Kitchen Functionality Solved!

May 15th, 2012 by The Kennedy Team

When did you last use that melon baller, meatball scoop, or cookie press? Do you really need two? Toss anything you don’t use. Donate it, sell it or throw it out!!! No use in it taking up space in your kitchen anymore.

Same goes for things that don’t work. If the handle on a pot rattles, the spout always gets clogged up, or the pan always scorches the food, fix or replace it!

Make sure every item in your kitchen has earned its right to take up your valuable space! Just because it is large or expensive, it doesn’t mean you should keep it. If you made pasta twice, ten years ago, please pitch the pasta machine. Same as the fancy espresso and cappuccino makers when you drink only water and tea………….donate, sell or toss it!

Now that you have established what goes and what stays, start to create centers of activity around the kitchen and place objects and utensils according to where they will be best accessible and used. For example, if you love to bake, you might find it handy to store your flour, sugar, baking powder, a set of measuring cups and spoons, your favorite mixing bowl, etc. together in one convenient spot.

When it comes to dinner time you will need a table, plus tableware, serving dishes, and anything else you need to sit down and eat. Salt and pepper shakers? Ask yourself whether it would be more convenient to store your dishes and silverware near the table or the dishwasher. I personally store mine above and next to my dishwasher. This way when I am emptying it I don’t have to move all over the kitchen. It all goes back to one convenient area.

How about when you need to clean? The sink, dishwasher and surroundings. Soap, gloves, dish pan, drying rack, cleansers, towels, etc. All cleaners and accessories are best stored conveniently organized under the sink. There is not much else one can do with that space anyways, so may as well make use of it.

Another great tip is to keep the trash can handy, plus recycling and compost bins, too if you are into all that. Locate them as centrally as possible without being in the way. They should go near the cleaning and food preparation areas. This way you can chop and etc and dump easily into compost or garbage. I have a combined unit in my home that pulls out f the cabinetry to provide me with both garbage and recycle. It is great and handy next to my sink and prep areas.

No Clutter Counters!!!!Pay particular attention to reducing the number of objects stored permanently on the counter. The counter needs frequent cleaning and it is your primary workspace.

With these helpful hints, Kitchen Organization and functionality is at your fingertips.

Robyn Fisher

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Garages: Disorganized to fully Functional

May 6th, 2012 by The Kennedy Team

Take your garage from a disorganized mess to a clean multifunctional space you’ll enjoy using with these organizing tips.

1 When in doubt…..Throw it out!

Go through your garage, identify items to either be “Donated or Dumped”

2 Categorize before you Organize.

Before you run out to Home Depot and Lowes and start buying cabinets, hooks, & racks be sure to start by organizing your items into groups like; automotive, tools, gardening tools, sports equipment, camping equipment and cleaning supplies.

3 Organize to Visualize.

Built-ins, such as cabinets and shelves, are especially helpful. rubbermaid containers with labels or even see through containers are very helpful. You can purchase these types of storage savers in all sizes to meet you every need, from tiny drawers for screws and nails to large-scale tubs for tents and sleeping bags. Be sure to get some large shelves for containers and racks that allow you to display frequently used items.

4 If it’s on the Floor, it’s time to Store.

Elevating everything makes cleaning the floor easier and reduces hiding spots where critters might make nests. Also, the garage floor is poured to naturally slope towards the garage door for drainage, so cabinets and etc. on the floor may get damaged or wet depending on the season and location in the garage.

My grandpa used to have a large store organizer made of a type of particle board that has all the small screw holes in it. He put a bunch of nails through it and used it to hang all his small hand tools and screw drivers and etc. It was really quite a brilliant idea that is apparently more and more common these days.

The point here is that cleaning out the clutter first and the organizing what you have so you can now see what you have makes grouping and storing things away a lot easier and less hassle!

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Closet space…or lack there of?

May 5th, 2012 by Robyn

Storage, storage,

storage!!!Do we ever have

enough?

