Getting your House Ready for Christmas

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It’s always the same isn’t it? You think you’ve got loads of time to sort your house out for Christmas and then all of a sudden it’s upon you. Where does the time go? Well since you know it’s always going to be the same why not be clever this year and get your house ready before the rush begins? Proper planning and good timing can mean your house will be ready well in time for Santa's visit.

Getting your house reading for Christmas involves more than just putting up the decorations. At Christmas you receive guests almost everyday. Relatives, friends and neighbours will be popping in to offer season greetings and of course Santa will be popping in for a sherry and a mince pie so you want to make sure your house is in tip top condition before they start arriving! And the preparations can start up to six months in advance.

Six Months Before

Six months before Christmas is the time to get any major renovations you need doing started. We all know what can happen when you’re getting work done on your home. What should take two weeks can end up taking two months! And you don’t want the builders in and the house in disarray when Santa arrives! So play it safe and start preparations earlier in the year. Six months before Christmas get the builders in and they’ll be out the way by the time the first xmas card arrives.

Three Months Before

Three months before Christmas, while Santa is getting things organised in the grotto, it’s time to do the painting. You don’t want your xmas guests having to smell paint when they come in so getting it out the way three months before means the smell will be gone by the time they turn up!

One Month Before

One month before Christmas it’s time for the fun stuff, the decorations! Start shopping for decorations now. Decided on your theme whether it be winter wonderland or Santa’s grotto and go in search of cute or classic ornaments and creative crafts. You could start making your own decorations and get the kids involved in some arts and crafts.

Look for the perfect tree and plan what ornaments and decorations you’ll put on it. Go for a classic, traditional theme of green, gold and red or maybe something a little more modern for example silver and blue or lilac and white. Play around with colours and make sure you add a little of your own personality into the design so you’re decorations are truly your own.

Preparing for Christmas needn’t be stressful but timing is key. Start your preparations early on and make sure you plan what you need to do and when. Being prepared will help you to have a much more enjoyable Christmas with your friends and family in a house you’ll be proud of. You’ll be more than happy far Santa to drop by when you know your house is in tip top condition and is beautifully decorated for the xmas holidays.