Oct 3, 2022
Get Your Home Ready For The Holiday Season With These Easy Tips
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The temperatures are dropping and stores are selling all things pumpkin spice, which can only mean one thing: the holidays are just around the corner! Ready yourself for the time of year where spirits are up but stress can run high with these easy tips.
Time to declutter
Got some things around the house that you haven't used in a year? Find a new home for them by selling them, or better yet, donate them in the spirit of the holiday season. The decluttering process can be therapeutic and allows you to concentrate your organizing and cleaning efforts. Plus, with less in the way, decorating will be simpler and much more enjoyable.
If there are some large metal items in your home that you’re not putting to use like old appliances, car parts or bicycles, give local business, Mobile Scrap Pickup a call and they’ll remove those items for you for free!
Stock your pantry
Preparing the pantry ahead of time and buying in bulk will prevent you from last-minute, expensive shopping. Plus, it’ll also help you prevent problems of trying to hunt down the items on your list if the store runs out of the things you need.
Before going inside the store, don’t forget to grab a sales flyers from your neighborhood supermarket and wholesalers in the weeks before Christmas and stock up on what you need. When non-perishable foods are on sale, purchase them in bulk and store them in your pantry. Fruits, vegetables, and meat are examples of perishable goods that can be frozen if necessary.
Prepare for guests
Plan ahead and prepare the guest room if you anticipate having overnight visitors this holiday season. Be sure to keep bathrooms and other public rooms clean as well. Make sure the areas are thoroughly clean and that any additional supplies, such as blankets and phone chargers, are available. A spare robe and pair of slippers would be wonderful additions. Prepare these items in advance in case any last-minute guests decide to crash.
Need some help getting your home ready? Reach out to Dove Mountain Cleaning and leave the cleaning to the professionals. Use your extra time to decorate or do some holiday shopping while you come home to a clean house.
Decorate for the holidays
There’s more to the holidays than just doing chores. Get into the Christmas spirit and bring out the holiday decor to make your house ready for visitors. Give each room a festive feel by including festive accessories like fun potpourri and lights. Frame some photos featuring memories your guests will be excited to relive.
Deck the halls with beautiful flowers from local business Forget Me Nots Fine Floral & Gifts! Browse beautiful autumn designs and more. Checking PLUS members get free delivery ($10 - $15 value) on every phone order.
Think holiday landscaping
Spread the spirit of the holidays with a little touch of sparkle! Use string lights to brighten a railing, position candles in an alcove to simulate a fireplace, or use traditional holiday lights to change your landscaping. Or purchase a fresh wreath every year from your neighborhood garden center or crafty neighbor.
Are weeds overtaking your yard? Landscaping can be a big task to tackle especially during the holidays. Support local and let the landscaping experts at Weed Co. help keep your lawn free of weeds.
Check for the basics
Three necessities—heating, air conditioning, and water pressure—should be taken care of as you get your house ready for the holidays, the cooler weather, and visitors. Check your showerhead to ensure it’s clean and clear of any buildup for better flow. Remember to clean out your air ducts, vents and filters for better air quality. With the temps dropping, you’ll also want to ensure your heating is ready for the challenge.
Ready your home essentials by letting the professionals at The Carlson Company do the heavy lifting. The Carlson Company offers prescheduled air conditioning and heating maintenance agreements for qualified homes and businesses.
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