We have all seen the buttercups and the daffodils blooming in our yards and along the roadside and that means Spring in Tennessee is fast approaching. Our excitement builds as we start sprucing up the yards and planning for our gardens, patios and decks. As we come out of the winter blues, this time of year also reminds us of our "Spring Cleaning" chores. Spring Cleaning is not just for the interior of the home but more importantly for the property's exterior. March is a great month to prep our home's exterior as we eagerly transition into the growth of spring.
Below are some simple ideas to help guide you through the exterior house cleaning process:
First impressions are important, and if you're methodical about manicuring your lawn, you'll want your home's pristine exterior to complete the perfect picture. Plus, an exterior freshening a couple of times a year allows you to spot and repair any problems before they become major issues.
As with all cleaning, it's best to dissolve soil rather than aggressively scrub it off. Pre-spray areas to be cleaned with water and a detergent solution (use a garden hose fitted with a detergent dispenser). After a few minutes, gently scrub using a long handled brush, rinse and inspect your work.
As an option, why not buy or rent a pressure washer? You'll need a garden hose that attaches to this pump machine, and water will spray at 1500 or more pounds per square inch (or PSI): handle with care and practice first, following the manufacturer's directions. Off come dirt and dust, bird droppings, tree sap and more. Plan your wash top to bottom, to keep dirty water below what's already cleaned. You're not removing paint here, so don't hold your washer nozzle any closer than two feet and not just in one spot.
Look around for other maintenance issues. Are shutters loose? How about roof shingles? If so, head for the attic and observe whether moisture is seeping through the roof, which should also be evaluated at the joints. Is exterior paint worn or chipped? Bricks loose or outlets in need of safety repairs? Get gutters before they get you. Leaves and sticks clog gutters, which then trap rain that freezes when temperatures drop and can cause damage. This might be a perfect time to install gutter covers.
Source: House Keeping Channel
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It snowed in Nashville overnight and in the early morning hours. Here we are on the 1st day of March and I awoke to look out the back and sure enough there was snow on the ground.
The experts told me it was coming but I didn't believe it. After all in Tennessee the weather can be very unpredictable no matter the latest technology available to the experts.
To much of the country, this is no big deal but for us, especially this time of year, this is pretty cool. I just hope my open house today will still bring out some traffic.
All the best - Kenneth
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Kacky Fell, founding partner of Hatcher and Fell Photography, has added her personal outtakes photo blog for the consumers to view. You can visit Kacky's Outtakes at www.kackyfell.com. I met Kacky Fell and Phil Hatcher years ago when I was referred to their company by being one of the best photographers in Nashville, Tennessee. I have done a lot of business with Hatcher and Fell Photography and always amazed at the professional quality of the final product.
I invite you to give them a try if you are in the Nashville area. Hatcher and Fell Photography is located at 1208 7th Avenue North in Nashville, Tennessee. Their website is www.hatcherandfell.com. If you are not in this area, please enjoy Kacky's Outtakes!
All the best - Kenneth
Email: kb@bargers-solutions.com | Web, real estate: www.bargers-solutions.com | Web, marketing: www.bargersmarketing.org | Blog: http://kennethbargers.com
I have learned more through blogging than I could have ever imagined when I joined this organization in September 2008. You see, I returned to the real estate industry in August 2008 after spending seven years as the Director of Marketing for one of the largest security firms in the United States. To me, blogging was a marketing tool that could be assigned to customer care, sales and public relations departments as an assignment to produce lead generation and periodically review the progress of the production. From a distance, it was a source that I should consider using at some point down the road as I transitioned back to my old stomping ground of real estate but I had my plan in place.
My good friend, Connie Harvey, invited me to join AR and raved about the results that I would get if I gave it a try sooner than later. I want to thank Connie for giving me excellent advice. My plate was full branding my name by following my structure and outline of what I thought would be the best path to achieve market force within my targeted sphere - and now I have added blogging and dedicated myself to visiting AR each day. What would I gain from this?
I wish to acknowledge that I was wrong in determining the value and parameters of marketing concepts and neglecting blogging as an immediate need. I have gained not only amazing networking contacts, referrals, and local recognition, but also a better understanding of real estate by reading and communicating with this high level of professionals that are members of AR. Through your experiences and suggestions I am better prepared for situations that may arise in my daily business.
Why am I sharing this with you today? With this post, I have surpassed the 10,000 point mark with Active Rain. These 10,000 points are more than just rankings and assistance with positioning. These points reflect knowledge and lessons learned thanks to professionals like you!
All the best - Kenneth
Email: kb@bargers-solutions.com | Web, real estate: www.bargers-solutions.com | Web, marketing: www.bargersmarketing.org | Blog: http://kennethbargers.com
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