Relocate! Magazine Sep/Oct 2015

Bringing You Destination 

Options for Relocation 

Exploring 

Boots on the Ground 

Relocating Via “The Dog” 

Volume 1 Issue 1 | Sep/Oct 2015

Relocate! Magazine is 

published by Publish in 

Paradise for the purpose of 

exploring the United States 

of America, our land, our 

people, and the opportunities 

available to bring you 

destination options for 

relocation. 

25% of all advertising 

revenue is donated to New 

Beginnings of His Work 

Global Ministries, Inc. for the 

purpose of helping 

individuals and families 

relocate, when they have no 

means to do so on their own. 

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Publisher: 

Publish In Paradise 

Editor: 

Angela J. Richards 

relocatemag@my.com 

Contributors: 

Family Features 

Angela J. Richards 

From the Editor 

The islands and the coast lands are 

crowded and expensive. There also 

rumblings in the earth, earthquakes, 

hurricanes, and other natural disasters 

that are causing people to think about 

relocation. 

Bringing You Destination 

Options for Relocation 

There is also a spiritual aspect to this. We have heard many 

who have said they feel in their spirit they need to move, but 

don't know where to move to. We have heard the prophetic 

warnings. We are seeing the signs. The map of our beloved 

USA is changing, shifting, possibly even re-birthing. 

For those of you wondering, "Where do I go?" We hope to 

provide options for destinations in your search for relocation 

areas. Those options are not just a city, state or area to move 

to, but also a glimpse into the lives of those already living in 

those areas, business and employment opportunities, 

educational opportunities, housing, recreation, and more. 

If you are looking to relocate, may Relocate!Magazine help 

be a light unto your path. 

Angela 

On the cover: Photo of Auke 

Lake in Juneau, Alaska. 

Photo by Angela J. Richards 

for Relocate! Magazine 

www.RelocateMag.us 

"You will be hearing of wars and rumors of wars. See 

that you are not frightened, for those things must take 

place, but that is not yet the end. For nation will rise 

against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and in 

various places there will be famines and earthquakes. 

But all these things are merely the beginning of birth 

pangs." Matthew 24:6-8 

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Departments 

Explore our Country 

Exploring Alaska! We will 

be running a series of 

articles on the different 

cities in Alaska, with 

Ketchikan being the First 

City. 

12 Ketchikan, Alaska: 

Beautiful Land, Beautiful 

People 

Sustainability 

16 MOVING? Will Your 

Credit Sustain You? 

18 Get Your Rental 

Security Deposit Back 

Preparation 

8 Ready for a Road Trip? 

On the Move 

4 Boots on the Ground: 

Relocating via “The Dog” 

9 Save Money at the Pump 

10 Steer Clear of 

Distracted Driving: Safety 

tips for families on the road 

4 

12 

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7 Tips for Safer Travels / 

Traveling with Food 

Sensitivities 

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Boots on the Ground 

Relocating Across 

10 States via “The 

Dog” 

© Angela J. Richards for 

Relocate! Magazine 

In February of this year every door was 

closing on me in a beautiful city that I 

was trying to call home, but I ended up 

homeless once again. I spent three nights 

at KOTS (Keys Overnight Temporary 

Shelter) in Key West, Florida before 

hopping a Greyhound to go where there 

was an open door to me—across the 

country in Montana. 

Relocating via a bus and going through 

10 states was a leap of faith for me. But 

taking a leap of faith was not new to me. I 

had taken that leap in 2011 when all the 

doors were closing for me in Alaska and 

the only door open to me was in Key West, 

Florida. I followed the leading of the Holy 

Spirit and safely relocated across the 

country, via a jet with one adult son, one 

teenaged son and two dogs. 

But now, it was more than three years 

later. Within our first year in Key West, we 

had to rehome our beloved dogs due to our 

struggles with homelessness. My eldest 

son decided to stick it out in Key West, and 

my youngest son had already moved back 

home to Alaska. I had stayed in Key West 

knowing my ministry work there wasn’t 

finished. But when all the doors began to 

close, it was time to leave. I knew that God 

would be with me in my relocating to 

Montana just like He was in our move to 

Florida. 

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were guarded and not very trusting of 

others, not very friendly, but as we 

journeyed toward Montana people were 

more relaxed and friendly with one 

another. I heard many discussing their 

personal stories with cancer, and sharing 

tips in ways to endure the struggle. 

