Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that occurs during the fall and winter months. Symptoms of SAD are feelings of sadness, lethargy, lower interest in activities, and feeling hopeless, worthless, or guilty that only happen during certain seasons. These feelings can make getting out of bed in the morning and concentrating on work or school challenging and even lead to thoughts of suicide. Fortunately, there are ways to combat SAD and reduce or eliminate symptoms.

Sometimes the wrong light bulb for your type of dimmer switch causes flickering. If you have older dimmer switches and newer LED lighting and experience flickering, your dimmer switch is a bright place to start your troubleshooting. Replace the dimmer switch or check for loose wiring behind it. Consider upgrading your bulbs to the more expensive but effective smart bulbs, which change from warm to cool white on demand.

“Overstressed roofs typically display some warning signs,” according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. “Wood and steel structures may show noticeable signs of excessive ceiling or roof sagging before failure.”

If you’re hoping to go the traditional retail route, don’t pay full price — keep an eye on your favorite chain craft stores, which likely offer big savings on holiday decor during scheduled sales. Plus, your local dollar store probably carries some reasonably-priced decor that’s just as cute as pricier alternatives.