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It’s December and Here’s Your Checklist

Monday, December 3rd, 2018

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It’s December! How time flies. If you’re dwelling in the coldest states, then you’re definitely prepping for snow while also getting ready for the string of social gatherings ahead. December, after all, is the busiest month of the year.

But what are the things that you need to include on your December to-do list?

Shut Off and Disconnect

You have to disconnect the hoses and shut off the water source for all of your outdoor plumbing. This is especially true if it snows heavily where you live.

Be sure to carefully drain and roll the garden hoses before you store them in the shed, only to be brought out in spring.

Check the Trees

Heavy snow can cause an awful amount of buildup that can easily break tree limbs. Be sure to brush off all snow off the tree limbs after every heavy snowfall. Use a broom with extension to do this task.

If you’re too late in saving a tree limb, then that’s fine, just be sure to remove the limb as soon as the weather permits.

Make Space

Winter is the season for coats, hats, boots, mittens, and scarves so there has to be a dedicated spot for these. These winter pieces seem to multiply as the season progresses so setting up the coat rack or a hat stand would go a long way in helping you keep your home decluttered throughout the season.

The main entrance is the best spot for these supplies so be sure to set up a dedicated closet in that zone. Make room for even more layers of winter clothing and stuff.

Put Up the Holiday Décor

It’s time to bring out those Christmas lights and check if they are still working. Replace the non-working ones and hang only those that you deem safe. Exterior wreaths and lights must use only a safe outdoor outlet.

Do ample research if you plan on using living Christmas tree. Be sure to buy early because nurseries will not hold trees that are not paid for and ready to be taken home.

Make sure to put the tree in a transition zone and to limit the size of Christmas bulbs that you would use. After the Christmas holidays, you can move the tree outdoors and have it planted for next year’s use.

Make It Simple  

A lot of people tend to feel overwhelmed by the parties and whatnot during the holidays when, in fact, it should just be simple. Just focus on what truly matter such as your family and the joy that you feel when you hold the activities that you have scheduled.

Preparing in advance will also help you in avoiding stress. It also won’t hurt to delegate some of the responsibilities to other family members.

Practice Dealing with Winter Storms

Are your snow shovels in their greatest condition? Check also the window scrapers, gloves, and other weather supplies. Make sure that all of these are accessible and near the door.

And even if it does not snow heavily where you live, it pays to have ample stock of food in the pantry. There must also be enough supplies of flashlight batteries, candles, and bottled water.

Refresh the Guest Rooms

The holidays are the perfect excuse for most people to show unannounced so don’t be caught unaware. Prep the guest rooms now by making the beds and replacing any lighting fixtures that need to be fixed.

Just like a hotel, you should ascertain that your guests would receive the best kind of accommodation. If you can, add the following as supplies and amenities –

  • Telephone by the bedside
  • Notepad and pencil on the nightstand
  • Bible, Quran or Gita
  • Alarm clock with radio
  • TV set with DVD player and remote
  • Bedside lamps
  • A book or two plus some magazines
  • Fruit basket
  • Bottled water

Vacuum and dust these rooms now and then so that you will always be prepared to welcome a guest into your home.

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