My ticket cost less than $300.00, and with 

the money I had left I was planning on 

using for food. The Holy Spirit was urging 

me to save $100 of that, for what I didn’t 

know, but I did save out the $100 as I was 

led. I brought as much food with me as 

possible, including some cheese and boiled 

eggs (that was a mistake). Having food 

sensitivities makes it difficult to eat out, 

so I plan ahead by having as much of my 

own foods with me as possible. Besides, it 

saves money to carry 

your own food. 

I was not prepared 

for the changes in 

the temperatures. I 

was being 

prompted to bring 

my warm coat along 

with me, but since 

it was buried under 

all the other totes in my storage unit, I left 

it behind. So I ended up traveling from 80 

degree weather all through different 

temperatures, including 0 degree temp., 

with a hooded sweatshirt. I should’ve 

listened to the still small voice but I didn’t, 

and by the end of my journey I paid for it. 

While on the bus I found it interesting that 

the spiritual climate changed during the 

trip as well. While on the East coast people 

For those of us without children the travel 

was smooth and a good experience; 

however, that 

was not the case 

with the parents, 

single or not, who 

were traveling on 

the bus with 

small children— 

it was a 

challenge. If you 

are looking to relocate with children in tow, 

I would not recommend the bus— 

relocating is stressful enough without the 

added stress of trying to keep your children 

fed, clean and calm during such an 

exciting and exhausting time. If you can, 

fly to your destination when you have 

children. 

As I traveled out of Florida, with each state 

we stopped in, I took the opportunity to lay 

my “boots on the ground” and pray over 

each state. If I know one thing about our 

Heavenly Father, it is that He loves ALL 

people. Period. So praying over all people 

is always encouraged, unless they refuse 

prayer, then of course we respect their 

choices and move on. We are all on our 

own spiritual journeys, and during our 

journey we should be at peace with all men 

as much as that is possible. Judge not, 

and love lots. 

See “The Dog” next page… 

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The Dog cont… 

During my layover times throughout the 

states, many of the bus depots had lockers 

one could rent, or even a storage service 

for a small fee, where I could store my bags 

until my next departure. While on the 

Greyhound, the travelers are responsible 

for all their luggage, which can be a pain, 

so having the storage service and the 

lockers is invaluable so you can actually 

have some freedom to explore your new 

surroundings and meet new people. 

When I finally made it to Montana, we had 

a very long layover in Butte, which hosts 

a small depot that gets closed in between 

bus arrivals and departures. And by this 

time, traveling through extreme 

temperatures with nothing but a hoodie, I 

was hosting a fever. I needed rest and real 

food. Luckily, God knew what I was going 

to need ahead of time, and by listening to 

His Spirit and saving out money, my needs 

were met. 

I got my much needed rest at Eddy’s 

Motel—and with a free upgrade to a room 

with a mini fridge and microwave. (Room 

number 7, no less J.) There is a nice 

restaurant next door to Eddy’s Motel where 

I grabbed both breakfast and lunch, so I 

wouldn’t have to leave the motel. I had all 

day to rest and fight off the fever in plenty 

of time to catch the last bus to my 

destination in Helena, Montana. 

Motel room for the day $60 

Cab fare to and from the motel $20 

Breakfast & lunch while at the motel $20 

Total that the Holy Spirit had me 

save out $100 

This was a journey I will never forget, and 

all for good reasons. I learned a lot, I met 

a lot of wonderful people in ten different 

states, on five different busses, in a total 

of four days…and that is priceless. R! 

Helena, Montana 


Tips for Safer Travels: 

· Dress for comfort not for success. 

· Use a Fanny Pack or comparable to keep 

your IDs, wallet, glasses, tissues, etc. 

close to you. 

· Use a wheeled backpack for added storage 

and to give your back a rest. 

· Bring a compact sleeping back to use for 

extra warmth on a bus. 

· Bring a compact coat so you have it available 

when needed and can easily stow it in 

your backpack when not needed. 

· Bring non-perishable foods with you. 

· Build up your body’s immunity before 

and during your travels—herbs, vitamins, 

especially vitamin c. 

· Always follow the leading of the Holy 

Spirit! 

Preparing for Traveling Journeys 

when you Have Food Sensitivities 

By Angela J. Richards for Relocate! Magazine 

Having food allergies changes your 

lifestyle. You have to change the way you 

eat, the way you shop for food, and where 

you go to dine-out. And when it comes to 

traveling, it can really pose challenges 

with all of those changes. 

