Get Your Home Holiday Ready

Let the count downs begin. With the Holiday rapidly approaching, there are probably a lot of items you need to check off your list, especially if you plan to host a house full of guests in Beaverton, OR. You want your friends and family to feel comfortable during their stay. So here are a few things you can do to prepare your home before any of your guests arrive.

Clean the Entryway

Your front door is the first things your guests will see and you want it to make a good first impression. Sweep and de-ice your steps and porch before putting out the welcome mat. You also want to replace your lightbulbs to make sure your entry is well lit. And inside, get your entry organized with a place for guests to comfortably leave coats and shoes.

Check the Weather Stripping

A big part of allowing guests comfort inside is making sure you keep the cold air out. This starts with the seals around your windows and doors. Any air leaks and you will be dealing with a winter chill all season long. And if caulking and weather stripping don’t stop the air leaks, you might want to add replacement windows to your wish list. New vinyl, aluminum, or fiberglass windows in Beaverton, OR will keep on giving the whole year round. Your home will be secure, comfortable, and quiet—and you will save on your energy bills.

Sweep the Chimney
You don’t just need it clean for Santa. The hearth is where you often gather and nothing beats a warm, crackling fire on a cold night. You want to be sure your flue and fireplace are safe and free of debris before you amp up the use this winter.

Clean the Windows, Drapes, and Blinds

With the late mornings and long winter nights, you want to capitalize on any natural sunshine that you can. So uncover those windows during the day. Vacuum your drapes and blinds to prepare. Then, launder your drapes in cold water and wash your blinds in the shower with water and mild soap. Next, wipe down the frames and take a standard window cleaner to the glass of your windows, wiping them with newspaper for a streak-free shine.

Prepare your Kitchen

Along with stocking up on food, you also want to prepare your kitchen in other ways. You will probably clean the stove, garbage disposal, and fridge. But a lot of hosts tend to forget about safety. For all the little accidents that can happen with family around, be sure you have a basic first aid kit on hand. Also take time to test your smoke detectors and swap out the batteries, just in case.

How do you get your home ready for the Holiday season? At EnergyGuard Windows and Doors, we know that replacement windows are probably not at the top of your list. But if your windows in Beaverton, OR have been giving your trouble for the last few years, you will want to make replacement a priority. We provide superior design and installation services, making the process as easy and stress-free as possible. Give us a call at 503-554-5500. Or come to 516 E. 2nd St., Newberg, OR 97132 to look at some of our products and get all your questions answered.