Save Time and Energy by Aligning Your Home Projects with the Seasons 🌱☀️🍂❄️
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“It is hot, it seems. In the summer, ooh whee…”
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From the song, “The Seasons Change” by Suzan Alakas
There’s a certain magic in doing chores at the “ideal time” - working with the energy and benefits of each season rather than working against them.
Save time, energy and resources by prioritizing tasks based on seasonal changes, - read on lovely reader, to apply this strategy to your life! ✨
• Originally written: 21 November 2024
• Last updated: 21 November 2024
• Written by: Suzan Alakas
Suzan is Growtharmony’s Founder and Editor-In-Chief. She is passionate about spreading the amazing work and inspiring stories of heart-centered women entrepreneurs working to make the world a better place. When Suzan’s not writing, finding leverage points or learning something new - you can find her in the garden, playing in the snow with her family, or in the kitchen cooking up a nourishing meal!
Why Aligning Chores with the Seasons Makes Sense 💡
By prioritizing chores that align with each season’s natural rhythm, you’ll find that everything flows with a little more ease. You can avoid inefficiencies and free up resources for other priorities - whether it’s time with family, growing your business, or simply taking a much-deserved rest! 🤗
More specifically, working with seasonal cycles helps you get more out of your efforts by leveraging natural advantages like daylight, temperature and humidity.
Here’s a breakdown of how you can align your home projects with the seasons for maximum efficiency and flow! Let’s go! 😊
Winter: Cozy Indoor Projects ❄️
When winter arrives, it’s time to turn your focus indoors. Lower temperatures and less hours of daylight make outdoor projects much less efficient - especially if you live in a colder climate. Embrace cozy, low-key tasks that will make your indoor space more functional and inviting.
Reorganize Closets and Storage Spaces:
Use this time to assess wardrobes, upcycle or donate items, and create a more functional storage system.Small DIY Repairs:
Take care of small indoor repairs like tightening loose handles, fixing leaky faucets or patching minor wall damage.Clothing repair:
Mending clothes will have them ready for the year ahead and gives your lap and hands added warmth too!
By focusing on indoor projects during winter, you can make your home feel like a retreat from the cold. ❄️
Spring: Refresh, Prep and Plan 🌱
Spring is a time of new beginnings - a natural period to refresh your home after the quiet of winter. The weather is warming up, and depending on where you live, the humidity may be lower than the upcoming summer months.
Painting Projects:
Spring’s moderate temperatures and lower humidity are perfect for both indoor and outdoor painting, giving you quicker drying times and better coverage!
Take Inventory:
Check your household item stashes of things like batteries, first-aid and health supplies, and pantry items so you can keep an eye out for sales on items you need to restock. (To discover how to cut your grocery bill in half - check out this powerful training video!)
Garden and Yard Prep:
Clear away any leftover fall or winter debris, prep garden beds and plant seeds for the months ahead.
By focusing on these tasks in spring, you’ll set a solid foundation for the year ahead!
Summer: Leveraging the Sun and Warmth ☀️
Summer is the perfect time to tackle tasks that thrive in warm weather. Projects that involve washing and drying allow you to put the sun’s heat to good use! Plus, with longer days and more daylight, you have extended time to finish these projects efficiently.
Deep Cleaning Wet Surfaces:
Deep cleaning floors, kitchen appliances and bathrooms is both faster and more refreshing in the summer months!Washing Thick Textiles:
Blankets, rugs and winter sweaters dry faster (and smell amazing!) when dried in natural sunlight.
Outdoor projects:
Warm, dry weather helps outdoor wood treatments like staining and sealing dry evenly and last longer. (Tip! Look into sealing with linseed oil for a natural alternative that was used by vikings on their ships!)
Also tackle outdoor cleaning projects like washing windows, power-washing siding and cleaning patio furniture.
Enjoy the sunshine and let your chores benefit from the sun too! 🤩
Fall: Transition and Prepare for Winter 🍂
Cooler fall weather signals preparation for winter. There is still enough warmth and daylight to complete outdoor projects and start to transition indoors.
Window Cleaning and Sealing:
If you haven’t yet washed your windows, you still have time to take advantage of the pre-winter moderate temperates! It’s also a good time to seal any drafts to help insulate your home - saving on energy and heating costs.Mulching Garden Beds:
Fallen leaves make a wonderful mulch for garden and floral beds. Protects your soil and plants from the harsh winter cold, and also jumpstart beneficial soil-life for the spring!
Preparing your home and yard for winter can reduce energy costs and protect plants. Embrace fall as a time for transition time from outdoors to indoors!
In Summary:
Embrace seasonal prioritization, and align your home care routines with natural rhythms of the world around us.
Working with nature can help us all use less energy and resources to be kinder to the planet. 💕
And aligning your chores with the seasons allows YOU to be more efficient with your time, money and energy! 🤩
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