As a traveler who battles Celiac and 

Diabetes, it was a real challenge to find 

food that I could eat since I didn’t always 

have the luxury of preparing it in a 

kitchen. Here are a couple tips that I have 

learned during my journey: 

● Bring your spices/herbs 

with you. If you have a 

certain set of herbs/spices 

you use to cook with, many 

others many not have them 

available. Put them in 

zippered plastic bags, clearly labeled, 

then roll them and put them all in a 

quart sized zippered plastic bag for 

easy travel. 

● Mini plastic containers 

make great travel 

companions. Even though 

glass is all the rage, plastic 

is lightweight and usually 

shatterproof. 

Lucas Oil Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium 

in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. 

● Utilize Kitchenettes whenever 

possible. When staying at motels I 

make sure I have a room with a mini 

fridge and a microwave. 

Healthy Travels! 


Ready for a Road Trip Through the USA? 

Avoid 

breakdowns 

with a pretrip 

vehicle 

check 

Photo courtesy of Getty Images 

If your upcoming travel plans include a 

road trip, the last thing you want is 

unexpected car trouble to leave you 

stranded at the side of the road. A pre-trip 

vehicle check is the best way to ensure that 

your car is ready to get you to your 

destination. 

"Taking steps to have auto repairs 

performed before long distance driving will 

not only give you peace of mind, but will 

also help avoid the inconvenience and 

potential safety hazards of breaking down 

when you're miles from home," said Rich 

White, executive director of the Car Care 

Council. 

Protect your vehicle and your own safety 

by following these recommendations from 

the Car Care Council and complete a 

thorough pre-trip checklist before hitting 

the road: 

● Check the brake system and make sure 

the battery connection is clean, tight 

and corrosion-free. 

● Check filters and fluids, including 

engine oil, power steering and brake 

and transmission, as well as windshield 

washer solvent and coolant. Dirty air 

filters can waste gas and cause the 

engine to lose power. 

● Check hoses and belts that can become 

cracked, brittle, frayed, loose or show 

signs of excessive wear. These are 

critical to the proper functioning of the 


electrical system, air conditioning, 

power steering and the cooling system. 

● Check the tires, including tire pressure 

and tread. Underinflated tires reduce a 

vehicle's fuel economy and uneven wear 

indicates a need for wheel alignment. 

Tires should also be checked for bulges 

and bald spots. 

● Check that the gas cap is not damaged, 

loose or missing to prevent gas from 

spilling or evaporating. 

You can also make sure your vehicle is 

road-trip-ready by taking better care of 

your vehicle throughout the year using 

tools such as the Car Care Council's free 

personalized schedule and email reminder 

service, which can help you drive smart, 

save money and make informed decisions 

about your car. 

To access this convenient service, or to 

order a copy of the council's Car Care 

Guide, which is available electronically or 

as a booklet you can store in your glove 

box, visit www.carcare.org. R! 

Source: Car Care Council | Family Features 

Save Money at the Pump 

As gas prices continue to drop, motorists 

should take advantage of their savings at 

the pump and invest it back into their 

vehicles. By spending a little now to 

increase fuel efficiency, drivers can 

multiply fuel savings and save more 

money at the pump, according to the Car 

Care Council. 

Here are a few simple steps for motorists 

to be car care aware to improve fuel 

efficiency and save money in the long run: 

● Engine performance: Keep your car 

properly tuned to improve gas mileage 

by an average of four percent. 

● Tire pressure: Keep tires properly 

inflated and improve gas mileage by 

up to 3.3 percent. 

● Motor oil: Improve gas mileage by 1 

to 2 percent by using the grade of 

motor oil recommended by the 

manufacturer. 

● Air filters: Replacing clogged air filters 

on older vehicles can improve fuel 

economy and will improve 

performance and acceleration on all 

vehicles. 

● Gas cap: Damaged, loose or missing 

gas caps allow gas to vaporize into the 

air. 

For more tips to increase savings and fuel 

efficiency for your vehicle, visit 

www.carcare.org. 

Source: Car Care Council 


Steer Clear of Distracted Driving 

Safety tips for families on 

the road 

The dangers of distracted 

driving affect thousands 

of lives each year. Are 

you taking the proper steps to 

ensure a safe driving 

experience for you, your passengers and 

others on the road? 

