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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Amy Reeves

4-week countdown – If you're mid-renovation like me, here's how I make my messy house presentable for the festive season, starting now

A rustic kitchen decorated for Christmas with traditional garlands.

No matter how things are going in your renovation journey you are, it's not uncommon to need a break from it all. And, with festive plans looming, it's the best time to set your tools down and rest. But how can you make a half-finished house filled with dust and boxes fit for relaxation?

We’ve spent three out of the last four Christmases mid-renovation, and we’re looking down the barrel at another. So, I’ve collated my preparation list as to how I down tools and make my house semi-presentable during this period.

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