How to Hire a Housekeeper for Your Vacation Rental
Whether you are new to the business or just looking for new help, here are some insights on where to look, what to ask, and what to (reasonably) expect from your housekeeper
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How to Lower the Cost of Water Heating at Your Vacation Home
Keep your guests in hot water without breaking the bank. |
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How to Protect Your Vacation Home (and Renters) During the Holiday Season
How to protect your vacation rental home during the holiday season. |
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How to Remove Water Marks from Wooden Furniture
A 4-Step process for removing water stains. |
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Is There a Fungus Among Us?: Detecting and Preventing Mold in Vacation Homes
How to detect and prevent mold in your vacation property. |
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Light Your Vacation Home Without Spending a Fortune
Don't be in the dark about these affordable lighting tips. Save on your vacation rental property bills each month. |
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Maintenance Challenges of Other Vacation Rental Owners
Read owner responses to the September 2008 Question of the Month. |
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Post-Peak Season Maintenance Plan for Vacation Rentals
After 12 weeks of continuous use, your property probably deserves a little TLC.
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Protecting Your Guests Against Carbon Monoxide
What is carbon monoxide and what preventative measures should you take to protect your vacation renters? |
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Recovering from a Hurricane at Your Vacation Rental Home
Suggestions for managing hurricane damage at your vacation rental property. |
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Sample Vacation Rental Cleaning Checklist
A quick rundown of the things your housekeeper should clean between each guest at your vacation home |
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Seasonal Cleaning at Your Vacation Rental
A guideline for making an annual cleaning schedule for your vacation rental. |
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Seven Preventive Maintenance Tips To Consider
It's always beneficial to be prepared. Here are some ways to equip your vacation home to avoid unnecessary maintenance problems. |
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Seven Tasks That Should Be on Your Maintenance Schedule
Regular maintenance of your property will provide a more pleasant stay for your renters as well as increase the life of your home and amenities. |
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Should You Hire an Individual Housekeeper or a Cleaning Service?
Your housekeeper is your eyes and ears at your vacation property |
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Six Ways to Lower Your Water Bill at Your Second Home
How to save money at your vacation rental by improving the water efficiency of your home. |
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Sliding Glass Doors: Replace or Repair at Your Vacation Rental?
Sliding glass doors are great as long as they work; but when they start sticking or not opening easily, they can be a pain. |
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Spring Cleaning Checklist: Clean, Restock or Replace at Your Vacation Rental
Cleaning and stocking tasks to be completed to prepare for the busy summer season |
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Ten Closing Tips for Your Cottage, Camp or Cabin
Hints for closing up your vacation home for the winter from author, Joanne Palmisano. |
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Ten Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Housekeepers and Maintenance Staff
Don't forget your housekeepers and maintenance persons during the holiday season! |
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The Importance of Proper Preventative Maintenance
Preventative maintenance can make things work more efficiently and last longer. |
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The Importance Of Re-Keying Locks at Your Vacation Rental
Re-keying your locks is more than a security issue. It can save you money, time, and hassles. |
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Top 10 Most Common Cleaning Problems at Vacation Rentals
Avoid some of your renters' biggest complaints. |
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Top 10 Must-Do Chores Before Your Summer Guests Arrive
Your dreaded summer prep work is worth the effort to pave the way for a profitable and problem-free season. |
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Top Five Things You Should Compensate Your Housekeeper For
Compensating your housekeeper for their extra work. |
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