Every January, people all over the world make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions … and by February, many of them are already kaput because they’re too challenging or time-consuming to maintain, like going to the gym every day, meditating every morning, or calling your mother-in-law every Sunday.

But “home resolutions” are much easier to keep than personal resolutions and will make your life far more manageable and far less stressful, getting you off to a good start for your best year yet! Here are our top three suggestions to get your house in order and keep it that way throughout the coming year:

Home Resolution #1: Make Your Home Safe. Many homeowners are not aware that they’re living with potential health hazards and fire risks in their midst. Check for harmful gases and fumes, such as radon and carbon monoxide, by scheduling an appointment or simply by installing detectors in your home. Have your chimney cleaned, especially if you’ll be burning fires during the colder months. Get your dryer vent cleaned, then keep the dryer clear of lint buildup to avoid this dangerous fire hazard. If you have small children or vulnerable animals in the home, install outlet protectors.

Home Resolution #2: Organize & Streamline. One of the quickest ways to de-stress your life is to de-clutter your environment. A start-of-the-year purge will make space for new additions and clear the path to more relaxation. Go room to room collecting things you no longer use, no longer wear, or no longer work. Toss out what’s disposable; donate what’s salvageable. Bring winter clothes to the front of your closet, find an easily accessible spot for the vacuum you’re always reaching for, set up a pet-feeding station that won’t have you spilling kibbles and seeds all over the place. You’ll be amazed by how much satisfaction you’ll get from finding a place for everything and having everything in its place.

Home Resolution #3: Work Out a Cleaning System. There’s no need to waste a whole weekend cleaning your house if you set up a plan to keep a handle on things day by day, in small doses each time. Clean and put away the dishes after every meal instead of waiting until the sink is full. Dust one room one day, another a few days later. Tackle one bathroom at a time, one fixture at a time: today, the tub; tomorrow, the toilet. Set alarms to change sheets every few weeks or to do a load of whites on Monday, darks on Thursday. If you take just a few minutes each morning to straighten up your sink area and put your dirty clothes in the hamper, you’ll come home each evening to more orderly and comforting spaces. Just a little time invested now will grant you a lot more leisure time later!

Home Services Enterprises can keep your house immaculate and in order, whether on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Plan a schedule that best suits you and your family by contacting us today:

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