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
atI’ve been cleaning my house top to bottom to get ready for fall.
Jessica says
atWe are moving into our new place any day now… I’m getting ready with paint and some festive wreaths.
Diana Castro says
atI really like fall, I start to clean early in the mornings. Open my windows and take one room at a time.
trisha kilpatrick says
atWe trim back the rose bushes and ivy. We bring in the aloe vera.
rich m says
atI’m switching out the windows, putting out decorations and prepping for the snow.
Michelle Weaver says
atWe go through and clean each room individually, and then pull out all the pretty fall decorations!!
carol clark says
ati tend to do a little spring cleaning and dust every thing that we dont use and put all the summer things up
Kristen says
atMost important…we’re sure to clean the gutters.
Kristi C says
atWe do a deep cleaning and check the seals around the doors and windows.
Adrienne gordon says
atwe make sure we go thru one room a day until we are done.
Margaret Smith says
atWe fall clean the inside of our home and we also clean up outside by raking and putting our patio items away.
Lisa Brown says
atI 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
atPack summer clothes away and unpack winter.
Kim Henrichs says
atI 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
atWe repaint to freshen things up.
Julie Wood says
atI 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
atI clean up and put summer stuff away and get out winter gear!
Janet W. says
atWe 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
atWe clean all the windows, wipe down doors, put a new filter in the furnace and decorate 😉
Stephanie says
atWe do a deep cleaning thru the whole house
Cynthia C says
atI clean the gutters and wash windows on the outside.
mita says
atWe get our house ready for Fall by cleaning and decorating.
Ann Fantom says
atI clean out all the flower beds and garden, rake up leaves and put the patio furniture away.
Mary Calabrese says
atWe cut down the hostas and rake up everyone else’s leaves.
Kimberly Bauer says
atConstant cleaning and putting random stuff away to prepare for fall decorating.
latanya says
atWe are in the process of moving in, so I have not done anything yet
James Robert says
atI am insulating my home before winter and starting to winterize the windows also
Maria Malaveci says
atBy getting all the summer stuff put away and getting sweater, etc out for the kids especially
D Schmidt says
atWe get our house ready by doing some additional cleaning and moving around decor.
Sarah Hayes says
atwe clean up all the toys and things from summer and open up the windows to let the fresh fall air in
TawndaM says
atGet ready for Fall… Get those AC’s outta the windows & wash the sweaters & blankets
DEBIJOT says
atI do my fall cleaning and decorate with fall accents.
Andrea says
atI put away the summer clothes and pull out the sweaters, pants, and Halloween/Thanksgiving decorations!
Debbi Wellenstein says
atI put out my fall decorations.
McKim says
atWe shampoo carpets, clean out our smokestack and get wood supply ready.
Elena says
atWe are cleaning the house and decorating it with fall themed décor
Kelly D says
atI 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
atI 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
atWe 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
atwe plant some mums!
HS says
atI wash the curtains and get rugs and carpets shampooed.
Jessica Beard says
atI 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
atAll 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
atI do a heavy duty spring cleaning in the fall so things are fresh for the months when things are closed up.
Melissa M says
atBy going through all the clothes.
Scott Martin says
atI have a fixer upper that needs a lot of help.
Suzanne K says
atI’m working on cleaning OUT stuff I don’t need and will then clean
Nicole says
atI 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
atWe get a free day at the dump in fall, so we get rid of lots of junk.
Tina M says
atmy hubby and i clean the house for holiday.
Joseph Stowell says
atI close the storm windows.
Tari Lawson says
atWe clean out the garage (so we can park the cars inside) and also clean out the flower beds.
Ashley C says
atWe 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
atWe caulk the windows, we clean our deck and put the grill and chairs up. We clean carpets
and curtins and the rugs.
mickeyfan says
atIn this rural area, it’s all about pest-proofing. Spray insecticide around the foundation, get a supply of mousetraps, etc.
Emily Smith says
atMake 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
atI make sure they aren’t any air leaks around the windows and doors.
katherine says
atWe clean out the porch and back stairwell
Melissa Tippie says
atI 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
atwe decorate a spooky house in and out for Halloween then leave all the pumpkin stuff out till Thanksgiving
Jenn says
atWe 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
ati 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
atWe do a deep clean, then pull out the pumpkin decor!
Iliana R says
atI start putting all of our summer clothes in bins and start taking out of coats, comforts, and soft blankets!
Madonna says
atI check the caulking around the windows and we put up storm windows etc..
Lisa E says
atI 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
atClean all the air vents, clean out the refrigerator and clean out the gutters from all the leaves fallen.
Dandi D says
atWell, this fall we are packing up everything in boxes because we are getting ready to move next month.
