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The concept of party proofing your house might seem like an odd one when you are planning an event, but it’s something you can reap the rewards from and save yourself a lot of stress with. No one likes to survey the damage after hosting a party and see furniture or other items with irreparable damage. So if you make it a point to take preventative measures to party proof your home you ensure that you will remember the night fondly rather than with anger and resentment.
When people party, they are clumsy -even if they have the very best intentions and the utmost respect for their host. Even the nicest person with the best of intentions can become careless. This is all the more true if alcohol is added into the equation, and is something a host should expect. Do not be surprised if you do not party-proof and then find yourself the morning after sobbing over a smashed family heirloom.
Thankfully, planning an event is not particularly difficult. The rule is simple: survey each room that will be opened up to guests, look at each item and ask yourself: “would I be upset if that got broken?”. If the answer is yes, move the item to either the attic or a locked door, out of harm’s way.
Furniture is a trickier issue, as few of us can move our sofas into the attic. If you are having a rather informal event, it may be worth considering plastic sheeting or a sofa cover for the sofa just for the duration of the party. Other options include throws and blankets, which can soak up the worst of any spill.
Finally, unless an electrical appliance will be used during your event (such as the stereo), unplug it. Guests may trip over wires and harm themselves and your home, so try and keep trailing wires to a minimum.
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