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Get ready for the Festive Season

To help avoid a last-minute rush (or panic) to get your home ready for Festive Season visitors, here are some preparations you can make in advance so that come the big day you, too, can relax and enjoy the celebrations. Why not make a list and check them off as you go?

RYOBI TEAM Tue, 11/12/2024 - 10:14
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Curb appeal

If you are entertaining over Christmas, remember first impressions count. Guests might be new to your home or haven’t visited in a while, so start by improving your ‘curb appeal’ - from the street leading up to the front entrance.

RYOBI 18V ONE+ 40cm Hedge Trimmer 2.0Ah Kit used to trim hedges

Tidy your hedges

A great way to begin is by trimming any obviously overgrown hedges and shrubs around paths using a RYOBI 18V ONE+ Hedge Trimmer that delivers a neat, clean look. 

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RYOBI 18V ONE+ Brushless 33cm Lawn Mower 4.0Ah Kit in action

Mow the lawn

Next, grab the RYOBI 18V ONE+ line trimmer and lawn mower to give your front yard and nature strip a crisp, manicured look. Blow away grass clippings and debris with a ONE+ leaf blower.

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RYOBI 36V HP™ Brushless 2030PSI Pressure Washer 6.0Ah Kit used to clean the driveway

Deep clean your driveway

Finish up using a RYOBI pressure washer to give the paths and/or driveway a good clean. It can be therapeutic, too.

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Now repeat the process in the backyard – don’t forget to blow the cobwebs off the deck so everything looks fresh and clean.

Speaking of clean ... the RYOBI 18V ONE+ Window Vac will make light work of getting your windows and glass doors to sparkle ... streak-free.

A lush garden decorated with Christmas lights

Decorating with Christmas lights

A RYOBI 18V ONE+ Glue Gun is a great tool for securing Christmas lights along the hedges, around windows, and along the edges of your house. Make sure to press the lights firmly into place as you move along to keep them secure and spaced evenly.  You’ll be surprised the number of places you hang decorations using this method.

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TIP: Always test your lights BEFORE hanging them to save the trouble of having to replace them after they’re up. Also check for any dodgy 240V electrical cords. Err on the side of safety.

TIP: After Christmas, remove any glue from windows and structures with some rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol – read the instructions for use) and a plastic scraper.

Christmas tree with RYOBI wrapped gifts underneath

Setting up the Christmas tree

Grab the RYOBI 18V ONE+ HP™️ Brushless Stick Vac and thoroughly vacuum the area where Christmas is to be held. 

TIP: The mirco crevice tool and brush attachments are perfect for gently removing dust from artificial trees and decorations.

Hang ornaments and decorations from top to bottom. Add any final touches, such as tinsel and a tree topper, to complete your holiday look. Why not create some of your own decorations using RYOBI’s range of crafting products.

TIP: Keep a hand vac close by to catch any errant pieces of tinsel that fall during the lead-up to the big day.

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Relax and enjoy

Take a step back and turn on the Christmas lights at dusk for the full holiday effect, illuminating both the house and the garden. Relax and enjoy the cozy ambiance, knowing your holiday prep is complete.

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