The weather is starting to turn a little cooler. As fall approaches I get into cleaning mode. The other day when I was cleaning out my daughters closet, I was hanging up all of her princess dress up clothes. As most little girls her age, Caroline loves to dress up in her favorite princess clothes. Currently she has over 4 dresses to choose from for Halloween. I wanted to have the dresses out for her to play with during the cool months ahead. I found my inspiration at a yard sale.
This plant stand was it! The minute I saw it I thought it would be a perfect dress stand for Caroline’s dresses. For a couple of bucks, it became mine. It was actually black when I first found it (sorry about the lack of a before shot, I was so excited to start the project that I failed to take a before picture). After a quick trip to Lowe’s to get some cleaning supplies, I got to work.
I am addicted to Magic Erasers! Seriously, no parent should be without one of these things! When I saw the Outdoor Pro Magic Eraser I was very excited. After a quick cleanse with the eraser, the stand was ready for some spray paint. I painted the stand a nice shade of baby girl pink that is perfect for any little princess. After washing the dresses in our favorite Tide detergent, I hung the dresses and headbands from the plant stand and “poof!” a quick and easy princess dress up station!
Now Caroline is going to be ready for playing indoors this fall. If you love quick and easy fall DIY projects as much as I do you should check out notable lifestyle expert and DIYer Brooke Peterson’s four-part video series entitled “Have You Tried this Yet?” These videos all showcase fall DIY “hacks” that you can incorporate into your home. Her videos feature some amazing P&G products that you can find at Lowe’s. In fact, we got a great rebate coupon when we purchased our Tide and Magic Erasers. The rebate was for a $10 Lowe’s Gift Certificate when you buy $25 in qualifying P&G products. (Check your local store for availability). Check out all these P&G products online!
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Theresa says
I’ve been cleaning my house top to bottom to get ready for fall.
Jessica says
We are moving into our new place any day now… I’m getting ready with paint and some festive wreaths.
Diana Castro says
I really like fall, I start to clean early in the mornings. Open my windows and take one room at a time.
trisha kilpatrick says
We trim back the rose bushes and ivy. We bring in the aloe vera.
rich m says
I’m switching out the windows, putting out decorations and prepping for the snow.
Michelle Weaver says
We go through and clean each room individually, and then pull out all the pretty fall decorations!!
carol clark says
i tend to do a little spring cleaning and dust every thing that we dont use and put all the summer things up
Kristen says
Most important…we’re sure to clean the gutters.
Kristi C says
We do a deep cleaning and check the seals around the doors and windows.
Adrienne gordon says
we make sure we go thru one room a day until we are done.
Margaret Smith says
We fall clean the inside of our home and we also clean up outside by raking and putting our patio items away.
Lisa Brown says
I clean, mostly dusting, fire up the stove in the family room and burn off all the dust on it so it is ready for the bitter cold weather.
connie r. says
Pack summer clothes away and unpack winter.
Kim Henrichs says
I usually swap out rugs, do a good cleaning along the window sills and screens and start thinking about sealing the windows with film. I get out the heavier blankets and do a fireplace clean out!
Mary Happymommy says
We repaint to freshen things up.
Julie Wood says
I get my house ready for fall by making sure the furnace has a clean filter, making sure that my windows and doors are weatherstriped, and put away all the lawn furniture and service the lawn mower for the season!
Amanda Stauffer says
I clean up and put summer stuff away and get out winter gear!
Janet W. says
We get our house ready for Fall by decorating on the outside with a fall wreath on our door and by cleaning out our garage area and reorganizing.
Rachel Travis says
We clean all the windows, wipe down doors, put a new filter in the furnace and decorate 😉
Stephanie says
We do a deep cleaning thru the whole house
Cynthia C says
I clean the gutters and wash windows on the outside.
mita says
We get our house ready for Fall by cleaning and decorating.
Ann Fantom says
I clean out all the flower beds and garden, rake up leaves and put the patio furniture away.
Mary Calabrese says
We cut down the hostas and rake up everyone else’s leaves.
