Is Your Home Ready for Winter?

Homeowners: Time to Get Your Home Ready for Winter

Early fall is the time to prepare your home for winter & the colder weather it brings. Following these 9 simple steps offered by Puget Sound Energy can help manage your home’s energy costs & save in heating expenses.

1. Check doors & windows for leaks & drafts. Make sure doors seal properly, and add weather-stripping to keep heat from escaping.
2. Examine heating ducts for leaks. Repair or replace damaged ducts.
3. Add insulation to your attic, and weather-strip and insulate your attic hatch or door to prevent air from escaping.
4. Close the fireplace damper when it’s not in use.
5. Have the furnace inspected and serviced to make sure it is in proper working order.
6. Clean or replace the furnace air filters at least every two months during the heating season. The furnace will run more effectively and use less energy.
7. Set the thermostat at the coolest level you can without making your rooms uncomfortable.
8. Lower the thermostat at bedtime or while away during the day.
9. Make sure all heating vents are opened and not blocked by furniture or other items.

source: Puget Sound Energy

 

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Clean GREEN your Tacoma Home

GREEN Product Ideas to Clean your Home

There are many effective cleaning agents probably already residing in your pantry!  No need to spend money on costly products that not only can cause allergies or headaches when in use, but can be harmful to the environment as well.  Check out this list of a few “natural” solutions that can keep your home clean and reduce the impact on your pocketbook and your environment. 

General Cleaning Agent:
1 cup of distilled vinegar
1 cup of hot water
* add baking soda for a
mild abrasive clean

 

Window & Mirror Cleaner
2 T. white distilled vinegar
    (or lemon juice)
1 gallon water
Mix, spray on windows and
be sure to wipe clean with
newspaper over paper towels

to avoid streaking

 

Furniture Polish:
½ cup olive oil
½ cup distilled vinegar
20 drops of lemon oil
Shake well – Rub into
wood with dry cloth

 

Weed Killer:
1 gallon white vinegar
1 cup salt
8 drops liquid soap
Mix and spray on weeds!

source: PCbank

Search Washington State Real Estate MLS Listings 

The Trey Affolter Team, Keller Williams Realty, always welcomes comments and is available to answer questions about Tacoma Real Estate and the surrounding cities within Pierce County Real Estate, South King County Real Estate, and North Thurston County Real Estate.  

253-222-6000

http://www.TreySellsHouses.com

Your Tacoma Real Estate Professional