According to the National Highway Traffic 

Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 

numbers are all too real, with 3,154 people 

killed in 2013 due to distracted driving on 

the road. While many states have adopted 

laws to crack down on phone usage behind 

the wheel, real change starts at home, with 

drivers pledging to adopt simple safety 

measures and ensuring family members 

also make the commitment. 

As advocates for safe driving everywhere, 

the car experts at Edmunds.com offer 

these tips for safe travels behind the wheel: 

Limit the distractions. While it's always 

a good idea to have a phone with you in 

case of a breakdown or other auto 

emergency, keep distractions out of sight 

while driving. Turn your phone on silent, 

"airplane mode" or off completely before 

you enter your vehicle. Placing your phone 

in the glove box, the back seat or the trunk 

- or even just in a bag - can also keep the 

temptation of answering your calls or texts 

at bay, so you can focus on the road 

instead. 

Just drive. Many other activities can also 

be distracting in the car, such as eating, 

drinking, managing your entertainment or 

even putting on makeup. Make sure your 

car is used only for getting you from point 

A to point B, and save the other activities 

for your destination. 

Make it a family priority. Discuss the 

responsibilities that come with driving a 

vehicle and the hazards that accompany 

distracted driving. Set rules for your whole 

family so teen drivers know that you too 

are engaged in creating a safe zone in your 

own vehicle. Be a good role model even 

before your children are old enough to 

drive so they witness only good habits. 

Set a reminder for safety. Place a sticky 

note on your phone or a photo of a loved 

one in a non-obstructive location in your 



car to remind you of your commitment to 

safe driving. Tech savvy owners of the 

Apple Watch can download the 

DrivePromise app created by 

Edmunds.com, which is free and allows 

users to upload a photo of a loved one. The 

app will then detect if the wearer is in a 

moving vehicle, bringing up the photo as 

a psychological reminder to drive safely. 

distracted driving. Safer roads start with 

smart, focused driving. For more 

information on staying safe on the road, 

visit http://www.edmunds.com/carsafety/. 

R! 

Source: Edmunds.com | Family Features 

Don't be a passive passenger. Spreading 

the message about safe driving doesn't 

stop when you're in the passenger seat. If 

you're in the car with an individual using 

their phone, ask them to put it down for 

their safety and for yours. 

Become an advocate for safe driving, and 

tell your family, friends, neighbors and 

everyone you know about the dangers of 


Exploring Alaska 

Ketchikan: Beautiful Land, Beautiful People 

First article in the “Exploring Alaska” series 

© Angela J. Richards for Relocate! Magazine 

Mountain range seen from the town of Ketchikan, 

Alaska’s first city. 

When I was 15 my mom married 

an Alaskan logger who moved 

us from Oregon to The Last 

Frontier, where I fell in love with a Tlingit 

boy. Although our relationship ended, our 

love lives on through our son, Joshua. 

Joshua’s paternal family adopted me into 

their tribe when I was 16. I am an Alaskan. 

I am a Tlingit. I am a Raven. 

Since that time Alaska has been my home. 

Marilyn “Mom” Wilson a Tlingit Eagle from 

the Brown Bear Clan (Teikweidi) from 

Angoon, Alaska seen here in the July 4th 

Parade in Haines, Alaska. 

Alaska is like that. Alaskans are strong, 

steadfast people who join together, 

persevere and help one another, even in 

our darkest hours. Through the darkness 

and the many inches of rain here in 

Ketchikan, light always shines through. 

Photo by Rainy Kasko 

“I am an Alaskan. I am a Tlingit. I am a Raven.” 

My five children were all born and raised 

in Ketchikan—Alaska’s first city. We have 

had our share of tragedies and triumphs, 

and without our faith and the people in our 

community standing strong with us, I don’t 

know how we would have survived. But 

In 2011 my family was still recovering from 

tragedies that hit us in 2010, like they hit 

Job—before one had subsided another one 

had hit. The final blow was when my 

17-year-old daughter was in a terrible car 

accident. Thankfully, there was no life lost, 


“tourist” and seeing 

all the new shops, as 

well as stopping in to 

some long standing 

establishments. 

but she was seriously injured. 

Due to the accident, I lost my 

job, we lost our home, and our 

family began to crumble. 

While we were still doing 

our best to survive even a year 

after the accident, our family 

was facing homelessness 

right here in our home town. 

I prayed for God to open a 

door. The prayer distinctly 

was, “I will go anywhere you 

provide a home.” He answered 

that prayer and we moved 

clear across the country to 

Key West, Florida. My eldest 

and youngest sons and I 

relocated via Alaska Airlines 

and we began a new journey. 

