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Most Americans Would Decorate More For The Holidays If It Was Easier

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(StatePoint) New data reveals how hanging and takedown worries are shaping holiday displays, from the Thanksgiving table to the Christmas mantel.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 reveals 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, 49% 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.

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