It’s finally Spring! Longer days, trees are leafing, birds are singing, grass is greening. Chances are you’ve already fired up your grill. Spending some time on your new home will give you a jump on the months ahead.  Take your time, don’t try and do it all in one day. Use these tips to get you started.

1.    Make a plan and set a reasonable goal. Come up with a plan as to what areas of your home you need to clean. Set a time frame and a plan of attack that insures that at least you have a 98% chance of getting it done.
2.    Check for Cleaning Supplies. Nothing worst than starting a project and running out of supplies in the middle of it. Go green and use white vinegar, baking soda, bleach, instead of chemically laden products.
3.    Get your whole family involved! Including the kids. Give them something age appropriate to do. Let them hand you things as you are doing the heavy work! Put on some music. Make it fun.
4.    Clean one area at a time. Don’t get distracted with various projects around the house. Work one area at a time.
5.    Get rid of clutter first. It’s hard and time consuming to start and then have to move all the knick-knacks, pictures and “stuff”. Put all these things in a box or plastic bins.
6.     Clean those nice Andersen Windows with a sponge, squeegee and a dry cloth. Then open them. After all they’ve been closed all winter. Air the house out a little. It’s refreshing and will give you more energy.
7.    Clean every room top to bottom. Start with the ceiling. Dust the fan or light fixtures, then check the corners for the “webbys”. Work your way down the walls, over the bookcase and furniture and all the way down to the baseboards and vents.
8.    In the bathrooms, use rubbing alcohol to remove mirror haze and water spots. Use white vinegar to clean the shower doors. Clean the tile with ½ cup baking soda mixed well in a gallon of water. Use a small mop to apply.
9.    In the kitchen remove water spots on the stainless steel sink with rubbing alcohol.  Porcelain sinks should be covered with paper towels on the bottom. Soak the paper towels with bleach. Run your dishwasher empty or use the “clean” setting to clean it out.  On the inside surfaces of the fridge use a mild cleaner. Don’t forget to clean the cabinets.  Reorganize as needed.

You can find tons of checklist for cleaning room by room online, and most of those checklist will offer additional tips for cleaning your new Masullo Brothers Builder home.

The housing market in the Albany and Capital Region area is showing strong signs of revival as reported in the Times Union newspaper. Sales have climbed by double-digit percentages for the second month in a row. Mortgage rates are also in the three’s and what a financial benefit to buyers that is. All in all great news which will have an impact on the overall economic environment of the area. Our sales and prospect traffic both have increased in all of our communities. Now just might be a very good time to build that new home you’ve always wanted.

Our Top Ten reasons for buying new

1. Everything is new and shiny! No wear and tear, no gunk, no weird smells, no animal accidents and best of all…
2. No surprises! No hidden damage like mold or water leaks.
3. New Home Warranty. Your new Masullo Brothers home comes with a 1 year craftsman, a 2 year mechanical, and a 10 year structural warranty. In addition many of the products and materials are covered through a manufactures warranty as well.
4. No repairs! Don’t worry about hidden or unseen defects. Today’s building codes for new homes are stronger than ever.
5. No renovation necessary! Your new Masullo Brothers home is built to fit your needs. No need to rip out shag carpet or tear down walls. And no pink, green or bright blue wallpaper!
6. Design. Your choices and options match your taste and style. Not one of 20 years ago.
7. Energy Efficient. Even better today than just five years ago. Can’t ask for more than that!
8. Longevity. With improving technology, products and materials are made to last longer. Plus because of no existing wear you are able to take advantage of the full product life.
9. Community. Located near all things convenient and with community standards. Your new neighbor won’t and can’t turn their old toilet into a flower pot in the front yard.
10. It’s easy! We will guide you through every step of the process.