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We all get caught up with the holidays in December, which means you already have plenty to deal with. The last thing you need is a malfunction you may have been able to avoid with just a little preventive work. There are ways to keep your winter home running smoothly all season long if you remember these 5 important winter home maintenance tasks. … [Read more...] about Remember These 5 Important Winter Home Maintenance Tasks

Over 90% of home buyers begin their search for a new home online - from the comfort of their couch. The truth is, today's instant access to listings across the country has dramatically altered the formula for seasonal home buying. Here are our top tips on How to Sell in a Winter Real Estate Market. Spring is still the hottest season for home shopping, however, there are real benefits to selling your home in the winter you might not realize: … [Read more...] about How to Sell in a Winter Real Estate Market

Most of us have experienced the monumental inconvenience of a refrigerator on the blink. Few other appliance "deaths" result in the same rush to salvage property. Major appliances work hard every day to make our life a little easier, and there are ways you can extend their life in your home. Make things a little easier on your family and Know the Lifespan of Your Major Appliances. Refrigerator The lifespan of a typical new refrigerator is about seven years. Maintenance tips: Vacuum the coils twice a year. Keep your temp settings around 37 degrees for your fridge, and 0 degrees for the freezer. Keep your refrigerator "full" to maintain temperature. Clean the door seal twice a year to keep the cold in, and your fridge from working overtime. Dishwasher The lifespan of a … [Read more...] about Know the Lifespan of Your Major Appliances

The History of Veterans Day This year, why not celebrate Veterans Day in a Meaningful Way? According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the history of Veterans Day began with World War I. World War I was known at the time as "The Great War." The war officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of "the war to end all wars." Celebrate Veterans Day in a Meaningful Way Want to celebrate … [Read more...] about Celebrate Veterans Day in a Meaningful Way