EPISODE 24
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Winter is Coming…Is Your Home Ready? with Adriane Stuebs
Get your home winter-ready without the stress.
In this episode, we break down the easy-to-forget home maintenance tasks that can save you money, prevent headaches, and keep your space cozy all season long. We’ll talk about when to DIY and when to call in the pros—plus a much-needed reminder that the heart of a home is the people in it, not how perfect it looks.
Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or brand new to it all, this episode is your simple, practical winter home survival guide.
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Do not compare your home, your home life, your Christmas tree, or the number of presents to anyone else’s. You never know what’s going on in their back closet or their basement or their heart. Just make your home a warm and inviting place that’s full of peace and love, and that’s going to take you further.
~ Adriane Stuebs
Top 6 Fall Fixes for Your Home
- Take care of wood – paint or stain the wood around your garage door, deck, etc. to keep wood from rotting
- Pull out your appliances and clean underneath
- Check your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, furnace filters, and weather stripping
- Clean your gutters, put away your hose, and winterize your outdoor faucets
- Yard work – trim and tidy your lawn and plants
- Put away your patio furniture – keep your furniture dry so you can reuse it next season
Should You Do It Yourself or Hire It Out?
There is a time to decide if a home project is truly a DIY or if it is a DI–WHY did I think I could do that project?!
Here are 3 questions to ask yourself to figure out whether you should do a home project yourself or hire it out:
- Do you have the time to do it?
- Do you have the tools to do it?
- Do you have the talent to do it?
3 Fall Home Projects You Should Probably Hire Out
- HVAC Tune Up
- Chimney Inspections
- Gutter Cleaning
Who’s in this Episode?
Adriane Stuebs – Podcast Host, Owner of Shine Realty
When you’re hosting, remember people are coming to see you, they’re not coming to see your home, so don’t stay up all night scrubbing the baseboards…They care about the warmth and love in your home.
~ Adriane Stuebs
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Welcoming
- Tidy up the entry way
- Wait to do a deep clean until after the gathering
- Simmer something yummy on the stove (cinnamon tea with cider recipe below!)
- Quick 10-minute tidy – wipe down sinks & toilet, empty garbage can
- Have fewer things – Check out our decluttering tips, so you have fewer things to put away!
Cider Simmer Pot Recipe
Scripture Inspiration
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” -Romans 15:13
No matter how messy your house looks, if your heart is at peace with Jesus, that’s the more important thing.
~ Adriane Stuebs
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About the Higher Hope Podcast
Higher Hope shares heartfelt conversations with everyday people–moms, professionals, creatives–who live out their faith in every season of life. Whether you’re walking through a season of uncertainty or simply seeking inspiration, this show is here to uplift and remind you that hope is never out of reach.
Tune in and join a growing community grounded in faith, strengthened by stories, and united by the unwavering power of hope.
More Episodes from the Higher Hope Podcast:
Episode 1 – Meet the Host & Heart behind Higher Hope Podcast
Episode 2 – The Courage to be Different with Farah Stuebs
Episode 3 – Purposeful Grieving: Finding Hope Through Loss with Dr. Stacy Jensen
Episode 4 – Fixing Engines, Mending Hearts with Cindy Stillman
Episode 5 – When God Redirects Our Plans with Chloe Peiffer
Episode 6 – Healthy Living & Hormones with Amanda Haar
Episode 7 – Faith that Doesn’t Fade: My Dad’s Legacy through Disability with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 8 – Unfulfilled, Yet Fully Known with Alana Enger
Episode 9 – Faith in a Foreign Land with Elise Meier
Episode 10 – Faith, Lipstick, & Loving People with Nicki Hill
Episode 11 – Faith, Family, & Big Leaps with Stacy Schweighardt
Episode 12 – Marriage, Creativity, & Motherhood with Renee Peiffer
Episode 13 – Making it Work: Motherhood, Career, & Homeschooling with Val Breit
Episode 14 – Words that Strengthen the Soul with Linda Buxa
Episode 15 – Light in the Midst of Loss with Jill Nelson
Episode 16 – When Faith Becomes Your Lifeline with Jessica Mlsna
Episode 17 – Growing Dreams with Maureen Lawrenz
Episode 18 – Morning Routines, Faith, & Motivation with Farah & Adriane Stuebs
Episode 19 – Decluttered and Defined by Grace with Maria Ewings
Episode 20 – God Knows Your Name with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 21 – When God Writes the Story: Finding Joy After Pain with Stephanie Jaramillo
Episode 22 – When Hustle Becomes an Idol with Adriane Stuebs
Episode 23 – The Addiction No One Talks About with Kristy Wegner
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