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Scheduling is the best way to keep your home nice, clean, and comfortable. Planning is especially important in February, which is a transition period between winter and the beginning of spring. Cold weather is still around, but we all look forward to the warmer months.

As a homeowner, the to-do list can get a lot bigger. Don’t worry, just set your priorities. Explore this handy checklist of things to plan for the maintenance of your home in February.

Work planning

With life plans and the beginning of the year, you rarely have the time to plan any work you want to do at your house this year. January passes so quickly! On the other hand, the month of February is particularly appropriate to renovate your bathroom, extend your garden, change your kitchen…

In the living room

Start to unclutter the living room, it’s the area of the house that usually accumulates the most stuff that you don’t necessarily need. This is an important step that will help relieve the spring’s big cleaning.

First step: The start is always hard, but just do it and everything will follow

In the hall

During the winter months, dirt accumulates much more quickly in the hallway. Especially if you live in a snowy or rainy area. Make the most of the month of February to clean and maintain the entrance floor.

First step: sort and organize your items, using baskets, for example.

In the bedroom

Start making some space in your closets or dressing room to store, organize, and protect your winter clothes.

First step: Another very quick thing to do this month, something we often forget, is to turn or rotate your mattress!

In the bathroom

Hard to keep the bathroom well aired in the cold winter months. You are less likely to ventilate and leave the windows open when the temperatures are low… During the month of February, take advantage of this opportunity to check for possible signs of mold in moist rooms such as the bathroom.

First step: On the same occasion, give your bathroom a fresh brushstroke using clean colors to refresh.

In the kitchen

Organize your drawers and your fridge. Remember, if you tend to cook more in winter than in summer, February is a great time to sort out your kitchen appliances and tools. Check the general condition of your accessories.

First step: Do you really use them? Do you need to replace or repair them?

In the garden

Start thinking ahead to the sunny days. Start making an inventory of what you might like to grow if you have a vegetable garden. Also, use the month of February to decide if you’re going to buy new garden furniture or equipment to enjoy the outdoors.

One other thing to do outside before March is to maintain your eavestroughs. Simply start by inspecting the general condition, and remove any leaves that may have accumulated.

Do not be stressed by the number of things you have to do to maintain your home. Just take it to step by step, set your priorities, and get help by involving the whole family.

Don’t forget to take time for yourself too, winter is still here and this season is particularly favorable for relaxation and well-being.