Pick up and put away all the little throw rugs (they make your floor seem cluttered and small).

Never, I repeat never, use a furry toilet seat cover.  Consider purchasing an inexpensive new seat if it is unsightly.

When we say de-clutter, we mean it…think “hotel.”  That means that all the little “this and that”s can be packed away so that your house shines and not your stuff.  (Its also alot easier to clean an empty dresser top than one that is covered in dusty knick knacks.)

Let there be Lights. Open blinds, shades and curtains.Make sure all fixtures have lightbulbs that work, and use floor,table and desk lamps to layer the light.

The finishing touches do not have to be elaborate, but attention to detail is key…a bowl of lemons, or green apples looks fresh in the kitchen.  A bright throw or pillow can dress a couch or a bed. Clean towels in good condition (notice I didn’t say new), an empty vase or bowel on a shelf or table.

“Student Achievement: In 2010, Edina students placed first among Minnesota public school districts when reading and math scores on MCA-II Comprehensive Assessments are combined. Edina High
School was the top Minnesota high school in both reading and mathematics. When reading and
math scores are separated, Edina students across all grades were first in mathematics, and
second (by 0.3%) in reading.
Our Mission: The mission of Edina Public Schools, working in partnership with the family and the community,
is to educate all individuals to be responsible, lifelong learners who possess the skills, knowledge, creativity, sense of self-worth, and ethical values necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing, culturally diverse, global society The reputation of Edina Public Schools has grown nationally in the past decade. We are the only district in the country to
be recognized by all five of the following publications.

Forbes.com named Edina among “America’s 25 Best Schools for Your Housing Buck” (April 2010). US News and World Report named Edina High School a Silver Medalist School for high performance on state assessment tests and college readiness scores. EHS had the highest college readiness index of any of the 11 Minnesota schools recognized (2009 and 2008). Family Circle Magazine identified Edina as one of its top 10 towns in the nation for families. Edina Public Schools stood out as the only district in the survey to earn a perfect 10 of 10 school ranking (August 2009).
Newsweek included Edina High School in its list of “America’s Best High Schools,” basing the ranking on the number of AP tests taken per student. Only 6% of US high schools make the list (2008, 2007, 2003). Sports Illustrated Magazine ranked Edina’s athletic program the eighth “Best High School Athletic Program in the Nation” (2005).”