It’s time to get out the punch list for fall, which includes booking professionals before their schedules fill up. While there are some preparations we can do ourselves, it’s important to hire professionals for the bigger items, like:

• Windows
• Gutters
• Paint
• Furnace
• Chimney

One of our clients recently hired a window/gutter cleaning service that provided pictures of the before/after of their gutters:

Even the tiniest amount of debris can create big problems for a homeowner, but very few of us are able to climb onto our roofs to get this job done.

It’s the first week of August – and the last full month of summer – which means it’s time to take advantage of the weather and take care of certain household items.

Today’s real estate buyer begins their shopping online. They’re looking for neutral tones and an ability to see themselves in the home. A home that appears move-in ready will easily attract potential buyers, whose first impression is through a photographer’s lens.

Summer is officially here, which means many of us will be spending a lot more time outside sharing meals with friends and family. It’s officially Picnic Season!

Unfortunately, the desire for convenience has led to a massive amount of plastic piling up in our environment.

At CMFTO we feel strongly that storage is not a solution to clutter management. This week in Declutter Made Easy™ we’re addressing the instances in which storage is and isn’t appropriate.