely idea for a pooja room or entrance. It lost a main-list spot to the Litehom curtain lights because it covers less wall, but for a mandir corner it is arguably the prettier choice.

Desidiya 10 Star String Light, 150 LEDs (warm white, 3.5 metre) — ₹193* (M.R.P. ₹1,999). Ten star-shaped drops with 150 LEDs and 8 flashing modes, plug-in with a controller. A strong budget curtain light, held back only by its shorter 3.5-metre span — measure your wall before choosing between this and the Litehom.

How to Choose Fairy Lights for Home

Which type of fairy light is best for a bedroom?

For a bedroom, choose a short battery-powered or USB string — 10 feet with 30 LEDs is plenty. You do not need a socket, the glow stays gentle, and the wire can follow a headboard, mirror or shelf without trailing cords across the room. Warm white is the most restful colour; multicolour and starburst designs belong in the living room or on the balcony, where the energy fits the space. Keep plug-in strings away from bedding, and always switch battery strings off in the morning so the batteries last the whole festive week.

How long should fairy lights be for a balcony?

Measure the railing first, then add a little extra. A standard apartment balcony railing runs about 10 to 12 feet, so a 36-foot string gives you three loose wraps — the fullness that makes a balcony look properly lit rather than sparsely dotted. For a long railing or a wraparound balcony, two 36-foot strings, or one pack of four shorter strings, will do the job. Short strings on a big balcony are the most common decorating mistake we see: the lights end halfway along the railing and the rest of the balcony goes dark.

Are solar fairy lights good for Indian balconies?

Yes, provided the panel gets direct sun. A sun-facing balcony or terrace charges a solar string fully in a day, and the lights then run free all evening with no socket and no electricity cost. Shaded balconies, north-facing flats and the cloudy stretch of the monsoon will all shorten the nightly glow — in those cases a plug-in or battery string is the safer bet. The lotus solar pick above is IP65 waterproof, so drizzle is not a problem; just keep the panel clean and facing the sky.

Warm white or multicolour — which should I pick?

Warm white for everyday and for calm, elegant festive decor: it flatters wood, brass, fabric and skin tones, and it photographs beautifully. Multicolour for celebration nights, kids' rooms, balconies and parties, where the festive energy is the point. If you can only buy one string, warm white is the safer all-rounder — and if your budget allows two, buy one of each and layer them: warm white for the wash, multicolour for the sparkle.

How do I hang fairy lights without damaging the walls?

Use small transparent adhesive hooks, clear clips, or washi tape — never nails or staples through the wire. Space the fixings every two feet so the string does not sag, and on a railing simply wrap the wire in loose spirals with no fixings at all. For curtain lights, hang the top rail from two hooks or a curtain rod and let the strands fall straight. When the season ends, remove adhesive hooks slowly with a hair dryer on low heat to avoid peeling paint.

Are fairy lights safe to leave on overnight?

Low-voltage LED fairy lights are designed to run cool and are generally safe for extended use, but we still recommend switching them off when you leave the house or go to sleep — partly for safety, partly to extend the life of the LEDs and, for battery strings, the batteries. Keep plug-in strings clear of curtains and bedding, check the wire for nicks before each festive season, and never use an indoor-only string outdoors in the rain. Solar and battery strings are the lowest-risk options for overnight use, since they run on low voltage with no mains connection at the light itself.

The Verdict

Vertu India's top pick is the NIYAMAX 36-foot copper wire fairy lights at ₹207*. It covers the most space per rupee, bends into any shape, and the multicolour glow reads as festive the moment you switch it on. Buy two — one for the balcony, one for the living room — and the whole house feels decorated for less than the cost of a single dinner out.

If your home has more sockets than wall space to fill, the GIGAWATTS pack of 4 at ₹389* is the better bulk buy: four strings, four rooms, under ₹100 a string. And if you want one wall that genuinely stops people in their tracks, add the Litehom 300-LED curtain lights at ₹399* as your backdrop and let the photos take care of themselves.

Whichever you choose, measure first, pick warm white for calm corners and multicolour for celebration, and hang them early — Diwali evenings are short, and a house that glows on the first night is worth more than a perfect plan that never gets hung.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best fairy lights for home use in India?

The best fairy lights for home use are copper wire LED strings in warm white or multicolour, matched to the space: a 36-foot plug-in string for balconies and living rooms, a battery-powered 10-foot string for bedrooms and shelves, a curtain light for feature walls, and a solar string for outdoor areas. Our top pick is the NIYAMAX 36-foot copper wire string at ₹207*, with the GIGAWATTS pack of 4 as the best value for whole-home decorating.

How many fairy lights do I need for Diwali decoration?

For a standard flat, plan on two to three strings: one 36-foot string for the balcony railing, one for the living-room window or wall, and a shorter battery string for the pooja shelf or entrance. A curtain light can replace the living-room string if you want a full backdrop instead. Measure each spot before ordering — a string that is too short looks worse than one that costs a little more.

Are battery-operated fairy lights as bright as plug-in ones?

For short runs, yes — a 10-foot battery string with 30 LEDs is just as bright as a plug-in string of the same length. The difference shows on long runs: plug-in strings sustain brightness across 36 feet and beyond, while battery strings are best kept to 10 feet or so. Batteries are also a running cost, so use battery strings where sockets are genuinely unavailable and plug-in or USB where a socket is in reach.

Can fairy lights be used outdoors on a balcony?

Yes, provided they are sold for outdoor use. Look for waterproof or water-resistant wire and a sealed battery box or plug, and keep the plug end under cover. Copper wire strings and solar strings both work outdoors; solar is the simplest option since there is no mains connection at all. Bring delicate starburst or curtain lights indoors during heavy rain, even if they are sold as water-resistant.

Do fairy lights use a lot of electricity?

No. LED fairy lights use very little power — a typical 36-LED string draws only a few watts, so running one for an evening costs a few paise in electricity. Solar strings cost nothing to run at all, and battery strings cost only the price of the batteries. The real cost of fairy lights is the purchase price, not the running cost.

How do I store fairy lights after Diwali?

Coil each string loosely around your hand or a piece of cardboard, never wound tight, and store it in a dry box away from moisture and heat. Fold curtain lights in loose layers rather than stuffing them into a bag, which tangles the drop strands. Remove batteries from battery-powered strings before storage so they do not leak, and check the wire for nicks before hanging them again next season.