My three other children 

remained in Alaska. 

At the end of June of this 

year, I had the pleasure of 

being able to come “home” to 

my old stompin’ grounds here 

in Ketchikan to spend time 

with family. I thoroughly 

enjoyed my visit and playing 

I walked the 

legendary “Married 

Man’s Trail” once again, a 

trail I used to live on. This 

trail, from what I’ve heard, 

was the passage married men 

would use in order to sneak 

over to the infamous Creek 

Street–the Red Light District, 

back in the day. 

During my tourist 

adventures I stopped into 

some of my favorite spots: 

I walked along Creek 

Street and had to stop in for 

lunch at one of my favorite 

restaurants, Good Fortune, 

before continuing my stroll. 

The new Tongass 

Historical Museum has taken 

over the old library. I enjoyed 

A model of an Alaskan Native clan 

house on display at the Tongass 

Historical Museum. 

Married Man’s Trail can 

be found off of Creek 

Street. 

The infamous Creek 

Street is part of the 

walking tour in Ketchikan 

where one will find 

various establishments 

and welcoming smiles. 


My daughter, 

Cristina, and I on the 

Ward Lake trail. 

the self-led tour of “Our Town” 

in our local museum. 

Not far from Creek Street 

is a well known local hot 

spot, and a must see and 

eat–breakfast always served 

in this much loved retro 

cafe, the Pioneer Cafe where 

my kids and I enjoyed great 

food and reminiscing. 

After a great meal, be sure 

to stop into Ketchi Candies for 

a delicious selection of fine 

chocolates, they even have 

sugar free; Followed up by Rain 

Country Nutrition right next 

door where you can find a 

myriad of things for health and 

wellness, as well as items made 

specifically for on the go and 

travel. 

During my visit, I couldn’t wait 

to get back out on the trail at 

Ward Lake, which I did a few 

times with friends and family, 

as well as the trails at Settler’s 

Cove. 

I cannot explain how safe it 

feels to be here, to be home 

with family and friends. Even 

though I was born in California 

and raised in Oregon, to me 

Alaska is home; Alaska is 

FAMILY. 

“Even though I was 

born in California and 

raised in Oregon, to 

me Alaska is home; 

Alaska is FAMILY.” 

When I was “down south” as we 

Alaskans call the lower 48 

states, and people would learn 

of my being from Alaska, their 

ears would perk up and they 

would want to learn more about 

our beautiful state. I was 

always happy to tell them that 

I don’t miss the weather, but I 

miss the people. 

Here, the people are real. 

Alaskans are people who are 

willing to share their lives with 

you. If you are hungry, you will 

be fed. If you need shelter, they 

will open their home to you. I 

see this especially amongst my 

Alaska Native family. 

Whether through blood or 

through adoption, if you are of 

the Tribes, you are family. And 

family here will not leave you 

out in the cold. At least that 

has not been my experience. 

For when we were hungry, they 

fed us, and when my children 

and I had nowhere to sleep, 

they took us into their homes. 

Alaskans are like that.

If you’re looking to 

relocate outside of the 

continental United States; 

if you love the wilderness 

and clean fresh air and 

water, if you’re not afraid of 

shoveling snow or playing 

in the rain, then you may 

find Ketchikan, Alaska to 

be home for you as well. R! 

My eldest son, Joshua, and I. 


MOVING? 

Will Your Credit 

Sustain You? 

Up to 80 percent of 

Americans still 

think owning a 

home is part of the 

American dream, 

according to a recent 

Harris Poll. With home 

sales reaching the highest pace in nearly 

six years, it may be time to finally get 

packing. 

Don't jump too fast, though. 

While new rules have relaxed the credit 

standards imposed by Fannie Mae and 

Freddie Mac (two of the biggest government 

loan guarantors), making it possible for 

many young first-time buyers to take the 

leap into home ownership, there are some 

important considerations to make long 

before hiring the movers. 

What is a credit score and why does 

it matter? 

Holding down a steady job, paying your 

bills on time, keeping your credit card 

balances low and only opening new credit 

when absolutely needed are all factors that 

go into your credit score. While you may 


not see a huge difference between 698 and 

700, those two points can actually end up 

costing thousands of dollars. 

"Before applying for any loan, be sure 

to check the state of your credit," said Scott 

Smith, president of CreditRepair.com. 

