Well, with Thanksgiving right around the corner and Christmas not too far behind, getting your house spruced up and ready for your family and friends can sometimes strain the joy and holiday spirit.

I recently traveled to NYC to do a SMT (Satellite Media Tour) to share some products you can incorporate into your planning to help rid you of the bah-hum-bugs!

From cleaning your house to making those special days more enjoyable for your guests, here are some holiday home improvement ideas that might make great gifts as well. You can also watch the SMT video.