How to Prepare a Home for Summer

Summer can be a fun time, and with a little planning ahead you can get your home ready for a variety of activities. Your guests will surely enjoy staying with you in your newly made over home. Read on to learn how to prepare a home for summer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Home
• Storage area
• Pillows
• Furniture
• Blankets

Preparing for Overnight Guests in Summer

1. Prepare your guest room, porch or another quiet place in your home for out of town guests. Make sure there is one or two beds, a small dresser and some closet space for your overnight house guests.
2. Wash all pillows, blankets, curtains, sleeping bags and linens so they are ready for use. Store them in a closet or plastic storage container in another area of your home so they are handy and easy to locate when the time comes.
3. Set up a bathroom schedule if you only have one bathroom. Perhaps you can shower at night so your guests are free to shower in the morning when they awake.
4. Dust and vacuum your home so your guests will not be subjected to dust and mold allergies as much.
5. Stock your refrigerator and kitchen with a variety of food and beverages. Investigate ahead of time what types of foods your guests like so you can plan meals and grocery shop.
6. Take an inventory of your home and find out if any damaged or older items need to be replaced before your guests arrive.

Preparing Your Home for Daily Life in Summer

7. Remove all storm windows and replace with screens. While the windows are being replaced, you can take that time to wash and clean them. Store storm windows in a safe, out of the way place where they will not be broken.
8. Open up room(s) you do not normally use or heat in the winter. Air out all bedding and the room itself by opening windows.
9. Wash and safely store all of your Winter items including hats, gloves, bedding, clothing and shoes. This will make room in your drawers and closets for your summer wardrobe, sheets, blankets and accessories.
10. Locate and put out all of your summer cosmetics such as bug spray and insect repellent. Store these in a place where you can grab them in a hurry if you need to.
11. Inspect your summer clothing and give away items that no longer fit and replace those that are worn or damaged.
12. Set up your patio or back yard area with an outdoor fireplace (optional), grill, table, chairs, bird feeders and any other items. Make sure you have grilling supplies so you are ready when the time comes.
13. Check over the kids' swings and play items to make sure they are still functional, safe and operational.
14. Turn off your furnace and turn any switches (if applicable) over to air conditioner. Uncover your air conditioner if needed. Have the air conditioner inspected yearly for proper operation.
15. Give your lawnmower a mini-tuneup and test for proper operation.

Tips & Warnings

• Start this process in the springtime so you won't feel rushed by the time summer arrives.
• Dispose of hazardous household and yard waste according to your community regulations.

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