How To Get Your Home Ready For Thanksgiving In Illinois

Winter is almost here in Illinois and that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner, with the rest of the holiday season not far behind. It’s the time of year where there’s always something fun to do with family and friends and the last thing you want to do is spend your valuable time on home repairs and maintenance.

Whether it’s inspecting and tuning up your home heating system or cleaning and repairing gutters, take the time now for home maintenance and complete your to-do list before the bustle and excitement of the holidays.

Use this checklist to get started on your November home projects:

1. Update Furniture and Beds

How comfortable is your furniture? Maybe it’s time to update with a new sofa and chairs. Over time, furniture goes from comfort to being run down and an eye sore that takes away from the coziness of your home.

For those overnight visitors staying in the guest bedroom, consider a new mattress along with platform beds that provide more storage. Don’t forget colorful seasonal bedding to boost the holiday spirit even more.

2. Efficient Insulation

Adequate insulation can make a big difference to your utility bills in the colder months. Check to make sure your home insulation isn’t compromised by plumbing leaks or moisture seeping in through the roof, windows, doors, and foundations of the house.

Maintenance tasks for keeping your house toasty and warm include weather stripping, caulking, and upgrading your home insulation.

3. Go Green

It’s the perfect time of year to replace old appliances with those that are energy efficient. Look for Energy Star rated models such as dishwashers that can save you up to 25 percent on heating and water with their energy saver settings. In the long term, going green with energy efficient appliances can result in a significant savings of on average $1,000 each year.

4. Clean Carpets and Upholstery

Fall is the ideal time to clean stains from carpets and upholstery before your guests arrive for Thanksgiving. Do it yourself or hire a carpet cleaning company who have all the right equipment.

For stains that won’t budge, carpets can still be rescued. Contact carpet and repair professionals who, for an average cost of $220, can spot repair stained areas.

5. Hire Cleaning Services

Plan ahead and schedule a service to help with the final cleaning of your home before you host Thanksgiving. This way you’ll be able to focus on the more important and pleasurable tasks of preparing for the holidays while the professionals get your home clean and tidy.

Get your home ready for Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season by tackling maintenance tasks ahead of time. Contact a HomeAdvisor professional in Illinois and let the professionals give you a hand.

This Patch article is sponsored by Home Advisor.