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Backpacks aren’t the only thing getting packed around here this week.

While your kids prep for the first day, your home could use its own reset too.

Think:
✔ A family calendar with practices, pickups, and early release days
✔ School forms and emergency contacts somewhere you can actually find them
✔ Filters, gutters, HVAC, and seasonal tasks checked before fall maintenance sneaks up
✔ Fall expenses planned before the school year gets hectic

HomeZada gives you one system for the details that keep family life moving — schedules, home information, reminders, and seasonal tasks all in one place.

Because back-to-school runs better when home runs better.

See how HomeZada helps homeowners stay organized and prepared:
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Use code 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 for a 25% discount on the first year of your HomeZada plan if you are a new customer. Offer ends July 25.

Back-to-college prep looks simple from the outside.

Buy the bedding.
Pack the towels.
Grab the desk lamp.
Label a few bins.
Easy, right?

Until you realize nobody knows where the receipts are, whether the laptop is documented, what insurance covers, which items stay home, and where all the emergency details live.

That is the part parents feel.

Not the shopping.
The mental load.

HomeZada helps families keep important home and family details organized in one place — so college move-in feels less like a scramble and more like a plan.

A few things worth organizing before move-in:

✅ Dorm essentials
✅ Valuable items
✅ Receipts and warranties
✅ Insurance information
✅ Emergency contacts
✅ Move-in, move-out, and storage plans

Because college prep runs better when home runs better.

New subscribers can get 25% off annual Premium and Deluxe plans with code 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲.
Promo ends July 25.

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What is one thing you always worry about forgetting during college move-in?

🇺🇸 Happy 250th, America.

For 250 years, homes have been at the heart of the American story.

They're where families gather, milestones are celebrated, traditions are passed down, and everyday moments become lifelong memories.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, watching fireworks, traveling, or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, we hope this Independence Day reminds you just how special home can be.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3, as our team takes time to celebrate with family and friends. We'll be back the next business day, refreshed and ready to help you care for the place that matters most.

From all of us at HomeZada, we wish you a safe, joyful, and Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

🎉 As part of America's 250th celebration, we're offering a special limited-time promotion.
Comment "celebrate" and we'll send you the details.

Homeownership comes with enough surprises. Cleaning products shouldn't be one of them.

One of the easiest ways to avoid costly repairs is knowing what belongs where—not just for maintenance, but for cleaning too. Sometimes the shortcut ends up being the expensive route.

What's the worst cleaning advice you've ever received?

H/T to Ménage by Melissa for this reminder to our homeowners.

If a cleaning hack starts with Just use toilet bowl cleaner on it, keep scrolling! 🤣

Toilet Bowl Cleaner Is ONLY for Toilets 🚽

As a professional cleaner with 15 years of experience, I want to clear up a common misconception.

Toilet bowl cleaner is designed specifically for the inside of a toilet bowl. It is highly acidic and can damage many other surfaces, including:

❌ Bathtubs
❌ Sinks
❌ Countertops
❌ Grout
❌ Natural stone
❌ Fixtures and finishes (etc.)

Just because someone on social media uses it somewhere else doesn’t mean it’s safe. In fact, I’ve seen the damage these products can cause firsthand.

Every cleaning product has a purpose. Using the wrong chemical on the wrong surface can lead to discoloration, etching, corrosion, and costly repairs.

Please don’t follow cleaning hacks that recommend using toilet bowl cleaner anywhere other than inside the toilet bowl.

Professional cleaners don’t use toilet bowl cleaner in tubs, sinks, or on countertops and neither should you.

Save yourself the damage and use products that are specifically designed for the surface you’re cleaning. 🧽✨

Pic for attention! 🚽

Tree maintenance is one of those home tasks that's easy to forget until it becomes urgent. Keeping a record of inspections, service dates, and any concerns is just as important as the maintenance itself — and a lot easier to track than most people think. Great share from Atlas Tree Service, Inc. 🏡

🌳 What Homeowners See vs. What Arborists See 🌳

Most people see a beautiful tree.

An arborist sees the details that can help keep that tree healthy, safe, and thriving for years to come.

When evaluating a tree, we look for things like:

✔ Deadwood that could fall unexpectedly

✔ Clearance issues near homes, walkways, driveways, and vehicles

✔ Weak branch attachments that may be more prone to failure

✔ Structural concerns that could become larger problems over time

The good news? Many tree issues can be addressed long before they become emergencies.

A little preventative maintenance today can help preserve the health, beauty, and safety of your trees for years to come.

Have a tree you're concerned about? We'd be happy to take a look.

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