So in case you haven't heard, Loudoun County recently got snow. A lot of snow. Schools are closed. Some offices are closed. Bus services are canceled. And their is potential for another 10-20 inches of snow.
Of course the kids love it. They get to enjoy the day off, make snow forts, snow men, snow angels, snow balls, and pretty much any inanimate object you can think of that you can create with snow. Unfortunately, as adults, we often claw at the walls feeling stuck inside the house, with no choice but to cancel normally unbreakable plans in our hectic schedules.
But what if we looked at this time differently? Instead of feeling claustrophobic in your home, look around and see the walls open up with opportunity. Use this as a time to do all of the things that you never do in your home because you never have the time.
Closet De-Cluttering: Clean the closets of all your clothes from last season that you never wear anymore. It's a great way to clear the clutter and make way for that new spring wardrobe. If you get the kids involved, it's the perfect opportunity to teach the kids a lesson along the way by gathering the clothes together to give away to charity.
Basement or Attic Clean Up: So you have an unfinished basement or attic that you mostly use for storage? That doesn't mean that you can't make steps towards a finished basement. It significantly increases the value of your home and offers a whole other living area for the household. Start small. Clear out one area of the basement and dedicate it strictly to leisure - a small workout area, a board game space, a small table and chair to use as a workshop area for you. Once you see how much you like having the added space, you will be inspired to clear up the entire basement and start laying down carpet.
Mattresses Cleaning: You should clean all of the mattresses in the house twice a year to keep dust mites under control. Vacuum the top and bottom of the mattress, vacuum the box springs, then flip the mattress for a new top. To finish it off, wash your sheets in hot water.
Pantry Clean Up: Sort through your pantry and throw away anything that is past its expiration date. This is another good opportunity to give to charity if you have more canned food than you know what to do with.
Have some fun! At this point, the kids might have come back inside from their snow adventure. They are bouncing off the walls, and you are getting restless from all of the cleaning. You should have some fun too! Use this time as family bonding time - when else are you going to have everybody in one place with nowhere else to go? Break out the board games for family game night, bake up a storm in the kitchen to fill the house with enticing smells, or have a movie marathon - watching all the family favorites.
We all get busy in our daily lives. Sometimes it takes a big snowstorm like the one that hit Loudoun County to stop, re-assess, and really enjoy the things that matter. If you are looking to make a home for yourself in Loudoun, give me a call.
Helena Talbot
Broker/Owner Exit Realty Talbot and Company
Phone: 703-574-3800
Email: Helena@mris.com
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