Two in Three Americans Would Decorate More for the Holidays with Quicker Setup and Removal

New data from the Holiday Decorating Ease & Efficiency Report by FrogTape reMOVEables^® reveals how hanging and takedown worries are shaping holiday displays, from the Thanksgiving table to the Christmas mantel

AVON, Ohio, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The turkey is not in the oven yet, and the garland is already going up. With 39% of decorators hanging indoor displays in early November and 57% starting right after Thanksgiving, the biggest decorating push of the year is days away, along with the January cleanup many dread. A new national survey from FrogTape reMOVEables^®, maker of wall-hanging and damage-free mounting products featuring CleanGrip™ Technology, found that 86% of holiday DIYers who use removable hanging products have damaged a surface taking down décor, including holes (50%), sticky residue (49%) and torn paint (48%).

The Holiday Decorating Ease and Efficiency Report surveyed 1,001 U.S. adults to reveal how holiday decorating visions often outpace proper setup and planning. Seventy-six percent have spent money on touch-up supplies and 44% have spent $25 or more. Furthermore, forty-nine percent have scaled back or skipped a project because hanging and removal felt like too much work and 65% say they would decorate more if it were quicker and easier.

"Decorating for the holidays should be a celebration, not a compromise driven by the fear of damaging walls, trim or cabinets," said Melanie Canning, Director of Insights for FrogTape^® brand. "People want the freedom to bring their full design vision to life without dreading the January takedown or the cleanup bill that follows."

What are the most common holiday decorating hacks?

Decorators put the most effort into the winter holidays (88%) and nearly half (46%) go all out for Thanksgiving. Seventy-four percent have used a workaround, including layers of tape hidden under ribbon (32%), an oversized nail or heavy-duty hook for lightweight décor (31%) or a web of fishing line, ribbon and thumbtacks (27%). Wreaths, garland and greenery take the most trial and error (46%) and about seven in ten need two or more adjustments before a display looks right. Twenty-four percent name "Is it crooked, or is it just the angle I'm standing at?" as the most common decorating debate at home.

Hosting guests and the weight of it all

Sixty-eight percent say hosting guests influences how they hang décor and 63% have put back a décor item they loved because it seemed too heavy to hang.

How do you keep holiday decorating quick and stress-free?

For households about to start decorating, the survey points to three tips that make set up and takedown easier:

• Match the product to the weight. Skip the hassle of matching wall sides to hook sides and weigh items first. Half of respondents guess a fully decorated wreath weighs one to three pounds and 31% guess four to six. FrogTape reMOVEables^® Heavy-Duty Medium Hooks hold up to 3 lbs. each, which suits a standard wreath. For heavier garland or greenery, the Heavy-Duty Large Hook holds up to 5 lbs.
• Test a spot first. Try a small, hidden area before committing to a whole mantel or staircase.
• Plan the takedown at setup. Decide where each piece goes with January in mind and store décor in labeled bins, so each piece is easy to find.

For more holiday decorating tips and inspiration, visit Frogtape.com/frogtape-removeables.

*FrogTape reMOVEables surveyed 1,001 U.S. homeowners and renters who use removable hanging products in October 2026 about how they plan to decorate their homes for the winter holidays.

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