Abstract: A light string storage reel comprises at least one reel including a center section and first and second side sections, each center section being formed in a generally cylindrical configuration with an essentially hollow interior, each side section having a hole and being affixed to the center section, the first side section including an aperture and a slot, the aperture being in communication with the hollow interior of the center section for storage of the string of lights and accessories, in an operative orientation a user placing a plug of a string of lights through the slot to secure it in place, the user then rotating the reel thereby winding the string of lights.