Fall is the ideal time to prepare your home for cooler weather and the busy holiday season. Be sure to also wash everything thoroughly—including duvets, mattress covers, and pillow protectors—in warm water to start the season fresh. Pack away your linens in breathable storage bags or bins to keep them clean, dry, and ready for next summer. | harpazo_hope/GettyImagesFall leads straight into baking season and holiday hosting, making it the perfect time for a pantry reset. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends doing so when daylight saving time ends, ahead of the holiday season, when people are gathering and spending more time at home—and fireplaces and furnaces are seeing increased use.