Elle says
atWe 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
atWe get rid of our summer/spring items and put out fall/winter items.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
atI Get My House Ready For Fall With A Deep Clean, Changing Furnace Filter And Festive Décor.
Stevie says
atI 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
atClean the deck and put away all the patio furniture!
Caroline Wampler says
atI set out my fall decorations! Pumpkins and apple candles and more!
Rosanne says
atDecorate the front porch with mums, pumpkins and gourds and a fake spider and ghost that makes noise for our grandson.
Geoff K says
atWe clean out the gutters, check all the insulation for the cold weather, and put out the fire pit in the backyard!
Sarah Griffin says
atUsually around the Fall season we put away the trampoline and yard toys until spring.
Rachel DeHart says
atI bought a new electric fireplace trying to save on heating bill this fall.
Pam O says
atI pull all of my sweaters and blankets and wash them.
Stephanie Phelps says
atWe 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
atFall cleaning, unpacking fall decor, putting away lawn tools.
Laura J says
atOh 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
atWe like to do a special arrangement of mums and pumpkins at the front door. Such a fun time to decorate!
Michelle C says
atWe replace our wreath, put away the summer clothes and toys and replace the flowers in the planters with pansies and mums.
Kathy says
atWash the windows clean out the basement and get the furnaces serviced
heather s says
atstart trimming the plants for winter and start getting fall decorations out. I like putting pumpkins out.
livivua says
atdecorate in the latest fall decor
Nannypanpan says
atWe get the boiler serviced, clean off the deck and rake leaves
Sarah Johnson says
atwe 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
atWe start with changing the filters for the A/C. Then move on to opening the windows, cleaning the balcony, and fall decorating.
Adriane says
atI put a fall wreath on the door 🙂
Kenya F says
atI 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
atWe 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
atWe 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
atI change out the front flower pots to mums and I plant mums in the flower beds. I contantly rake leaves as well!
iamalighthouse says
atI get pumpkins scattered about!
Susan Christy says
atCleaned the patio and garage, going to have some insulation put in my attic.
Shannon says
atWe deep clean! Just like we do in the spring.
Norma says
atWe get out the blankets and sweaters.
sara haaf says
atWeather proofing the windows and doors and get out the warm woolies.
lori clark says
atplastic windows and wrap up a/c unit. Put draft stoppers down and buy a tank of propane gas
Crystal F says
atI don’t really do anything. We live in an apartment so there’s not much to do. Thank you!
Andy Kukta says
atInstead 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
atI do a really good cleaning and make sure my windows are weathered. I also spend time putting up decorations.
Denise L says
atPack 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
ati add fall colors to my house
Kim Keithline says
atWe 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
atI deep clean, put quilts on the beds, switch out our wardrobes, and add fun fall decor.
Sarah VM says
atWe put our storm windows down and winterize our AC units.
beth shepherd says
atWe went to the pumpkin patch to decorate the outside.
amanda whitley says
ati clean up my yard and start putting summer furniture away
Cynthia R says
atI clean the windows inside and outside, after fall leaves, get the gutters cleaned as well.
Sarah C says
atI 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
atstarting 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
atWe check the inside and outside around the house and go buy anything we need to repair around the house. thankyou, ken
Amy W. says
atA big part of getting ready for fall at our house is yard work and cleaning out the gutters.
Cara C says
atClean up yard, put away summer clothes and pull out the heavier bedding.
Sonya Morris says
atI clean it as much as I can and get rid of unused items.
Amanda Sakovitz says
atI decorate and clean!
Thomas Murphy says
atI get pumpkins to put around the house.
Pat B says
atI do a deep cleaning and get some great scented candles to remind me of the Fall and of Christmas
Amanda B. says
atMy 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
atI cut back the dead wood and plants, then add in some mums or pansies.
amy pugmire says
atwe do one last mow and yard clean up. (edge, weed and trim)
Carol N says
atI clean the house and organize my holiday items and start early November putting a center piece and other items out..
theresa J says
atI switch out all my mantel gear for football decorations
Jessica H. says
atFinish 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
atWe put plastic over the windows.
Natalie S says
atDo a Fall cleaning, change filters and wash baseboards.
Aly says
atWe do a Fall cleaning, reorganize our garage and seal the windows!
Claudia says
atI 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
atI replace the furnace filter, clean out the rain gutters and cover the windows with plastic.
maleficent m says
atclean everything and put away the summer stuff
Tara says
atWe rake the leaves!
Debbie Bray says
atWe close our swimming pool.
Cheryl says
atRaking leaves and cleaning gutters tops the list.
Ty says
atWe do a fall cleaning of the closets, weather proof the house because it gets cold and change the furnace filters.
Nicole C. says
atI just try to do some extra cleaning.
Karen Deva says
atI 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
atWe close all storm windows, change all filters, clean gutters, and put plastic on windows that have a draft.
brandy c says
atI rake the yard and make sure that furniture is off our porch.
