Weekend Projects

This Weekend: Refresh An All-Important Feature This Fall

Written by

Dabney Frake
Dabney Frake
Dabney is a Southern-born, New England-raised, current Midwesterner. Her dog Grim is part terrier, part basset hound, part dust mop.
published Oct 14, 2016
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In the winter, your home’s windows work hard. Hopefully you’ve prepped them for the cold (and if not, weatherize first)! Because windows let in precious light and help you connect to the outside world during dark, bleak months. Make them more valuable by washing the glass, swapping out your old curtains for some new ones, cleaning the ones you have, or adding a refreshing little detail. Daylight hours are dwindling and all this helps really make the most of what you’ve got.

This Weekend’s Assignment: Make your windows the very best they can be.

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Come Clean: Before you do anything else, wipe or squeegee away all the dirt and grime that summer left behind.

How To Clean Your Windows Like a Pro → How To Clean Your Blinds → How To Make a Basic Homemade Glass Cleaner (with Just Two Ingredients!)

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Get More Out of Your Windows: Make these features really work for you and your home, and get maximum value from them!

→ 5 Ways To Make Your Windows Work Hella Harder for You →
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Frame Things Nicely: Add window coverings for a window you’ve been meaning to get to but haven’t yet. Or add a unique and small detail to existing window treatments.

Remember, as with all of our Weekend Projects, just do what you have the time and energy to do. And hey, if you don’t feel like picking up some Windex, choose one of our other weekend projects to get done.

SHOW US YOUR WEEKEND WORK! Share your tips and photos of your Weekend Project work on Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #ATweekendproject.

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Check out the entire 2016 Plan for a Healthy & Happy Home to access all the Weekend Project ideas and download our October Home Checklist while you’re there. It’s a great, low-pressure way to keep your life running smoothly and maintain a happy & healthy home!