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5 Winter Fixes for a Warm Home
Financing the cost of the holidays with the cost of keeping your home warm and safe during the winter season may be more than many families' budgets can handle. But keeping your family warm doesn't have to break the bank. Generac recommends these cost-effective fixes:
1. Top Off Your Attic Insulation
A high percentage of heat loss occurs through the roof because of poor insulation. Make sure your attic is insulated with the minimum R-value for your climate (up to R-49 for northern). Also, check the rim joist areas above the foundation walls in the basement and plug any gaps with fiberglass insulation.
2. Dial Down the Thermostat
Tried and true, because most people can live comfortably with a lower temperature around 68 degrees. Setting it lower than that when you're away or asleep...
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How to Help Baby Boomers Find a Home
1. Friends and Family: Living in a close proximity to friends and family will increase the likelihood that baby boomers will have companionship and someone to care for them should the need arise. Plus, who wants to watch their grandchild's first steps over video chat....18
Buyers: Evaluate a Home's Exterior
(BPT) – Buying a home is one of the most important investments you'll make for yourself and your family. Before making a purchase, ask yourself these four questions. Determining the answers in advance will allow you to enjoy your new home now and in the years ahead.
1. What exterior style speaks to you? Your home is an extension of your lifestyle and a reflection of your personality. When shopping for a new house, contemplate curb appeal. First impressions matter, so it's important to consider architectural style, exterior color and details like trim and landscaping.
2. Is your home protected from the elements? With the climate ever-changing, extreme weather is a reality in all corners of the country. Look for homes with siding and trim products that protect from hurrican...
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2015: Year of the First-Time Home Buyer
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Keeping the heat inside your home during the winter
(BPT) - The heat is definitely on this winter. With winter storms hitting many parts of the country early in the season, furnaces are plugging away, causing rising heating bills. Space heating is the largest energy expense in the average U.S. home, accounting for 45 percent of energy bills, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Consumers are looking to keep their homes cozy as the temperature continues to drop, while also having manageable utility bills.
To help homeowners combat the cost of heating a home during the winter months, Bobby DiFulgentiz, an energy efficiency expert with Lennox Industries, suggests looking at various spots around the house to keep the warm air in and the cool air out.
'Many places around the home can allow warm air to escape, wasting heating dollars. This causes your heat...