Definition of «around the house»

The phrase "around the house" means within or near one's home, as in performing tasks or activities within the confines of one's residence.

Cleaning: Sweep the floors, dust the furniture, and mop the kitchen floor around the house.
Organizing: Sort and declutter items in the bedroom, arrange books on the shelves around the house.
Maintenance: Change light bulbs, fix leaky faucets, or paint the walls around the house.
Cooking: Prepare meals, bake cookies, or make sandwiches for everyone around the house.
Gardening: Plant flowers, trim hedges, or water plants around the house.
Pet care: Feed the pets, groom them, or take the dog for a walk around the house.
Miscellaneous chores: Take out the trash, do laundry, or iron clothes around the house.
Home improvement: Assemble furniture, hang pictures, or install shelves around the house.
Relaxing activities: Curl up with a book, watch TV, or have a movie night around the house.
Hosting guests: Prepare guest rooms, set up a dining table, or clean the living room around the house.

Now look around your house for things that you can use for your inspiration board. (theinspiredroom.net)
One of the biggest concerns I had when we found out about the twins was how I was ever going to get stuff done around the house with two babies? (twiniversity.com)
Being that he was older and lived alone, I knew I would need to go help him with things around the house from time to time. (thecollegeinvestor.com)
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