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January Tip of the Week

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Home Inspector with Division Home Inspections

Better Late Than Never !! :) 

JANUARY

ANOTHER YEAR

BY: Fred Duemig ©

Week 1: Holiday decorations have to come down sooner or later. Service lights for next year before packing away. Be sure to wrap breakables in newspaper and store in sturdy boxes or totes.  Do end of year accounting, set up folder for current year taxes. Organize receipts and paperwork.

 

Week 2: Roam the house with a screwdriver. Tighten screws on doors, drawers and furniture. Make a list of broken cover plates, missing pulls or knobs, locks that need lubrication and caulking around sinks and tubs.  Make a list for a weekend project.

 

Week 3: De-clutter a closet. Pick just one. Empty it. Sort by things to save, donate, sell or toss. Organize and out things where they belong. Take out the garbage and set donations aside.  Replace shelf covers and drawer liners. 

 

Week 4: Call the utility company to schedule an energy audit. By now you have received your first big winter heat bill and you'll be motivated to improve efficiency. If you intend to start plants from seeds, plan your annuals. Start shopping for seeds and starter mix.

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Joyce Heffner-Williams
Keller Williams Clients' Choice Realty - Monument, CO
Owner/Broker/EcoBroker - Monument Real Estate
Great tips!  Make it a great year.
Jan 30, 2008 01:44 AM
Kirk Williams
Private Venture Capital - Everett, WA
Actually that is good stuff and a great marketing tool to send out to warm market.
Jan 30, 2008 01:55 AM
Vance Shutes
Real Estate One - Saline, MI
Your Saline, MI Real Estate Connection
What a way to start the new year.  Thanks!  Great ideas all around.
Jan 30, 2008 01:58 AM