The winter period is coming and, with it, the Christmas period. A moment of celebration that lasts for most of December and also involves housework. So let’s see what are 10 jobs to do at home in December.
December is a special month: our house is approaching the coldest period e it needs to be protected is suitable for the coldest temperatures. But it is also the month when the house comes alive for the family Christmas holidays. We must pay attention to every aspect of our home: let’s not forget the plants in the garden or on the terrace, the external insulation, the heating and the embellishment of the house in view of the holiday period. Here it is 10 chores to do indoors in December.
1. Garden work in December
A difficult month for the weakest plants, because they are exposed to wind, rain and, sometimes, even snow! Work in the garden in December concern mainly the preparation of the land and flower beds for the spring to come.
Read also: DIY Christmas basket: 10 easy ideas to make
In this period, in fact, we can take care of the arrangement of trees and shrubs where there are dry branches that, in view of precipitation, they can become dangerous.
Another possible activity in December is do a check up on all machinery useful for the garden, which will serve in the spring.
2. Work on the terrace and balcony
If we don’t have a garden and we dedicate ours balcony or terrace to the domestic green, during the winter we can not do without organize the plants and outdoor furniture.
In the presence of a terrace arranged with furnishings not very resistant to wind and rain, the Advice is to fix them and coat them securely, so that they are not damaged by bad weather.
As regards, however, pot plants, We can place them in a less cold environment or provide external protection.
3. Plant protection in December
During the month of December it is important to take care of our plants. First of all, we have to equip ourselves with plastic sheets or non-woven sheets to cover the most delicate plants before frost arrives. Another trick a must have is move the plant pots to less windy places, so as to better protect them.
However, during the winter period it is important lightly water the evergreen plants, in the absence of rainwater. If, on the other hand, we have flowering plants that need regular watering and periodic fertilizations, we must continue to take care of them.
You might be interested in: Housework for the arrival of spring: here are what
A’action not to doinstead is to decant the plants from pot to pot, because we could risk killing them.
4. External insulation and fixtures in December
In the colder months of the year we need to protect our home from harsh temperatures.
The first step to take is to check that the outer casing and, in particular, the windows are well insulated. Our enemy is heat loss and we have to arrange with a specialized company to eliminate it more likely.
It can occur in the many delicate points of the structure of our home, so we can do a first visual analysis independently, and then ask for an inspection to professionals in the sector.
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5. Roof and gutter inspection
Winter arrives in December and with it they increase rainfall, that could cause unpleasant infiltrations in conjunction with the gutters. Of course, the work to be done to fix the roof must be anticipated between October and November, but very often the damage occurs in the presence of severe weather in the month of December.
Therefore, it is important to keep an eye on our roof is periodically clean the gutter, so that the drain is always regular and does not cause water to leak along the external walls of the building, which in turn will present forms of aesthetic and then structural degradation over time.
6. Check-up of the hydraulic and thermal systems
There sustainability of our home is one aspect important for the quality of our life and for the environment, so it is important to reduce heat loss e optimize energy consumption for heating.
Cold and frost, as we know, cause changes in the performance of the systems in our home. This is why it is important check both plumbing and heating systems, so that we can always warm up comfortably. Let’s make attention to always turn off the water it’s at drain the hydraulic system to avoid that the water remaining in the pipes can increase its volume due to the low temperatures, resulting in substantial damage.
We can solve easily this problem using antifreeze liquids inside the pipes and heating tapes which keep the system always above certain temperatures.
7. Arrange the wood for the fireplace
Who is lucky enough to have a fireplace in the house, he knows well that the organization of wood it is a key part that it must be performed from the first cold, when we start using it. For the month of December, in particular, in view of the Christmas period in which we receive friends and relatives for the holidays, it becomes pleasant to insert this well-organized natural element aesthetically in our room.
We can insert the wood logs vertically, inside the library; or by inserting an ad hoc cart; or, again, create geometric shelves, to be dedicated to the containment of wood for the fireplace.
8. Boiler maintenance in December
There boiler it is one of the plants that more we keep it under control during the winter, to make sure that its functioning never fails. In fact, it is important to check its operation with a check carried out by certified technicians who know when and how to intervene by adjusting or replacing the boiler itself.
9. Decor with the Christmas mood
December is synonymous with Christmas! The house is enriched with decorative elements of every type, material, and aesthetic taste. Everyone enriches the rooms of the house as they prefer, in more or less sober and absolutely personalized ways.
What, however, can never miss is the Christmas tree. Bright and colorful decorations line our tree in the living room, while around it festoons, centerpieces and luminous reindeer invade the room.
10. Outdoor lighting
Even the outside of our house in December speaks of Christmas! In fact, during this month many houses, whether isolated or apartments, are enriched on the outside, on the balconies and in the gardens with light beams.
The most used are LED strips, which are resistant to low external temperatures and consume little in terms of energy.
10 jobs to do at home in December: photos and images
We retraced the 10 jobs to be done at home in December, from the more structural aspects to the aesthetic and decorative aspects of Christmas. Let us be inspired by the ideas in the gallery to improve our home.
