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.
To-Dos: Your Home Checklist | NOVEMBER
"With Thanksgiving approaching and the winter holidays around the corner, there are things to look forward to (and prepare for) this time of year — even with the adjustments we are having to make because of the pandemic. Batten down the hatches for winter weather and get a jump on holiday prep, so you can relax and savor the simple pleasures of the season, like family dinners and walks in the crisp air outdoors." --- Laura Gaskill, Houzz Contributor 1. Replace floor protectors on chairs.2. Examine the sump pump.3. Check paths, stairs and railings for safety. 4. Show some kindness to feathered friends. 5. Get a jump on holiday prep.6. Deep-clean bathrooms. 7. Check bathtub caulk and repair if needed.8. Inspect the home’s exterior, and then cover gaps. 9. Remove the last of the fall leaves.10. Fix plumbing issues before the holiday crunch.11. Force bulbs indoors.12. Stock up for winter.
To-Dos: Your Home Checklist | OCTOBER
"The leaves are falling, pumpkins are showing up at market, and the cozy comforts of home beckon — it must be October. Make the most of this month’s bountiful harvest, get some exercise raking leaves in the brisk air, and button down your house in preparation for winter. Then sit back, relax and warm your hands around a mug of hot apple cider. Fall is here." --- Laura Gaskill, Houzz 1. Neaten up the mudroom.2. Keep seasonal decorating low-key with natural finds.3. Vacuum radiators, baseboard heaters and heating grates. 4. Check safety devices.5. Start a gift list.6. Rake leaves.7. Decorate for Halloween.8. Cover or store outdoor furniture and grills. 9. Shut off exterior faucets and store hoses for winter.10. Trim dead tree limbs. 11. Clean gutters and downspouts.12. Maintain your wood stove or fireplace.13. Clean carpeting and area rugs.
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