July 28, 2021

Refresh And Prep Your Home In Advance For The Holiday Season

Now you might think it’s the middle of the year, and there is still time for the holiday season. So, why do you need to prep your house so much in advance for it? 

One day, you’ll be enjoying the monsoon season, and the next thing you know, you are preparing for Halloween, cooking for Thanksgiving, and shopping for Christmas gifts already.

So, amidst all this turmoil you might not get adequate time to prep your home for guests and the holiday season. 

That’s probably why you must start your home preparations now to avoid any last-minute troubles. Plus, you’ll need your finances for gifts, food, and party decorations during the holiday season. And giving a makeover to your home would not be on your priority list by then.

Starting with the home renovation or remodeling way before will also be a good decision to avoid falling into a financial crunch during the holidays. Also, if you are a go-to host who loves having guests over for the holidays, you have ample time to focus on your home decor. 

Here we’ve listed a few things to refresh and prep your home in advance for the holiday season.

1. Spruce Up Your Home Interiors

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When you think about giving a new makeover to your home, the first thing that comes to mind is to update your interiors. This means that you need to get rid of those rusty furniture pieces, age-old paintings, and other eyesores in your living room. 

For this, you need to install brand new fixtures in your living room to add newness and charm to your space. You can also accentuate the positives in your interior by decorating it with modern home decor items such as art pieces, rugs, and cool furniture items. Also, one of the best ways to spruce up your interiors is to use decorative mirrors and lighting fixtures. Speaking of which, you can consider using chandeliers and lamps to light up your space and bring out the best in your interiors.

You can also create a welcoming ambiance in your living room by experimenting with the seating arrangements. Use ottomans, couches, and tables in such a way so that whenever you have guests over, they can have a cozy place to have a conversation.

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2. Fix-Up Everything In Your Rooms

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See, the holiday season is when your friends and family members find time to catch up with each other. They even come as houseguests to spend more time with you and your family. And you wouldn’t want to welcome them in a faulty house. Because that would definitely be embarrassing. 

So, you need to refurbish and renovate your house before the season for your guests to have a comfortable stay. Also, the monsoon season is a bit harsh on your roof, pipelines, and other areas of your home. Believe it or not, now is the perfect time to look out for possible disruptions in your home. 

But do not limit the renovation process to your guest room. You need to ensure that everything in your house is working properly and in sound condition. Check for leaky faucets, non-working appliances, broken fixtures, cracked walls/ceilings, clogged pipelines/drains, and faulty electrical systems. Resolving these common household problems before the holiday season will save you from all those embarrassing situations and help you live in a perfect home. So, that’s like hitting two targets with one arrow. 

3. Don’t Forget Your Bathroom And Kitchen

Before having guests over for holidays, you are anyway going to clean up your washroom and kitchen to make a good impression. You would also like to add some scented candles or extra utilities for your guests. But there’s something you might miss out on. 

Many homeowners often forget to pay attention to their bathroom and kitchen renovation before the holiday season. And this leads to some last-minute troubles. For instance, suppose you have a broken oven. In that case, how will you cook your special cookies for your nieces and nephews? Or what if the messed-up shower curtains end up hurting your guests? 

So, before the holiday season catches up to you and starts giving you nightmares about everything, try to make things easier on your future self. With this, you need to ensure that your bathroom and kitchen are all set to welcome the holiday spirit. For instance, take a look at water heaters, plumbing systems, flooring, and vanities and make necessary fixes. Also, if you think that anything in your bathroom or kitchen is beyond repair, get it replaced to minimize further damage. 

For instance, suppose termites have attacked your kitchen cabinets. In that case, your kitchen will not only have a bad look but will also be one of the most unsafe places in the house. So, you need to remove those termite-attacked cabinets as soon as possible and install new ones in the kitchen.

4. Start Decluttering In Advance For Home Prep

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Cleaning is a never-ending process. No matter how much you clean your home, you must do it again right before the guests come in. But it doesn’t mean that you keep it off until the arrival of the holiday season. Decluttering your home right before the holidays might give you additional stress and steal your holiday spirit. You wouldn’t want that. Right?

So, to avoid that, start decluttering your home way before the holiday season. Raid your closets to remove the clothes you don’t wear anymore and donate them to the nearby thrift store. Also, clean your attic and basement and remove things you don’t use or want. Take a look at your backyard/lawn and remove the unwanted weeds. 

The best part of decluttering so early is that you don’t have to do everything all at once. You can take your time deep cleaning your house without ruining all your weekends. You won’t have to spend a lot of time cleaning everything before having your guests over for the get-together. 

Final Words

Planning for the holiday season can help you minimize all those headaches and financial anxieties. So, start by prepping your home this year, and you won’t regret making that decision. Check out various blog of home improvement like this at The Arch Digest

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