Extra storage space helps attract home buyers–and lets you stay organized while the home is still yours.

Howvever, adding storage can be expensive. But it can be done, and for less money than you might think. First things first…..my favorite part……..

Declutter

Do you really NEED all that stuff? Before you decide how much storage you need, decide what you can throw away, sell, or donate. And look on the bright side–if you pitch it now you won’t have to pack and move it later.

Bedroom Closets

The standard, builder single rods running from end to end in each closet, with a single shelf above each rod? USELESS! Is the top shelf filled with things you haven’t seen for years? Do you sometimes find items in your coset you forgot you had? Still have the tags on as they were buried behind other things?

Start by emptying the closets, one at a time, putting items in four piles:

Keep… that will stay in the closet
Trash
Donate
Sell

Look at the items in the Keep pile. Is it mostly clothes? Shoes? Sweaters? Belts? Ties? Lots more short items than full-length clothing? There are organizational helpers available for every storage need and every budget:

Increase space for short hang items by installing double rods.
Install sectional untis–with slots and shelves for shoes, cubbies or drawers for clothes that should be folded, and built-ins for other special items.
Cheap storage bins or baskets to place above on the lond shelf can hold items you dont need everyday or even season, like bathing suits, scarfs, etc.
Inspect every closet in your home as if you are seeing it for the first time. What will a buyer think when she opens the doors? How can you improve your storage potential?

Other Small and odd shaped closets can also be well organized and used to thier max capacity.

Use little totes and bins to help you keep small items under control in a bathroom or linen closet.
Stackable baskets are a nice addition to a kitchen pantry, and can be used to store all types of items, including food staples.
I store tupperware bottoms in one bin and the lids in another. I also store all my travel mugs and their lids in a seperate bin all in my pantry for easy access.
How about the basement? I had the builder install 4 rows of rubbermade wire shelving. This is a great idea as it is cost effective and allows me to put all my boxes up off the floor and label them for my knowledge.

So get started and look at everything with a critical eye. If you haven’t used it for two years, do you really need to keep it? And if you do….where and how is the best way to store it.

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How to Organize a Bathroom

May 5th, 2012 by The Kennedy Team

Don’t start with the countertops!

Start in the drawers first. You are going to pile most of the items onto the counters to sort through anyways,so once the drawers are organized, move to the counter.

The first thing to do is take a garbage bag into the bathroom with you and start going through all the cabinets and drawers and toss anything that’s unused, expired or damaged like old make-up, old prescriptions, broken items and etc.

Separate the items you want to “keep and toss”. You will be amazed just how time flies and things expire on you! Empty the drawers, one by one.

If you have bathroom cabinets and drawers, great! Use them wisely. Rather than just tossing things into a drawer to eventually be a jumbled mess, choose from the many drawer and cabinet organizers on the market. Plastic divided containers from Ikea or Staples. Place the containers back into the drawer and see how the drawer takes on a completely new look. You can now conquer and divide your items accordingly and everything will have its place.

When emptying the cabinets, keep a lookout for repeat purchases. We all do this at some point. Buy another deodorant or toothpaste cause we think we are almost out and then we realize when we get home we already had an extra one in the cabinet from a sale we found 4 months ago! The goal with this is to save you time and money. Once you are organized and can plainly see what you already have you won’t continue to buy more. Begin to put things away that were on the countertops.

Another wonderful organizer is one that swings out to utilize the space around the pipes under your sinks in the bathroom and kitchen and eliminates the clutter that occurs on the countertop surface. These are always available at stores like Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Transform the dead space over a toilet by adding a stacked cabinet to store some of those items that have been kept under the sink. Use decorative containers to hold cotton balls, Q-Tips, cosmetic brushes and other small items you use on a daily basis.

But do this SPARINGLY!!!

Another way to gain some shelving and or cabinet space is to build into the walls between the studs (pending no pipes or electrical components in the way). You can gain an attractive little cubby of shelving, or perhaps a recessed medicine cabinet.

