Month: August 2023

When selling your home, it’s essential to make your property look as clean and attractive as possible. Many home buyers are looking for a “turnkey” home, which means they want a house ready for moving in as soon as it becomes vacant. Cleaning your house can show buyers that your home is turnkey, ready to be occupied as quickly as you leave. Here’s where to focus your attention. 

1. Walls

Walls have a way of getting dirty over time. Cleaning the walls of your home can do a lot to make your home look well-maintained. When cleaning your home’s walls, remember that satin, flat and eggshell finishes need a delicate touch, while semi-gloss and glossy finishes can take a more strenuous scrubbing.

Dusting the walls before cleaning is vital because dust left on the walls during cleaning can smear grit and grime. Use a microfiber cloth to dust. To clean the walls, use a melamine sponge lightly dampened with water or dish soap mixed in warm water. 

2. Windows

Windows allow sunlight into your home, which can help make your house more attractive. Clean your windows with commercial glass cleaner or homemade window cleaning products. Like the walls, dust your windows first. Use a dry microfiber cloth to dust your windows, then spray the windows with a glass cleaner and wash the window. 

3. Light Fixtures

Light fixtures often have little bugs and dust inside of them. A dirty light fixture can make your home look dingy and dirty. Remove all light fixtures and clean them out using a multipurpose cleaner and a microfiber cloth. While at it, replace any burned-out light bulbs to make your light fixtures bright and beautiful. 

4. Clutter

Clutter is the enemy of someone selling a home and moving away. Household clutter can take many forms, from old bills and magazines to forgotten holiday decorations and clothes that no longer fit. Go through your house from top to bottom and get rid of as much clutter as possible before putting your home on the market. 

5. Kitchens and Bathrooms

Kitchens and bathrooms can get very messy, which can be a turn-off to home buyers. Clean all bathrooms and your kitchen before taking real estate pictures or showing your house to buyers. Wipe down greasy surfaces and clean the floors. Clean the cabinets, microwave, baseboards, and more. Get rid of hard water stains on fixtures. To the extent that it’s possible, make your bathrooms and kitchen look brand new. 

6. Front Yard

The front yard is essential for curb appeal, so clean up your front yard the best you can. Refresh mulch. Get rid of weeds. Clean up toys. Put your trash cans out of sight. Mow your lawn, prune shrubs, and replace dead flowers or plants with healthy annuals. 

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When you make a household move, hosting a housewarming party is a fun and easy way to get to know your new neighbors. Housewarming parties allow lots of room for creativity; the good news is that you can throw a successful party without overspending. Here are some tips.

1. Set a Budget

The key to keeping costs low is determining how much you’re comfortable spending and staying within that budget. A casual housewarming party for $100 can be as much fun as a formal one for $500. Creativity and hospitality are more important than money.

2. Limit the Guest List

Inviting a smaller number of people will help you better manage limited resources. When deciding on the guest list, consider the following:

• People who have something in common will be better able to engage in lively conversation with each other.
• You don’t have to invite people you don’t like or who won’t fit in with the crowd.
• Allowing each person to bring a significant other may help the conversation flow better.
• Some uninvited guests may turn up anyway. Show hospitality.

3. Use Informal Invitations

Consider using email or a Facebook invite instead of spending money on formal invitations. Sites like Paperless Post and Punchbowl allow you to send festive cards online.

Send invitations one to three weeks before the event. Also, ask guests to confirm whether they will attend so that you order the right amount of food.

4. Choose a Realistic Date

Consider waiting a month or two after you move in to hold your party. You’ll have time to recover physically and financially from your move.

5. Skip the Decorations

People come to a housewarming party to see your new home and to get to know you and your neighbors. Adding expensive decorations is optional. A simple vase of cut flowers can add ambiance without costing too much.

If you feel you must decorate, visit the local dollar store or buy something you can use after the party, such as artwork.

6. Serve a Big Batch Cocktail

Stocking a bar can be expensive. However, you can make a large festive batch of one cocktail. Another option is to serve only beer and wine. Remember to serve a festive and attractive nonalcoholic alternative for those who prefer nonalcoholic beverages.

7. Save on Food

You can serve many party dishes without overspending. Baked treats like banana bread, cookies, or muffins are tasty and inexpensive. Indeed, the entire event could be a dessert party.

Consider hot deviled eggs, beer cheese dip, vegetable fritters, cucumber sandwiches, or another budget appetizer for finger food.

8. Play Games

Games can make the party fun and encourage people to see your home and get to know each other.

Scavenger Hunt

Hide several items in your home. Then divide guests into several groups to search for the items. The group that finds all the items first wins a small prize.

Room Memory

Let guests look at a room in your home briefly. Then have them leave the room and write down as many details as possible about the room. The one who lists the most details wins.

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