The summer season is a time of the year when people frequently plan trips to visit loved ones while taking advantage of the longer days and the fact that kids have breaks from school. If you expect to welcome people to your house this year, it’s not hard to get prepared, and now is the time to start.

Put Lightweight Linens on the Beds

Although you may have had flannel sheets and heavy quilts on the bed during the winter, people will appreciate lightweight linens in the summer. In addition to using thinner sheets made from materials that help the body stay cool, switch out the quilts or thick comforters for soft choices that keep users warm enough if they generally feel cool regardless of the weather but aren’t thick enough to make them sweaty.

Go With a Cheerful Color Scheme or Summer Theme

Whether you opt to redecorate the entire house or just the portion of your home most often seen and used by guests, consider giving it a seasonal makeover that reflects the warmer weather. You might choose pastel hues that brighten up the room or pick a beach theme to help people daydream about time at the seashore. Using a careful mixture of solid colors and patterns can also work well to draw the eye to certain areas without being overbearing.

Come Up With a List of Local Summertime Activities

Visiting an area that’s away from home is exciting, and it encourages people to explore. However, when staying with friends in a new place, they typically want a bit of guidance and might ask, “So, what’s there to do around here?” You don’t want to draw a blank when being put on the spot, and the solution is to create a list before guests arrive.

Think of activities that are particularly nice to do in the summer or those that may not even be possible to enjoy during colder weather. If possible, focus on options that give your guests a taste of local flair they couldn’t get in their hometowns.

Have Your Air Conditioner Checked

Scheduling an appointment to have your air conditioner serviced before the hottest weather arrives should always be part of your checklist for a trouble-free home but especially so when you’re expecting guests. When a home cooling system doesn’t work as expected, you inevitably deal with stressful circumstances. However, you could feel under even more pressure if you have to ask your guests to reschedule at the last minute or not visit at all.

Getting your air conditioner serviced on a recommended schedule is an important step to take to reduce the likelihood of costly and inconvenient problems. You may also want to talk to the service professional about suggestions to boost the efficiency of your AC unit during the summer months and reduce your utility bills without keeping the home uncomfortably warm.

With the help of these tips, you can breathe easily before guests come to your residence this summer. Once the first visit of the season goes smoothly, you’ll probably want to set up many more opportunities to spend time with friends and relatives.