Homes for Sale Payson AZ – # 1 New Year’s Resolution for Your House

It is that time of year when everyone is making New Year Resolutions. The most popular ones are to lose weight, get in shape, and save money; but the most popular New Year Resolution pertaining to your home is to declutter and organize. So, here are some tips to help with this popular home-related resolution.

Do a little each day – There are many creative was to declutter your home. Some experts suggest to spend just five minutes a day decluttering and area of your home, while others suggest to collect a grocery bag full of items to throw away. You can vow to give away an item a day or make bins which are marked as put away, throw away, and give away to help reduce the clutter in your home. As they say, you can’t organize clutter, you just need to get rid of it.

Tackling Your Closets- We all have clothes that we no longer wear either because they don’t fit or are out of style which are taking up too much room in our closets and dresser drawers. One suggestion is when you buy a new piece of clothing, give one or even two pieces away. There are many organizations that will take your gently used clothing and resell them. Another suggestion is to turn all your clothes hangers in your closet the opposite direction in January. When you wear an item of clothing, turn the hanger the other way. Any clothes on hangers which have not been turned by June should be ones you consider donating because you have not worn them in the past six months.

Taming the Paper-Clutter Monster – Paper is one of the biggest problems when it comes to the “clutter monster” in your home. It can get out of control so easily. The piles can take over any desk, counter, or flat surface in a blink of an eye. One piece of advice is to handle each piece of paper only once. When it comes into your home, decide then if you should keep it or throw it away. If you need to keep it then ask yourself if you should file it or scan it into the computer. Many items, like children’s artwork, can be scanned or photographed to save as a digital keepsake. All bills should have their proper place and any reminders should go on the family calendar quickly and then thrown away.

So, if you follow these few tips you can start regaining control of your home from clutter. And without the clutter your home will be much easier to sell when it’s time to put it on the market. If you have any questions about homes for sale Payson AZ or listing your home in today’s real estate market, contact Rory at 928-595-0136

Homes for Sale Payson AZ – How to Protect Your Home While Away for the Holidays

It is that time of year when most people will be traveling away from home for the holidays. It is important to protect your home while you’re away from thieves and Mother Nature. So, here are some tips to keep in mind and follow to keep your home safe this time of year.

Mail/Packages/Newspapers – If you will be away for five days or more, you will want to notify the mail service to hold your mail. Also have a trusted neighbor or friend be on the lookout for any unexpected packages that maybe delivered and left on your door step. Also, have them pick up your newspapers on a daily bases. If you have curb side garbage service and you will be away on collection day, have them also put your garbage can out on the street and bring it back in case thieves are watching the neighborhood. You want it to appear that you are still home.

Lighting – Along the same lines, a lamp on a timer in the living room and bedrooms is a great way to make it appear that someone is still at home. Motion sensor security lighting around the outside of the house is also a great idea.

Keep it Hush, Hush – Keep your travel plans this holiday season to yourself. It’s a good idea to pack your vehicle inside your garage when leaving. Also, don’t announce your plans on social media. And wait to post your holiday pictures to the social sites until you get back home.

Unplug Electronics – It is a good idea to unplug all major appliances and electronics while your away to protect them from a power surge or fire.

Protect Your Pipes – Here in winter, you will want to keep your thermostat at 55 degrees to prevent your pipes from freezing. If you can, it’s a good idea to turn the water off and drain the house. You can pour RV anti-freeze in your toilets to keep them from freezing, too. Also, open up all cabinet doors to the sinks in your house to keep the pipes warmer as well.

If you have any questions about homes for sale Payson AZ, call Rory at 928-595-0136