Smudging is a great technique to clear the negative energy in your home. Sometimes stagnant energy can reside in your house and cause issues for you. It is particularly useful to remove negativity from your environment when you notice it affecting your everyday life. Multiple stressors, and difficult people can all draw energy from you or bring negative energy to you. I encourage you to burn sage or sweetgrass. In my case I burnt both. The smell is pungent, but it is effective. The new year is a good time to clear the air and make room for new experiences and optimism in your life.
Take some time this weekend and smudge your house. Start at the bottom and slowly push all the energy out your front door. I also like to white light all the rooms too. Imagine a white light surrounding the entire room as you smudge.