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End of Summer To-Do: Prepping for Colder Temps
Gutters - After

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.

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End of Summer To-Do: Garage Clean-Up
Garage - Before

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.

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Staging Successfully (Before & After)
Living Room - After

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.

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Summer Newsletter Schedule

We love sharing our projects, inspiration, and tips with you throughout the year. We also love the more inviting pace of summer – a time to enjoy all the best life has to offer with family and friends.

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Happy 4th of July!! (with a special family recipe)
Happy 4th of July!

Independence Day celebrations are just days away, and we know where we’ll be: with family and friends enjoying some down time and celebrating with good food and fireworks.

One of my favorite recipes to use in the summer is from my mother, Cate.

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