Simple Home Projects to do this Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial day weekend is a great time to spend with family and friends. Throwing a bbq and relaxing in the warm sun is something we all enjoy. But before you invite company over and kick your feet up, you may want to get a few projects done around the house.

Check Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Batteries

Be sure to check your smoke detector and carbon monoxide batteries often; but this weekend, make this a to-do list priority. Mark your calendar to check both devices again on Labor Day weekend to keep you and your family and friends safe.

Clean Outdoor Windows

The early summer weather is the perfect time to grab a squeegee and some elbow grease to make sure the outside of your home’s windows truly sparkle. Take time to wash and clean the exterior windows and screens as dust and pollen can collect, leading to dirty air.

Organize a Closet

Tackle one closet in your home that has seen better days. Most often our closets become over cluttered with items we don’t use or no longer need. Organize items into three piles; keep, toss, and donate, for a simple way to organize the closet.

Repeat this step with your pantry, sort items that are still good that you’d like to keep, what items have past their shelf life and need to be thrown out, and items you’d like to donate to a local food drive.

Start Your Herb Garden

Your summer grilling recipes and salads will get a fresh flavor burst when you use herbs from your own garden. No green thumb? Your local home improvement store will have starter kits that fit on your windowsill or in your backyard. Find out how to grow a chemical free garden.