Fall has arrived, so we must prepare our homes for the upcoming season. 

Here are some tips for organizing your home for fall to make it a more enjoyable season for you and your family.

Organize high-traffic areas

The entryway, living room, kitchen, and hallways are high-traffic areas in the home. It’s important to revisit and organize these areas every season to ensure they’re streamlined and clutter-free. 

Store away items you won’t use over the next few months. 

This can look like:

• putting away summer shoes and toys from the entryway
• bringing out your favorite winter throws for the living room 
• storing away freestanding fans 
• swapping out the ice cream maker for the slow-cooker 

Keep only season-appropriate items and ensure they’re accessible when needed. Put everything else neatly away so it doesn’t clutter up these areas and can be easily accessed next summer. 

Do seasonal maintenance on your home

If you own a home, there are necessary maintenance tasks you need to perform in order to prep your home for colder months. 

Things such as :

• cleaning out gutters
• changing air filters
• storing away patio furniture for winter 
• making sure your furnace and central air conditioning are up to date and running smoothly and (insulated to prevent from freezing)if needed. 
• checking the roof of your home 

If you live in an apartment, there are still some things you need to check to ensure your home is in the best shape possible for the upcoming fall and winter months. 

Here’s what you should check to ensure your apartment is in tip-top shape for cold weather: 

• check your heater and air filters and replace them as needed 
• store away balcony furniture 
• make sure your doors and windows are intact and sealed properly 
• place water-absorbent mats at the door to avoid dragging mud and dirt into your home 

Alternate seasonal clothing

It’s time to switch out your wardrobe for the upcoming colder months. While putting away your summer clothing, take the time to declutter. Sort clothes in keep, donate, and discard piles. 

This way you only have to store clothing you actually love and save yourself a decluttering job next spring. 

Make sure your clothing is clean and neatly folded before you store it away in labeled airtight bins.  

Prepare your outdoor clothing for the upcoming season

After you put away your summer clothing, take the time to take care of your outdoor clothing such as jackets, scarves, and boots. This will ensure they’re in optimal condition for when the weather turns colder. 

Here’s a handy checklist of what needs to be done

• remove built-up lint from winter jackets and heavy sweaters. This electric lint shaver is good for preparing for seasonal changes.
• check if your coats and heavy sweaters have any holes and need repair 
• dry clean your family’s winter coats before wearing them 
• clean your boots and check that the soles and heels of your boots are in good shape 
• for tall boots, consider investing in some boot shapers to support the shape and avoid creasing.
• use cedar fresheners in your footwear to eliminate odors and absorb dampness

Restock your emergency kit

Finally, please take the time to review your emergency kit and ensure everything is there. 

• check expiration dates on medications and restock as needed 
• check expiration dates on batteries
• restock first aid supplies as needed

I hope these tips help you prepare your home for the upcoming season. 

If you still want more ideas on how to get organized, check out the organization blog and sign up for the 14-day organization challenge. Each day we go over a small organization task that gets you in the habit of keeping your home tidy. 

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