We have all heard of spring cleaning, but the fall season is also a good time to get caught up on some deep cleaning on the inside of your house to get ready for the upcoming winter months. To help you make sure your home is clean and ready for holiday parties, here are a few fall cleaning tips according to RealSimple.com:
— Wash windows: Using glass cleaner or one squirt of dish washing liquid in a spray bottle filled with water, wipe down windows with a microfiber cloth.
— Vacuum fabric blinds: Use a low setting with a brush attachment to clean fabric blinds. Vinyl blinds can be wiped down with a dampened microfiber cloth.
— Clean the walls: Dust, wash, rinse and dry painted or wood-paneled walls.
— Vacuum/spot clean upholstered furniture and cushions.
— Kitchen cupboards: Empty cupboards, wipe them down, replace liners if needed and reorganize.
— Dust off refrigerator condenser coil: Gently vacuum with brush attachment.
— Carpets: Have professionally cleaned if needed.
— Wood floors: Have scratched or dull wood floors scuff-sanded and re-coated.
— Straighten closets.
— Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
GARDENING
Extend your garden’s growing season.
Although the growing season for gardens is limited to the spring and fall months, you can extend your garden’s productivity by two, three or six months with these basic steps, according to Gardners.com. Reduce wind exposure by building a wood fences or windbreak netting. Keep the soil warm with a thick layer of mulch. Protect garden from sun and heat by using shade netting. Block frosts by using sheets, blankets or garden fabric to cover garden.
HOME SELLING
Home prices on the rise thanks to older millennials
According to a recent CoreLogic survey, older millennials are helping drive home prices higher. Although home price gains had shrunk in the last year, prices were up 3.6% in July compared to July 2018. The survey also found that more than a quarter of older millennials said they were interested in buying a home in the next 12 months.
HOME RENOVATION
Budgeting for a renovation project
Before starting any home renovation project, it’s important to create a budget. According to HouseLogic.com, here are four steps to set up your budget. Ballpark the costs of your renovation, figure out how much you have to spend, get quotes from contractors, and set priorities and trim the project to fit your budget.
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