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Email for Week of January 1

Subject: 4 Steps to an Organized Closet

Can’t seem to find the clothes you need when getting ready in the morning, clothes are wrinkled because they are so tightly packed, and getting dressed takes more time than the rest of the tasks that are part of your morning routine? If these are problems you have, it sounds like it is time to take control of the closet clutter and get organized.

With a few simple steps you will be on your way to freedom from closet clutter.

Step 1: Purge your closet. Take everything out of your closet and get rid of those items that you no longer wear and don’t fit.

Step 2: Once everything is out of your closet assess your items and determine your storage needs. This may include shoe storage, hand bags, belts, scarves, etc.

Step 3: Once you have determined your storage needs it is time to get your closet organized to efficiently use every inch of space. It is time to create a storage plan.

For shoe storage you could consider cubbies for your slim shoes such as flats and flip flops. The remaining cubbies can be used to store other items such as belts and scarves. A tilted shoe rack is also a great option because it allows you to see all of your shoes.

Installing shelving at the top of your closet is a great place to store extra bags and clear dividers can help them stand upright.

Installing double rods is another way to efficiently use vertical space. You can hang shorter items on the top rod and then hang your bottom rod directly below those items. This gives you the extra space to hang additional clothes.

Use bins and label them. Cloth bins are a great option for random accessories and out of season items such as bathing suits and winter hats and gloves.

To keep organized, luggage tags are great to use to label these bins so you know where everything is, as well as a great reminder to put your items back in their proper place.

Step 4: Now that you have your storage plan it is time to get organized.

When hanging your clothes in the closet the best way to organize them is by type. For example- long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, jackets, etc. Then if you want to take it to the next level organize by color within each type.

Now when you go to get dressed you know which section of your closet to look in for a specific type of clothing. Use hangers that are the same size and type when hanging your clothes for a more clean and streamlined look. The velvet hangers are also great space-savers!

For your sweaters you should fold them neatly on a shelf instead of hanging to avoid hanger marks and stretching. Sweaters can also be
folded and organized by color.

To keep things neat and tidy make sure to add a hamper to your closet, if you have the space, That way dirty clothes have a home so they don’t end up on your floor or mixed in with the clean clothes.

To find shelving and other closet organizing accessories you can go to the containerstore.com or try visiting a hardware store such as Home Depot – they have a whole section dedicated to organizing.

Remember, create your plan for the type of shelving and bins you need to fit your clothing and accessory storage needs, then head to the store with your shopping list and measurements in hand.

If you have the space, you may want to hang a full-size mirror in your closet for dressing. And if you have a walk-in closet, a nice bench is a great addition so you have a place to sit when putting on clothes and shoes. A curved bench will fit the space better than a rectangular bench.

Enjoy your newly organized closet!

Warmly,

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Email for Week of December 25

Subject: 3 Best Remodeling Projects For A Jump In Home Value

The 3 best remodeling projects for the biggest and fastest jump in your home’s value

According to the most recent nationwide research, the following home remodeling projects will give you the best Return On Investment (ROI), for your remodeling projects this year. Fortunately, they are also relatively inexpensive, fast and easy to do.

Number One, in a surprising first place finish for the highest ROI, and in fact, the only home improvement you can make that will return more than you spend is adding loose-fill fiberglass insulation in your attic. On a national average, this improvement will give you a 107.7% ROI.

When adding the insulation, it should be placed on top of the existing insulation. The fiberglass loosefill is then applied until a thickness equating with R-30 insulation value is reached.

Few buyers want to move into a home that has delayed maintenance problems. Buyers know a well-insulated home will save them money and is an indication the home has been kept up well and properly maintained.

At number two, the second best remodeling improvement you can make to improve your home’s value is replacing your home’s front door. First impressions count a lot. When a buyer walks up to the front of your home, they want to be impressed. Buyers know if they are impressed when they walk up to their new home, their friends and family will be impressed when they come to visit. And who doesn’t want to impress their friends and family who come to visit them in their new home?

However, you can’t replace your front door with just any new, front door. Research has found the type of front door that gives the highest ROI is of a very specific design.

For the highest ROI, you need to replace your existing front door and jambs with a new 20-gauge steel door, including a clear dual-pane half-glass panel, jambs, and an aluminum threshold with a composite stop. The door must be factory finished and of the same color on both sides.

So pick one, two, or all of these projects to complete and you will be thrilled with your new, higher home value.

Warmly,

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Email for Week of December 18

subject: Is It Time for You to Downsize With Distinction?

