Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring is the perfect time to clean and refresh your home. You can make your home feel new again with a little effort and organization. This blog will provide some spring-cleaning tips to help you get started. Start with a plan: Before you begin, list all the areas in your home that need cleaning. Prioritize […]
Winter Activities in the Twin Cities
Even though the temperatures can be frigid during the winter months, it is still important to get outside and get some fresh air. There are many activities that the Twin Cities have to offer. Let’s go over a few of them! Ice Castles Located in Long Lake Regional Park are the Ice Castles of Minnesota. […]
Snow Removal Reminders
The snow has begun to fall. We would like to remind everyone about factors that may come into play during a snow event. Trigger Depth Most HOA contracts will state an accumulation total that must be met before snow removal services commence. For most places, the trigger depth is between 1-2 inches of snow. Accumulations […]
Sharper Gives Back
Sharper Management is happy to have recently provided a gift to Ruff Start Rescue with the proceeds from the 6th Annual Sharper Scramble Golf Tournament, which was held earlier this summer. Each year Sharper chooses a cause or organization that will be the benefactor of this annual event. Ruff Start is a wonderful organization that […]
Conflict Resolution & When to Involve the Board
When living in a condo or townhome where you’re sharing walls with neighbors, conflicts can arise. This isn’t uncommon, and not every problem needs to be taken up with the HOA board or community manager. Here are some ways you can handle conflict resolution: Talk to your neighbor If you don’t bring the issue up […]
October is Fire Safety Month
Each October, fire departments around the U.S. take time to educate families and communities about fire safety. This year, the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) campaign is “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape.” In addition to having an escape plan in case of a fire, there are several things to be aware of when it […]
Fall Cleaning: A Helpful Guide
While your home may be kept relatively clean, it’s a good idea to do a thorough, deep clean at the start of each season. You’ll be spending more time inside now that the temperatures are dropping, so you want to have a clean home for you and your family. A deep clean can be a […]
Welcoming New Residents to the Association
As a new owner buying into an association, you will receive a “Welcome Packet” from Sharper on behalf of the association. This Welcome Packet includes instructions on logging into the webportal, a listing of key contacts such as the Community Manager and Accounting representatives, options and directions on paying dues, etc. As fellow residents, however, […]
Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation
Summer is coming to a close, and many families are heading out on vacation or weekend getaways to soak up these last few weeks. When going out of town, it’s important to make sure your home is secure, as burglaries peak during the summer months. Here are some things you can do to keep your […]
Tips for Spring Cleaning
Spring is here, the sun is shining, and it’s time to open the windows—that also means it’s time to get out the cleaning supplies! April is a great time to do your spring cleaning, especially after a Minnesota winter where salt and snow have been tracked into the home for months. Because deep cleaning tends […]