5 Ways to Get Your Home Holiday-Ready

With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s the perfect time to get a head start on that to-do list you’ve been writing in your head. Whether it’s preparing your home for festive gatherings or checking off essential winter maintenance, here are 5 ways to help you prepare for the holiday season.

Gather your tableware. Ensure you have enough plates, glasses, and silverware for every guest. Give your serving platters a quick polish if needed.

Check your insulation. As the cold front of winter is slowly making an appearance across the country, it’s a great time to start double-checking for gaps around doors and windows to ensure proper sealing throughout your home. You can contact your favorite handyman or treat yourself to a little DIY project. Don’t go through another year of cold toes and runny noses.

Install your holiday lights and decor early. Make the most of the mild weather and get a head start on your seasonal setup. Hiring a professional? Book soon to avoid the holiday rush.

Clear your gutters. As the trees let go of their remaining leaves, cleaning your gutters of any downfall and debris would most benefit from avoiding any potential winter freeze. Dust off your ladder or hire a professional for the safest solution.

Fall lawn care. After you clean your gutters, give your lawn some love and tidy up any excess as it falls. Keep your lawn rejuvenated with light watering, raking, and loosening any necessary soil so that new growth can occur by the Spring.

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