Messy snacks can mar your picture-perfect open house

Preparing for an open house can be a daunting task.
Putting away all evidence that you actually live, eat, sleep, bathe, and handle dirty clothes and dishes can take an hour or more. Making sure all your jewelry, medicine, firearms and electronic devices are tucked away can also occupy a good amount of time.
But these are all necessary to make sure your house looks as desirable as possible, while protecting your valuables.
In making all of these preparations, give some thought to what you m