Money Matters - "Santa Is Coming" Index

 

You’d better hope Santa Claus leaves cash under your Christmas tree this year — you’ll need the dough to help cover the expense of his visit on Christmas Eve.  How much? $2,779.21, according to LawnStarter’s “Santa Is Coming” Cost Index.  To come up with our index, LawnStarter made a to-do list of 13 tasks — from fixing the roof to buying chocolate chip cookies — and checked it twice.  Here’s a preview of your 2023 checklist, along with cost estimates:

2023 Pre-Santa Arrival Checklist Expense Estimated Cost Roof Repair $767.00 Chimney Sweep $230.00 Gutter Cleaning $240.00 Real Christmas Tree $90.38 Chocolate Chip Cookies $5.13

For the full breakdown of to-do items, estimated costs, and how we calculated our index, visit http://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/home-garden/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-your-house-ready-for-santa/.  Don’t skip cleaning your yard (or roof) before Christmas Eve — you don’t want to end up on Santa’s naughty list. Hire a local LawnStarter pro to get your yard in St. Nick-approved condition. And roof sweeping is a thing — our sister site Roof Gnome can connect you to local pros to get Santa’s landing pad cleared. More from LawnStarter:  Survey: 2023 Holiday Decor Trends This Holiday, Replant a Live Christmas Tree 6 Outdoor Solar Christmas Lights Ideas Best Cities for Ice Skating Best Cities for Crafting Best States for Urban Treasure Hunters Most Glamorous Cities in the U.S. Best Cities to Own a Vacation Rental