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s winter approaches, homeowners know they must do certain things to ready their homes for the coming months. Wrapping up the grill and closing the pool are nobrainers, but homeowners also must prioritize winterizing their homes to ensure homes withstand the winter. Winterizing tasks range from small to big, but each can protect a home and its inhabitants and some can even save homeowners a substantial amount of money. The following are four simple ways to winterize your home. 1. Plug leaks Leaky windows and doorways can cost homeowners money year-round, allowing cold air to escape on hot summer afternoons and letting cold air in on brisk winter nights. When such leaks aren’t fixed, homeowners are more liable to turn up their air conditioners or heaters, unnecessarily padding their energy bills along the way. Before winter arrives, check areas around windows and door frames for leaks, as well
as any additional openings, such as chimneys, that may allow cold air in. Use caulk or weather strips to plug these leaks, and enjoy your warmer home and lower energy bills as winter weather gets colder and colder.
2. Inspect your chimney If your home has a chimney, chances are you have not used it since last winter. During that time, the chimney has likely accumulated some dirt and grime, and may even have served as home to some uninvited critters. As the season for fireside chats approaches, have your chimney serviced by a professional so it’s ready for use and you are not greeted by some unwanted guests upon lighting your first fire. 3. Clear the yard Autumn days, particularly late autumn days, can be gusty, and strong winds can cause branches to fall off trees. Branches big and small can cause damage to cars, siding and roofs, and smaller branches can get clogged in gutters, potentially causing gutters to back up and leading to leaky roofs that damage a
home’s interior. Take a walk around your property at least once per week during the fall, clearing any fallen limbs and trimming branches that appear one strong gust away from falling off of trees. Remove any branches that are hanging over your home and driveway so they don’t pose a threat to your house or vehicles.
4. Turn off outdoor water supplies When temperatures get especially low, pipes with water still in them can freeze and burst, potentially leading to significant water damage. When you no longer need to water the lawn and when temperatures get too cold to wash your car in the driveway, be sure to shut off the water supply to outdoor spigots and sprinkler systems. Once you do that, drain them so no water is sitting in the pipes when temperatures dip. There are many ways to winterize a home, and homeowners should take every precaution necessary to ensure their homes are safe and warm as the cold weather season approaches.
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cooking in the kitchen. When possible, open windows on dry days to help air out damp spaces. Rely on fans. Use fans to circulate the air and prevent moist air from pooling in certain locations. Fans also will help increase ventilation. Keep gutters and downspouts clean. Prevent water from pooling around the foundation of a home and infiltrating the basement or crawlspace. Direct gutter water further away from the house if possible, and keep gutters free of obstructions. Service HVAC systems regularly. Routine inspections of heating and cooling systems can identify any problems, such as clogged airconditioning drain lines or faulty operation, that can contribute to moisture problems. Beef up insulation. Insulate cold water pipes and look into insulated toilet tanks that will help eliminate condensation issues. Sealing out moisture in a basement or crawlspace also can help. Vapor barriers can eliminate a great deal of moisture coming into the home. Address any plumbing leaks. Make sure you trace possible leaks to their sources and have them repaired. Constantly dripping water can add to humidity levels and create other problems. Use a dehumidifier. If all other efforts have been tried, a dehumidifier unit can help remove excess moisture from the air. Dehumidifiers are particularly helpful in basements where moisture can collect. Controlling moisture in a home results in a safer and healthier space.
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ith colder weather right around the corner, many homeowners are once again giving thought to their home heating needs and if it is possible to heat their homes more efficiently. The United States Department of Energy reports that more than half of the energy used in a typical home goes toward heating and cooling costs. With energy costs continually on the rise, many homeowners want to make the most of their heating systems and use the heat in the most efficient manner possible. A heating system is most effective when the home is free from drafts. Before investing in a new furnace or considering other drastic changes, determine if a few simple repairs can help your heating system perform more efficiently. Check around doors and windows for drafts that could force heating systems to work harder, and seal any leaks you find. This also will help in the summer when you are trying to keep the house as cool as possible. Determine if cold air is infiltrating the home elsewhere, such as from around pipes leading to the outdoors. Caulking or foam insulation can remedy the situation. Adding extra insulation in garages and attics also can help. The DOE says if insulation is less than R-30, the home probably can use more. If after increasing insulation your home still feels drafty, it may require additional insulation in the exterior walls. Invest in a quality thermostat. Many modern room thermostats allow homeowners to set different temperatures for different times of day, and some even allow homeowners to establish a different heating schedule for the weekends. Programmable thermostats allow homeowners to keep their homes cooler when unattended or during sleeping hours. The heat can be programmed to turn on or increase in temperature when residents are expected to return home after school or work. While homeowners are improving heating efficiency, they should reverse the direction of ceiling fan blades. Having the blades spin
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inding the right moisture balance in a home can be challenging. Too little moisture and a home can be plagued by static electricity and interior spaces that can feel dry and uncomfortable. But too much moisture in a home may make it susceptible to mold, mildew and insect infestations. Moisture also can rot wood and cause unsightly stains on walls and ceilings. Maintaining humidity in the optimal indoor range helps to keep the home safe, reduce energy consumption and keep a home’s occupants healthy. Damp conditions can lead to the growth of fungi, viruses and bacteria and may exacerbate people’s asthma and allergies. The ideal relative humidity range of a home should be between 40 to 50, according to heating and cooling experts and the Environmental Prevention Agency. Humidity should be even lower in the winter to prevent condensation on windows and other surfaces. Lower relative humidity also reduces the out-gassing of volatile organic compounds, or VOCs. Measure humidity with a hygrometer to get an accurate assessment. If the humidity levels fall above or below the desired range, action should be taken. Homeowners dealing with excessive moisture can try these remedies. Ventilate areas of the home. Ventilation can be the first step to reducing indoor humidity. Target the areas that create the most moisture, such as kitchens and bathrooms. Turn on venting fans to remove moist air from the bathroom during showers and baths. Exhaust hoods can control humidity from
Target indoor moisture at its sources, such as bathrooms and kitchens.