Kimberly Bauer says
Constant cleaning and putting random stuff away to prepare for fall decorating.
latanya says
We are in the process of moving in, so I have not done anything yet
James Robert says
I am insulating my home before winter and starting to winterize the windows also
Maria Malaveci says
By getting all the summer stuff put away and getting sweater, etc out for the kids especially
D Schmidt says
We get our house ready by doing some additional cleaning and moving around decor.
Sarah Hayes says
we clean up all the toys and things from summer and open up the windows to let the fresh fall air in
TawndaM says
Get ready for Fall… Get those AC’s outta the windows & wash the sweaters & blankets
DEBIJOT says
I do my fall cleaning and decorate with fall accents.
Andrea says
I put away the summer clothes and pull out the sweaters, pants, and Halloween/Thanksgiving decorations!
Debbi Wellenstein says
I put out my fall decorations.
McKim says
We shampoo carpets, clean out our smokestack and get wood supply ready.
Elena says
We are cleaning the house and decorating it with fall themed décor
Kelly D says
I clean our outdoor furniture and bring it in, clean the deck and do any painting that is needed, such as the front door.
Danielle Papsis says
I do fall cleaning much like spring cleaning- changing clothes over with the seasons, packing things away that aren’t needed or don’t fit, etc.
Mary Cloud says
We make sure to go around and inspect all our heaters to make sure they’re still working and ready to go
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Kim says
we plant some mums!
HS says
I wash the curtains and get rugs and carpets shampooed.
Jessica Beard says
I give the house a really good cleaning. We put away all our outside furniture, clean the gutters, rake a ton of leaves, and wash the windows.
David says
All of the outdoor bugs are going to be looking for a nice warm place to live when the weather gets cooler, so I get ready for fall by doing a heavy spraying of bug spray, inside and out.
Rust says
I do a heavy duty spring cleaning in the fall so things are fresh for the months when things are closed up.
Melissa M says
By going through all the clothes.
Scott Martin says
I have a fixer upper that needs a lot of help.
Suzanne K says
I’m working on cleaning OUT stuff I don’t need and will then clean
Nicole says
I like to prepare my house for fall by cleaning up the yard, putting these up in the garage like the patio furniture and such, power wash the siding, get rid of old junk and clean out the garage too.
Denise S says
We get a free day at the dump in fall, so we get rid of lots of junk.
Tina M says
my hubby and i clean the house for holiday.
Joseph Stowell says
I close the storm windows.
Tari Lawson says
We clean out the garage (so we can park the cars inside) and also clean out the flower beds.
Ashley C says
We tackle cleaning out the garage and the back yard and get all of the summer stuff packed away in storage for next year
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Cathy Truman says
We caulk the windows, we clean our deck and put the grill and chairs up. We clean carpets
and curtins and the rugs.
mickeyfan says
In this rural area, it’s all about pest-proofing. Spray insecticide around the foundation, get a supply of mousetraps, etc.
Emily Smith says
Make sure all the outdoor toys are stored in the shed or garage, check all the weather stripping around the doors, check for any cracks around the windows and make sure the pipes are insulated.
Chris Dehart says
I make sure they aren’t any air leaks around the windows and doors.
katherine says
We clean out the porch and back stairwell
Melissa Tippie says
I get my house ready for fall by removing all the patio furniture, pillows, decorations and grill off the our front deck and move them into the shed for winter storage. Thank-you for a great #giveaway 🙂
Birdie Skolfield says
we decorate a spooky house in and out for Halloween then leave all the pumpkin stuff out till Thanksgiving
Jenn says
We clean out the closets, under the steps and we buy plastic to cover the windows every year because they’re old and drafty.
Sarah Hirsch says
i really don’t do anything different for fall, although I am hoping to do a thorough cleaning this weekend, I guess it could be a fall cleaning, like a spring cleaning
Laura says
We do a deep clean, then pull out the pumpkin decor!
Iliana R says
I start putting all of our summer clothes in bins and start taking out of coats, comforts, and soft blankets!
Madonna says
I check the caulking around the windows and we put up storm windows etc..
Lisa E says
I have to change out the air filters – which I haven’t done yet. And put away all the kids outdoor toys. We also need to clean the carpets.
Samantha says
Clean all the air vents, clean out the refrigerator and clean out the gutters from all the leaves fallen.
