Post-Holiday Home Reset: Getting Your Vancouver WA Home Back to Normal

Time to Reset Your Home for 2026

The holidays are over. The decorations are down, the guests have left, and your Vancouver WA home needs attention after weeks of celebrations and December's intense weather.

A quick reset now prevents problems later.

Check Your Gutters After Tree Disposal

If you had a real Christmas tree, needles and debris may have ended up in your gutters during disposal. Even artificial trees shed materials that can blow into gutters.

Walk around your home and look for visible debris in gutters and downspouts. After December's storms, your gutters already had extra stress. Additional debris from holiday activities makes clogs more likely.

Inspect Where Decorations Were Mounted

Lights, wreaths, and other decorations require mounting points. Check anywhere you attached items to your home:

Roof and gutters - Look for lifted shingles, damaged fascia, or bent gutter hangers from clips and hooks.

Siding and trim - Check for holes, cracks, or moisture entry points from nails or adhesive mounts.

Electrical outlets - Ensure outdoor outlets have weatherproof covers reinstalled properly.

Reset Your Home Systems

The holidays often mean adjusted schedules and settings. Now is the time to return to normal:

Thermostat - If you raised the temperature for guests or lowered it while traveling, reset to your regular winter schedule. Keep it at least 55°F to prevent frozen pipes.

Water heater - If you turned it up for extra guests, return to normal settings to save energy.

Security systems - Ensure all sensors and cameras are functioning after the holiday shuffle.

Address What December Revealed

Did the storms reveal any problems you ignored during the busy holiday season? Foundation drainage issues, roof leaks, or gutter damage will not fix themselves.

January is a good time to schedule repairs before the next round of Pacific Northwest winter weather arrives.

Start Fresh with Professional Help

For a thorough post-holiday gutter cleaning to start 2026 right, contact Seasons Cleaning Services. We will help you reset your home for a well-maintained year ahead.

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