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The ABCs of Home Storage
The ABCs of Home Storage
In many American homes, the change of seasons is a signal for storing away some stuff and pulling out other supplies. Whether it’s yard tools or summer clothes, we all have items we put into storage for awhile, and pull out those things we need for another season, like holiday decorations. If you’re selling your home, you should try to store away extra items to make your home appear more spacious.
“A” is for Assessment
What do you have and where can you put it? Take a look at all your stuff and then take a look at where you can tuck it away in your home. Walk through the home with a pad and pen and dedicate an hour of your time to finish this first step.
“B” is for Banish and Box
While this may sound easy, it’s where the hard decisions get made. Box up what you’re going to keep and banish what needs to be thrown out, held for a yard sale or given to charity.
“C” is for Control
These two steps keep your storage areas neat and organized. They should also become a routine part of your storage plan. Maintaining your storage areas with smaller containers (such as see-through boxes, file folders or portable hanging racks) will keep items orderly and easily identifiable. Cardboard or plastic boxes with removable lids are your best bet for corralling stuff. The boxes are easy to handle and uniform in size.
When selling your home and if in doubt of what things should be stored away, ask your Realtor, he/she can give you some fantastic ideas.
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Tips To Help You Prepare For The Unexpected
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security www.dhs.gov provides a quick primer on how to prepare for an unexpected emergency:
1. Assemble an emergency kit that would enable you to survive comfortably on your own for at least three days. You’ll need:
- A change of clothes
- Sleeping bags
- Food and water. Plan on using a gallon of water per person per day. Buy canned and dried foods that are easy to store and prepare.
- Supplies. Include a flashlight, a battery-powered or wind-up radio, extra batteries, a first aid kit, prescription medicines and toiletries.
2. Make a family communication plan.
- It may be wise to have everyone call an out of state friend or relative.
- Keep a list of emergency numbers near the phone.
- Select a “safe room” where everyone can gather. The best choice is an interior room with few windows and doors.
3. Learn more about readiness. Planning helps. Knowing what to expect, you and your family will be calmer during an emergency.
- Find out where to turn for instructions, such as local broadcasting networks, which will broadcast information as quickly as possible about the nature of the emergency and what you should do. In case of an emergency, it’s always best to be prepared.
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Local Communities Speak Out Online
Make a difference in your community.
Start a blog for free at www.blogspot.com, where the voice of the local citizens can be heard loud and clear. Let your local elected officials know how you feel about the local affairs.
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Our motto is to always “Do the Right Thing”, starting with providing premier executive real estate service to buyers and sellers of Folsom, Granite Bay, and El Dorado Hills luxury homes and land.
For more information from California Home Network visit Patrick Warholic, The Internet Home Marketing Specialist for free, no registration required, MLS home and property searches with amazing home search results at your fingertips, along with its ease of use, no registration required advanced home search features that will simply astound you. You can even search by using the new Google Map search with the cool community search feature, and even do a home search for energy saving features too. Are you looking for extra storage space or RV access? Well, you can search for that too.
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Paying Kids for Good Grades Could Spell Trouble
A plan by the New York City’s mayor and schools chancellor to pay fourth and fifth-graders for high test scores has prompted plenty of attention.
A blog written by “NYC public school parents”, the authors note that the kids are holding out for higher compensation. Some students are even demanding retroactive pay for last years test scores. One mother recounts a conversation between her teenage son and his friends comparing rewards for good grades: a cell phone for straight A’s, $20 per A, the latest video game station. Although these situations seem humorous, they highlight the serious problem with paying kids for grades. Once you start this trend you must continue to raise the stakes and once kids start to earn their own money, you lose leverage. A child psychologist points out that for a high achieving student, money doesn’t matter. It’s recommended that good grades should be rewarded with a hug, words of encouragement, or a spontaneous treat—anything but cash. That way kids learn the personal satisfaction that comes with a job well done.
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California Home Network also provides free real estate reports, information for sellers, information for buyers, and find out exactly what your home is worth with a free home valuation, with current up-to-date market information provided for you.
Learn how how you can be mortgage free in 8 to 11 years without re-financing. Ask for your free House Payment Free analysis.
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