Your winter home checklist
The ice-kissed season of frost and firelight is here. Regardless of your local weather conditions, there are a few universally essential tasks to ready your home for the chilly winter months. Here’s a quick checklist of what to do and buy in order to transform your house into a warm and cozy winter wonderland.
Prep the entryway for winter supplies
You can expect everyone to trek in wet boots, umbrellas and thick winter coats into the house on a daily basis. Consider purchasing a water-resistant shoe rack to protect your floors and outfit the area with sturdy hooks for coats and scarves.
Stock the kitchen and household essentials
Fill the pantry with must-have seasonal treats and nonperishable goods before you get snowed in with an appetite for comfort food. While you’re taking inventory, replenish basic supplies like toilet paper, batteries and light bulbs. If you anticipate a winter storm, store plenty of firewood indoors and keep candles close by for light, warmth and a cozy cabin ambiance during power outages.
Get ready for holiday gifts
Avoid venturing out onto icy roads and freezing temperatures by making a list and checking it twice! Try to shop for everyone and everything all at once. Additionally, make sure your mailbox is safe, secure and ready to withstand the flood of incoming cards and packages.
Cover and store outdoor furniture and grills
You won’t have much need for backyard lounging sets or grills anymore. Clean patio furniture before putting it in storage and consider[…]
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