Lake of the Ozarks Real Estate

Every season brings a whole new set of things to do when you own a Lake of the Ozarks home , and winter is no different. From making sure the leaves are all raked up to making sure your home is well insulated, it can be hard to know what to do next. At Gattermeir Davidson, we want to make sure that you are well prepared in any season as a homeowner, and that you can easily transition between each one. Here are a few things you need to remember as the weather starts to get colder, and your home needs a few things done. Check The Gutters While you've been enjoying the fall weather and activities, the leaves and debris have been building up in your gutter. You'll want to find a way to clean these out before the winter sets in. Even though we may not experience hard winter's in the Midwest, you never know when a storm is going to come through that could leave you surprised. When your gutters are clogged up with debris it can cause ice dams, and those can lead to water ...

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...