Windermere Blog | Category: Living

January 03, 2018

13 Appliance Tips & Hacks for Household Chores

Posted in The Home Depot and Living by Donna Smallin Kuper

Modern home appliances make our lives so much easier: They tackle dreaded household chores, saving us time and effort. There are lots of ways to use them, however, that you may not have thought of before. From cleaning your ceiling fixtures in the dishwasher to vacuuming your pet, here are 13 little-known tricks for getting more than your money’s worth from your appliances.
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December 20, 2017

New Year’s Tips for Buying and Selling

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Marilou Ubungen

Now that the end of the year is upon us, it’s time to start thinking about some New Year resolutions. If your 2018 resolution is to buy or sell a home, here are some suggestions to help you along the way. For everyone else, we’ve added some tips about building equity and investing in updates to your home.
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December 13, 2017

Preparing Your Home for the Winter

Posted in Living by Marilou Ubungen

During the winter, it is tempting to curl up and hibernate in bed for the next few months. However, you shouldn’t put off these important home maintenance duties.
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December 11, 2017

Stage Your Home to Impress Holiday Guests

Posted in Long & Foster and Living by Novelda Sommers

A few tricks used by professional home stagers can make your home holiday-guest-ready, even if you’re preparing for a visit from your in-laws, not potential buyers.
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November 27, 2017

Personalize Your Home with Christmas Tree Centerpieces

Posted in The Home Depot and Living by Merri Cvetan

December is a busy month with Christmas around the corner, so I try to do as many tasks in advance as I can — if not my shopping, at least my decorating!
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November 13, 2017

November Home Maintenance Checklist

Posted in Long & Foster and Living by Suzanne Whitenight Pilcher

November brings a transition to shorter days, colder weather and spending more time indoors. It also brings anticipation, planning and preparation for Thanksgiving and the upcoming winter holidays. Our checklist this month includes small, quick and easy tasks you can do now to get a jump start on your holiday hosting preparation so you can enjoy friends and family when they arrive.
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October 18, 2017

When Things Go Bump in the Night

Posted in Living by Marilou Ubungen

It’s almost Halloween; the time of year when people decorate their homes with haunting embellishments and spooky décor. Bats, spiders, and rodents are all good and fun when they’re made of plastic, but when you have the real thing taking up residence in your home, it’s no treat. Here are some tips for making sure these frightening critters don’t make your house their permanent home.
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September 27, 2017

Getting Organized Is Good for Your Home and Your Health

Posted in Selling and Living by Marilou Ubungen

The HomeGain National Home Improvement Survey has been asking real estate professionals across the country the same question: What are the top 10 things a homeowner can do to get their home ready to sell? And every year, the number one answer is: clean and de-clutter.
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July 14, 2017

How an Investment in Green Technology Can Pay off for Today’s Homeowner

Posted in Buying, Selling, and Living by Tara Sharp

Studies continue to show that real estate buyers are willing to pay a substantial premium for homes that feature highly efficient, environmentally friendly “green energy” technology. While the added value depends on the location of the home, its age, and whether it’s certified or not, three separate studies all found that newly constructed, Energy Star- or LEED-certified homes typically sell...
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June 28, 2017

Set the Stage for a Fantastic Fourth of July Party!

Posted in Living by Tara Sharp

Grab the sparklers, clean up the grill, and don your red, white and blue! A fourth of July theme barbecue is the perfect way to ring in summer and celebrate. Here are some fun tips for a fun and safe holiday shindig:
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