This has been one of the hottest summers in recorded weather history. All over the country folks are experincing the record temps making it hard to enjoy the outdoors and harder to cool the indoors. Our stress level is up and desire to mow, weed, spruce or do any major or minor household project is down.
If you take a drive through your neighborhood you will no doubt be confronted by brown, crispy grass and droopy flowers. Then you will pass the one house that has been maintained in tip top shape, grrrr what is that guy/gal doing that I am not...
We know the answer, they are being strong and carrying on. They are watering within the restrictions set by the town or township, they are going out to weed or prune in the evening or in the early morning hours. They are paying special attention to the spider webs on porches, splotches on windows. They are keeping the walks and approaches to their homes swept and trimmed.
They are increasing the VALUE of their home.
If the home is listed FOR SALE curb appeal is of even more importance. If the home next to yours is for sale, looks really great and yours is well, less than stellar, do your neighbor and yourself a favor and spend a little time sprucing it up. When that home shows better because the potential buyer likes the look of the whole neighborhood, prices go up and everyone wins. When you model what is expected of homeowners in your area regarding home upkeep-you win as well.
Go have a glass of lemonade.
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