Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

These past few weeks have definitely brought on a "chill" in the air. Whether you've already broke down and turned on your furnace or are trying to hold out for as long as possible, we all know it's coming. When the weather does turn cold, you can be prepared to keep you heating bills down with just a few easy tasks. The best real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks have some tips to help you maintain a warm cozy AND efficient home without the expensive heating bill! Caulk Trim and Baseboards As you walk through your home, you may feel some obvious drafts in your home that you will need to tend to. But if you inspect things a little closer, you will find some small gaps that are inviting the cold air into your home. A simple trick that will expose these drafts is by simply running your damp finger along the edges of your interior windows and trim. The moistened skin will be very sensitive to the draft and indicate the areas that you need to caulk. Ins...

As we go into the winter months, we all want our homes to feel warm and cozy - but there may be some areas of your home that are working against you and increasing your heating bills.   Here are 3 tips to help make your home airtight and efficient! Caulk Trim and Baseboards -  as you walk through your home, you will feel some obvious drafts in your home that you will need to tend to - but if you inspect things a little closer, you will find some small gaps that are inviting the cold air into your home.   Inspect Doors  The US Department of Energy claims that as much as 35% of the air leakage in a home comes from small openings in doors, windows and fireplaces.  Door sweeps can make a huge difference by closing the gap that is between the bottom of your door and the flooring.  Not only is this good for the entry doors but also a good idea for the basement and attic. You can purchase stick on rubber weather stripping to go around the edges  to seal...

This past week I have definitely noticed the "chill" in the air.  Now I don't know if anyone has actually turned on their furnace yet, but we all know it's coming.  When the weather does turn cold, you can be prepared to keep you heating bills down with just a few easy tasks.  Check out these tips to help you maintain a warm cozy AND efficient home! Caulk Trim and Baseboards -  as you walk through your home, you will feel some obvious drafts in your home that you will need to tend to - but if you inspect things a little closer, you will find some small gaps that are inviting the cold air into your home.  A simple trick that will expose these drafts is by simply running your damp finger along the edges of your interior windows and trim - the moistened skin will be very sensitive to the draft and indicate the areas that you need to caulk.  Inspect Doors  The US Department of Energy claims that as much as 35% of the air leakage in a home comes from...

As we go into the winter months, we all want our homes to feel warm and cozy - but there are some little nooks and crannies in your home that working against you and increasing your heating bills.  Here are 4 tips to help make your home airtight and efficient! Caulk Trim and Baseboards - as you walk through your home, you will feel some obvious drafts in your home that you will need to tend to - but if you inspect things a little closer, you will find some small gaps that are inviting the cold air into your home.  A simple trick that will expose these drafts is by simply running your damp finger along the edges of your interior windows and trim - the moistened skin will be very sensitive to the draft and indicate the areas that you need to caulk. Inspect Doors The US Department of Energy claims that as much as 35% of the air leakage in a home comes from small openings in doors, windows and fireplaces.  Door sweeps can make a huge difference by closing the gap that...