The winter period is coming and, with it, the Christmas period. A moment of celebration that lasts for most of December and also involves housework. So let’s see what are 10 jobs to do at home in December.
December is a special month: our house is approaching the coldest period e it needs to be protected is suitable for the coldest temperatures. But it is also the month when the house comes alive for the family Christmas holidays. We must pay attention to every aspect of our home: let’s not forget the plants in the garden or on the terrace, the external insulation, the heating and the embellishment of the house in view of the holiday period. Here it is 10 chores to do indoors in December.
1. Garden work in December
A difficult month for the weakest plants, because they are exposed to wind, rain and, sometimes, even snow! Work in the garden in December concern mainly the preparation of the land and flower beds for the spring to come.
Read also: DIY Christmas basket: 10 easy ideas to make
In this period, in fact, we can take care of the arrangement of trees and shrubs where there are dry branches that, in view of precipitation, they can become dangerous.
Another possible activity in December is do a check up on all machinery useful for the garden, which will serve in the spring.
2. Work on the terrace and balcony
If we don’t have a garden and we dedicate ours balcony or terrace to the domestic green, during the winter we can not do without organize the plants and outdoor furniture.
In the presence of a terrace arranged with furnishings not very resistant to wind and rain, the Advice is to fix them and coat them securely, so that they are not damaged by bad weather.
As regards, however, pot plants, We can place them in a less cold environment or provide external protection.
3. Plant protection in December
During the month of December it is important to take care of our plants. First of all, we have to equip ourselves with plastic sheets or non-woven sheets to cover the most delicate plants before frost arrives. Another trick a must have is move the plant pots to less windy places, so as to better protect them.
However, during the winter period it is important lightly water the evergreen plants, in the absence of rainwater. If, on the other hand, we have flowering plants that need regular watering and periodic fertilizations, we must continue to take care of them.
You might be interested in: Housework for the arrival of spring: here are what
A’action not to doinstead is to decant the plants from pot to pot, because we could risk killing them.
4. External insulation and fixtures in December
In the colder months of the year we need to protect our home from harsh temperatures.
The first step to take is to check that the outer casing and, in particular, the windows are well insulated. Our enemy is heat loss and we have to arrange with a specialized company to eliminate it more likely.
It can occur in the many delicate points of the structure of our home, so we can do a first visual analysis independently, and then ask for an inspection to professionals in the sector.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
5. Roof and gutter inspection
Winter arrives in December and with it they increase rainfall, that could cause unpleasant infiltrations in conjunction with the gutters. Of course, the work to be done to fix the roof must be anticipated between October and November, but very often the damage occurs in the presence of severe weather in the month of December.
Therefore, it is important to keep an eye on our roof is periodically clean the gutter, so that the drain is always regular and does not cause water to leak along the external walls of the building, which in turn will present forms of aesthetic and then structural degradation over time.
6. Check-up of the hydraulic and thermal systems
There sustainability of our home is one aspect important for the quality of our life and for the environment, so it is important to reduce heat loss e optimize energy consumption for heating.
Cold and frost, as we know, cause changes in the performance of the systems in our home. This is why it is important check both plumbing and heating systems, so that we can always warm up comfortably. Let’s make attention to always turn off the water it’s at drain the hydraulic system to avoid that the water remaining in the pipes can increase its volume due to the low temperatures, resulting in substantial damage.
We can solve easily this problem using antifreeze liquids inside the pipes and heating tapes which keep the system always above certain temperatures.
7. Arrange the wood for the fireplace
Who is lucky enough to have a fireplace in the house, he knows well that the organization of wood it is a key part that it must be performed from the first cold, when we start using it. For the month of December, in particular, in view of the Christmas period in which we receive friends and relatives for the holidays, it becomes pleasant to insert this well-organized natural element aesthetically in our room.
We can insert the wood logs vertically, inside the library; or by inserting an ad hoc cart; or, again, create geometric shelves, to be dedicated to the containment of wood for the fireplace.
8. Boiler maintenance in December
There boiler it is one of the plants that more we keep it under control during the winter, to make sure that its functioning never fails. In fact, it is important to check its operation with a check carried out by certified technicians who know when and how to intervene by adjusting or replacing the boiler itself.
9. Decor with the Christmas mood
December is synonymous with Christmas! The house is enriched with decorative elements of every type, material, and aesthetic taste. Everyone enriches the rooms of the house as they prefer, in more or less sober and absolutely personalized ways.
What, however, can never miss is the Christmas tree. Bright and colorful decorations line our tree in the living room, while around it festoons, centerpieces and luminous reindeer invade the room.
10. Outdoor lighting
Even the outside of our house in December speaks of Christmas! In fact, during this month many houses, whether isolated or apartments, are enriched on the outside, on the balconies and in the gardens with light beams.
The most used are LED strips, which are resistant to low external temperatures and consume little in terms of energy.
10 jobs to do at home in December: photos and images
We retraced the 10 jobs to be done at home in December, from the more structural aspects to the aesthetic and decorative aspects of Christmas. Let us be inspired by the ideas in the gallery to improve our home.