Make sure there are plenty of towel racks to hang the towels. Decorative hooks might be easier for kids to manage. Do what works to get the towels up off the floor! Don’t forget hooks on the back of the bathroom door as well for hanging items.

If there is no built in shelving in your shower or tub area, it would be wise to invest in some alternative shelving device. There are units with numerous shelves perched on a spring pole that go from floor to ceiling. We enjoy this because it has areas for toiletries as well as toys to sit on. And there is always the over the showerhead hanging types of organizers. It helps to keep things contained and handy.

Keep the counters clear!!!!!!

Being able to see the bathroom counter is a major plus in my book when it comes to organizing your bathroom. The countertop and sink need to be wiped down on a regular basis because of all the splattered toothpaste and soapy spills. And there’s nothing like piles of clutter to make wiping down that counter a chore. The main thing that should be on the sink countertop is a soap dispenser. Other than that, if you can store things somewhere else, do it!

I’m sure that many of these tips to organize your bathroom seem obvious and are probably already in your bathroom. The two areas that are most important to organize your bathroom are to de-clutter unnecessary items and to store what you keep neatly hidden away in your cabinetry or storage products.

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Manhatten Living…at Quest Condominiums

March 27th, 2012 by Jennifer Kennedy

1106_10388_105st_Quest Kennedy Real estate Another quality project brought to you by Regency Developments, QUEST Condominiums is located in the heart of Edmonton’s downtown core. Walking distance to all the local shops and amenities, of which include Grant MacEwan University, City Hall, Law Courts Building and the upcoming Sports and Entertainment district.

In the heart of downtown, QUEST is a masterpiece located steps from an array of amenities. Standing at 22 storey’s this chic tower features balconies on every suite and a mix of one bedrooms, two bedrooms, sub-penthouses and penthouse. A 24 hour secured building with an amenity room for social functions on the second floor. In suite find excellent use of space and value for money with high end brand name appliances, hardwood, key less entry systems, 9″ high ceilings, gas bbq outlets on each balcony, front loading washers & dryers and much more….

Did you know…

• That there are seven condos per floor from floors 3 – 15.

• Four Sub-Penthouse condos per floor from 16 – 20.

• Two Penthouse condos per floor from 21 – 22.

• Each unit has a highly efficient individual heat pump system. A heat pump has the ability to both heat and cool a unit making it a very economical and efficient home comfort system. You will have full control of the temperature you desire to keep in your individual suite.

• Condo fees include heat, water, maintenance, building insurance and contributions to a reserve fund for future expenses.

• A maximum of 2 small pets, based on certain conditions, shall be permitted.

• We are located on the North East corner of the intersection, at 105th Street and 104th Avenue.

• Directly across the street from Grant MacEwan University, LRT Station, farmers market, proposed new Arena & Entertainment District, Art Gallery, central downtown offices, city centre mall, and Oliver Square.

• Over 75% sold – Quick possessions available!

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SPRING CLEANING

March 23rd, 2012 by The Kennedy Team

SPRING CLEANING

: All the Tools

Spring Cleaning

Spring is in the air and so is the dust, dirt and clutter that has built up over the winter months! Whether you are getting ready to sell your home, need to take an inventory of your belongings, you need a good cleaning from top to bottom or maybe it’s just time to transition into the warmer weather; spring cleaning is a good idea for every home. Once you have completed the task you will feel organized, tidy and just a little bit lighter!

Here are a few tips to help you get started, followed by a general checklist to help break the daunting task into smaller more manageable ones and ensure you get everything done. Also listed are some specific jobs for certain rooms and areas in your home.
TIPS

1) Get four large containers and label them:

Put Away- items that are used regularly and need to go back to their “home”

Get Rid Of- items you don’t use anymore that are in good enough shape for a 2nd life

Storage- items not used regularly or that are seasonal but you still need to keep and find a place to store in your home

Garbage- anything that doesn’t fit into the other categories

2) Depending on the size of your home, how you like to get things done and how much time you have, you can choose to either dedicate a
whole weekend to the job or assign different days to different rooms. The last chart divides your home into 7 areas, so if you choose to do one area per day then you can get the job done in one week!

