It seems like each holiday season, we can barely get through with Halloween when Thanksgiving is upon us. Many of us will go out of town to visit family and friends and others of us will be welcoming those family members and friends into our homes. Therefore, it's important to make sure they feel comfortable and welcome when they come to visit.
If you're like most homeowners, you have a Thanksgiving to-do-list a mile long. So, I'd like to extend my advice on getting your home ready for your visitors this Thanksgiving holiday in a timely and orderly fashion. Once these tasks are finished, you will be able to glide around and be the cool host that you are.
Access What You Need to Do
Decide what projects you want to take on around the house. Will it be a major sprucing up, a one room makeover, holiday decorating or a good fall cleaning?
Determine How Long Each Project Will Take
Depending on the project or projects you decide to take on, the length will vary. You should carefully consider how much time you have and how much time you want to spend on the project. Don't dilly-dally around. Make each moment count, especially if you are on a time crunch.
Schedule Your Time
Once you have determined how long the project will take and how much time you are willing to spend on it, get a calendar and make yourself a schedule of which days you will work on your projects.
What Materials Do You Need
Make a list of the materials that you will need for your project. Check your list for items that you already have around the house. This way you are only purchasing what is absolutely necessary and you can stay within a budget, if needed.
Look for Sales
If you are on a budget, keep an eye out for sales on home improvement items such as paint, carpet remnants, spackling, picture framing, cleaners, upholstery, furniture, etc.
Final Touchups
For last minute touchups that really make a house shine, you should clean all the windows and glass doors, clean your baseboards, add fresh flowers, make sure all the dishes are clean on the day your guests are expected to arrive and set out some potpourri for a nice fresh scent.
For more great holiday tips and advice, visit the DIY website. They have some really great money saving ideas for everyone.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday season ~ Realtor® Liz Miller
Liz - I still love your video. Caught this on Twitter and just wanted to say hi!
Hi Liz - Great ideas! I can use all the help I can get. Happy Thanksgiving!
Great post. Thanks.
Liz, thanks for the helpful hints. I can't believe Thanksgiving is only one week away!
Hi Liz - I'm looking forward to next week. Good food, good football, and plenty of time to relax with friends and family.
Liz,
Really great ideas! Having a plan always helps cut down on the stress. Thanks for the taking the time to help us out!
Hi Liz ~ Thanks for the ideas. I am a little ahead of the game than usual but.... It always gets hectic.
Liz,
Sounds like good information that can be used all year. Thanks for sharing.