Paint the front door (ROI: 80% – 140%)
Refresh (or repair) the deck (ROI: 80% – 120%)
Replace or repair your roof (ROI: 50% – 110%)
Power-wash the exterior (ROI: 40% – 110%)
Window Replacement (ROI: 50% – 80%)
Clean the gutters (ROI: Priceless)
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As summer turns to fall, it’s a good idea to refresh your memory on fall fire safety tips. Some safety tips are the same regardless of the time of year, but many safety concerns are seasonal, particularly those that involve keeping your home warm.
General Safety:
Change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors every fall and spring when changing the clocks for Daylight Savings Time.
Also, verify that all fire extinguishers are fully charged and in working order when you adjust the clocks each season.
Home Heating:
Verify that everything you need to keep your home warm throughout fall and winter is in good working order before you experience the first cold snap of the season. Many things can go wrong with heating equipment during the spring and summer months.
Family Fire Safety:
The fall season is the start of cooler weather and one of the most beautiful times of the year. Here are a few tips to remember in order to keep your home energy efficient as you transition to cooler temps and fewer daylight hours.
• Wrap your water heater with an insulated blanket to reduce heating loss and save money on your energy bill.
• Check your water heater temperature. For energy efficiency and child safety, set it no higher than 120°F.
• Install a programmable thermostat that allows you to pre-set the temperature for different times of the day and week. By setting the thermostat lower at night and during times when no one is home, you can conserve energy.
• During the day, keep shades and curtains open on the south side of your home (closed on the north side) to allow for solar heating and close them at night to retain heat.
• Add insulation to your attic, crawl space, garage, and any accessible exterior walls.
• Close your fireplace damper when not in use.
• Place a sheet of aluminum foil between the radiator and the wall to reflect heat back into the room.
• Make sure your furniture is not blocking any heating vents or radiators.
• Use indoor appliance timers to turn lamps on and off. This saves electricity while giving your home a “lived-in” look while you are out.
• Use the self-cleaning cycle of your oven right after you finish baking. That will give it a head start in heating up.