3) If you want the whole family to get involved (this can be a challenge, sometimes quicker and easier just to do it all yourself!) here are some ideas to encourage them:

-Each person should do their own bedroom, especially if they want to decide what goes into the ‘Garbage‘ container!

-Let them read the checklist and decide which room/area they would like to do

-Organize a garage sale at the end of the clean up and make a rule, “The more you help, the higher percentage of profits you get”.
GENERAL CHECKLIST

Walls & Ceilings - vacuum to remove dust and then wipe down Dust thoroughly – from the top of the room down and then vacuum the dust that settles on the ground

Shelves - take everything off, dust and wipe-down

Doors - wipe down thoroughly and polish metal hardware

Windows – remove and wash screens -clean window treatments; check curtain labels, many can be machine washed -clean glass (from the inside and out)

Upholstered Furniture - remove cushions and beat out the dust (outside) – vacuum under the cushions and in crevices – read care labels to clean
stains

Wooden Furniture -wipe down and then wax (if appropriate)

Rugs – vacuum and then shampoo -rugs without backings, including oriental rugs, require professional cleaning

Floors – sweep and mop – most non-wooden floors can be waxed

*Don’t forget to move all of your furniture to clean under and behind thoroughly!

AREA ROOM – SPECIFIC TASKS

Bedrooms – Flip mattress and replace winter bedding with more lightweight ones. Wash pillows, most can be machine washed. Put winter clothes away and bring out warmer weather ones, also get rid of items you no longer wear.

Bathrooms – Scrub EVERYTHING – Discard expired hygiene products, cosmetics and medications.

UPDATE FIRST AID KIT!!!

Living Room – Dust TV and stereo equipment, Swap heavy curtains, rugs and throws for lightweight ones.

Kitchen Clean all appliances (turning off power to do so), including removing food from fridge and freezer to defrost and clean.

Dust cupboards and shelves and clean out drawers Scrub sink Throw out expired food.

Office Clean computer and dust keyboard Organize files.

Stora ~ Get rid of what you don’t need.

Utility Areas – Organize In areas with concrete floors use blocks to lift items and boxes off the floor to preserve and protect them.

Outdoors – Sweep cobwebs off porch ceilings and walls, Scrub decks, patios, walkways and driveways. Wash outdoor furniture and toys

Replace burnt out and broken light bulbs and fixtures.

Just think of how fantastic you will feel when your whole home is clean, organized and up-to-date! If you are getting ready to sell your home then it will be ready for showing and make packing and moving so much easier. And if you’re not then you can feel good about keeping your family healthy by getting rid of those hidden germs (that are there no matter how clean you keep your home!). When you are finished you can give back to the community by donating gently used items; or make some extra cash by having a garage sale, (check out our garage sale
blog for some tips).

HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!!!

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Spring Ahead Into Safety

March 14th, 2012 by The Kennedy Team

With the first day of Spring just around the corner (March 20th), it’s the perfect time of year to focus on fire safety in
your home! We “Spring” our clocks ahead an hour, and to help remind you about maintaining your household smoke alarms, why don’t you Spring Ahead Into Safety as well!

Did you know that the number one reason for smoke alarms not functioning in homes is due to missing or dead battery/power sources? An analysis was done of people who perished in homes where smoke alarms were present but not working, and 85% of those people who died did not have a functioning smoke alarm because of missing or dead batteries! What a simple and easy problem to fix!

