Easy DIY
Repot a houseplant: check roots, drainage and fresh potting mix
Check for crowded roots, choose a slightly larger pot with drainage holes, and move the plant into appropriate potting mix.
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Organization
Pantry reset: check shelf-stable labels, cans and rotation
Sort by storage label, check cans for damage and bring older shelf-stable food forward.
Housekeeping
Care for kitchen sponges and dish brushes: rinse, dry and replace
Reduce trapped moisture and food scraps, choose easier-to-dry dish brushes when useful, and replace worn tools.
Living items
Prepare three days of emergency water: about 3.8 L per person per day
Store at least three days of emergency water using the CDC baseline of one gallon (about 3.8 L) per person daily, and manage container safety and dates.
Housekeeping
Shower curtain and liner care: dry after use, check wash labels
Reduce lingering moisture by spreading the curtain open to dry, checking fabric labels, and cleaning the liner according to its material.
Easy DIY
Rain barrel safety: screens, overflow and stable placement
A rain barrel needs pest screens, stable support, safe overflow routing and a clear non-drinking-water label.
Home decor
A seasonal routine for curtains and shades
Use window coverings to manage unwanted summer sun and make better use of winter daylight.
Living items
Extension cords are temporary: check routing and load
Avoid running extension cords under rugs or powering major appliances with them. Check damage, ratings and placement in six steps.
Housekeeping
Seven Home Checks to Reduce Frozen-Pipe Risk
Inspect exposed plumbing before a cold snap and never thaw frozen pipes using an open flame.
Housekeeping
Four bathroom exhaust fan checks to reduce moisture after showers
Check whether your fan exhausts outdoors, ventilate during and after showers, and dry standing moisture.
Living items
Home Water Filters: Replacement Timing and Verified Claims
Replace cartridges when the manufacturer requires and verify that certification covers the particular contaminant claimed.
Housekeeping
A weekly bedding routine to reduce dust-mite exposure
Wash bedding weekly, dry it fully, and check allergen-resistant covers and indoor moisture.