It is so important to have a plan for the house. Summers are the best time to de-clutter and prepare the house for the winter and homeschooling. Simplicity is key to managing a busy homeschool enviornment. The less there is to dust, wash, polish and iron, the better. Soon enough you'll will be inundated with unusual, brilliant, works of art, science and lego sculptures to fill all the empty spaces.
Summer is also a great time to clean out closets, paint, add on, build and refurbish .
You will not have time for these projects in the winter. After you have de-cluttered keep doing it at least once a month during the school year. Doing this will keep your morale up and keep you focused on the important task at hand- homeschooling. I find that getting up early and giving the house a quick straightening works well for me. I call my mom, make my bed, do the dishes, straighten the livingroom and start the laundry.