8 Ways to Care for Your Home This November
This month, we are feeling especially thankful for home and the loved ones with whom we share it. Home is where the family comes together, where countless memories are made, where we’re protected from the elements, and where love abounds. So, it is crucial that you take care of it and keep it in tip-top shape. Here are 10 ways that you can care for your home this November.
Prepare Your Home for Winter
For most of the country, once November hits we can no longer deny that the colder weather has settled, and is here to stay for at least a few months. This is the time to winterize summer tools and appliances like air conditioner units, grills, and lawnmowers. Bring garden hoses indoors and check your windows and doors for drafts.
Make a Game Plan for Thanksgiving
No coach would head to a big game without a game plan up his sleeve. Likewise, no chef should hit the kitchen without thinking through the menu and timeline first. Determine your menu and decide what items you can make in advance, decide what responsibilities you can delegate, and take an inventory of your pantry and china cabinet.
Get the Best Dishes Ready
Thanksgiving is a special meal, and a time where memories are made that will last a lifetime. That means that this meal deserves the best of your entertaining arsenal. Due to the fact that we do not often use our special dishes year round, it’s smart to give them a good deep clean and polish before setting the table on Turkey Day.
Freshen Up Your Entertaining Spaces
With the holidays ahead, your entertaining space is sure to get plenty of use. Give these spaces an updated look with updated light fixtures, a new coat of paint or by changing up your curtains.
Use some pest control
When the cold temperatures arrive rodents and other pests are opportunistic and seek warm homes. Take some time to make sure that your home is properly cared for and protected from unwanted guests.
Prepare Sleeping Space for Guests
It is not uncommon for family and friends to travel to a loved ones house Thanksgiving weekend and the Holidays. But when they get there, where are they going to stay? Take some time throughout the month to prepare your home to accommodate guests. This might mean air mattresses, extra bedding, and pillows.
Clear out the gutters
Avoid drainage problems and damage to your home’s foundation by clearing out the gutters before snow and ice wreak havoc.
Start Preparing Your Home for the Upcoming Holiday Season
The holiday to-do list is notoriously the longest of the year. Get a head start by making your list and ordering your holiday cards, starting your Christmas gift list, and purchasing any decorations needed. You can even start stringing twinkle lights on your shrubbery before the deep chill sets in. After all, the most important part of the holidays is taking the time to enjoy our family and friends.