Winter Energy Efficiency Tips

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We often think about energy efficiency in the summer — primarily because air conditioning is quite expensive when the temperature reaches triple digits during the hottest months of the year. Some folks, however, may overlook the importance of using energy efficiency tips during the winter months to reduce utility costs. There are easy ways to [...]

How to Prepare Your Home Plumbing for the Winter

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Winters in Nevada County can sometimes be harsh, and if you don’t prepare your house before the freeze warnings arrive, you could find yourself faced with a number of unwanted plumbing issues. Luckily, it’s relatively simple to prepare your home plumbing for winter using basic items that you can find at your local home improvement [...]

How to Prepare Your Home This Winter for a Successful Spring Sale

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If you are planning to sell your Nevada County home next spring, why not get a jumpstart during the fall /winter season so you have more time and less stress while preparing? We know that everyone gets busy during the holiday season, but there is some time to do little fixes between family visits and [...]

How to Winterize Your Sunroom

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If you have a sunroom, take advantage of all the light coming into your house and transform it into a winter-ready haven. After plenty of use from a busy summer and fall, early winter is the best time to give your room a deep cleaning and set it up for use in the coldest season. [...]

Say Hello to Mother Nature This Winter

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Many of our gardens have withered and turned barren for the season. The days are darker and we’ll be cuddling up indoors for the next couple months, but it’s essential to bring life and light indoors to help combat the winter blues. Research has shown that exercising your green thumb this month can help boost [...]

Winter Home Health Check-Up: Areas to Examine Now

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With the first of many fall storms tapering off, now is the ideal time to do a home health check-up to ensure your home is prepared for the rain and snow winter will bring. So, what are the three key areas of your home to examine and what do you look for? Do you focus mainly [...]

Is It Better to Buy in the Winter or Summer?

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You hear it a lot – there are best and worst times to make any sort of purchase. It seems like every few months a new article comes out that says when you should buy certain things. Whether it’s a television, a car, or a home, statistics are available that may influence your decision on [...]

Seven Surprising Homegoods You Can Paint for an Instant Room Refresh

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Nevada County winters can get dreary. It's cold, wet, and the last thing you want to do is go outside. When you are stuck inside for so long, you start to notice things. Like how banged-up your heater looks, or how “blah” your living room decor seems. Winter is the perfect time for these kinds of [...]

Tips to Keep Your Roof Safe This Winter

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As the recent weather has demonstrated, winter in Grass Valley can go from cool and sunny to flooded roadways in an instant. Your roof is an important part of protecting your family from the elements. Now is the time to think about the maintenance tips that will help you keep your roof in good condition [...]

Winter is Coming-Check Your Roof!

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Nevada County winters are tough on roofs. In snowy areas, snow and ice add a lot of weight to the roof, and excess water can cause leaks. Sometimes, there is a big winter temperature swing between day and night. Those temperature variations cause the roof material to expand and contract, and that puts stress on [...]

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