2020 Home Maintenance Ideas

Home Maintenance For The New Year Hi David, The beginning of a new year is always a great time to address those basic but important home maintenance tasks that may get forgotten throughout the year. This January, when you're packing up your holiday decor or just getting ready to start a new year, take some time to go over these important tasks to help jump start your New Year.

Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Some home systems are vital to ensuring your home is safe, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are on that list. Often, these systems are only refreshed when they start chirping and causing havoc in your home, but they should be checked multiple times a year to ensure they're working the way they're intended. If the detectors are not hard-wired to your home or plugged into a wall outlet, now is the perfect time to replace batteries.

Take some time and perform a test on every detector, familiarizing yourself with the sound - each alarm sounds different. This is also a good time to check any fire extinguishers you may have in your home. These important safety tools should be checked monthly, ensuring the pressure gauge needle is in the green – if it's not, the extinguisher should be serviced or replaced. The last thing you want is for one of these important devices to fail you when you need it the most.

Change Out Home Filters Several home systems use filters: a furnace, water filtration system, HVAC and heat pumps, and other systems that may be in your home. Whether you're in a sunny climate or a winter one, January is a great time to change out your filters. Filters help keep dirt, debris and other particles from getting into your home, so ensuring you replace them in January guarantees a fresh start for the new year and will help your home’s systems work to their optimal performance. This is also a great time to clean your kitchen’s exhaust hood and air filter, and don’t forget your refrigerator – the beginning of the year is the perfect time to clean behind and below the appliance.

Refill a Water Softener Hard water can be brutal on a home, especially if minerals are allowed to build up over the years. For most homes with a water softener system, the softener is stored out of site, which can mean it can be forgotten. If you have a water softener, now is the time to replenish the salt it needs to function (and for most softeners this only needs to be done once a year). The salt is used to strip out the excess minerals from the water, ensuring your home is free of hard water.

Update a Disaster Kit No one can anticipate a natural disaster but having a disaster kit in your home helps prepare you for the unexpected. In the new year, take time to update or replenish your kit - check dates on any non-perishable food items, restock batteries and water, and add any missing items that will come in handy in case of emergency.

Do a Personal Inventory The holidays can mean a time of new belongings. Now is a great time to do a personal inventory of all your high value items, like electronics, jewelry, or art. If you've added to your personal collections, take a moment to update your records and contact your homeowner's insurance to update your plan if need be. The new year is also the perfect time to go through all your things and get rid of items you don't need or want anymore. Cleaning out clutter not only helps add space to your home, it can also act as a positive change for the new year.

With a new year comes the opportunity to get your home ready for the months to come, and doing these tasks at the beginning of the year will help you remember when you did them. Taking time now to get your home updated will save you time in the future. Here’s to a happy and healthy start to 2020. If you have questions on how to update your home for the year to come, feel free to contact me david@laquintare.com or visit my website davidburke.bhhscaproperties.com. Happy New Year!

La Quinta Sept 2018 Events

Sundays In Summer Series   Through Sept. 30
Tickets $15 cash only at the door. See website for show schedule. 
Time/Place: 2pm / The Joslyn Center-Arthur Newman Theatre, Palm Desert  
Contact: 760-325-2731 / www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn

Coachella Valley Makers Market   Sept. 1
First Saturday of every month. Local art, handcrafted goods, independent brands and live music. This is your chance to snap up everything from fine art to artisan foods, wellness goods, unique jewelry, art prints, zines, clothing and more! Shop at the mall and support small businesses while walking past cafes and department stores.
Time/Place: 8am-5pm / Westfield Palm Desert
Contact: 760-346-2121 / www.westfield.com/palmdesert

Palm Desert Aquatic Center Dive-In Movie Series   Sept. 1
Tonight’s movie is “Avengers Infinity War.” The “Snack Shack” will be open to purchase snacks such as popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy and more. Several pool areas will be open for fun and cooling off. With limited seating poolside, guests are encouraged to bring towels for the grassy areas. 
Time/Place: 7pm / Palm Desert Aquatic Center 
Contact: 760-565-7467 / www.pdpool.com

National Night Out   Sept. 4
The annual National Night Out event for an opportunity to come together, meet police and fire personnel, and prevent crime and drugs. 
Time/Place: 5-7pm / Downtown Indio   
Contact: www.indio.org

