Whether you are a new home buyer or preparing to sell your property, these handy Do-It-Yourself video tips from Tim Carter are a great resource to help tackle many common home improvement projects.
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The goal in staging your home is to get potential buyers to imagine themselves living there. It's time to take yourself out of the picture and make your home inviting to others.
By implementing energy efficiency improvements, you can make your home more comfortable and cost effective. Here are a few tips to help make your house more energy efficient and to cut back on consumption.
- Turn up the thermostat in the summer and down in the winter.
- Check and change the air conditioning filters monthly.
- Switch to fluorescent lamps or low wattage light bulbs where possible.
- Look for air leakage throughout the house. Use weather stripping, storm windows, foam sprays and other products to seal cracks and holes throughout the house.
- Check the insulation levels in the attic and crawlspaces. Add more where needed.
- Change the manufacturer's hot water temperature setting from 120 to 115 degrees F.
- Purchase energy star appliances whenever possible.
- Turn off lights not in use, take shorter showers, only run full dishwasher and clothes washers.
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