“If
we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if
we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would
not be so welcome.”
-Anne Bradstreet, “Meditations Divine and Moral,”
American poet, (1612 – 1672)
Tip of the Month
With
winter upon us, many people may have started feeling the pain
of high utility bills. By caulking inside your house and out,
you will cut down use of electricity and fuel, protect against
air, moisture and wind, keep cooled and heated air from leaking
out and keep insects out. Use your caulking gun in joints
around windows, doors and vents, between the foundation and
building and around chimneys and roof vents. You should seal
all joints and cracks outside your home. You should be vigilant
and inspect your home annually for places where the caulking
has shrunk, cracked or fallen out. When you fill in holes
with fresh caulk, make sure to remove the old pieces of caulk.
Source: How to Fix Everything for Dummies, by Gary and Peg
Hedstrom and Judy Tremore, Wiley Publishing, 2005.
Welcome to the January 2007 issue
of “At Home with HouseHunt,” HouseHunt’s
monthly consumer newsletter. The holidays have come
and passed, and now it’s time to get 2007 underway.
One of the best ways to begin a new year is to get yourself
organized and our article on “10 Ways to Organize
Your Mess” should help you start 2007 on much
more ordered foot. No matter what time of year it is,
it’s important to ensure that your home’s
electrical systems are in good working order, so look
for our piece specifically detailing just how important
those check-ups are. If you’re planning to sell
your home as spring approaches, take a look at our story
on how to get your home prepared to sell. We also provide
information this month on how to create a great first
impression for homebuyers, how to give your home an
aroma that will appeal to buyers, ways to save on your
utilities, and some quick snack tips for those other
minor “holidays” still to come (The Super Bowl
and The Oscars).
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Although
the party season is mostly over, there are still a few
opportunities for parties: New Year's, the Super Bowl
and the Oscars. If you plan on having people over for
any of these occasions, or just because, try any of
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Although
the party season is mostly over, there are still a few
opportunities for parties: New Year's, the Super Bowl
and the Oscars. If you plan on having people over for
any of these occasions, or just because, try any of
these quick, easy nutty appetizers. 
Here
are some tips to help you get your house smelling the
way buyers want their future home to smell! 
Is
one of your New Year's resolutions to get organized?
We'll help you achieve it with 10 timely tips!
Americans
are notoriously bad about keeping their electrics in
good working order. Don't be one of them. 
First
impressions matter, especially to home buyers. Create
the best first impression with these tips from Realty
Times. 
In
today's market, sellers have to do more to attract buyers.
Here are a few tips to get your house ready.