Prep Your Home for Holiday Guests: Quick Fixes & Finishing Touches

The holidays bring family, friends, and plenty of activity. A few small improvements now can make your home shine when guests arrive—and help you relax and enjoy the season.

Freshen Up High-Traffic Areas

Give your entryway or guest bathroom a quick facelift. A fresh coat of paint, new towel hooks, or updated cabinet hardware can make a big impact. Add a welcoming mat to catch winter slush and protect your floors.

Check Your Heating and Ventilation

Before guests settle in, make sure your home’s heating system is running efficiently. Replace filters, vacuum vents, and clear any blockages. This simple step ensures a warm and comfortable environment for everyone.

Add Simple Comforts

A few thoughtful touches go a long way—extra throw blankets in the living room, well-placed lighting for cozy reading corners, and guestroom essentials like fresh linens and toiletries. These finishing details make visitors feel right at home.

Safety First

Don’t forget the practical side of holiday prep. Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, ensure handrails are secure, and remove clutter from walkways. A safe home is a welcoming home.

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Northeastern Window & Door opened in 1979 by Jim and Betty Smith as a small Window & Door Shop serving Northeastern Michigan. The store is now owned and operated by John Smith, Jim and Betty's son.

Jim and Betty Smith, and family, lived in the Metro Detroit area. Jim worked as a trim carpenter. They had family in Alcona County and wanted to get out of the city. Jim and Betty would come "Up North" on the weekends and Jim did side jobs when he was in the area. Jim had trouble locating materials for his jobs. He saw a need for a window and door supplier in Alcona County so he and his family relocated to Mikado in 1979 and opened Northeastern Window & Door in May 1979, on the corner of US 23 and Main Street in Harrisville. Jim sold windows, doors and trim. Jim became known as "Need trim, see Jim".