In decades past, the downsizing of one’s residence was often viewed as a negative event. This is no longer the case. Many homeowners are choosing to opt out of a large home in a traditional neighborhood and instead are embracing the chance to have a new adventure by purchasing a smaller property, offering the opportunity to escape the maintenance of their current home and enlarge their lifestyle. Downsizing to a sexy high rise apartment in an eclectic urban chic location is hardly what downsizing in your parents’ or grandparents’ day used to be. In fact, many downsizers are able to sell their home and purchase a smaller home in their current location to be near family as well as a vacation home or second home in a new and exciting destination! This enlarges not only their own lifestyle but also that of the entire family.

As you begin this process you will want to examine:

  • Are you looking to lower your monthly obligations and maintenance?
  • What will the capital gain tax ramifications be?
  • What will it cost to purchase your next home?
  • Moving costs, staging and repairs on your current home.
  • The timeline needed to make it all happen.
  • How to accomplish all of this with minimal stress?

And perhaps the biggest question of all… “Do I buy first or sell first?”

To make a decision that is right for you, it might be best to discuss all of the options with a professional real estate agent, talk to a lender if financing will be needed, and consult with your CPA or tax attorney.

Because this is a big move it can be emotionally taxing and to make it less stressful you may want to begin the de-cluttering and staging of your present home well in advance. If you feel repairs or upgrades are needed, the advice of a professional real estate agent will once again be helpful. A professional real estate agent knows exactly what should be done to a property to help maximize its value and will help you avoid potentially spending money unnecessarily. Most real estate agents can provide you with referrals to stagers and other services that you may need as you give your home a tune up.

By thinking about these things, it can help you (and possibly me) to better understand what is most important when you rent or buy your next home. Contact me for your complimentary Downsizing with Distinction consultation.

Warmly,

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Email for Week of December 11

Subject: A Calmer Start to Your Day

Getting your family out the door on time in the morning can be a difficult task. To make life easier for you and your family, plan ahead the night before to make your mornings go much easier.

Pack lunches for you and your family the night before.

Make a plan for breakfast and have your kitchen clean and ready for the morning.

Get clothes laid out the night before so everyone knows what they are wearing and where their clothes and shoes are.

Pack any bags that are needed for the next day and place them by the front door- this includes backpacks, lap top bag, gym bag, diaper bag, etc.

And finally, to ensure a smooth start to your day make sure you are waking up early enough to allow yourself time to get all the morning tasks completed.

Warmly,

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Email for Week of December 4

subject: Staging Your Home Like a Pro

Are you considering putting your house up for sale, but not sure where to start? Afraid it will take too long to sell, or that you won’t get the price you want?

Think about staging your home, or in other words, setting the scene for immediate buyer interest in your property.

To be really effective, you need to look at both the outside and the inside of your home. Here are some tips to get you started with the inside of your home:

1. De-clutter. This is one of the most important things you can do. It might be easier to think of de-cluttering like this you’re moving anyway, so why not start packing now?

Pack up everything you don’t need and store the boxes out of sight in the garage (or consider temporarily renting a small storage locker).

2. Organize your closets – put similar colors together, pants together, skirts together, shirts together etc. Why? Because it will make the closets look bigger. (Really.) An organized closet appears bigger, and you want your closets to look as spacious as possible.

3. Make your home look like a model. You want to de-personalize as much as possible, so potential buyers can imagine themselves and their own belongings occupying the space in your house. That means minimizing and putting away everything you don’t need or use.

Clear off kitchen counters as much as possible. Stash all those appliances you don’t use and put miscellaneous small clutter in a few attractive baskets or boxes.

And the biggest tip of all? Imagine yourself as a potential buyer looking at your property for the very first time. What impressions are you getting? Would YOU buy your house?

What would you like to see changed before you put an offer on your house?

And don’t worry about spending several thousand dollars to get your house ready to sell.

You’ll get it all back when your house sells. Proper staging helps you sell your house in a shorter time and at the price you want.

Warmly,

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Email for Week of November 27

Subject: 3 Tips for a Healthy You

We all want to be healthy, but sometimes the idea of it seems overwhelming. You can make a few simple changes to your lifestyle that can increase your happiness and put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle.

Here are a few tips to get you started:
1. Drink plenty of water. We all get busy and forget to hydrate. Get a water bottle that you can take with you wherever you go to help keep you hydrated.

2. Get enough sleep at night. Sleep is important to both our physical and mental health. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommends that adults should get at least 7 hours of sleep a day.

3. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate physical activity weekly. For example, taking a brisk walk. The CDC also recommends some type of muscle strengthening exercise at least 2 days a week.

Warmly,

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