To-Dos: Your Home Checklist | DECEMBER

It's Christmastime! "With residents of cold regions experiencing or preparing for snow, plus all the holidays, December is a busy month. But with a little preparation (and some quiet time), you can savor the best of the season, whether it’s winter walks or hot cocoa. Check off these tasks for a less hectic, more harmonious month." --- Laura Gaskill, Houzz Contributor

1. Disconnect hoses.
2. Keep an eye on trees.
3. Set up a gift-wrapping station.  
4. Make space for winter coats, boots and scarves . 
5. Put up outdoor holiday decor.
6. Add winter evergreens to outdoor spaces.
7. implify your holiday.
8. Get ready for winter storms.
9. Block drafts.
10. Spruce up indoor play areas.
11. Carve out a space to find your Zen.
12. Have your chimney cleaned. 
13. Update your emergency kit.
14. Plan for holiday home safety.