Post-Christmas Guide To Home TLC

The festive season is a hectic, stressful time of year, and you may put the smaller things to one
side in the meantime. But Christmas is over, new year resolutions have been made, and it’s
time to look at the things you may have been putting off in December. One of the biggest things
you are bound to have neglected is you home. From kids running around with new toys to
spilling wine on the carpet on new years eve, your house is probably looking a little worse for
wear at the minute. Sooner rather than later, you should tie up all the loose ends and get your
house feeling more like a home again. If this sounds like a problem you’re experiencing, read on
for a guide full of tips and tricks to get back to normal.

Replace Your Boiler

Probably not the first thing that you think about when it comes to home TLC. However, this
winter has been (and will carry on to be) a rough one, and your heating system has probably
taken a beating along the way. Depending on how long you’ve lived in your property, your boiler
won’t have been serviced or replaced unless you have requested it. Old boilers can lack
efficiency, and therefore be worse for the environment, and cost you more money than it needs
to. The best way to prevent this and make sure your boiler doesn’t pack in for years on end is to
have it annually serviced. An annual service will ensure that everything is working correctly, and
you don’t leave any underlying issues for too long. Installing a new boiler mid-winter will make
sure you have nothing to worry about, and would be beneficial especially if you don’t know when
the last time was that you had a boiler installed.

Clean Out Your Gutters

As winter gets worse, the weather can be extremely unpredictable. If you haven’t looked at your
gutters recently, you may come across a substantial build-up of leaves, rainwater and even
animals. Cleaning your gutters out now will save severe damage to your home in the long run.

Cut The Clutter

It’s one of the more simple tasks in this guide, but just having a pre-spring clean will make you
feel a whole load better about 2020. Christmas time can take over, and leave presents, food
and rubbish all over your home. Taking a step back afterwards and taking a good look at your
home will put it into perspective and give you some motivation to make a change. Another right
way to understand how cluttered your home is is to ask a trusted friend for advice. Sometimes,
you don’t see individual bits of clutter if they have been there for too long, so having a second
pair of eyes will help you clean up. Take this time to go through all your old clothes and items
also, there’s nothing better than starting fresh after getting new things at Christmas.

Check Your Smoke Detectors

It’s a simple one, but a serious one. Making sure everything works well in your home is
essential, and smoke detectors are vital. House fires are frequent, and often go undetected.
Smoke detectors should be tested once a month, but festivities may have put your last test to
the back of your mind. Do it now to save neglect later; you don’t want to ruin your home.

Remember, smoke detector batteries should also be changed twice a year, so this might be the
time to do it too.

Re Decorate

Our final tip is to let loose with your creativity and do some decorating. If you want a fresh start,
it’s time to brighten up your home with a change. Whether it be a new lick of paint on the walls,
or something as small as a potted plant in your bathroom- it will make a massive difference to
your 2020 home!

Post-Christmas care isn’t always easy, and sometimes you can be left feeling deflated after
such a busy period. We guarantee that by following these steps, your home will look that little bit
more cared for and leave you feeling comfortable in your own home.