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3 Low-Cost Ways to Fix Leaky Windows
If the "wind eye" focused on you last winter, but you're not ready to invest in new windows, you can still cut your energy bills if you seal those air leaks -- and if you do so now, you'll prevent cool air from escaping your home this summer. These tips are also a sneaky way to improve the value of your home! Here are three low-cost tips to help keep air leaks at bay:
1. For most windows: Just fill the gaps. Easier said than done if you're dealing with old, flaky caulk, weather stripping, or adhesive that's really tough to remove. But if you don't clean it off well, your new caulk and stripping won't adhere well and could peel away before you see any benefits. However, a common household product, petroleum jelly, removes that adhesive goo quite well. Just rub the jelly over the sticky goo, let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe away. Another swipe with...
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6 Steps to Prep Your Home for Guests
Hosting has its shares of anxieties, especially if you're striving to make your home welcoming. How do you know everyone will feel comfortable? And will you ever get a chance to relax? You will if you focus on what's really necessary. Here's a list of steps to get your home ready — and take the stress out of hosting.
1. Declutter
- The day before guests arrive is no time to pull apart junk drawers and clean out linen closets.
- Declutter guest rooms and public areas -- foyer, kitchen, living room, den, and dining room. Remove anything unnecessary from countertops, coffee tables, and ottomans; if it's out of sight, keep it out of mind, for now.
- If you run short of time, bag up the clutter and store it in car trunks, basements, and out-of-the-way closets. Sort and arrange after your guests depart.
2. Add Night Lights
- Even though you can navigate your home blindfolded, your guests can't. Make sure outside light...
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NAR Confidence Index Survey
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) conducts a survey that gathers monthly information from REALTORS® about local real estate market conditions, characteristics of buyers and sellers, and issues affecting homeownership and real estate transactions. Check out some of the results from the survey below!
