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Healthy, weed-free, neatly cut, trimmed lawn |
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Shrubs trimmed neatly |
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Trees, shrubs trimmed to not touch the house |
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Sealed black-top driveway |
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Weed-free driveway, front walk, shrub areas |
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Toys, garden tools, clutter removed from yard |
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Recently painted siding |
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Recently painted, touched-up trim |
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Repair, repaint fences, gates |
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Clean, align gutters, downspouts |
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Wash, align shutters |
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Wash all windows, storms, screens |
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Clean, wash, scrub front steps, porch as needed |
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Check front doorbell and bell light |
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Replace welcome mat |
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Paint or wash storm door, lubricate hinges |
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Polish brass door lockset and brass hinges |
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Clean and wash front door tread |
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Clear interior entry area or foyer of all clutter |
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Reduce volume, clutter in the front hall closet |
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Clean and polish the front entry floor |
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Wash, polish and replace bulbs in light fixture |
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Remove fingerprints, scuff marks on trim, walls |
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Paint to lighten and refresh entrance area |
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Repaint or touch up walls, ceiling and trim |
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Repair or replace damaged molding, trim |
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Remove electric plates, clean and replace as needed |
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Refinish, clean, wax hardwood and vinyl floors |
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Shampoo carpeting |
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Repaint, repaper, touch up walls, trim, ceiling |
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Replace or clean drapes, bedspread, accessories |
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Shampoo carpet or clean, polish floors |
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Organize, clean out, neaten all closets |
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Clear off top surfaces of all bedroom furniture |
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Put all clothing away, out-of-sight. |
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Paint walls, ceiling, trim white or light color, or... |
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Wallpaper with small pattern and light colors |
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Remove wax, scrub, re-polish floors |
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Wash, wipe down, wax cabinets/appliances |
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Thoroughly clean range, ovens |
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Clean out refrigerator and wash interior |
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Empty dishwasher, clean around controls |
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Check operation of all appliances |
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Neatly arrange and clean food storage areas |
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Reorganize and clean out cabinets and drawers |
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Neatly arrange and display dishes in cabinets |
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Clear all clutter from counter tops |
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Check to see that drawers/doors open easily |
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Wash or replace curtains |
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Clean or put away pet feeding |
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Paint or wallpaper using light colors |
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Scrub tile, bleach, repair grout |
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Check to see that drawers/doors open easily |
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Clean, polish floor as appropriate |
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Clean out medicine cabinet, wash inside and out |
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Seal around tubs and showers |
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Check for evidence of water at toilet base |
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Replace old toilet seats |
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Replace shower window curtains |
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Buy a set of new, color coordinated bath linens |
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Check operation of appliances and clean them |
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Clean, organize laundry area, remove clothes |
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Provide adequate (bright) light to area |
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Remove clutter, papers, unnecessary items |
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Replace burned-out bulbs throughout the house |
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Remove cobwebs from ceilings, corners |
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Remove paint splash on tile, floor, cabinets |
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Wash, polish all door hardware, handrails |
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Reorganize, clean-out all closets |
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Replace switches, outlets that don't work |
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Add colorful plants, flowers to several rooms |
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Replace or rejuvenate pillows, accessories |
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Clean out, sweep, organize garage |
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Organize, make neat basement and attic storage |