Cooking With Trader Joe’s   Sept. 5
Join us for the lunchtime version of our most popular monthly class! Chef Rhonda shares all of her favorite Trader Joe’s products, including tips, tricks and ‘hacks’ for creating amazing, simple meals that won’t break the bank. Each class features an all new menu utilizing seasonal products and some all-time favorite staples of our Chef. 
Time/Place: 12pm / Cooking With Class, La Quinta 
Contact: 760-777-1161 / www.cookingwithclasslq.com

Backstreet Art District Art Walk   Sept. 5
The first Wed. of each month experience Art Walk where galleries are open for guests to meet the artists, visit working studios and enjoy original fine and decorative art all in one location. 
Time/Place: 5-8pm / 2600 South Cherokee Way, Palm Springs 
Contact: 760-328-4144 / www.backstreetartdistrict.com

Palm Springs State of the City   Sept. 6
With Mayor Robert Moon. 
Time/Place: 11:30am-1pm / Palm Springs Convention Center 
Contact: 760-325-1577 / www.pschamber.org

Safari Nights   Sept. 7-28
Fridays. In addition to taking in the sights and sounds of the native and exotic animals in the evening, Safari Nights activities also include scorpion hunts, astronomy, and bat detector stations, giraffe feeding, plus live entertainment. Food and beverage tastings and specialty cocktails will be available for purchase.
Time/Place: 7-9:30pm / The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert 
Contact: 760-346-5694 / www.livingdesert.org

2nd Saturdays Art Walk on Perez Road   Sept. 8
Discover special art exhibits, museum quality art as well as cultural art to brighten your soul, meet other like-minded people, and maybe get a little exercise going from art gallery to design gallery to art gallery. 
Time/Place: 5-8pm / Cathedral City’s Art & Design District 
Contact: 760-770-0340 / www.discovercathedralcity.com

Mas Indio   Sept. 8
The first-of-its-kind music and art show, featuring local bands and artists in collaboration between the city of Indio, Desert Theatreworks and Palma City. 
Time/Place: 9pm / Indio Performing Arts Center 
Contact: 760-775-5200 / www.indio.org

Morongo Basin Car Club Roadrunners Charity Car Show   Sept. 8
Hot rods, muscle, classics, customs, trucks, rat rods, imports and motorcycles. Vendors, great food and raffle prizes! Proceeds benefiting SOS (Soldiers Organized Services) and Center for Healthy Generations. 
Time/Place: 9am / Town Center Mall, Yucca Valley 
Contact: 760-365-2211 / www.mbccrr.org

Monument Night Adventure   Sept. 8
Take a short guided walk along the Art Smith Trail looking for the nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert. This is a family event and minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes. 
Time/Place: 7:45-9pm / Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Palm Desert 
Contact: 760-862-9984 / www.desertmountains.org

Bhakti Fest   Sept. 15
The Bhakti Fest Group, long known for its tradition of offering the best in yoga, sacred music, and conscious teachings, is thrilled to announce the special appearance of Dr. Deepak Chopra M.D., co-founder JIYO.com, at its 10-year anniversary celebration. 
Time/Place: 8am-5pm / Joshua Tree Retreat Center
Contact: 760-365-8371 / www.brightstarevents.net

Beats and Brews Festival   Sept. 15
Live Music, Arts, Beer and Tequila Tasting. 
Time/Place: 12-5pm / The Saguaro Hotel, Palm Springs
Contact: 760-323-1711 / www.thesaguaro.com

El Grito   Sept. 16
There will be live music and entertainment, a kid’s zone, and local food venders! Free admission and parking. 
Time/Place: 3-10pm / Rancho Las Flores Park, Coachella 
Contact: 760-398-3502 / www.coachella.org

Coachella State of the City, Business Awards & Expo   Sept. 20
Business expo portion is free to attend! 
Time/Place: 2:30-6pm / Spotlight 29 Casino - Medjool Room 
Contact: 760-347-0676 / www.gcvcc.org

Cinema Diverse   Sept. 20-23
The Palm Springs Cultural Center presents Cinema Diverse, the Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival featuring an exciting and varied combination of Feature Films & Short Films from around the world celebrating LGBTQ Cinema. 
Time/Place: Camelot Theatres, Palm Springs 
Contact: 760-880-4921 / www.cinemadiverse.org

POW/MIA Recognition Night & Reception   Sept. 21
Honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. Evening Prayer Service followed by a Meet & Greet and documentary film screening event. The film, “A Solemn Promise, America’s Missing in Action” is a touching tribute to the 83,000 servicemen who haven’t yet come home from missions and battlefields around world. Wine and Light Hors d’oeuvres will be served 
Time/Place: 5:30-7pm / Palm Springs Air Museum
Contact: 760-778-6262 / www.palmspringsairmuseum.org

