Five Ways to Make Your Home Cozy This Winter
Seasonal upgrade guide lists insulation, air leak sealing, heating system upgrades, and a fireplace. Highlights attic walls and floors insulation to cut energy waste, caulk weatherstrip and seal gaps, choose efficient heating options, and install a fireplace for ambiance and warmth. Regional trade group NFBA notes contractor quotes.
Winter home warmth tips from Judie and NCBIA
Judie promotes fireplaces and warm lighting to create cozy interiors this winter. The North Coast Building Industry Association offers safety guidance, contractor referrals, and a 24/7 Virtual Parade of Homes with builder and remodeler showcases.
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Trends shaping real estate in the next two years
The market faces remote work boosting suburban demand and home offices, plus growing smart home tech and virtual tours. Sustainability drives green builds, urban mixed use communities rise, and rental markets expand. Affordability, rates, and inflation keep buyers cautious while investors seek flexible units and modular homes. Stacy Pandy notes these shifts.
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The 6 grossest spots in your home and how to clean them
This feature names high touch areas like doorknobs light switches and fridge handles as germ hotspots and offers tips from experts on disinfecting frequency cleaning methods and steps to clean hidden spaces behind appliances. It emphasizes cleaning versus disinfecting and provides practical guidance for kitchen and bathroom areas.
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Good Housekeeping Institute
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Caroline Solomon
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Lexi
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Home plumbing tools and tips for drain clogs
Readers learn safe use of chemical drain openers, plungers, augers, and zipper snakes. Experts warn against improper hand auger use, advise blocking overflows, and stress calling a plumber if unsure. A humorous mashed potatoes anecdote underscores the risks of DIY mistakes.
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Schlueter Plumbing
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