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March Home Maintenance List - 6 Items to Keep Your Home Happy & Healthy

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 8:00am.
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March Home Maintenance List | Oakridge Real Estate

March Home Maintenance List - 6 Items to Keep Your Home Happy & Healthy

Another month completed, and another step closer to spring and warmer temps here in the Cedar Valley. With spring right around the corner many of us are getting the itch for spring cleaning around the house. If you are feeling the spring fever, here are six home maintenance tips to keep your home happy, healthy, and ready for spring activities.

  1. Change HVAC filters & test smoke/carbon dioxide detectors
  2. Clean Windows
  3. Spring Clean Kitchen & Cabinets
  4. Check roff for soft spots
  5. Test Sump Pump
  6. Clean Gutters

Check out our other blog posts below for additional home maintenance lists!

6 Ways to Keep Your Home Happy & Healthy this Winter | Oakridge Real Estate  6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love in February

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6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love in February

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 8:00am.
Oakridge Real Estate

6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love in February | Oakridge Real Estate

6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love in February

2023 is already going fast for our team over here for! We are another month closer to feeling some warm weather. As a Real Estate Agency we know the importance of home maintenance. In the month of love, we are sharing 6 ways to show your home some love in February! These are some common items that are easy to forget but important to the health and longevity of your home. If you are looking to give your home a fresh reset out our 4 Weeks of Decluttering blog post!

  1. Change HVAC filters & test smoke/carbon dioxide detectors
  2. Deep Clean cooktop & range filter
  3. Clean inside of the oven
  4. Clean dishwasher & filter
  5. Clean washing & dryer including dryer vent
  6. Remove any ice dams outside
  7. Stay
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January Home Maintenance Checklist - 6 Items to Keep Your Home Warm & Happy this Winter

Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 3:48pm.
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January Home Maintenance Checklist | Oakridge Real Estate

January Home Maintenance Checklist - 6 Items to Keep Your Home Warm & Happy this Winter

Happy New Year! We hope everyone's year is off to a good start. As the Cedar Valley starts to enter our coldest months of the year, is it important to keep up on the maintenance of your home. Today we are sharing January's home maintenance checklist! These are some common items that are easy to forget but important to the health and longevity of your home. ???????????? If you are looking to give your home a fresh restart check out our 4 Weeks of Decluttering and 2023 Interior Design Trends blog posts. 

  1. Change HVAC filters & test smoke/carbon dioxide detectors
  2. Clean Shower Heads
  3. Repair/Replace Caulk in the Bathroom & Kitchen
  4. Clean Pop Up Mechanism in Sinks
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2023 Colors of the Year

Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 11:54am.
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2023 Colors of the Year | Oakridge Real Estate

2023 Colors of the Year

Going hand in hand with the 2023 Interior Design Trends, we are sharing the 2023 colors of the year that have been announcement by the most well known paint companies! We must say, when looking at the colors each company selected for their color of the year, we were a little surprised to see that three out of the four colors were neutral colors. Benjamin Moore was the only paint company to go bold in their color selection. In today's blog post we broke down each paint color, the insight behind each company's selection and some inspirational photos of how you can use these colors in your own home!

1. Redend Point by Sherwin Williams

Sherwin Williams team writes, "Discover warmth and beauty in the soft soulfulness of our

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2023 Interior Design Trends

Sunday, January 1st, 2023 at 11:00am.
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2023 Design Trends | Oakridge Real Estate

2023 Interior Design Trends

A new year is here! For many of us the new year brings a new wave of energy, creating a new habit, learning a new skill, turning the first page in a new book, setting goals or even starting on a new home project! If you are looking to freshen up a room in your home or take on a fun new project, this blog post is for you! Each year we patiently wait to see what the industry leaders share for interior design and colors of the year. When you done scrolling those this blog post, head over to check out the 2023 Colors of the Year! 

1. Dark & Moody Interiors - Dark blues, greens, & grays, give off a cozy yet moody vibe.

Dark & Mody Interiors 2023 Design Trends | Oakridge Real Estate

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2. Natural/Organic Interiors - Natural woods,

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4 Weeks of Decluttering After the Holiday Season

Friday, December 30th, 2022 at 11:28am.
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4 Weeks of Decluttering After the Holidays | Oakridge Real Estate

4 Weeks of Decluttering After the Holiday Season

Looking to reset your home after the holidays? This blog post is for you! We know how refreshing a good reset of our homes can be after taking down the holiday decor. Today's blog post is broken up into 4 weeks of decluttering. Each week will target a different area of the home to focus on. Bonus Tips! If you have a hard time decluttering we have included some helpful tips when it comes to parting with items around the house.

Week 1: The Kitchen

  • Thoroughly go through your cabinets, drawers, pantry, refrigerator, and underneath the sink. Go through each area one day at a time. Take time to look at each item. Remove any broken items or items that have not been used in 1-2 years.

Week

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6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love this Holiday Season

Friday, December 2nd, 2022 at 12:06pm.
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6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love this Holiday Season | Oakridge Real Estate 

6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love this Holiday Season

December is here! ????⛄️ With the holiday season just a few weeks away it is easy for items around the house to get pushed to the side. Here is this month's home maintenance checklist. Six common items that are easy to forget but important to the health and longevity of your home. ????????????

  1. Change HVAC filters & test smoke/carbon dioxide detectors
  2. Test electrical outlets
  3. Check attic insulation
  4. Run water in unused areas
  5. Inspect fire extinguisher
  6. Stay on top of snow removal

6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love this Holiday Season | Oakridge Real Estate

 

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November Home Maintenance Checklist

Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 at 8:00am.
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November Home Maintenance Checklist | Oakridge Real Estate

November Home Maintenance Checklist

November is here! As we prep for the holiday season, it is easy for items around the house to get pushed to the side. Here is this month's home maintenance checklist. These six common items are easy to forget but important to the health and longevity of your home. ????????

  1. Change HVAC filters & test smoke/carbon dioxide detectors
  2. Clean carpets & rugs
  3. Clean your air vents
  4. Service snow blower & stock up on ice Melt
  5. Replace weather stripping
  6. Rake Leaves

November Home Maintenance Checklist | Oakridge Real Estate

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6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love in October

Monday, October 10th, 2022 at 3:40pm.
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6 Way to Show Your Home Some Love in October | Oakridge Real Estate

6 Ways to Show Your Home Some Love in October 

The Cedar Valley is beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red which means fall is here! ???? As we enjoy these beautiful fall days, here are six ways to love on your home this month! These are common items that are easy to forget but important to the health and longevity of your home as we prep for colder months ahead. ????

  1. Change HVAC Filters
  2. Test Smoke/Carbon Dioxide Detectors
  3. Clean the Microwave
  4. Remove Hoses from Outside Spigots
  5. Clean and Inspect the Chimney
  6. Check the Attic for Adequate Insulation
  7. Rake Leaves

October Home Maintenance Checklist | Oakridge Real Estate

 

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