"Owning a home is a big part of the 

American dream, but home loans can be 

very complex, and doing all of the proper 

research from the beginning, including 

completing any necessary credit repair up 

front, will make the process that much 

simpler." 

Resources such as CreditRepair.com 

offer a free online credit score estimator to 

help check your score. Anything below 620 

ranks as poor; 620-699 is fair; 700-749 is 

good and anything over 750 is excellent. 


Home loans and a down payment 

While it is possible to buy a home without 

a mortgage, most people don't have that 

kind of cash. However, you will need at 

least 5 to 20 percent of the sale price in 

cash in order to qualify for a conventional 

loan. 

Getting a mortgage can be difficult and 

frustrating, even for people with nearperfect 

credit. If you find yourself with a 

sub-optimal credit score and you are in the 

market for a new home, Smith suggests 

taking these steps before making a trip to 

the bank: 

● Give yourself time. Good things do 

come to those who wait. Take the time 

to repair and build up your credit. It 

could save you thousands of dollars 

down the road. 

For more tips on managing your money or 

your credit, visit www.CreditRepair.com. 

R! 

"Before applying for any 

loan, be sure to check 

the state of your credit," 

– Scott Smith. 

● Get a copy of your credit report. You 

are entitled to one free credit report 

from each of the three major credit 

bureaus each year by law (in some 

states, you are entitled to more than 

one free report a year). 

Source: CreditRepair.com | Family Features 

● Analyze your credit report. Carefully 

scrutinize your report to identify any 

errors that can help boost your score 

and request corrections for all 

erroneous information. 

● Keep all credit card accounts open. 

Closing an unused credit card account 

can actually negatively affect your 

credit. Fifteen percent of your score is 

based on credit history. 

● Make all payments on time. Payment 

history accounts for a whopping 35 

percent of your credit score. 


Tips to Get Your Rental Security Deposit Back 

Moving out of an apartment or 

rental home is hard work and 

often unveils inevitable wearand-tear 

from living in the space. What can 

be even more challenging is restoring the 

space to its original condition in order to 

get your security deposit back. 

Before paying professional handymen and 

cleaning services for repairs, there are 

several areas you can address on your own 

to help your deposit make its way back into 

your wallet. 

"Do-it-yourself projects and repairs don't 

have to be overwhelming or require paid 

professionals," says Brittany Bailey, do-ityourself 

and home improvement expert 

and blogger behind PrettyHandyGirl.com. 

"All it takes is the right tools and a boost 

of confidence to DIY your rental to tip-top 

condition." 

Bailey recommends these easy tips for 

repairing minor damages resulting from 

moments any renter can relate to: 

When odors linger in kitchens and 

bathrooms: 

● Allow fresh air to circulate through the 

space by opening windows for as long 

as possible and using exhaust fans 

while cleaning. 

● Clean garbage disposal blades and 

freshen the drain by placing a few 

pieces of lemon peels in the garbage 

disposal and running water as you turn 

it on. 

When customizing 

and decorating the 

space doesn't go as 

planned: 

● Patch small holes and cracks with 3M 

Patch Plus Primer 4-in-1 Applicator. It 

combines primer, spackle, a putty knife 

and a sanding pad into one simple tool 

for DIY-ers of any skill level. 



● Paint walls back to their original color 

and use blue painter's tape to avoid 

splashing color on your trim and 

baseboards. 

● Get rid of tough stains by pouring nail 

polish remover on a clean white rag and 

gently scrubbing surfaces. (Be sure to 

test a small area before taking on the 

entire surface.) 

When get-togethers leave a lasting 

impression on surfaces: 

● Tackle scuff marks and wall stains 

without sprays or cleaners by using an 

easy erasing pad and water to gently 

buff away dirt and residue from the 

walls. 

● Lift carpet stains by creating a 

homemade cleaner using dishwashing 

liquid, white vinegar, water and baking 

soda. 

When you're ready to close the door and 

make new memories in your next home: 

● Leave on good terms with the landlord 

by taking out trash and cleaning as 

much as possible once all your 

belongings are packed away. 

● Stick around for the move-out 

inspection and confirm with the 

landlord when you can expect to receive 

your security deposit. 

When laminate cabinets and 

countertops can use a facelift: 

● Fill mild scratches and hide blemishes 

by using color-matched repair pens. 

For more DIY home repair tips, visit 

www.3mdiy.com. R! 

Source: 3M | Family Features 

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