Dandi D says
Well, this fall we are packing up everything in boxes because we are getting ready to move next month.
Elle says
We change the air filters, put in the storm windows & clean the gutters…oh and test the heat to make sure it works so we won’t have issues when we really need it.
steven weber says
We get rid of our summer/spring items and put out fall/winter items.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Get My House Ready For Fall With A Deep Clean, Changing Furnace Filter And Festive Décor.
Stevie says
I get ready for fall by cleaning out my closet and rearranging everything. It makes me feel like everything is organized even for a little bit haha
Krista M. says
Clean the deck and put away all the patio furniture!
Caroline Wampler says
I set out my fall decorations! Pumpkins and apple candles and more!
Rosanne says
Decorate the front porch with mums, pumpkins and gourds and a fake spider and ghost that makes noise for our grandson.
Geoff K says
We clean out the gutters, check all the insulation for the cold weather, and put out the fire pit in the backyard!
Sarah Griffin says
Usually around the Fall season we put away the trampoline and yard toys until spring.
Rachel DeHart says
I bought a new electric fireplace trying to save on heating bill this fall.
Pam O says
I pull all of my sweaters and blankets and wash them.
Stephanie Phelps says
We clean the gutter and check all the window sills to make sure they are are tight have the furnace checked and the chimney swept!
Lisa Weidknecht says
Fall cleaning, unpacking fall decor, putting away lawn tools.
Laura J says
Oh we have been trying to get ready for fall by washing the outside of our windows and screens, cleaning up our garden, putting some window wrap on a few windows that always get so cold, and checking the cement for any cracks we need to fill before the snow flies!
Leigh Anne Borders says
We like to do a special arrangement of mums and pumpkins at the front door. Such a fun time to decorate!
Michelle C says
We replace our wreath, put away the summer clothes and toys and replace the flowers in the planters with pansies and mums.
Kathy says
Wash the windows clean out the basement and get the furnaces serviced
heather s says
start trimming the plants for winter and start getting fall decorations out. I like putting pumpkins out.
livivua says
decorate in the latest fall decor
Nannypanpan says
We get the boiler serviced, clean off the deck and rake leaves
Sarah Johnson says
we make sure all the toys are out away, and to spray for bugs. We also put up our thermal curtains over our french doors in the back and from our mudroom to the living room.
Rona Berry-Morin says
We start with changing the filters for the A/C. Then move on to opening the windows, cleaning the balcony, and fall decorating.
Adriane says
I put a fall wreath on the door 🙂
Kenya F says
I live in NY so I remove my spring/summer curtains and put up thicker curtains. Take out the comforters and put fall like potpourri scents around the apartment
lisa g says
We winterize the lawn and bring out the holiday decorations and put away the summer play stuff like the pool and bbq. We live in texas not much prep needed.
tammigirl says
We pull up the tomato/cucumber/pepper etc. plants – which I guess I need to do today. It’s sad to do it, but it has to be done,right?
laura ari says
I change out the front flower pots to mums and I plant mums in the flower beds. I contantly rake leaves as well!
iamalighthouse says
I get pumpkins scattered about!
Susan Christy says
Cleaned the patio and garage, going to have some insulation put in my attic.
Shannon says
We deep clean! Just like we do in the spring.
Norma says
We get out the blankets and sweaters.
sara haaf says
Weather proofing the windows and doors and get out the warm woolies.
lori clark says
plastic windows and wrap up a/c unit. Put draft stoppers down and buy a tank of propane gas
Crystal F says
I don’t really do anything. We live in an apartment so there’s not much to do. Thank you!
Andy Kukta says
Instead of a spring cleanout I do a fall cleanout. On the outside I cover the AC unit so no ice damages it.
Sarah Jestings says
I do a really good cleaning and make sure my windows are weathered. I also spend time putting up decorations.
Denise L says
Pack away all the summer clothes, hang some thicker drapes that have insulation, up go the window screen, down come the storm windows.
Erica Best says
i add fall colors to my house
Kim Keithline says
We usually rake the yard, check the roof and the gutters, caulk any windows and doors that need it and clean the furnace and have it serviced
Cindy A. says
I deep clean, put quilts on the beds, switch out our wardrobes, and add fun fall decor.
