FEBRUARY - THE MONTH OF LOVE.

February is the month we celebrate love. I used to look forward to giving my Valentines to classmates with so much anticipation I couldn’t sleep the night before. Now I do my best not to overindulge in chocolate and sweethearts! I thought it best to focus this newsletter on love for your home.

My goal is to not only create a space that brings joy and happiness but to truly love it, which makes it easier to care for your home. A home well loved is not only noticed right away by the people who enter it, but will also have fewer problems with maintenance and upkeep in the long run.

HOME MAINTENANCE - LOVING THE EXTERIOR OF YOUR HOME.

The outside of your home is the first impression you give to guests and visitors. Especially in Utah, it can be hard to keep on track with outdoor home maintenance because of the long, cold winters we have. These winters also give us lots more work to do when Spring comes and when Fall is coming to a close. Here are the top 6 outdoor home maintenance things you need to do when Spring comes, with links to local vendors to help provide you with the help you need.

1. Painting the exterior of your home may seem purely cosmetic, but it actually is vital for keeping your home sealed and safe from the elements. You don't necessarily have to paint every inch of your home, but making sure to perform touch-ups regularly is important. (And hey, everyone could use a pop of color once in a while).

Click here for local paint experts.

2. Cleaning your front door should be a yearly task for your home. Simply wipe it down with wood cleaner, baby shampoo, or diluted dish soap. You’ll want to use as little water as possible and prevent water from pooling. Use a glass cleaner to wipe down glass panels.

3. Clean exterior windows and inspect for any damage. Over time, all the extreme temps and outdoor conditions can really damage your windows. By cleaning them you will be able to enjoy a better view from the inside, as well as protect them against the elements.

Click here for local window washers.

4. Clean, stain and seal wood. Check for signs of wear and tear, and replace anything that is damaged or decaying. If you are lucky enough to have a wood deck, you will want to be able to enjoy it for years to come!

Click here for deck experts.

5. Add mulch to flower beds. This will not only help your flowers grow but will make your yard look much more vibrant. Mulch can also help to keep weeds at bay and hold your vegetation in place during any significant storms.

Click here for gardening/ landscaping experts.

6. Power wash outer walls to reinvigorate your home. Whether you have siding, brick, stone, or stucco, you’ll need to periodically pressure wash exterior walls to remove mold, mildew, and dirt. Doing so helps to discourage rot and makes your home look more attractive. Contacting an expert is a good idea to make sure to avoid peeling paint and creating more work for yourself.

Click here for pressure wash experts.

TIDYING UP - LOVE THE INSIDE.

Have you watched the new Netflix hit "Tidying Up" with Marie Kondo? The show focuses on loving and appreciating your home by staying organized and learning to take care of your things. The show has inspired many a viewer to start organizing their home even earlier than usual spring cleaning.

One of my favorite parts of the show is when she greets the home & asks those who live in it to also greet and thank their home. Our homes do so much for us! They facilitate some of the best moments of our lives. They care for us - and we need to remember to care for them.

Everyone accumulates stuff- it is hard to avoid it. But, there are ways to declutter and dejunk without getting rid of all the things you need. Sometimes though, you need to get rid of things and that's okay!

Organizing your home will improve your relationships with your family, and allow for destressing and focusing on what is truly important in life. Take some time, and make a game plan on how you will organize your home this month!

Here's an example of how Marie asks the participants on the show to start cleaning up.

Watch the top ten tips from "Tidying Up" with this link.

HOME SPOTLIGHT

106 E Capitol Hill

One of the most iconic homes in Salt Lake City, a mansion built on 0.42 acres that sits just below the Utah State Capitol and a short walk to downtown. This home is on the Utah Historic registry and has all the old charm with meticulously updated modern appeal. From the exterior, this house has all the classic elements of a Tudor-style home. It is hard not to notice the intricate brickwork, half-timbering molding, and the four-car garage. Entering the home, old charm lingers with stained and leaded glass windows throughout, and the true showstopper is the original dining room with wood barrel ceilings and intricate woodwork. This home is truly an entertainers dream, with a kitchen that is perfect combination of design and function. Gaggenau oven and steamer, Thermador range, Sub Zero refrigerator, and a wine fridge. The floor plan is perfect for any family. Two bedrooms and a 3/4 bath on the main. Walk upstairs through the widened, open staircase where there is a large family room overlooking the city, two bedrooms, full bath and a grand master suite with walk-in closet. The home is Zoned a legal duplex with annual proven income of 42K . Either unit is perfect for an au pair or mother-in-law apartment. The home truly must be seen to appreciate it's beauty and uniqueness. Square footage figures are provided as a courtesy estimate only and were obtained from an appraisal. Buyer is advised to obtain an independent measurement.

Want to see the full listing? Click here.

CURRENT LISTING

1533 E. Federal Heights Drive - $995,000

BACK ON THE MARKET - ACTIVE

This warm and elegant home is ideally located in one of Salt Lake's most desirable neighborhoods - Federal Heights. It is minutes to downtown, Primary Children's Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah. This gorgeous home has been updated throughout. New paint and carpet have been added to the top level including beautiful French doors leading to an 800 square foot deck. The master bath is luxurious in every way with a glass chandelier, carrera marble, and spectacular oversized shower. Sophisticated wainscoting has been added to the dining room with a charming chandelier. French doors will lead you from the family room to an exquisite backyard that includes a beach wood Pergola & Bocce ball court. The added bonus is a spacious mother-in-law or guest suite with a separate entrance. Contact me for a private showing, or check out the full MLS listing here, or property tour here

SLC - HAPPENINGS

Here are a few events that caught my eye happening in and around Salt Lake in the next few weeks.

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed at the Natural History Museum of Utah

This family-friendly event will be going on through June of 2019. Learn all about the ancient Maya and the unresolved questions scientists are still investigating.

Click here for tickets and more information.

The Ice Ribbon

Get out and skate! The ice Ribbon is in the heart of Crane Park in Herriman, UT. You can rent skates, enjoy music, lights, and food. It ends February 28th of this month!

For more information, click here.

Tour with a Ranger

Join a naturalist ranger from the Cottonwood Canyons Foundation for an informative and fun learning experience. Ski down and easy run and learn about the geology, history, and wildlife of the area! For more information, click here.

Healthy Living

New Studio Sweat Class

Here's my new studio sweat class, go give it a try!

Click this link to the new class.

New Recipe

Here is the recipe of the month. Try it out!

Banana Protein Bread

1 1/2 scoops chocolate protein powder
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 ripe bananas mashed
2 egg whites
2 tbsp vanilla greek yogurt
1/2 cup oats

Topping

1/3 cup oats
2 tbsp brown sugar
drizzling of honey
sprinkling cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and then mix dry bread ingredients in a medium-size bowl. Add bananas, egg whites, and greek yogurt, and mix well.

2. Spray a bread pan with nonstick spray, then pour mixed ingredients into the pan. (Or use parchment paper for a healthier option)

3. In the same bowl (which should now be mostly empty), mix topping ingredients with clean hands. Be sure to sprinkle enough honey into the mix so that the topping begins to stick/clump together. Sprinkle topping over the bread mix.

4. Put in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean (the topping will still be gooey, but the bread should be solid and clean).

Enjoy!

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

Neighborhood News provides people with relevant, housing market statistics and information by zip code — This monthly email provides data about homes that have been sold or are currently on the market according to your zip code, including sale price information. It's a great way to stay current on your neighborhoods position in the market.

If you are interested, please email me your zip code.

Mimi Sinclair
Realtor®

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mimi@winutah.com
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