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July Home Maintenance Checklist

To celebrate summer’s arrival, you may be planning an outdoor party for friends and family this month. Whether you are hosting a classic July 4 barbeque or an evening soiree, you will want your outdoor spaces to look good. We have put together some home maintenance and outdoor party tips to help you get ready as quickly and stress-free as possible.
Outdoors:
Mow lawn, prune shrubs and flowers
Hose down and scrub outdoor furniture, sweep cobwebs from umbrellas, and surface clean pillows and cushions
Sweep patio, walkways and driveway
String lights or lanterns; use solar or battery-powered lights to brighten walkways
Decorate with flowers from your garden or plants in containers
Buy wasp traps and hang them away from eating areas
Set up stations for grilling, buffet, drinks, trash, insect repellent and sunscreen
Indoors:
Clean out the refrigerator to create space for party dishes and beverages
Put drinks in the refrigerator about four hours before party time; transfer them to an ice-filled cooler about 20 minutes before guests are due to arrive
Plan a simple menu and purchase nonperishable goods in advance; make recipes ahead of time and freeze or coordinate what dishes your guests will bring
Pick your playlist or streaming channel to set the right mood
Tidy up the guest bathroom
Whatever your July plans entail, doing a few of the items on this list will help ensure your get-togethers go smoothly and that everyone has a good time—including you.
Tiffany Frederick is a licensed Virginia Real Estate Agent of Long and Foster Reston, VA Email: Tiffany@LNF.com · Cell: (440) 785-6880 2100 Reston Pkwy Suite 102 · Reston, VA 20191
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