READER'S ROCK LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE VOL 2 ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 2014 VOL 2 ISSUE 5 DECEMBER 2014 | Page 60
Timely, budget-friendly solutions for getting your house ready for the holidays
(BPT) - The fun chaos of the holidays is right around
the corner. Family gatherings to plan, delicious meals
to prepare, gifts to find and purchase, and a house to
decorate ... the list goes on!
With entertaining season approaching at warp speed,
it's time to get your home spruced up and looking like
new. Your time is precious around the holiday season,
so to help make the most of your days - and budget try these easy solutions to prepare for the holidays
while keeping your sanity.
* A fresh coat of paint is a quick and easy way to give
your home a new look at an affordable price.
Consider starting with the rooms most frequently
used, but don't forget the guest bedrooms and
bathrooms. To make the most of your effort, use a
paint that has the durability and color-lasting qualities
you need. Valspar Reserve, available at Lowe's,
resists stains and fading and allows you to easily wipe
away marks without taking off paint, even if your
guests accidentally scuff walls with their suitcases.
* A simple way to decorate for the holidays year after
year is with an artificial tree. Lowe's offers four trees
pre-lit with color-changing LED lights, meaning you
can change the look - and color - of the tree with just
a push of the pedal making your decorating process
much easier. For a formal dinner event, glowing white
light sets a perfect ambiance. Switch to the multicolor option to delight the kids.
* Use holiday decorations in unexpected ways to add
festive cheer in every room of your home with
minimal effort. Try hanging ornaments to decorate
live plants, light fixtures, doorway overhangs,
stairwells, mirrors and even the mantel. For this
project, don't use expensive or family heirloom
ornaments - just purchase coordinating ones that work
with the color pattern you already have in the room.
* Guests in the house mean more foot traffic and
chance for a mess, but you don't have to worry about
those inevitable spills or stains. STAINMASTER
carpets available at Lowe's are 30 percent more
resistant to stains than other brands, and with new
carpets on the floor, you'll have a fresh new look in
your home that won't cause you stress when everyone
arrives for the holiday parties.
* Potted evergreen plants decorated with lights bring
plenty of festive feelings into a room. The best news
is that when spring arrives, you can plant them
outside in your backyard, or donate them to a
community project that needs evergreen trees. Using
live plants infuses the room with light and good, clean
oxygen, and it's the subtle touches your guests will
appreciate and remember.
With these timely tips, you - and your home - will be
ready for a holiday season of celebrations.