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The 30-Minute Guide to Getting Your Home Ready for Guests

Preparing for a party always takes longer than you expect. Here are 10 expert tricks to make the most of that last half hour.
By Ruth Baron, Amber Kallor and Lynn Andriani
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Checklist of Important Details

Do you know where to find:

  • A corkscrew or opener for wine and beer?
  • Serving utensils?
  • Spare cutlery?
  • Matches or a lighter?
  • Cleaning supplies for spills?
  • Paper towels?
  • Extra garbage bags?
  • Cash (in small denominations) for tips to hired helpers?
  • The phone number for a taxi service in case a guest overdoes it?
  • Your lipstick?

Published on November 21, 2011
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