Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “winter”
The days of experts recommending that homeowners wait until the spring to list their home have come and gone, and lifewise, prospective home buyers no longer have a reason to fear that they will not be able to find their perfect home if they decide not to wait until the housing market explodes with listings in the spring. The new …
For many people, one of the best things about moving into their forever home is having the space to maintain their own garden. But now it’s late October, and we are hearing predictions that there may actually be some serious winter weather and temperatures in the metro Atlanta area this winter. Don’t let the work you have put into your …
Even in the relatively temperate climate we experience here in Atlanta, you will likely find that you are driven indoors more and more due to the shorter days and rainy, foggy and sometimes cold temperatures throughout the winter. The gray days and early sunsets can bring about the winter blues in many of us, but luckily there are ways to …
Did you know that every year, almost one in 50 homes experiences a frozen pipe issue serious enough to warrant an insurance claim? That means that over your lifetime as a homeowner, odds are this will happen to you at some point. The smallest fissure in a water pipe can send hundreds of gallons of water per minute flooding into …
A crackling fire burning in the fireplace is the quintessential winter scene for many, and while gas logs are becoming more and more popular, many people still enjoy the authentic feel of an old fashioned wood-burning fireplace. Along with the cozy warmth of a burning fire, fireplaces provide low cost heating that helps offset energy bills during the winter months. …
Are you selling an already vacant home? If you have a rental property sitting empty, it makes sense that you might want to offload it during this currently ultra hot real estate market. Or perhaps you’ve purchased a new home and moved before selling your previous one. In both scenarios, you may be faced with a significant length of time …
Have you started waking up to chilly mornings, ones that send you running straight for the thermostat? It’s a frequent problem during the fall in Atlanta – warm afternoons that lead you to turn the heat off and even boot the AC back up, only to find yourself freezing when you wake up to 40 degree weather the next morning. …
Even in Georgia, winter temperatures can hit your heating bills hard, as you use more and more energy to keep your home comfortable. Luckily there are several things you can do to cut down on costs. Read on for some simple tips for cutting energy costs around your house. Focus on the Fireplace If you have a fireplace and don’t …
