Matt Payes RVA Real Estate

COMING SOON : 2210 Cool Brook Drive in the . Stay tuned for professional photography and details, but you aren’t going to want to miss this Rancher, which is listed at $250,000. Showings start on Saturday, July 9th. Contact Matt Payes to book a private appointment. MLS # 2217936

Head on over to the Rashkind Saunders & Co. Real Estate blog and learn about how to get set up with a homeowner's binder. Want to start a new one with a new home? Give me a call and I can get you started on your home journey.

Getting things organized as part of spring cleaning? Tidying up all of your important homeowner information in one place can be a great resource (and an easy chore to know off your to-do list). We wrote up a little guide and provided a FREE printable table of contents and label pages to get you started. Read about how you can set up a homeowner's binder and why they are SUPER helpful in the blog post here https://bit.ly/RScoHomeBinder !

Do you have any homeowner advice you want us to start covering in our blog? Sound off in the comments below!

If you'd like help buying a home, so that you can start your homeowner journey, give me a call! We can work together to find your home.

Today's is actually a Tip, in honor of 22-2-22! With warm weather on the horizon and Spring Cleaning right around the corner, we wanted to remind you of the Twice Yearly chores you should add to your To-Dos!

Some of your appliances, should get regular clean outs and inspections for any unusual wear and tear, at least two times a year. Make sure you're checking your refrigerator's components (like the coil) and be sure to switch out the water filter. Your dryer lint should be cleaned out regularly after every use (clogged dryer vents are one of the leading causes of house fires), but at least twice a year, check the hoses to make sure there aren't clogs further down or breakage. You can even have your vents professionally cleaned. Check on the other appliances in your kitchen for potential damage spots and make sure the vent over your stove is in working order.

Always check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors at least twice a year. And make sure to inspect plumbing and electrical components twice a year as well. Major wear and tear spots like the bathroom toilet, high use electrical outlets and the kitchen sink should be checked to make sure there aren't any big issues on the horizons.

And lastly: make sure your kitchen knives are sharpened. A dull knife can actually be more dangerous than a properly sharpened one. Making sure you sharpen them (or check them) twice a year can keep them fresh for your fresh produce.

Do you have any chores you always do Two Times a year? Or are there chores you always take on in pairs? Let us know in the comments what's on your Two-Dos!