Laura S says
atSeal the windows and rake the leaves
kyl neusch says
atadd fall colors to house
Danielle says
atRoll up and put away hoses, mow the yard one last time, and put plastic around windows.
Christine says
atI do a big fall cleaning, including replacing all the draw liners and little details like that.
joni says
atWe get our heating vents cleaned out. Not to mention bagging leaves—non stop!
Elizabeth Lamontagne says
atNot a whole lot needs to be done in Florida other than decorate seasonally 🙂
Serge B says
atClean my furnace, and take in all of the outdoor things I put out in the spring
Jessica To says
atI bring in all of our summer toys and decorations.
Lisa V. says
atWe take the air conditioners out of the windows and clean the gutters after the leaves fall.
Karen Martin says
atI wash the windows after the summer dust storms and monsoon season. Thanks
Tabathia B says
atI do a big clean, put summer toys in storage, insulate windows and doors
Courtnie says
atI bring out all the halloween decorations of course!
nickie says
atI decorate and clean!
Melanie says
atI go through the kids’ clothes and get rid of everything that doesn’t fit anymore. Very glamorous.
Ceinwyn says
atI get aggressive with the rake outside- if I don’t leaves from FIVE huge, old trees all come in the house.
Wendy T says
atThe windows were always first on my list in Michigan. Now that I’ve moved….I’m not sure.
Kimmy Ripley says
atWe do a lot of yard work in the fall.
Dawn Monroe says
atI like to have fall scents. I put pumpkin spice or apple scents in my warmer.
Gloria S says
atI put out fall decorations, a little at a time otherwise it is too overwhelming.
kathleen whitney says
atPut away fans and bring out heaters!
Deb C says
atWe use a pressure washer and siding cleaner to wash the exterior of the house.
Leanne Godfrey says
atI try to do a major purge to get my home ready for fall.
Nancy says
atI get the windows washed, the flower pots emptied and the porch pressured washed.
Jodi says
atI 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
atI put away all the summer stuff and start getting the house winter ready.
Leslie Davis says
atDoing a big household clean
Ellie Wright says
atI decorate for fall including a pretty tablecloth in fall colors and fall scented candles.
Jill Myrick says
atWe 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
atmostly raking the yard, over and over
Kristy Thiel says
atI love to bring out the halloween and fall colors decorations!
Erica B. says
atPut out the pumpkins and do some extra cleaning.
Cassandra Eastman says
atWe put out mums, pumpkins, straw and decorate the windows! I have to buy a pumpkin scented candle too!!
Tammie Venne says
atgetting the yard in order before the snow comes
Katie J says
atLots of cleaning and organizing! I do more fall cleaning than spring cleaning.
Stephanie Larison says
atClean out the garage and get the yard ready for winter.
Terry Maigi says
atWe check windows and doors for any drafts. And we do a little yard work to prepare for the cold weather
Lisa says
atI do fall cleaning– getting rid of unused items is key since we get so much new stuff during the holidays.
Anthony says
atMake sure windows are sealed and insulated good
Erin M. says
atLots of cleaning!
Megan Filzen says
atSimilar to spring cleaning, FALL CLEANING!
Karen Drake says
atI put the storm windows on for the fall and winter season.
Annette says
atTo get my house ready for fall, I take out the warmer throws and linens, plus I add new candles.
Angela Ash says
atI 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
atI clean and put out decorations.
Peggy Rydzewski says
atwe have to put plastic on the windows to help keep the cold out.
Kim H says
atWeather stripping updates!!!
Lisa L says
atI 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
atWe weatherize the house by sealing drafts in windows and doors so keep warm in the house.
Susan Smith says
atWe bring in the patio furniture, winterize the house and rake the yard, over and over.
Dawn Keenan says
atWe 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
atWe insulate the windows and bring out the comforters
Debra Hall says
ati clean everything then put up plastic ,change furnace filter,make sure all the storm windows are down
tina reynolds says
atWe clean rake leaves put up summer things
Angela W says
atI change the bedding and curtains to thicker Fall items.
Carolyn Daley says
atI 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
atCheck furnace and vents for the winter and take out window air conditioner upstairs.
Rebecca Lock says
atI clean gutters, blow out pipes, cover up outdoor furniture, and change furnace filters.
megan tilley says
atWe deep clean it, get the fire place and heat ready and decorate so our house feels seasonal!
Rochel S says
atLots of outdoor work – cleaning gutters, raking leaves…
Angela Cisco says
atRight now we are living with family so we do not do anything.
Birdiebee says
atI 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
atWe winterproof the house and do fall cleaning.
Hollie Jahnke says
atJust like spring, I always do a fall cleaning. Plus, we don’t have a garage so everything outside goes in the basement.