Sarah VM says
We put our storm windows down and winterize our AC units.
beth shepherd says
We went to the pumpkin patch to decorate the outside.
amanda whitley says
i clean up my yard and start putting summer furniture away
Cynthia R says
I clean the windows inside and outside, after fall leaves, get the gutters cleaned as well.
Sarah C says
I clean and put up fall decorations. I also do a lot of fall baking. So my home always feels warm and smells good.
danielle Marie says
starting oct 1st we decorate for halloween… it stays up till thanksgiving. orange and purple everywhere. tons of decorations. lights. pumpkins. we are obsessed.
ken ohl says
We check the inside and outside around the house and go buy anything we need to repair around the house. thankyou, ken
Amy W. says
A big part of getting ready for fall at our house is yard work and cleaning out the gutters.
Cara C says
Clean up yard, put away summer clothes and pull out the heavier bedding.
Sonya Morris says
I clean it as much as I can and get rid of unused items.
Amanda Sakovitz says
I decorate and clean!
Thomas Murphy says
I get pumpkins to put around the house.
Pat B says
I do a deep cleaning and get some great scented candles to remind me of the Fall and of Christmas
Amanda B. says
My apartment complex is coming in to change out the filters. I’ll change up the decor and bring out the comfy blankets.
Jennifer Tilson says
I cut back the dead wood and plants, then add in some mums or pansies.
amy pugmire says
we do one last mow and yard clean up. (edge, weed and trim)
Carol N says
I clean the house and organize my holiday items and start early November putting a center piece and other items out..
theresa J says
I switch out all my mantel gear for football decorations
Jessica H. says
Finish cutting firewood for the season, putting the trampoline away, weather proofing the windows, making sure the chimney is clean and ready for the first fire! Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!
Christina Sparks says
We put plastic over the windows.
Natalie S says
Do a Fall cleaning, change filters and wash baseboards.
Aly says
We do a Fall cleaning, reorganize our garage and seal the windows!
Claudia says
I live in an apartment complex , they are the ones that fix the apartments to be ready for fall, Thank you!
Claudia says
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shelly peterson says
I replace the furnace filter, clean out the rain gutters and cover the windows with plastic.
maleficent m says
clean everything and put away the summer stuff
Tara says
We rake the leaves!
Debbie Bray says
We close our swimming pool.
Cheryl says
Raking leaves and cleaning gutters tops the list.
Ty says
We do a fall cleaning of the closets, weather proof the house because it gets cold and change the furnace filters.
Nicole C. says
I just try to do some extra cleaning.
Karen Deva says
I change the filters in the air returns and ask the heating/cooling company to come out to tune up the furnace. I also make sure all storm windows are down and move the patio furniture inside.
Tanya White says
We close all storm windows, change all filters, clean gutters, and put plastic on windows that have a draft.
brandy c says
I rake the yard and make sure that furniture is off our porch.
Laura S says
Seal the windows and rake the leaves
kyl neusch says
add fall colors to house
Danielle says
Roll up and put away hoses, mow the yard one last time, and put plastic around windows.
Christine says
I do a big fall cleaning, including replacing all the draw liners and little details like that.
joni says
We get our heating vents cleaned out. Not to mention bagging leaves—non stop!
Elizabeth Lamontagne says
Not a whole lot needs to be done in Florida other than decorate seasonally 🙂
Serge B says
Clean my furnace, and take in all of the outdoor things I put out in the spring
Jessica To says
I bring in all of our summer toys and decorations.
Lisa V. says
We take the air conditioners out of the windows and clean the gutters after the leaves fall.
Karen Martin says
I wash the windows after the summer dust storms and monsoon season. Thanks
Tabathia B says
I do a big clean, put summer toys in storage, insulate windows and doors
Courtnie says
I bring out all the halloween decorations of course!
nickie says
I decorate and clean!
Melanie says
I go through the kids’ clothes and get rid of everything that doesn’t fit anymore. Very glamorous.
Ceinwyn says
I get aggressive with the rake outside- if I don’t leaves from FIVE huge, old trees all come in the house.
Wendy T says
The windows were always first on my list in Michigan. Now that I’ve moved….I’m not sure.
Kimmy Ripley says
We do a lot of yard work in the fall.