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Coping with condensation and other home moisture issues
It is time to switch to a programmable thermostat to heat a home more efficiently.
clockwise will draw down the hot air that rises to the ceiling and allow it to better flow through the
home. In addition to these suggestions, homeowners can employ these other energy- and cost-saving measures. Reuse oven heat. After cooking a meal in the oven, open the oven door and let the residual heat escape into the kitchen and the rest of the house. Note, it is not safe to heat a home with the oven, and the oven should be turned off before opening the door. Add a little humidity. Moist air tends to hold heat better. Add some humidity to dry indoor air, particularly if the relative humidity of the home as measured with a hygrometer is below 25 percent. Houseplants and home aquariums can add some warm moisture to the air and reduce reliance on heat. Limit use of exhaust fans. After showering or cooking, keep the exhaust fan on for as little time as possible so that warm air is not drawn out of the home. Heating a home efficiently means reducing drafts, programming the thermostat and making the most of other ways to warm up.
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18002280 Fredericktown / $79,900
This home has the potential to be the perfect country getaway for the family. This manufactured home sits on a concrete block foundation located on +/-10 acres just a few miles north of Fredericktown. There is plenty of room for a large or growing family with an open floor plan, 4 bedrooms and 2 baths.
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Fantastic location! Subdivision has city utilities, paved streets, and superbly located between two golf courses. Several lots available.
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Bismarck • $67,500
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Great price for 3 lots in a fantastic location! Excellent investment opportunity.
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One of the few lots available in the Central School district. Perfect for a single family home. Investors, this lot would work well for a duplex.
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Irondale • $284,900
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Wide Open Space! Open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished walk out basement. 5 Acres fenced, cross fenced & ready for horses.
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Park Hills • $299,900
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18075978
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Park Hills • $74,900
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Beautiful Country Setting, close to Town! Lots come with Common Ground Trails to ride your horses and Common Ground Lake to fish, along with a lakeside pavillion for barbeques and gatherings.
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Big home in the country! Big lot with one big home and one smaller one too. Super Buy! Call for a look ASAP.
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3 Bedroom home on a large lot,nice screened in deck. Convenienty located to Hwy 8 and the Park Hills and Desloge area. Great Family Home!
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Basically new house w/o the new house price! Everything is brand spanking new: furnace, siding, windows, doors, garage doors, flooring, upgraded unique light fixtures & faucets. Huge deck with full privacy fenced back yard.
Nice duplex apartments with full basements! Large bedrooms with open kitchen, dining and living room. Renting for $600 a month. Large deck off the kitchen for summer grilling or enjoying your coffee in the morning.
Looks like a small bungalow but this is over 2000 square feet all new everything. Open floor plan, 3 bedrooms include master suite with gorgeous bathroom and jet tub, walk-in shower, private toilet.
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Park Hills - $135,900 Great location for restaurant, convenience store, or office space! Large lot with access from Main Street and from Seventh Street. Large parking area in front side lot and rear lot. Continuous traffic on streets. New A/C & Heat Just installed.
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8,280 square feet on main floor with full basement. Unlimited potential. Many updates, [walls, electric, lighting, heating and cooling], to name a few. 3 bathrooms and additional office space included, kitchen separate from office and retail space. One 12’ foot and one 17’ foot overhead doors with indoor loading dock and offload area.
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Minutes from Farmington; Double wide manufactured home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, has walk-in closets and large deck to enjoy the setting. Workshop building, storage shed, second well, septic & electric!
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Spacious condo at Black Oak Condominiums! Wonderful open floor plan with gas fireplace and large master suite. Nice deck and a full walkout basement. This large unit will be ready shortly!
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$139,500 4 BEDROOM/5 BATH BRICK RANCH ON DOUBLE LOT! With nearly 4000 finished sq. ft. this home features a large great room with wood beams and a fireplace, large bedrooms each with their own private bath, plenty of cabinets in the kitchen, and a formal dinning room. The full basement is complete with a wet bar, family room, 1/2 bath, several other rooms and tons of shelving and storage. Outside you’ll find an on demand generator, 20x21 covered patio, partially fenced yard and storage shed.
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$155,000 178 acre wooded tract with state hwy frontage, well, and good road system. Young timber regrowth, wet weather creek and signs of abundant wildlife. Close to St. Francis river and thousands of acres of public land.
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Perfect location off Highway 67 with a wooded 4.21 acre lot offering plenty of seclusion but still the comforts of neighbors. Cathedral ceilings and large windows throughout offer natural light and beautiful views. The main floor has a beautiful open living dining area with galley kitchen and laundry. The master suite is on one side and two large bedrooms with full bathroom on the other. The fully finished basement has plenty of space for pool parties and entertaining. The wood-burning fireplace is equipped to partially heat upstairs and keep everyone cozy warm in the winter. Outside is landscaped with many flowers and fruit trees as well as lots of play area for kids of all ages.