Fall is officially here, and there’s plenty to do around the house in October. We’re here to help with our printable Household Checklist for October and detailed information for the projects you need to tackle this month. So let’s get started.
Household Items to Handle in October
Maintenance
- Update Your Time Management Schedule
- Work on Fall Cleaning Indoors (see separate checklists below)
- Get ready for Halloween (see Halloween checklist below)
Outdoors
Take apart vegetable and flower gardens
Rake leaves
Plant Fall bulbs and perennials
Go pumpkin picking / buy mums
Wash and put away patio furniture
Clean gutters
Have chimney cleaned
Put fall fertilizer and lime on lawn
Pool: Remove leaves and drain water
Money
- Finish shopping for school/winter clothes (coats, boots, snow pants)
- Balance checkbook
- Budget
Meal Planning
- Host October events
- Plan upcoming birthdays, Thanksgiving and events in November
- Get a head start on Christmas preparations (see Christmas Checklist below)
Details on October Projects
Here are some specific details on our October projects. Just click on the link below to read more.
Tool Box: Time Management Schedule
Halloween Checklist You Can’t Miss
Don’t gyp the kids: How to give out Halloween candy when you’re not home
Tips on How to Drain Water from a Pool Cover
How to Remove Leaves from Pool Cover
It’s Time to Clean Out Your Gutters
Do it yourself: How to clean up fall leaves
First Frost Warning: What it means for you and your outdoor plants
What’s for Dinner? Fall Dinner Ideas
Back to School Shopping Checklist
Easy Way to Clean Plastic Patio Furniture
Simple ways to organize winter hats and mittens
How to Organize “Hand Me Down” Clothes
Enjoy the holiday season: October Checklist
Printable Household Checklist for October
Just click on the link below for a printable copy of our Household Checklist for October:
Household Checklist for October
By scheduling time to handle these items in October, you’ll be sure to keep everything running smoothly in your household.
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