Dawn Monroe says
I like to have fall scents. I put pumpkin spice or apple scents in my warmer.
Gloria S says
I put out fall decorations, a little at a time otherwise it is too overwhelming.
kathleen whitney says
Put away fans and bring out heaters!
Deb C says
We use a pressure washer and siding cleaner to wash the exterior of the house.
Leanne Godfrey says
I try to do a major purge to get my home ready for fall.
Nancy says
I get the windows washed, the flower pots emptied and the porch pressured washed.
Jodi says
I get my house ready by adding fall colors, I love Orange and brown, and red. I change some of my accents and knickknacks, and all fall leaves to my greenery.
Brittney House says
I put away all the summer stuff and start getting the house winter ready.
Leslie Davis says
Doing a big household clean
Ellie Wright says
I decorate for fall including a pretty tablecloth in fall colors and fall scented candles.
Jill Myrick says
We mulch leaves, cut away any dead limbs, decorate our yard and wait for our first snow of the year.
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Daniel M says
mostly raking the yard, over and over
Kristy Thiel says
I love to bring out the halloween and fall colors decorations!
Erica B. says
Put out the pumpkins and do some extra cleaning.
Cassandra Eastman says
We put out mums, pumpkins, straw and decorate the windows! I have to buy a pumpkin scented candle too!!
Tammie Venne says
getting the yard in order before the snow comes
Katie J says
Lots of cleaning and organizing! I do more fall cleaning than spring cleaning.
Stephanie Larison says
Clean out the garage and get the yard ready for winter.
Terry Maigi says
We check windows and doors for any drafts. And we do a little yard work to prepare for the cold weather
Lisa says
I do fall cleaning– getting rid of unused items is key since we get so much new stuff during the holidays.
Anthony says
Make sure windows are sealed and insulated good
Erin M. says
Lots of cleaning!
Megan Filzen says
Similar to spring cleaning, FALL CLEANING!
Karen Drake says
I put the storm windows on for the fall and winter season.
Annette says
To get my house ready for fall, I take out the warmer throws and linens, plus I add new candles.
Angela Ash says
I clean like it’s spring. I get everything ready for the colder months so I don’t have to worry about it when all I want to do is bundle up with a hot drink and a book.
Breanne says
I clean and put out decorations.
Peggy Rydzewski says
we have to put plastic on the windows to help keep the cold out.
Kim H says
Weather stripping updates!!!
Lisa L says
I wash the curtains and bring out the heavier ones. I also start putting summer clothes & items away and taking out fall/winter stuff
Robin says
We weatherize the house by sealing drafts in windows and doors so keep warm in the house.
Susan Smith says
We bring in the patio furniture, winterize the house and rake the yard, over and over.
Dawn Keenan says
We always have a big cleanout before school starts. We try to get organized with new school routines. Then we decorate… big time for Halloween. Anything that’s just fall related stays up through Thanksgiving.
trixx says
We insulate the windows and bring out the comforters
Debra Hall says
i clean everything then put up plastic ,change furnace filter,make sure all the storm windows are down
tina reynolds says
We clean rake leaves put up summer things
Angela W says
I change the bedding and curtains to thicker Fall items.
Carolyn Daley says
I live in Florida so there is not anything special we have to do specifically for fall. I just like to donate what we no longer need and get decorations up for the holidays. I would love to win the Lowes gift card to purchase a new fan and some paint.
Janice Cooper says
Check furnace and vents for the winter and take out window air conditioner upstairs.
Rebecca Lock says
I clean gutters, blow out pipes, cover up outdoor furniture, and change furnace filters.
megan tilley says
We deep clean it, get the fire place and heat ready and decorate so our house feels seasonal!
Rochel S says
Lots of outdoor work – cleaning gutters, raking leaves…
Angela Cisco says
Right now we are living with family so we do not do anything.
Birdiebee says
I changed the tablecloth and placemats, put out fall and Halloween ornaments, place a fall door hanger on the front door and burn pumpkin spice candles.
Sand says
We winterproof the house and do fall cleaning.
Hollie Jahnke says
Just like spring, I always do a fall cleaning. Plus, we don’t have a garage so everything outside goes in the basement.