Vacation rentals and part-time homes are popular in the Prescott area. More and more people are purchasing homes and using them for their own vacation getaways or renting them out as vacation rentals. There are many things to consider if you do not live in your home full-time. If you own a part-time home that will be unoccupied during the winter months, it will be very important to take these steps: Notify the police department that you will be away, and have a trusted neighbor or friend … [Read more...] about Is Your Vacation Home or Rental Ready for the Season?
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Creating a Warm, Inviting Home for the Holidays
Here we are, close to the end of the year and facing the oncoming holidays. Do you secretly dread the hustle and bustle or are you excitedly anticipating all the sights, sounds, smells and activities that are upon us? Whatever holiday you celebrate, this is a busy time of year for everyone. Sometimes, life events happen during this busy time, like a move or a new baby or even the passing of a loved one, which amplify the intensity of the season. With that in mind, I wanted to touch on some of … [Read more...] about Creating a Warm, Inviting Home for the Holidays
Is Your House Scary?
During this time of the year, many of us decorate our homes to reflect the fall season and Halloween. If the intention is for your house to be scary, that’s cute, but it’s not cute if there are things in your home that may be dangerous or costly. Let’s look at some of the things that are not cute about a scary house. Dirty or Damaged Fireplace Fireplaces that are not maintained on a regular basis can have creosote buildup that can cause a chimney fire. Wood burning fireplaces without the … [Read more...] about Is Your House Scary?
Pets: Part of Our Heart, Home
Here at Prescott Maid to Order, we know how important our furry friends are to our clients. We see it every day in the homes of the people we serve. Often we find that the kids are all grown up and the companionship of the pets in these homes is paramount to the lives of our clients. Because of this, we offer pet sitting as part of our list of services and have designed a program called Prescott Maid to Order’s Forever Home Program. I’ll talk a little more about the program in a minute. But … [Read more...] about Pets: Part of Our Heart, Home
Understanding the Customer, Home
When I visit a home to find out how we can help someone with cleaning needs, I will usually ask, “How can we help you?” I may need to change my approach because often the response is, “Well, I want my house cleaned.” As simple and obvious as it may sound, there are actually a lot of variations in types of cleanings, houses, people and their specific needs. For example, a single gentleman living alone with no pets may want the very basics and with little frequency. “Just do my floors and clean … [Read more...] about Understanding the Customer, Home