Winter and Holiday Home Tips
November 17, 2009
As the holidays are approaching, many of us are thinking about where we are going to put all the relatives that will be coming into town. Along with working out sleeping arrangements, we begin to look around our Tulsa home. We want everything to be perfect and in working order, especially if the in-laws are coming. There is nothing more embarrassing than when your mother-in-law walks into your kitchen and finds thinks in disarray such as knobs loose on cabinets, broken tiles, or whatever else she may find to make us look unworthy to be married to her son.
Now, is the time to start and find all those little things that might need repaired and fix them, long before anyone comes a callin’.
The following list should help you go room to room and look for obvious repairs.
Kitchen Look for:
- Loose knobs on cabinets.
- Broken tile.
- Are all appliances in working order?
- Knobs on the stove.
- Light bulbs or other lighting.
- Clear off counter tops – you do not want your kitchen to look cluttered especially if family members will be helping you fix the meals.
Bathrooms Check for:
- Faucet leaks.
- Sinks or tubs draining slow.
- Broken tile.
- Missing or stained grout.
- Light bulbs.
- Fan in working order.
- Living Room Check for:
- Dirty carpet.
- Lighting.
- Curtains and upholstery in need or repair or cleaning?
Bedrooms Check for:
- Dirty carpet.
- Dust on everything.
- Room in the closet and chest of drawers for their clothing.
- Light bulbs.
Front door and walkway:
- Be prepared to clear snow and ice from both.
- Watch the roof for hanging icicles which can be an accident waiting to happen.
- Now, that you know you are prepared for guests it is time to winter proof your home.
- Remove all hoses from exterior faucets.
If you have pipes that freeze often, remember to leave the water dripping on cold nights.
If you plan to leave, have a neighbor keep an eye on your home.
Be prepared for power and heat outages. Always know where the flashlights and candles are and have an alternative heat source such as a fireplace or a place to go in case you do not have heat.
Remember to buy batteries and have them close by the flashlight.
Keep a few gallons of drinking water just in case a pipe burst.
Do not warm up your car in the garage with the door down.
Do not use kerosene heaters in small areas.
Close the chimney damper when you are not using it.
Keep your snow shovel ready to use.
Check all windows and doors for drafts and replace weather stripping if needed.
In the attic, be sure that the insulation is not covering vents.
Now, your home is ready for guests and cold winter nights. Cuddle up, read a book, and enjoy the time you have before the guests arrive.
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