Home & Garden Year Calendar

Home & garden in December: 6 jobs worth doing now

What to do in December for your home, garden and energy: LED holiday lights, Turn down at night, Holiday guests = more humidity and more – with guides.

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    LED holiday lights

    LED string lights on a timer use a fraction of the power of old ones.

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    Turn down at night

    3–5 °C lower at night, but don't switch off completely – walls get cold.

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    Holiday guests = more humidity

    More people, cooking and showers raise humidity – air out briefly more often.

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    Note annual consumption

    Record meter readings and solar yield at year-end – the basis for your savings review.

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    Plan next year's projects

    Wallbox, balcony solar or raised bed? Run the numbers now and start in spring.

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    Feed the birds

    Keep feeders clean and topped up – a small project for balcony and garden.