home appeal EARLY SPRING 2018
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Just when winter thaws out and people are anxious to enjoy the blooming flowers and luscious lawns of spring, pests can appear and impact comfort levels and safety. Many pests resume their levels of activity as spring draws closer and temperatures warm up. The presence of these insects may cause problems in and around a home, which makes it essential to recognize them and avoid issues. The following are some of the more common spring pests and suggestions for remedying infestations. Pavement ants - Pavement ants are some of the most common pests residents encounter inside and outside of their homes. These ants are light brown to black with appendages that are lighter than the rest of their bodies. Small in stature, pavement ants have parallel lines on their heads and thorax. Although pavement ants nest outdoors, they can enter homes through small crevices in search of food scraps. Their large colonies may not disappear until treatment is
introduced. Keep foods in tightly sealed containers, clear counters and floors of crumbs, and address water sources, such as leaks. Pesticides may be needed in extreme conditions. Fleas - Fleas are tiny, jumping, biting insects that must find a host upon which to live. As ectoparasites, they feed on blood while living on the body of living hosts. Pets can bring fleas inside the home during warm weather. According to the University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program, flea larvae develop more quickly at higher temperatures. At normal room temperatures, the entire life cycle of a flea is about 18 days. Several flea control products are available to treat flea infestations on cats and dogs. There also may be powders and sprays to alleviate flea infestations in the home. Vacuuming is also effective in killing larvae in the carpet and at picking up adult fleas. Wasps - An errant wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket may have survived winter and ridden out northwest lancaster co. home appeal [2] early spring
the colder temperatures within a home. Once the weather warms, queens will begin to look for places to lay eggs and establish colonies. Treating areas where wasps are seen entering and leaving the home is key. Seal holes as soon as possible. Although wasps help control other insect populations, their painful stings and potentially aggressive nature can make them challenging to have around a home. If a nest is found, hire a professional to remove it. Spiders - Many spiders are not harmful enough to humans and pets to be much of a problem. In fact, spiders can be helpful to have around to control the populations of other insects. Still, many homeowners would prefer these web-slinging friends remain outdoors. Therefore, sealing cracks in a home's foundation and repairing small openings around windows and doors can help keep spiders out. Also, alleviating moisture issues in basements, garages, or attics may keep out other bugs that would be prey to spiders.
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To those who have never enjoyed the benefit of a dedicated laundry area, even the smallest washer and dryer space can seem like a luxury. The benefits of dedicated laundry rooms abound. However, disorganized laundry rooms can nullify such benefits. Depending on the needs and preferences of each homeowner, laundry room designs can be customized for convenience.
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space may be at a premium in a laundry room, especially for those who want to devote as much space as possible to bulk-size washer and dryer units. Therefore, utilizing wall space is key. Use shelving, wire racks, hooks, and other organizational tools to store items on the wall. Shelves can be tucked into just about any space, and there are different options that can fit into corners or shallow areas. These are a great option for keeping detergent or other laundry essentials nearby.
Use a clean design to reduce clutter - Simple, clean designs can
be an asset in a laundry room. If budget and space permit, cabinetry built into the design will help keep items out of sight in the laundry room. Cabinets hung directly above the appliances can store detergent, bleach, and fabric softener. Use cabinets elsewhere in the room as catchalls for cleaning supplies used in various other rooms around the house.
Incorporate a sink in the design -
Some older laundry room setups have a slop sink to drain discharged water from the washing machine. However, newer homes may have plumbing installed directly through the floor or walls. It is still a
worthwhile idea to have a sink in the laundry room for rinsing out stains, handwashing items, and aiding in messier cleanup. Utilize a tension rod - A rod installed between two cabinets or across a narrow width of space in the laundry room is a handy spot to hang shirts or pants to prevent wrinkling. Another way to create a spot to hang clothes is by repurposing a ladder and suspending it from the ceiling.
Consider laundry room flooring -
It's important to select flooring materials that will not be damaged by contact with moisture or spills.
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Vinyl, tile, and some composite products often make good laundry room floor materials. Resilient flooring that mimics the look of hardwood may add a classy touch and give the appearance of wood without causing worries about damage. To alleviate fatigue while spending long periods of time in the laundry room, purchase a memory foam mat that can be placed underfoot. Keep lighting in mind - Lighting can be important in the laundry room. Rely on task lighting, under-cabinet strip lighting, and overhead lights as needed for efficiency.
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TIME FOR A TUNE-UP? The arrival of a new season can be an exciting time. Homeowners may have renewed vigor to start home renovation projects or even tackle some cleaning and organization tasks. Before the weather starts to warm up too much, homeowners may want to evaluate their home cooling needs and ensure that all equipment is in good working order. Spring air-conditioning inspections and tune-ups are essential steps in system performance. Homeowners should not take for granted that a system that performed optimally last year will do so this year when temperatures climb. Various factors, including weather damage, dust and grime, mechanical wear and tear, and even rodent or insect infestations, can compromise HVAC systems. Since HVAC systems have many moving parts, a thorough inspection of such systems can save headaches and money down the road. According to HVAC experts, the extreme weather conditions that come along with fall and winter can be especially taxing on homes and the systems that keep them comfortable. During a spring visit, an HVAC technician will perform maintenance on the air conditioner and make sure it is ready for the heat of summertime. This maintenance may include cleaning the unit, checking controls, calibrating the thermostat, lubricating moving parts, checking refrigerant levels, tightening electrical connections, and clearing any clogs. Homeowners are also urged to change the filter at the start of the cooling season.
Correcting any issues in the HVAC system well in advance of the arrival of warm weather can help ensure comfort when air conditioning is needed. As an added advantage, homeowners should install programmable thermostats if they do not already have them to keep cooling as cost- and energy-efficient as possible.
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2. Conquer interior clutter.
Clutter has a way of accumulating over the winter, when people tend to spend more time indoors than they do throughout the rest of the year. Homeowners who want to put their homes on the market in spring won't have the luxury of waiting until spring to do their "spring" cleaning, so they should start clearing any clutter out in winter and even resolve to make an effort to prevent its accumulation throughout winter. The Appraisal Institute suggests that homeowners clear clutter out of their homes before appraisers visit, and the same approach can be applied to open houses. Buyers, like appraisers, may see cluttered homes as less valuable. In addition, a home full of clutter might give buyers the impression, true or not, that the home was not well-maintained.
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On Point And On The Market: According to Realtor.com, spring is the busiest and best season to sell a home. While a good home can find a buyer any time of year, homeowners might find that the pool of buyers is strongest in spring and into summer. The reasons for that are many, ranging from parents wanting to move when their children are not in school to buyers wanting to move when the weather is most accommodating. Because spring is such a popular time to sell a home, homeowners who want to put their homes on the market should use late winter and early spring as an opportunity to prepare their homes for the prying eyes of prospective buyers. The following tips can help homeowners during the pre-selling preparation process.
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A home's inhabitants grow accustomed to odors that might be circulating throughout the house. Pet odor, for instance, might not be as strong to a home's residents as it is to guests and prospective buyers. Because windows tend to stay closed throughout the winter, interior odors can be even stronger come late winter than they are during the rest of the year. A thorough cleaning of the house, including vacuuming and removal of any pet hair that accumulated over the winter, can help to remove odor. In the weeks leading up to an open house, bathe pets more frequently, using a shampoo that promotes healthy skin so pet dander is not as prevalent. Opening windows when the weather allows so more fresh air comes into the home is also a good idea.
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