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
Photo: Thinkstock
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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 11/21/2011
