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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I’ve been cleaning my house top to bottom to get ready for fall.
We are moving into our new place any day now… I’m getting ready with paint and some festive wreaths.
I really like fall, I start to clean early in the mornings. Open my windows and take one room at a time.
We trim back the rose bushes and ivy. We bring in the aloe vera.
I’m switching out the windows, putting out decorations and prepping for the snow.
We go through and clean each room individually, and then pull out all the pretty fall decorations!!
i tend to do a little spring cleaning and dust every thing that we dont use and put all the summer things up
Most important…we’re sure to clean the gutters.
We do a deep cleaning and check the seals around the doors and windows.
we make sure we go thru one room a day until we are done.
We fall clean the inside of our home and we also clean up outside by raking and putting our patio items away.
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.
Pack summer clothes away and unpack winter.
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!
We repaint to freshen things up.
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!
I clean up and put summer stuff away and get out winter gear!
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.
We clean all the windows, wipe down doors, put a new filter in the furnace and decorate 😉
We do a deep cleaning thru the whole house
I clean the gutters and wash windows on the outside.
We get our house ready for Fall by cleaning and decorating.
I clean out all the flower beds and garden, rake up leaves and put the patio furniture away.
We cut down the hostas and rake up everyone else’s leaves.
Constant cleaning and putting random stuff away to prepare for fall decorating.
We are in the process of moving in, so I have not done anything yet
I am insulating my home before winter and starting to winterize the windows also
By getting all the summer stuff put away and getting sweater, etc out for the kids especially
We get our house ready by doing some additional cleaning and moving around decor.
we clean up all the toys and things from summer and open up the windows to let the fresh fall air in
Get ready for Fall… Get those AC’s outta the windows & wash the sweaters & blankets
I do my fall cleaning and decorate with fall accents.
I put away the summer clothes and pull out the sweaters, pants, and Halloween/Thanksgiving decorations!
I put out my fall decorations.
We shampoo carpets, clean out our smokestack and get wood supply ready.
We are cleaning the house and decorating it with fall themed décor
I clean our outdoor furniture and bring it in, clean the deck and do any painting that is needed, such as the front door.
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.
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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we plant some mums!
I wash the curtains and get rugs and carpets shampooed.
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.
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.
I do a heavy duty spring cleaning in the fall so things are fresh for the months when things are closed up.
By going through all the clothes.
I have a fixer upper that needs a lot of help.
I’m working on cleaning OUT stuff I don’t need and will then clean
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.
We get a free day at the dump in fall, so we get rid of lots of junk.
my hubby and i clean the house for holiday.
I close the storm windows.
We clean out the garage (so we can park the cars inside) and also clean out the flower beds.
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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We caulk the windows, we clean our deck and put the grill and chairs up. We clean carpets
and curtins and the rugs.
In this rural area, it’s all about pest-proofing. Spray insecticide around the foundation, get a supply of mousetraps, etc.
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.
I make sure they aren’t any air leaks around the windows and doors.
We clean out the porch and back stairwell
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 🙂
we decorate a spooky house in and out for Halloween then leave all the pumpkin stuff out till Thanksgiving
We clean out the closets, under the steps and we buy plastic to cover the windows every year because they’re old and drafty.
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
We do a deep clean, then pull out the pumpkin decor!
I start putting all of our summer clothes in bins and start taking out of coats, comforts, and soft blankets!
I check the caulking around the windows and we put up storm windows etc..
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.
Clean all the air vents, clean out the refrigerator and clean out the gutters from all the leaves fallen.
Well, this fall we are packing up everything in boxes because we are getting ready to move next month.
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.
We get rid of our summer/spring items and put out fall/winter items.
I Get My House Ready For Fall With A Deep Clean, Changing Furnace Filter And Festive Décor.
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
Clean the deck and put away all the patio furniture!
I set out my fall decorations! Pumpkins and apple candles and more!
Decorate the front porch with mums, pumpkins and gourds and a fake spider and ghost that makes noise for our grandson.
We clean out the gutters, check all the insulation for the cold weather, and put out the fire pit in the backyard!
Usually around the Fall season we put away the trampoline and yard toys until spring.
I bought a new electric fireplace trying to save on heating bill this fall.
I pull all of my sweaters and blankets and wash them.
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!
Fall cleaning, unpacking fall decor, putting away lawn tools.
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!
We like to do a special arrangement of mums and pumpkins at the front door. Such a fun time to decorate!
We replace our wreath, put away the summer clothes and toys and replace the flowers in the planters with pansies and mums.
Wash the windows clean out the basement and get the furnaces serviced
start trimming the plants for winter and start getting fall decorations out. I like putting pumpkins out.
decorate in the latest fall decor
We get the boiler serviced, clean off the deck and rake leaves
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.
We start with changing the filters for the A/C. Then move on to opening the windows, cleaning the balcony, and fall decorating.
I put a fall wreath on the door 🙂
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
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.
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?
I change out the front flower pots to mums and I plant mums in the flower beds. I contantly rake leaves as well!
I get pumpkins scattered about!
Cleaned the patio and garage, going to have some insulation put in my attic.
We deep clean! Just like we do in the spring.
We get out the blankets and sweaters.
Weather proofing the windows and doors and get out the warm woolies.
plastic windows and wrap up a/c unit. Put draft stoppers down and buy a tank of propane gas
I don’t really do anything. We live in an apartment so there’s not much to do. Thank you!
Instead of a spring cleanout I do a fall cleanout. On the outside I cover the AC unit so no ice damages it.
I do a really good cleaning and make sure my windows are weathered. I also spend time putting up decorations.
