Essential Home Updates for the Holidays

The holiday season is now officially upon us, and while for many in the Triangle that means excitement and cheer, for many homeowners in particular, thoughts of the hustle and bustle of the season and the revolving door of guests can strike fear into even the most festive of us. Can your home keep up with the wear and tear that the holidays bring? Check out our list of three essential home maintenance tasks you should complete for the holidays so your home can keep up with every merry moment you can throw at it.

Clear that Chimney Few things feel more festive than a roaring fire in the fireplace on winter evenings, but unfortunately, wood burning fireplaces are one of your home’s biggest fire hazards. Aside from jumping embers, a chimney clogged with debris or soot from last years’ flames can pose a danger to your home and your family. Before you even begin thinking about chestnuts roasting on an open fire, make sure to clear your fireplace and hearth of flammable materials, hire a chimney sweep and check to make sure your fireplace and chimney are in working order. If you’re tired of the maintenance that your wood burning fireplace requires, there are also lower-maintenance gas and electric options that may make your holidays a bit more merry and bright. Installing a gas or electric fireplace isn’t as difficult as you may think, and might be the perfect way to brighten up your holiday evenings.

Prepare Your Kitchen

The holidays come with feasts aplenty, and before you even begin cooking the first batch of cookies, it’s important to check that your kitchen is ready to handle the deluge of baking, frying, cooking and everything in between. Do a thorough check of all of your kitchen appliances to make sure they are in fine working order and take the time to clean out your refrigerator, pantry and cabinets to get ready for the food that will be coming your way. Getting your kitchen ready for the holidays will ease the stress of cooking and give you the peace of mind you need to enjoy the holiday feasts instead of stressing about them. If you noticed that your kitchen doesn’t quite have the best layout, your cabinets are looking a bit worse for wear or your flooring could use some work, it might be time to start thinking about a kitchen renovation or facelift in the new year!

Get Your Guest Room Ready Whether you’re planning to host one guest or your entire family, making sure you have space for your guests when they arrive is an essential home maintenance task for the holidays. If you have a guest room that has been doubling as storage space, make sure to remove your items well in advance so your guests have space to move around in their new digs. Check the bathroom and make sure it is clean and stocked with essentials, and that it has ample storage for your guests’ items. If you notice that your guest spaces could use a little more storage, or your bathroom could use a refresh, now is a great time to start planning for a bathroom renovation to make your spaces more amenable to your needs.

With these maintenance ideas, your home will be ready to host guests all season long without worry. If your holiday maintenance has you thinking your home could use a little sprucing up, get in touch with us today. Our renovation services might be just what your home needs to get it up to your standards. And if you’re ready to move on to a customized home that fits all of your needs perfectly, we’re ready to help you design your ideal house and build it from the ground up. Learn more about how we can open the door to your dream home at www.fislerframing.com.