Smoke alarms save lives, it’s even the law to have a functioning detector in your home! But who wouldn’t want to protect
themselves and their families, especially while you sleep, as most fatal fires are at night when people don’t wake up. You only need to change the battery once a year, twice if you want to be extra cautious, and a great way to remember this is to do it when you change your clocks in the Spring and Fall. Here are some other smoke alarm safety tips for your home:

1) Test your detectors once a month by using both the test button on the alarm, as well as a smoldering piece of cotton string. Be sure to also follow the owner’s manual when doing this.

2) Make sure an alarm is installed on every level of your home and near sleeping areas. One alarm isn’t enough! They should be installed on the ceiling, and if this isn’t possible then place them high up on the wall. Also make sure they are away from
bathrooms, heating appliances and ceiling fans.

3) If you sleep with your bedroom door closed, which is recommended for fire safety, then you should install a smoke detector IN your bedroom.

4) Dust or vacuum out the detectors regularly, a good time is when you are testing them each month. Don’t use chemicals to clean as this can damage the smoke alarm. Also never paint them.

5) Replace old smoke alarms AT LEAST once every ten years.

6) When you are purchasing a new alarm, why not go for the best?! Some detectors are electrically powered and some use batteries, however the best use a combination of these power sources and also have a pause button for when it accidentally
goes off. This is handy for when you are burning dinner!

7) Have an escape plan. Make sure everyone in your home knows what the smoke alarm sounds like and practice your escape plan together. It should include two separate ways out of each different room and a pre-arranged meeting place outside where you can call the fire department from.

You should also have at least one carbon monoxide detector installed on each level of your home.

So can you remember to Spring Ahead Into Safety next week? Don’t forget to check that the smoke alarm battery is in
place, connected, not corroding and functioning properly. These simple tips will help protect your home and more importantly you and your family!

Happy Spring!!

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Women Realtors: Stay Safe in the Field

March 7th, 2012 by Jennifer Kennedy

In the Real Estate Industry, you meet a lot of people – people who you know nothing about. It is important that we refresh our memories of how to stay safe while we are working out in the field, especially all of us Women Realtors® out there…

Here is a few things to keep in mind:

Know who you are dealing with:
Meet your potential clients at your brokerage or coffee shop, somewhere public. If the situation permits, fill out the Fintrac form when you first meet. When you’re meeting a potential client in order to list their property, typically, you are meeting them in their home. If this is the case, make sure you tell someone (your significant other or a friend) who you are with, where you are going and when you will be back.

Keep a cell phone by your side:
Not in your purse or briefcase, but in your hand or next to you on the table. Keep your cell phone fully charged.

Personal marketing:
Your marketing materials should be polished and professional. Limit the amount of personal information that you share. Always use your office contact information and not your home information.

Trust your instincts:
When you feel apprehensive about a situation, or have a gut feeling that something isn’t right – trust your instincts. Remember these signals you are feeling are alerting you for a reason.

Let them lead the way:
During the showing walk behind your clients. Leave doors open after entering the house and any room. Do not go with the unknown potential client into the basement, suggest that they go down and have a quick look while you wait on the main floor. If they insist you come with them, then that should alert you that something isn’t right.

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Edmonton’s Southsides Best Kept Secret: Serenity Gardens

March 3rd, 2012 by Jennifer Kennedy

Welcome home to Serenity Gardens!

Comfort and Quality

You will find exquisite features throughout the suites at Serenity Gardens – from the inspiring kitchens to the contemporary bathrooms. Highlites include large granite countertops, mosaic tile backsplashes, attractive contemporary cabinetry and stainless steel appliances.

The stunning layouts range from functional 746 sq. ft., 1 Bdrm +Den condos to spacious 1,062 sq. ft., 2Bdrm +Den suites. Serenity Gardens also features charming Townhomes up to 1,597 sq. ft. designed with 2 Bdrms +Den & a beautiful loft area with great city and tree top views. Chic interiors offer 9ft. ceilings and private balconies, as well as a selection of professionally designed colour schemes which feature hardwood, tile and carpet.