Pack away all the summer clothes, hang some thicker drapes that have insulation, up go the window screen, down come the storm windows.
i add fall colors to my house
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
I deep clean, put quilts on the beds, switch out our wardrobes, and add fun fall decor.
We put our storm windows down and winterize our AC units.
We went to the pumpkin patch to decorate the outside.
i clean up my yard and start putting summer furniture away
I clean the windows inside and outside, after fall leaves, get the gutters cleaned as well.
I clean and put up fall decorations. I also do a lot of fall baking. So my home always feels warm and smells good.
starting oct 1st we decorate for halloween… it stays up till thanksgiving. orange and purple everywhere. tons of decorations. lights. pumpkins. we are obsessed.
We check the inside and outside around the house and go buy anything we need to repair around the house. thankyou, ken
A big part of getting ready for fall at our house is yard work and cleaning out the gutters.
Clean up yard, put away summer clothes and pull out the heavier bedding.
I clean it as much as I can and get rid of unused items.
I decorate and clean!
I get pumpkins to put around the house.
I do a deep cleaning and get some great scented candles to remind me of the Fall and of Christmas
My apartment complex is coming in to change out the filters. I’ll change up the decor and bring out the comfy blankets.
I cut back the dead wood and plants, then add in some mums or pansies.
we do one last mow and yard clean up. (edge, weed and trim)
I clean the house and organize my holiday items and start early November putting a center piece and other items out..
I switch out all my mantel gear for football decorations
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!
We put plastic over the windows.
Do a Fall cleaning, change filters and wash baseboards.
We do a Fall cleaning, reorganize our garage and seal the windows!
I live in an apartment complex , they are the ones that fix the apartments to be ready for fall, Thank you!
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I replace the furnace filter, clean out the rain gutters and cover the windows with plastic.
clean everything and put away the summer stuff
We rake the leaves!
We close our swimming pool.
Raking leaves and cleaning gutters tops the list.
We do a fall cleaning of the closets, weather proof the house because it gets cold and change the furnace filters.
I just try to do some extra cleaning.
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.
We close all storm windows, change all filters, clean gutters, and put plastic on windows that have a draft.
I rake the yard and make sure that furniture is off our porch.
Seal the windows and rake the leaves
add fall colors to house
Roll up and put away hoses, mow the yard one last time, and put plastic around windows.
I do a big fall cleaning, including replacing all the draw liners and little details like that.
We get our heating vents cleaned out. Not to mention bagging leaves—non stop!
Not a whole lot needs to be done in Florida other than decorate seasonally 🙂
Clean my furnace, and take in all of the outdoor things I put out in the spring
I bring in all of our summer toys and decorations.
We take the air conditioners out of the windows and clean the gutters after the leaves fall.
I wash the windows after the summer dust storms and monsoon season. Thanks
I do a big clean, put summer toys in storage, insulate windows and doors
I bring out all the halloween decorations of course!
I decorate and clean!
I go through the kids’ clothes and get rid of everything that doesn’t fit anymore. Very glamorous.
I get aggressive with the rake outside- if I don’t leaves from FIVE huge, old trees all come in the house.
The windows were always first on my list in Michigan. Now that I’ve moved….I’m not sure.
We do a lot of yard work in the fall.
I like to have fall scents. I put pumpkin spice or apple scents in my warmer.
I put out fall decorations, a little at a time otherwise it is too overwhelming.
Put away fans and bring out heaters!
We use a pressure washer and siding cleaner to wash the exterior of the house.
I try to do a major purge to get my home ready for fall.
I get the windows washed, the flower pots emptied and the porch pressured washed.
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.
I put away all the summer stuff and start getting the house winter ready.
Doing a big household clean
I decorate for fall including a pretty tablecloth in fall colors and fall scented candles.
We mulch leaves, cut away any dead limbs, decorate our yard and wait for our first snow of the year.
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mostly raking the yard, over and over
I love to bring out the halloween and fall colors decorations!
Put out the pumpkins and do some extra cleaning.
We put out mums, pumpkins, straw and decorate the windows! I have to buy a pumpkin scented candle too!!
getting the yard in order before the snow comes
Lots of cleaning and organizing! I do more fall cleaning than spring cleaning.
Clean out the garage and get the yard ready for winter.
We check windows and doors for any drafts. And we do a little yard work to prepare for the cold weather
I do fall cleaning– getting rid of unused items is key since we get so much new stuff during the holidays.
Make sure windows are sealed and insulated good
Lots of cleaning!
Similar to spring cleaning, FALL CLEANING!
I put the storm windows on for the fall and winter season.
To get my house ready for fall, I take out the warmer throws and linens, plus I add new candles.
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.
I clean and put out decorations.
we have to put plastic on the windows to help keep the cold out.
Weather stripping updates!!!
I wash the curtains and bring out the heavier ones. I also start putting summer clothes & items away and taking out fall/winter stuff
We weatherize the house by sealing drafts in windows and doors so keep warm in the house.
We bring in the patio furniture, winterize the house and rake the yard, over and over.
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.
We insulate the windows and bring out the comforters
i clean everything then put up plastic ,change furnace filter,make sure all the storm windows are down
We clean rake leaves put up summer things
I change the bedding and curtains to thicker Fall items.
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.
Check furnace and vents for the winter and take out window air conditioner upstairs.
I clean gutters, blow out pipes, cover up outdoor furniture, and change furnace filters.
We deep clean it, get the fire place and heat ready and decorate so our house feels seasonal!
Lots of outdoor work – cleaning gutters, raking leaves…
Right now we are living with family so we do not do anything.
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.
We winterproof the house and do fall cleaning.
Just like spring, I always do a fall cleaning. Plus, we don’t have a garage so everything outside goes in the basement.