Amazon has made life infinitely more convenient for many people around the world. And if you have a Prime membership, even more so. This also means, however, that we now have a lot more packing waste to deal with on a regular basis.

“Someday Syndrome” is what happens when we put something away because we think we’ll use it… someday.

• Those boxes from Amazon? Just store them in the basement so you can use them again… someday.

There’s nothing better than visiting your local farmers’ market throughout the summer months. It’s a “must” on our weekly schedule. However, as this culinary gem begins to wind down in August and September, I like to buy a little extra and prep it for the colder months ahead.

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.