Storage

[tterbo_1988]

I am looking for solutions for Storage?

I am currently in a Rental for this season will retunr to our own home before next season which has more space!!

I am trying to find the best way to store props with Bullet pixels pushed into them.
Pixels that are not mounted to things

I really want to build a megatree have the plan and costed everything out. But unsure if i can commit the space of 4x 100 lt tubs for bullet pixels in strips?
So i am looking for any way to improve storage especially of props with pixels pushed into them

 

[RolyT]

I am looking for solutions for Storage?

I am currently in a Rental for this season will retunr to our own home before next season which has more space!!

I am trying to find the best way to store props with Bullet pixels pushed into them.
Pixels that are not mounted to things

I really want to build a megatree have the plan and costed everything out. But unsure if i can commit the space of 4x 100 lt tubs for bullet pixels in strips?
So i am looking for any way to improve storage especially of props with pixels pushed into them

I'm in this exact situation living in a tiny rental with no shed or garage. Luckily it has a carport area so what i have done is strap about 8 ratchet tie down straps across under the roof and over used that to hold my singing trees, snowflakes, grinch etc.. they're out of the weather and out of site. I've just started pushing my megatree strip's and have filled 1 x 100L already. they'll just be stacked in corner of my office/playroom/dog room for now but hopefully only be a few months and we'll be in our new place. Also have some small cupboards up above wardrobes that are full of controllers and smaller props.. not ideal but possible

 

[merryoncherry]

I mean, no escaping that they take up space. But I stack them in the attic (where there is not much vertical clearance), and do "coatrack" style in the shed where there is 2.5-3m of vertical. One section single layer for big stuff, one section double. Just zip tie to horizontal pipe and slide back and forth to get the one you want. Some stuff hanging from the carport roof too, yes.

 

[SmartAlecLights]

I know the feeling of Renting Storage,
This sets me back $100 a week

 

[MikeKrebs]

@dirknerkle (one of the innovators and early creator of light shows) tells folks to plan storage when you are making your plans. That is good advice.

You might want to think how you can use other style of pixels to reduce your storage. For example, build an unsupported seed pixel mega tree. For more info on this, there is thread and some youtube videos:

Mark's seed pixel mega tree - Smaller and cheaper!

My seed pixel mega tree - Smaller to store and turned out cheaper to make. Can't be bothered to read? Here's the video: View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGL6h4FvXdo The inspiration In 2017 I created a mega tree with 'seed lights' purchased from eBay. I choose these lights because the...

auschristmaslighting.com

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfvWu8W_wfA


I have 17 gallon storage containers (could use larger) for lots of my lights and electronics stuff. Stacking them four high packs lots of stuff into a small area.

My low density mega tree (16x50 bullet pixels on strip) is stored on itself. Wrap around the post (a top rail fence post), bungees galore, and hung from four bicycle hooks in the garage.

Some of my coro is simply stacked on itself and laid onto 30" shelves. I had attic storage in my last house. Current one has very limited access to attic and so I put up shelves in the garage. Considering some racks I can put over the hoods of the cars as well.

 

[Indigogyre]

I'm renting storage space also at the moment. Total space is 10'x20' at a bit under $280 a month. The space is not very efficient at this time. I keep looking into the cost of building a shed int he backyard and could recoup the cost in a couple years if I was not renting anything.