Thursday 10 December 2020

12 HOME DIY PROJECTS TO DO BEFORE THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Whether you are planning a casual party, a festive gathering, or a combination of both during the holidays, it can be helpful to finish DIY home projects before holiday season sets in. These easy projects can make a big difference to welcoming guests or friends, presenting your home at its very best, and ensuring a smooth and enjoyable holiday for you and everyone who visits your home.

You know your entire home’s quirks and how to deal with its personality, from a sticky lock to a fussy toilet. It can be very annoying if you have a squeaking fan, flickering lightbulb, or sticky doors, distracting, or creating a nuisance. Fortunately, these projects are very easy to fix and improve before your holiday season.

1.    Running Toilet: A toilet that constantly runs or has a weak flush can be problematic for your holiday guests. Instead of asking guests to jiggle the handle or adjust their bathroom habits, fix the toilet so it is in perfect working order just when there will be more people who need to use it.

2.    Dripping Faucet:  A leaky faucet not only wastes water and creates stains in the sink, but can be noisy for guests who aren’t used to its constant rhythm. A new aerator or refreshed seal will quickly fix a faucet so it doesn’t drip on your guests’ enjoyment of the holiday.

3.    Sticky Door: A door that constantly sticks can be aggravating, but it doesn’t have to be aggravating to fix. Quickly sand down the edges of the door to help it fit in the frame more smoothly so there doesn’t need to be any banging or yanking when it opens and closes.

4.    Low Lighting: Whether you have dark spots in your home because of burned out bulbs or weak lighting fixtures, a new or stronger bulb can brighten up the area in an instant. Add night lights near stairs and in bathrooms as well, just to be sure your guests have enough light to see.

5.    Dirty Appliances: To help your holiday meals taste their very best, take the time to thoroughly clean your kitchen appliances, including the refrigerator, oven, stovetop, and microwave. With all appliances clean, you’ll be ready for the tastiest meals and snacks of the year.

6.    Cluttered Surfaces: Freshen up your surfaces – shelves, counters, mantles, furniture tops, etc. – by clearing away clutter. Recycle old papers, discard loose trash, and stash trinkets and knick-knacks away for the season to create a cleaner, more eye-pleasing space for your guests to enjoy.

7.    Household Odors:  You can quickly get used to your home’s smells, whether odors are from recently cooked food, old upholstery, litter boxes, pets, gym shoes, or any other sources. Open windows to clear out stale air, clean up after pets, and deodorize furniture so it is fresh when your guests arrive.

8.    Dirty Window Coverings:  Whether you have draperies, blinds, or shutters, window coverings can and do gather dust, making the view from your windows less festive. Dust or wash window coverings as needed, and if possible, wash the windows as well for the best views.

9.    Squeaking Hinges Over time, all doors can sag and stick, squeaking and creaking every time they’re opened. Oiling the hinges is a fast fix that will help every door move more easily without announcing to everyone in the house that a door has been opened.

10. Dirty Doormat Your front entryway is the first impression your guests receive when they visit, and a dirty doormat does not offer a friendly welcome. Choose a new holiday welcome mat for a festive touch, and clean the entryway carefully so it is neat and welcoming.

11. Overall Dirtiness:  Just before holidays, give your home a thorough cleaning. Scrub the bathrooms, wash countertops, run the dishwasher, do laundry, dust shelves, and vacuum floors so everything is fresh and ready.

12. Decorations:  Get into the holiday spirit by already having your holiday decorations out and festively adorning your home. A wreath, twinkle lights, centerpieces, and other ornamentation will make your home feel like a great place for everyone to celebrate.

While you may not have time to finish all these DIY home projects before holiday season, if you only manage a few chores and some simple steps, your guests /friends will feel more welcome and the holidays will be more enjoyable for everyone in your home.

Shop Rayneau at the Corinth (450-7247) Monchy (450-7248) Vide Bouteille (450-7246) or Babonneau (450-5759) branch, for all your holiday season DIY projects’ materials and experience the convenience of shopping for everything under one roof.



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