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Spring Cleaning is Here!
Say goodbye to those winter blues—the spring season has officially sprung!
Spring cleaning is perfect for tackling those neglected spots in your home and going the extra mile to refresh your space. Aside from your usual day-to-day tasks, here are our top ways to spruce up your home, inside and out, just in time for the new season!
Inside
Check lightbulbs and replace as needed
Fix anything that's broken
Clean vents and baseboards
Vacuum, mop, or sweep floors
Declutter each room
Organize cabinets, countertops, and closets
Touch up any paint or scuff on the walls
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6 Steps to Prep Your Home for Guests
Hosting has its shares of anxieties, especially if you're striving to make your home welcoming. How do you know everyone will feel comfortable? And will you ever get a chance to relax? You will if you focus on what's really necessary. Here's a list of steps to get your home ready — and take the stress out of hosting.
1. Declutter
- The day before guests arrive is no time to pull apart junk drawers and clean out linen closets.
- Declutter guest rooms and public areas -- foyer, kitchen, living room, den, and dining room. Remove anything unnecessary from countertops, coffee tables, and ottomans; if it's out of sight, keep it out of mind, for now.
- If you run short of time, bag up the clutter and store it in car trunks, basements, and out-of-the-way closets. Sort and arrange after your guests depart.
2. Add Night Lights
- Even though you can navigate your home blindfolded, your guests can't. Make sure outside light...
