A resourceful woman has shared a brilliantly simple method for hanging Christmas wreaths that promises zero damage to your door and requires minimal effort. Her solution, born from festive frustration, uses just one common household item.
The Annual Reddit Reminder
Taking to a popular Christmas subreddit, the user posted what she called her 'annual reminder' – a technique she swears by for a perfectly positioned wreath. She explicitly stated that her approach needs no hooks, tape, nails, strips, hangers, pins, or staples, making it ideal for renters or anyone wishing to avoid marking their property.
She elaborated on her social media post, explaining the straightforward process. 'Simply tie two wreaths together with a long piece of ribbon and hang over the door,' she advised. Accompanying photographs clearly demonstrated how a single tartan ribbon connects two wreaths, which are then draped over the centre of the door frame.
How the Simple Hack Works
The key to the method is ensuring the ribbon is long enough for the wreaths to hang at the desired height on both the inside and outside of the door. This creates an instant, balanced display. 'Voila!' the woman exclaimed. 'No damage and a wreath inside and out. Double the Christmas cheer.'
The idea originated from a place of 'pure desperation' after she purchased a thick metal hanger that prevented her front door from closing properly. She also dismissed suction cup alternatives as 'the worst' due to their unreliable nature.
Overwhelmingly Positive Response
The clever tip was met with widespread praise and relief from other Reddit users. One person commented, 'Omg I needed this!... I don’t have a second wreath but am totally fine with taping something to the inside face of the doors. Thank you!'
Another hailed the inventor as a 'genius', noting it was a perfect solution for someone unable to put up a Christmas tree this year. A fourth user was grateful after their existing hook broke, while a fifth immediately shared the idea with a decoration-loving sister, who had also lost her hanger.
When questioned about potential swinging in the wind, the original poster confirmed that her wreaths remain stable, though she acknowledged that using a side entrance probably helps.
