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The more time families spend together, the more they appreciate that each member has particular interests or hobbies and may require personal space and privacy to enjoy them from time to time.

Clean Up Annuals and Containers

Colorful annuals are often the first plants to succumb to frosty fall weather. Once a hard frost does them in, you'll want to tidy up planting beds and pots to be ready to fill again next spring.

Care for Trees and Shrubs

Did you know fall is an excellent time for planting trees and shrubs? This is when you should start that new hedge or establish a new shade tree in your yard because the soil is still warm enough for roots to grow a little before winter sets in. Plus, you can provide your other trees and shrubs with a little extra TLC to help them weather the colder months better.

Fire Safety Checks You Should Do At Least Once a Year

Chances are, you know that you should change the batteries in your smoke detectors at least once a year — even if you suspect the batteries are still good.

But that isn't the only fire safety check you should do annually. Here are some other recommended tips to help keep you and your family safe.

• Clean your stove burners and oven regularly. Hard grease build-up can become combustible.

Why is making a big change in life often so difficult?

According to psychologists, maintaining the "status quo" is one of the most powerful motivations we have. If things are "okay", even making a change for the better can be difficult. Our brains resist.

Staging is all about making your home look great to buyers. There are dozens of tips, tricks, and principles. There are so many, in fact, that it might make sense to get the help of a professional stager. But, if you’re going to do it yourself, here’s some good news.
The principles that have the biggest impact are relatively simple and easy to do:
1. Fix
2. Declutter
3. Clean

Unless you are in a Sellers market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection.

It can give your listing a competitive advantage.

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