It’s still a few weeks away before you take a holiday break from work in December, but the gradually changing temperature seems to make time skip a few weeks faster, taking us closer to Christmas. Well, reality obviously tells us otherwise, which means you still have a few days to plan ahead how you want to spend your time on the anticipated dates. That’s a good thing!
Yes, holiday vacations are meant for relaxations, but you don’t want to be staring at the walls and ceilings of your house the whole day, do you? Avoid getting stuck in your house without a purpose. Now, you may take a look at the following suggestions below on how you can spend the holidays productively.
Repainting
Repainting. It is expected that you will question the validity of this first suggestion since many people believe that it is advisable to open doors and windows when painting the interiors of a house. But given the cold temperature in December, how can it work? For the information of everyone, it actually depends on a homeowner’s paint selection. To avoid harmful fumes usually released by paints, choose one with low-volatile organic compounds for ease in breathing. Besides, painting is not very suitable in hot and humid weather conditions and in fluctuating temperatures in fall and spring.
Gardening
Who would have thought gardening would be great for the holidays? Well, it actually is. Most homeowners who own very attractive gardens start as early as winter to prepare for the succeeding months and the succeeding season, which is spring. Gather some gardening materials with you, like seeds, soil, pots and indoor lighting for the plants you wish to see in full bloom during spring. If possible, you may also vacate your abandoned basement as a gardening room to shelter your seedlings during the coldest season of the year. Terrific!
Supervising
Ever thought of having some home renovations in your house? Winter is the perfect time to do it. Well, your demanding job technically swallows you alive to still be able to manage some home improvement projects. Now, you may take advantage of your holiday leave to supervise and push through long overdue house ventures. It will not only allow you to use your time productively while on vacation, but it will also allow you to unleash some creative juices you’ve been keeping secret since God-knows when. Seeing good changes in your home – in which you are fully involved in – will be the greatest reward you can give yourself just in time for Christmas.