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Guests coming to visit? Book help around the home, before the holiday rush.

November 5, 2026   |   3 min read

Six weeks ago, you had the brilliant idea to throw a holiday party. But now as the day looms closer and the party is feeling less fun, and more like another stressful chore.

Hosting during the holidays has a way of putting every unfinished home project under a spotlight. Suddenly, the loose door handle, unassembled furniture and paint touch-up you've been putting off become hard to ignore.

The good news? You don't have to tackle it all yourself. BCAA Task Marketplace can connect you with local Taskers who can help get your home guest-ready before the holiday rush.

TL;DR: What should you do before holiday guests arrive?

Before hosting for the holidays, focus on the jobs that will help your home feel comfortable, functional and ready for guests:

  • Complete small home repairs and maintenance
  • Book a deep clean or post-party cleanup
  • Assemble and arrange furniture to make room for everyone
  • Book a Tasker early with BCAA Task Marketplace before the December rush

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What home repairs should you complete before guests arrive?

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Start with the small repairs you may have stopped noticing. These everyday issues can become much more obvious when you’re preparing to host. A Tasker can help with jobs such as:

  • Fix sticky/jammed doors, loose door handles and rickety railings
  • Replace your burnt-out fixtures or those hard-to-reach bulbs
  • Patch drywall and touch up paint
  • Fix a leaky faucet or endlessly running toilet
  • Clean gutters
  • Tidy up your porch, patio and deck before winter weather settles in

Browse home maintenance and repair services to find help with the jobs still sitting on your list.

Should you hire a cleaner before a holiday party?

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Hiring a cleaner can remove one of the biggest jobs from your final-day party prep. Depending on what your home needs, a cleaner can help:

  • Deep clean your kitchen and bathrooms
  • Clean your carpets, upholstery and steam potato chip stains out of your couch
  • Wash your windows and glass surfaces

Don't forget the post-party cleanup! Booking a cleanup afterwards can be especially helpful. Instead of ending the night thinking about the mess, you can spend more time with your guests and leave the cleanup for the next day. Explore the cleaning category on BCAA Task Marketplace.

How can you make more room for holiday guests?

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Your space may need to work differently when you’re hosting. Your living room might need more seating, your spare room may need to become an actual guest room and that unopened furniture box in the garage may finally need your attention. A Tasker can help you:

  • Assemble furniture that’s still waiting in the dusty box
  • Mount the TV so you can get the fireplace channel crackling
  • Install shelves, art and mirrors
  • Move / rearrange your furniture to open up a room

Browse furniture and home setup services to find the right help. Your home doesn’t have to be perfect for the party. It just needs to work for the people gathering in it.

How do you book a Tasker?

Using BCAA Task Marketplace is a smooth, 4-step process:

  1. Browse local Taskers by category
  2. Message a Tasker or request a quote
  3. Book the job
  4. Pay securely through the platform

Before booking, review the Tasker's ratings and customer reviews. This can help you compare your options and find someone with relevant experience. Plus, when you book through Task Marketplace, eligible tasks are covered by Tasker insurance, providing up to $10,000 in coverage.*

When should you book holiday home services?

November is a good time to start looking for help before the December rush. Booking earlier gives you more time to browse Taskers, compare your options and find a date that works for both of you.

If your holiday to-do list is already several pages long, consider which jobs truly need your time and which ones someone else could handle.

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Get help with your holiday to-do list

BCAA Task Marketplace can provide an extra set of hands when life gets busy. Whether you’re preparing for guests, tackling unfinished home projects or trying to make more time for the people who matter, a local Tasker can help take a few jobs off your list. Plus, BCAA Members save 3% on every task they book with no processing fees. Find help for your holiday to-do list on BCAA Task Marketplace.

*Insurance coverage is subject to the Tasker Insurance policy terms and conditions, including eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusions. Tasker Insurance is a group insurance policy underwritten by BCAA Insurance Corporation and issued to B.C.A.A. Holdings Ltd. BCAA Insurance Corporation is a subsidiary of B.C.A.A. Holdings Ltd.