The best time for Christmas Light Removal and Storage is soon after New Year's Day, once the holidays are behind you and neighbors start packing up their decorations. Long Island winters bring cold snaps, wet snow and gusty coastal wind, and lights left hanging into late winter take a beating from all three. Strands sag, clips loosen and cords get brittle in the cold, which makes a late takedown harder and more likely to cause damage. Homeowners on tree lined streets in Garden City, Rockville Centre and Massapequa often want the house tidy again as soon as the season ends, and businesses in downtown Huntington, Smithtown and Great Neck usually prefer their storefront lights down before the new year gets busy. Many customers book the takedown when they schedule their installation with Merry Brite Lights, which saves a spot on our calendar well before the rush.