With summer just around the corner, the temperatures are rising and the days are getting longer.
Forecasters are predicting this summer could be the hottest ever but is your home ready for it?
Here are five ways to prepare your pad for so you can make the most of the sunshine:
If your wardrobe is bursting with coats and jumpers, it can be hard to plan the perfect summer outfit. Create space for your warm weather choices by clearing out the woollies and putting them away until autumn. Andrew Porter Ltd has wardrobe boxes for sale which are perfect for clothes as you can lift your outfits straight from your own closet and hang them onto the rail inside the carton. Get hold of yours now by visiting our onsite shop in Adlington, Lancashire.
When the sun is out, it’s a great opportunity to make the most of your outdoor space. This often means a lot of equipment with barbecues, garden furniture, outdoor toys, sports equipment. If you haven’t got a garage or shed to keep everything in, you might want to consider renting a self-storage unit to keep everything in when summer is over. And over the warmer months you can use storage to keep any winter stuff safe including sledges, skis, snowboards, heaters and bulky clothes. Andrew Porter’s Self Store allows you to book a unit in the size of your choice online with a discount for the first eight weeks. You can also choose to pay per item or box if you only have a few items to store.
Make space for ice cubes, burgers, lollies, ice creams and other frozen treats by giving your freezer a good clear out. Use up your existing frozen food and chuck out anything that is past its best – if it has been in there for more than a year then it is probably time to consign it to the bin. Once you have emptied your freezer, defrost it to get rid of any build ups of ice. You will then be able to stock up on goodies to cool you down over the summer.
Get plenty of light into your home by paying some attention to your windows. Give them a thorough clean on the inside as well as the outside. Try a mixture of water and vinegar to really get them sparkling. You might also want to take down any dark, heavy curtains and put them into storage. Replace them with lighter curtains in bright summery colours.
Make sure your cupboards are stocked up on all the little essentials you will need to get through summer unscathed. Buy plenty of sun cream, after sun lotion, insect repellents and hay fever remedies so you have them to hand when you need them. Other items to invest in include a good picnic blanket, barbecue equipment beach towels and plastic or melamine crockery for al fresco dining.
