House & Garden
The end of summer will soon be here. And even though you may have enjoyed the beauty of your flower gardens all summer long, you may be wondering how to enjoy the blooms long after summer has ended. Learning how to dry flowers can be the answer to your dilemma. Continue reading
If you have enjoyed the fruits of your labor all summer long in the way of produce, you know how important it is to prepare a vegetable plot for winter. It helps to know what to do at the end of the growing season, as this can have a large impact on the next year’s harvest. These same ideas will also help you plan ahead and prepare an area for a garden if you’ve never grown one before. Continue reading
There are a lot of things you’ll want to do to your home in the fall to make sure you’re ready for the winter. Doing these things will save you money from costly repairs due to damage from the harsh winter weather. So here’s your home maintenance checklist for fall.
Print out this honey-do list for your fall tasks this year. Continue reading
Everyone always does spring cleaning, but fall cleaning is just as important. It’s time to put away all of the outdoor sports gear and get ready for the cold weather and plenty of time sitting inside cuddling by the fireplace.
Getting your home clean and in tip-top shape before the cold really settles in will make you enjoy your living space that much more.
Plus, it will make the major fall and winter holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) much easier to prepare for. No worries about a filthy dishwasher that guests will see if you have already given it a good scrubbing well beforehand.
So let’s get down to work – here’s what you need to clean up inside the home…
Start in the Kitchen
It’s the heart of the home. When you have guests over, everyone congregates in the kitchen. So you want it to be spotless and company ready. Continue reading
