Autumn Cleaning

Spring cleaning is sooo two seasons ago. This September and October, autumn cleaning is all the rage. I am not saying you should completely give up your spring cleaning, but everyone needs a good purge of stuff this time of year.

This afternoon, my mom and I spent a few hours cleaning out the garage at my new house. (Side note: my mom is crazy and claims she actually likes that kind of stuff; I told her to come on over whenever.) Not only was the weather perfect for such a task, it actually didn't take as long as one might think. I am not such a fan of getting dirty, or bugs, or dust, or sweat... but it actually wasn't that bad!

The previous owners left a few things that honestly had probably been there even before they moved in. Most of it was trash, but we did find some really cool salvageable things. For example, an old brass day bed that is missing pieces... oh no problem, I'll turn you into a border for my herb garden (don't laugh, I am totally considering growing one... I get ambitious). We also found about 300 feet of usable garden hose, which is pretty awesome since I am close to sure that it is longer than my lot. Also go several planters and some cool metal tea light holders. I love finding stuff!

It really is a good time to throw stuff out. A lot of trash pick-ups will have a special "junk" day around this time of the year where they will pick up big items like furniture. Also, for areas like a garage, you are going to want to start parking your car under cover more often once the weather gets gross. And as disgusting as it is to think about, now is the time to consider pest control... before the little critters get cold and look for some comfy lodgings in your home.

The bottom line is that autumn is the time to prepare to hunker down in your home... by making it as clean and tidy as you can. So take advantage of the sunny yet cool days and get to work! And let me know if you'd like some help from my mom...