Before you do anything, start with decluttering. Potential buyers need to be able to envision themselves in your home, and that’s difficult if your personal belongings are everywhere. Go through each room and remove items that you don’t use regularly. This includes old magazines, extra knick-knacks, and personal photos. Not only does decluttering make your home look more spacious, but it also helps you start packing early.

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Home Inspections

Thursday, June 1st, 2023

Buying a home can be an exciting, and sometimes overwhelming process—we’ve all been there! When you hire a professional home inspector, it should be more than just defects that are brought to your attention. If possible, you should always plan to be present during home inspections, so you get a good understanding of how that house performs. Your inspection report is full of useful information and maintenance tips that will help you along the way. Print a copy and keep it handy, you’ll refer to it more than you think!

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As you get moved into your new home, the first thing on your mind might be cosmetic improvements to the interior. Although there’s nothing wrong with that, we’ve seen that it can take attention from other aspects that require annual (sometimes seasonal) maintenance! A home inspection or evaluation doesn’t always have to be pre-sale. Consider having a professional review the home on a yearly basis and create a punch list of items that may need attention in the near future. Not only is it cost effective, but it can also help with preventing higher costs down the road.

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Garage Door Openers

Saturday, April 1st, 2023

If you have a keypad for opening the garage door, most openers have a method that allows you to change the code so it is private to you. A quick Google search of the opener manufacturer will bring you to an easy, step-by-step process. Another task to consider is replacing the existing remote openers. You can purchase universal remotes at your local retailer and program to your specific opener.

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Keeping Your Dishwasher Filter Clean

Sunday, January 1st, 2023

There’s many home maintenance items that are easily forgotten, but so important—like keeping your dishwasher filter clean! A dirty filter significantly reduces your dishwasher’s cleaning effectiveness and may reduce the lifespan of your machine. Keeping the filter clean is essential toward getting top performance from your dishwasher and avoiding unwanted maintenance problems.

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