Along with a grande style courtyard, Serenity Gardens also offers a centralized amenities building – both of which are designed to encourage community amongst its owners. In addition, Serenity Gardens also offers secure, heated underground parking for peace of mind and comfortable access to your vehicle.

Location Location Location

Serenity Gardens is an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, located in Edmonton’s charming community of Pleasantview. Neighbouring a number of amenities, including the Italian Centre, Southgate Shopping Centre, LRT and local restaurants. This location has the advantage of being nestled in a secure established neighborhood, with local amenities all within walking distance. A perfect combination!

Welcome Home

“A Home is More than an Address: its Essence Lies in the Personalities of the People Who Live in it.”

Make Serenity Gardens your new home…it awaits your personality!

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DOWNSIZE – AND HOST A GARAGE SALE

February 27th, 2012 by The Kennedy Team

DOWN SIZE - GARAGE SALE
Okay, You have decided to downsize, you are moving to a new home, where you have less real estate space to store all those items you really don’t use, and those you had totally forgotten about. Why less real estate space, no other explanation than you are ready to move on to the next stage of your life. The family has grown up and left home, and now it is time for you to do less and enjoy more, and you can’t wait. Smaller home, means nothing more than, less work, and more play time. YOU EARNED IT. You may ask, what about those family dinners, I’m sure your new place will accommodate all your family, in the nice and cozy atmosphere that you have always managed to arrange for special occasions. The nice thing, is the cleanup won’t take nearly as long, and you will have all that spare time to do all those things you just didn’t have a chance to do when the kids were at home, and all your time and energy was focused on them.So now before you make the move, you have all of those unwanted items to get rid of, you’ve gone through everything, and the TOSS PILE, is just that, get rid of it, and what better way than a Garage Sale. Why not get together with your neighbors for one last time and have a HUGE BLOCK GARAGE SALE/GOING AWAY PARTYall in one. Besides by having a Block Garage Sale you know you will get way more traffic and more traffic means more sales. After the Block Garage Sale – have all the neighbors get together and have a Pot Luck BBQ. The perfect end to a perfect and successful garage sale.
Garage Sale - Block Party
Some tips on a successful Block Garage Sale.

A group sale is better then selling alone. More stuff draws more traffic

Advertise – stick an ad in the newspaper, and get your signs out early.

Be prepared. Be ready to go the night before so that you don’t have to rush around in the morning.

Play background music, this will draw your customers in, complete silence can be uncomfortable. Don’t play offensive music, play something appropriate for your audience, something fun and catchy.

Plan you sale layout with customers in mind. Use marketing tricks to make your customers more likely to purchse your stuff!

Price things carefully.

Label things well.

Be friendly. Greet people as they arrive – chat if they’re chatty.

DO NOT bad-mouth your items.

Make it easy for shoppers to test electronic items. Have an extension cord handy so that people can test them.

Be willing to bargain, but be less flexible at the start.

Know what your ground rules are when it comes to bargaining. Customers will always bargain, they want a deal.

Keep a ledger. Jot down a description of each item and how much you sold it for.

DO NOT use a cash box. Keep your money on you at all times.

The whole idea of this garage sale is to get rid of all the stuff you are not moving to your new home. Your goal is to recycle all those items that are still usefull – TO SOMEONE ELSE.

A successfull garage sale, starts with good organizing, price all your items, this gives the customer an idea of what you want for the item, without a price customers may overlook the item since a offer may offend you. Display the items so you can encourage customers to come, LOOK, AND BUY.

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1 When in doubt…..Throw it out!

2 Categorize before you Organize.

3 Organize to Visualize.

4 If it’s on the Floor, it’s time to Store.

Storage, storage,

storage!!!Do we ever have

enough?

Declutter

Bedroom Closets

Keep… that will stay in the closet

Trash

Donate

Sell

Don’t start with the countertops!

But do this SPARINGLY!!!

Keep the counters clear!!!!!!

Did you know…

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