At Home: 8 home-maintenance tasks for your December to-do list

Jill Biden reveals a homier look for 2022 White House holiday decorations; Think your thermostat is lying? Science explains why.; Why don't the lights on my pre-lit tree work, and how can I fix them?; Liven up your holiday decor with fresh garland, wreaths and more; How to renovate your kitchen on a budget, from $1,000 to $15,000; The climate-friendly way to furnish your home; 7 ways to make your apartment happier, according to mental health pros; She has 13 cats in a two-bedroom condo. Here's her litter box advice.; John Robshaw shares tips on how to refresh a guest bedroom ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Get unlimited access to The Post for $1 a week  Sign up for this newsletter Read online A guide to what's beautiful and practical — and where to find it.     PERSPECTIVE 8 home-maintenance tasks for your December to-do list Don't add to the bustle of the season with complicated tasks. Instead, focus on essentials to get your home ready for hosting and the cold, dark days ahead. By Jeanne Huber ●  Read more »   Jill Biden reveals a homier look for 2022 White House holiday decorations Homespun touches, including students' self-portraits, handwritten recipe cards and yes, the Bidens' pets, play a starring role in this year's decorations. By Jura Koncius and Jada Yuan ●  Read more »   Think your thermostat is lying? Science explains why. Many factors — potentially including the color of a room — can affect how hot or cold we feel. Here's why the temperature on your thermostat might seem wrong. By Rachel Kurzius ●  Read more »   ADVICE Why don't the lights on my pre-lit tree work, and how can I fix them? You can probably fix burned-out bulbs on a pre-lit tree if they are traditional incandescent mini-lights. There's also a good chance you can repair LEDs. By Jeanne Huber ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Liven up your holiday decor with fresh garland, wreaths and more Experts share tips for how to choose live holiday greenery and how to keep it looking fresh all season. By Laura Daily ●  Read more »   How to renovate your kitchen on a budget, from $1,000 to $15,000 Remodeling your kitchen can cost six figures, but it doesn't have to. Here are upgrades you can make on a budget of $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000. By Marissa Hermanson ●  Read more »   The climate-friendly way to furnish your home How to keep old furniture out of landfills and choose new, sustainable pieces that will do minimal harm to the environment. By Scott Kirkwood ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   7 ways to make your apartment happier, according to mental health pros If your small space feels more claustrophobic than cozy, mental health experts recommend making these easy changes. By Stacey Colino ●  Read more »   She has 13 cats in a two-bedroom condo. Here's her litter box advice. Cat fanatic and design expert Kate Benjamin shares her best tips for figuring out where to put a litter box in a small space (and how to deal with the smell). By Rachel Kurzius ●  Read more »     Reader Q&A John Robshaw shares tips on how to refresh a guest bedroom Textile and bedding designer John Robshaw chats with Jura Koncius about creating a well made bed and guest room. By Jura Koncius ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Eat Voraciously for one quick, adaptable and creative recipe in your inbox Monday through Thursday to inspire delicious meals. Sign up »

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