Well I don’t know about the rest of you but at about this time of year when the kids head back to school and we begin to see leaves on the ground, I always have the inkling to PURGE and clean the house and prepare what I can before settling down for a long winter of hibernation with some good books and Hot Cocoa! Lol! And if you leave it to long the snow comes and the shortened days make it difficult to become motivated!
Outside:
For me it all starts when I realize I will soon need to PARK in the Garage, so have to clean through the summer’s worth of unfinished projects, gardening tools etc. to make way for the car. While doing this I try to go through the other boxes etc. to take inventory, Christmas decorations, camping gear etc. Have I really UDED any of it? Or is it just taking up space in my garage? Think about some of the unused clutter you might have a begin a donation pile.
Secondly I try to attack the backyard, UGggg, yes the garden is still growing SOMEthing’s but what about getting your shed tidied and thinking about your perennials and what they will need to be winterized… I know I know it seams a little early, but the fact is it’s fair game for snow in Saskatchewan any time come September and October. So put away any unused pots, gather the sprinklers, clear the water lines once the frost begins and put the lawn furniture away.
Also check the caulking and seals on your windows and doors and repair as needed. This will help keep the precious heat in and the cold out!
Once I’ve tackled the outside… I move in! Where to begin?
Inside:
-Time to bring out those Fall jackets and sweaters and put the shorts and bathing suits to bed. Another great opportunity to take inventory of you clothing and see what you are really using! Was there and summer clothes you didn’t even get around to wearing? And don’t forget footwear, what do you wear and what DON’T you wear? Add them to the pile. While you’re way back there in the closet or basement, pull out your duvets and space heaters.
-If you have a fireplace you plan on using over the winter think about having it cleaned and inspected before using it! Also clean your furnace before turning it on and put in a new filter! Also Think about inverting in a CO2 detector and check to make sure all your smoke detectors are working!
-Time to clean out those kitchen cupboards and pantries. What do you NEVER use that cold be donated to the food bank or good will, and throw out what has expired over the summer, baking products etc. And now that you have all your canning done (lol, or NOT, but Chanel is brilliant at canning!) Fill your pantry with your favorite fall and winter soups, rice, etc.
Check your deep freezes as well for anything you need to EAT soon, and think about defrosting it before you stuff it full again.
What else is there? Send us some tips and trick you use for cleaning and getting ready for the fall and winter!
Fall, Fall.... FALL!
Heather and Chanel
Outside:
For me it all starts when I realize I will soon need to PARK in the Garage, so have to clean through the summer’s worth of unfinished projects, gardening tools etc. to make way for the car. While doing this I try to go through the other boxes etc. to take inventory, Christmas decorations, camping gear etc. Have I really UDED any of it? Or is it just taking up space in my garage? Think about some of the unused clutter you might have a begin a donation pile.
Secondly I try to attack the backyard, UGggg, yes the garden is still growing SOMEthing’s but what about getting your shed tidied and thinking about your perennials and what they will need to be winterized… I know I know it seams a little early, but the fact is it’s fair game for snow in Saskatchewan any time come September and October. So put away any unused pots, gather the sprinklers, clear the water lines once the frost begins and put the lawn furniture away.
Also check the caulking and seals on your windows and doors and repair as needed. This will help keep the precious heat in and the cold out!
Once I’ve tackled the outside… I move in! Where to begin?
Inside:
-Time to bring out those Fall jackets and sweaters and put the shorts and bathing suits to bed. Another great opportunity to take inventory of you clothing and see what you are really using! Was there and summer clothes you didn’t even get around to wearing? And don’t forget footwear, what do you wear and what DON’T you wear? Add them to the pile. While you’re way back there in the closet or basement, pull out your duvets and space heaters.
-If you have a fireplace you plan on using over the winter think about having it cleaned and inspected before using it! Also clean your furnace before turning it on and put in a new filter! Also Think about inverting in a CO2 detector and check to make sure all your smoke detectors are working!
-Time to clean out those kitchen cupboards and pantries. What do you NEVER use that cold be donated to the food bank or good will, and throw out what has expired over the summer, baking products etc. And now that you have all your canning done (lol, or NOT, but Chanel is brilliant at canning!) Fill your pantry with your favorite fall and winter soups, rice, etc.
Check your deep freezes as well for anything you need to EAT soon, and think about defrosting it before you stuff it full again.
What else is there? Send us some tips and trick you use for cleaning and getting ready for the fall and winter!
Fall, Fall.... FALL!
Heather and Chanel
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