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National Houseplant Appreciation Day: Simple Care Tips to Keep Your Home Fresh and Healthy

Houseplants do more than just brighten a room — they make a house feel like home. In honor of National Houseplant Appreciation Day, here are a few simple care tips to keep your plants thriving and your home feeling fresh all year long.

🌱 1. Light Matters More Than You Think

Not all plants love direct sunlight.

  • Bright light plants: near windows
  • Low-light plants: snake plants, pothos, ZZ plants

Know what your plant prefers and place it accordingly.

💧 2. Don’t Overwater

One of the biggest mistakes is watering too often.
Most houseplants prefer:

  • Soil that dries slightly between waterings
  • Good drainage to prevent root rot

When in doubt — wait one more day.

🌡️ 3. Keep Them Comfortable

Houseplants like consistency.

  • Avoid cold drafts
  • Keep them away from heating vents
  • Normal indoor temperatures are perfect

🌿 4. Clean Leaves = Healthier Plants

Dust blocks sunlight.
Gently wipe leaves with a damp cloth to help plants breathe and grow.

🏡 5. Plants Make Homes Feel More Inviting

Healthy houseplants:

  • Add warmth and life
  • Make spaces feel brighter
  • Help buyers emotionally connect to a home

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 ❄️🏡 WINTER HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Everything homeowners should do to prep their house for the winter months

✔️ EXTERIOR PREP

  • Clean gutters and downspouts
  • Check for loose/missing shingles
  • Remove roof debris (leaves, branches)
  • (A roof tune-up covers all the above.)
  • Stock up on ice melt/salt
  • Check and replace snow shovels
  • Add traction mats for icy steps
  • Check exterior lighting
  • Seal cracks in siding/foundation
  • Check for air leaks around windows/doors
  • Ensure water drains away from the home

✔️ HEATING & ENERGY

  • Replace furnace filters
  • Schedule furnace/HVAC tune-up
  • Clear all vents and registers
  • Test heating system
  • Clean chimney and fireplace
  • Check flue opens/closes
  • Stock up on firewood
  • Add weatherstripping to doors & windows
  • Insulate exposed pipes
  • Check attic insulation
  • Seal drafts around outlets/baseboards

✔️ PLUMBING FREEZE PROTECTION

  • Insulate exposed pipes
  • Disconnect and drain garden hoses
  • Shut off/winterize outdoor spigots
  • Locate main water shutoff valve
  • Open cabinet doors during extreme cold
  • Let faucets drip slowly during deep freeze

✔️ INDOOR WINTERIZATION

  • Clean windows for max sunlight
  • Add insulated/thermal curtains
  • Seal gaps with caulk or foam
  • Test smoke detectors
  • Test carbon monoxide detectors
  • Replace batteries
  • Clean dryer vent
  • Reverse ceiling fans to clockwise

✔️ WINTER STORM READINESS

  • Shovels + ice melt
  • Snow brush + ice scraper
  • Flashlights + extra batteries
  • Portable phone chargers
  • Bottled water
  • Non-perishable food
  • Blankets & warm clothing
  • First aid kit
  • Extra pet supplies
  • Portable heater with auto shutoff
  • Backup candles/lanterns
  • Keep fridge closed during outages

✔️ CAR & DRIVEWAY PREP

  • Check tire pressure
  • Top off winter washer fluid
  • Keep gas tank half full
  • Store shovel + small emergency kit
  • Pre-salt driveway before storms

✔️ SAFETY ITEMS

  • Do NOT use power strips for heaters
  • Keep heaters 3+ feet from anything flammable
  • Clean chimney & vents
  • Install/test CO detectors
  • Keep emergency contacts handy

✔️ COZY WINTER TOUCHES

  • Add blankets to living areas
  • Stock up on hot cocoa, tea, coffee
  • Use warm lighting
  • Add boot trays at the entryway
  • Use draft stoppers at doors

Thanks so much for stopping by today, please hit the link below and download your free Winter Home Maintenance Checklist, click the link below. Also why you are grabbing the checklist, take a look around my website, MarylandHomesByLynn.com

https://marylandhomesbylynn.com/winter-prep

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