8 Important Home Tasks to Finish During May Holidays

This post is more useful than it seems: click the links to get mini-cheat sheets. Have a great weekend!

Wash Windows

If you haven't done it yet, now is the perfect time. Of course, you can hire a cleaning company, but nobody cancels budget savings.

Choose a day when the weather outside isn't too hot, ideally — cloudy. That way you'll see all spots and streaks on the glass. We have a detailed instruction on how to wash windows quickly.

Design: Anton Bitipash

Declutter the Balcony

Get rid of anything unnecessary: a balcony shouldn't turn into a storage room. For example, car wheels can be mounted on brackets and lifted up to the ceiling. For small items, a modular system with shelves and racks will work.

By the way, a cleaning here won't hurt either. We recently told you how to clean a balcony from the other side.

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And in the Wardrobe

This may take a whole day, but the result is worth it. Take out all your clothes from wardrobes and sort them by category to see what you can get rid of. We explained in detail how to do it.

Put all unnecessary items up high — winter clothes won't be needed anymore in this season. Don't forget to label all bags and boxes.

Design: Alexandra Kryuchkova

Renovate Old Furniture

If you already have great furniture from IKEA but want something new, don't rush to throw it away. It can be repainted, new hardware installed, or additional details added. We've collected over 50 ideas for DIY renovations in this article.

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Sort Waste

Lately, everyone talks about plastic, but not everyone understands the scale of the problem. Just imagine: 6 billion tons of waste still aren't recycled! So now is a good time to see how much waste you have at home and sort it properly. You can read about doing it correctly here.

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Refresh the Garden at the Start of Season

Many people go to the dacha for the first time only during May holidays. It's not too late to start preparing the plot for summer. This year, landscape designers recommend moving away from traditional garden beds toward decorative gardens.

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And the Dacha Cottage

Creative ideas for decoration can be found in Scandinavian-style cottages. If it seems that your home's space won't allow for storage or a relaxation area, check this out.

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Relax and Distract Yourself

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