Morongo Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow   Sept. 21-23
Celebrate Native American culture and heritage. Enjoy music, dance, food, Native vendors and more.
Time/Place: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon 
Contact: 951-755-5165 / www.morongopowwow.com

Desert Oasis Car Show   Sept. 22
Food vendors, music and fun! 
Time/Place: 10am-3pm / Luckie Park, Twentynine Palms 
Contact: 760-367-7562 / www.ci.twentynine-palms.ca.us

Tejano Music Festival   Sept. 22
The event will feature musical acts, Tejano food, beverages for all, and Tejano art. Festivities include music, vendors, food, drinks, raffles and kid zone. This event is fun for all ages. Admission and parking for the event are free.  
Time/Place: 5-10pm / Cathedral City Civic Center Plaza
Contact: 760-905-7532 / www.tejanomusicfest.com

MCLOG 29 Palms Poker Run   Sept. 23
This run will consist of 5 check points. We are here to provide assistance to the Community, Veterans and their Families. 
Time/Place: 9am-3pm / VFW Post 1534, Desert Hot Springs
Contact: 760-671-6185 / www.eventbrite.com

Pride Honors Awards   Sept. 26
Proceeds from the reception will support the Pride organization’s efforts to foster Pride in and respect for the region’s LGBT communities. 
Time/Place: 6-7:30pm / Hilton Palm Springs
Contact: 760-416-8711 / www.pspride.org

VillageFest   Every Thursday
Downtown Palm Springs transforms into a diverse array of artists, artisans, entertainers, and purveyors of fresh fruits and veggies, flowers, jewelry, snacks and sweets. Add all that to the great shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues located along World Famous Palm Canyon Drive – and the result is one of Southern California’s most popular weekly events: VillageFest! 
Time/Place: 6-10pm / Palm Canyon Drive
Contact: 760-320-3781 / www.villagefest.org

College of the Desert Street Fair   Every Sat. & Sun.
With merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, the Street Fair offers more than 300 merchants, artists, a farmer’s market, live entertainment, gourmet food and more. 
Time/Place: 7am-2pm / 43500 Monterey Ave., Palm Desert 
Contact: 760-636-7957 / http://codaastreetfair.com

La Quinta Events June 2017

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Tee Up across the Valley Play up to 14 courses across the Coachella Valley. Click here for more information about this event.   What You Need Stay Hydrated With summer just around the corner it's time to start thinking about keeping the water consumption up! Community Services Classes & Programs: June & July Online registration available at la-quinta.org/register. For more information, please call (760) 564-0096.   Civic Center Campus SNIPS Bus; June 10; 7 - 10am; minumum $25 Donation Please join the SNIP Bus for a Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic at Civic Center Park. Appointments are recommended as this event does fill up fast. For an appointment please call (855) 559-8894. Vaccinations will also be available and an appointment is not needed. For more information please visit www.snipbus.org   Wellness Center Beginning Guitar; June 6 – June 27; 6-7pm; Fee: $55. Learn the basics, chords, rhythms, tablature, finger picking and tuning. Instructor: Rick Mollindo. Pre-registration required. Second Level Guitar; June 6 – June 27; 7-8pm; Fee: $55. Bring any Acoustic or electric guitar, a pick, and an optional music stand. Class materials provided. Beyond the basics learning to play songs are taught. Instructor Rick Mollindo. Pre-registration required. What To Do Staycation Why not take a staycation at one of the many beautiful resorts and hotels in La Quinta! The Wellness Center has classes nearly ever day of the month. Click any of the sections below to see all of this months classes for that section. The Wellness Center holds events all month. Click below for full details on each event.  June Luncheon  6/22/17 at 11:15 am  July Luncheon  7/6/17 at 11:15 am    What To See Happenings and Events There is always something going on in La Quinta for people of all ages! Come check out everything La Quinta. Rentals Book Park Rentals Online! Reserve the Fritz Burns Park or La Quinta Park by visiting la-quinta.org/register and click "Search,” then "Facility,” then "Calendar," and select your date and time. Having an event? We've got you covered! The La Quinta Wellness Center is available for private rentals! This facility is perfect for your wedding reception, birthday party, company gathering, banquet, neighborhood event, family reunion, or other social event. The multi-purpose room has a capacity of 200 and includes tables and chairs for up to 200 people. An elevated stage and dance floor are included; large kitchen is available for additional fee. Call (760) 564-0096 for more information and pricing.

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