There are so many reasons why being a good neighbor is important so we wanted to share this article to just give you some things to think about.  There are many more things you could add to this and we would love to hear your ideas and suggestions.
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Involving your kids in random acts of kindness is a great way to bond as a family, teach them about gratitude, and help make them more mindful of the needs of others. It can also show your kids the power of their actions within your own neighborhood  — helping to build community. (Especially during these difficult times.)

​If you find yourself with time off, you might consider painting those rooms that look a little dreary.   What color you ask?  Here's a good article from the experts talking about the new trends for 2020.   They may surprise you!

4 Paint Trends to WatchMarch 13, 2020
Is gray cooling for interiors? Where do those trendy blues work best? Paint can do a lot to upgrade a space. Fixr, an online marketplace for home improvement services, spoke to home design experts to gather insights on the hot color trends for 2020. Here are a few trends they found in their study:
Gray interiors are falling to the wayside.
Gray has been the go-to color in design, but it may be losing some of its appeal. Only 20% of designers say that gray will remain popular this year. Others feel it’s on its way out. That said, despite it losing popularity, 57% of designers say people likely will continue to use it.
Cool neutrals reign.
Neutral earth tones can go well with many different design styles, Fixr notes. Fifty-seven percent of designers surveyed say that cool neutrals will be the most popular interior paint colors of 2020 (the next most popular group—at only 20%—was jewel tones).

Gray and white exteriors sell best.
Gray may be waning for interiors, but not on the exterior. Fifty-two percent of designers said gray is the best exterior color choice for someone who wants to sell their house, 52% of designers also said white is a good color choice for the exterior. “If you’re looking to sell your home this year, gray and white are the top recommended colors for the exterior of your home,” the report notes. “This gives your home a neutral look that appeals to a wide range of buyers, helping them picture themselves living there.”
Pale blue is best for small spaces.
Blues have been trending, including a pale blue that designers see as their top choice for small spaces. Thirty-seven percent of designers surveyed said that pale blue is the best color for small spaces, while 22% said gray or green is a great choice. “While the size of a space is a key factor in selecting a paint color, it is only part of the equation, as lighting and architecture can also play a major role in the color selection process,” the report notes
Source: 
“Paint and Color Trends in 2020,” Fixr (Jan. 14, 2020)

Susan Carpenter
Principal Broker
Gateway Properties
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​- FLUFF ALL OF YOUR PILLOWS
- MAKE ALL OF THE BEDS
- WIPE DOWN THE COUNTERS
- WASH ALL OF THE DISHES
- PICK UP ALL CLOTHES AND ARTICLES AROUND THE HOUSE

- CHANGE TOWELS & SHEETS
- DO ALL OF THE LAUNDRY
- PUT AWAY ALL OF THE LAUNDRY
- SWEEP, MOP & VACUUM
- CLEAN & DISINFECT THE BATHROOM & KITCHEN
​ - DUST

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-CLEAN DUVET BEDSPREAD COVERS AND QUILTS
- CLEAN SHOWERS AND TUBS
-WIPE DOWN MICROWAVE & REFRIGERATOR
- WASH BATH MATS
- DUST LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING FANS
- CHANGE CANDLES OR AIR FRESHENERS

​- ADD NEW THROW PILLOWS
- SPIFFY UP YOUR FRONT ENTRY WAY
- WASH WINDOWS
- WIPE DOWN BASEBOARDS & MOLDING
- DEEP CLEAN THE OVEN
​- REMOVE ALL CLUTTER