Do You Need More Room?

Are you feeling cramped in your own home? Have you outgrown your master bedroom and feel like you could use some more space? Perhaps a patio door to the outside is the answer. It would allow more natural light into the area and make you feel like you have more room.


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Are You Feeling Relaxed?

Is the respite you get at the end of every day in your master bedroom relaxing? If not, then it may be time to make some changes to your environment. Just a simple change of color in the room may be all you need to create a less stressful environment. Cool colors such as blue are known to be calming. Another idea is a new lighting scheme to create a more relaxing atmosphere. 


Your home is your castle and your room your sanctuary. Make certain it is all it can be.


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Winterizing Tip #4 - Cover Your Windows

Did you know that most of the heat loss you experience in your home goes straight out your windows? In fact many experts estimate that as much as 35% of your winter heating bills is caused by heat loss through windows. Make plans to deal with this situation early and you can see a real difference in your heating bills.

If you have window screens, consider replacing them with storm windows. If you don't have storm windows or if your windows do not have a good seal, take the time to seal any leaks or consider replacing your windows. At the very least you should put clear plastic over your windows to cut down on the heat loss.

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Winterizing Tip #3 - Replace Your Filters

When was the last time you replaced your filter on your heating/air unit? This is one of the easiest and quickest steps you can take to maintain your system and save on your energy bills, yet it is one that is easily forgotten by many.

When your filter clogs, air is not able to properly flow through the system, causing the unit to work harder at producing heat. If the filter becomes severely clogged, it can even cause your system to overheat.

You should check your filters once a month. Set a date and put it on the calendar. If you cannot see light coming through the filter, it is time to replace it.

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Winterizing Tip #2 - Wrap Your Pipes

Another great way to make your home more energy efficient is to wrap your pipes. All under your house you have exposed pipes that shed heat.  Wrapping them will not only help you maintain the heat in the pipes, allowing your water heater to not have to work as hard, but will prevent your pipes from freezing and bursting.


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Winterizing Tip #1 - Insulate your Water Heater

Feel your water heater with your hand. If it feels warm, then the tank is losing heat. The typical water heater always has 20 to 60 gallons of hot water at the ready whether you're at home doing laundry every day or on vacation for a week. As it loses heat, it has to constantly re-warm the water.


A quick remedy for this is to lower the temperature on your heater, just make sure you do not lower it below 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Another option is to put a timer on the water heater so it doesn't waste unnecessary heat throughout the day while you are not home.


A great idea is to wrap a fiberglass insulation blanket around the tank. Be certain to check your owners manual to make sure the manufacturer doesn't recommend against it. If it is an option for you it can save a lot of heat loss and make your home much more energy efficient. 


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Is Your Home Energy Efficient?

Winter is here. Our region is experiencing some of the coldest temperatures ever for the month of December. However, it is not too late to take some simple precautions to winterize your home.

Over the next few days we will explore several options you can do to winterize your house, thus saving you money as well as doing your part to protect the environment. Feel free to comment and ask questions. We hope this will become an open forum where we can discuss many great ideas to make your house your perfect dream home.

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