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THE HOME ADVISOR
May 2009
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Courtesy of:
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Jo Alonso
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J. P. WEIGAND
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REALTOR
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327 E. Madison
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Derby, KS 67037
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Bus: 316 788 5581
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Cell: 316 518 8510
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Fax: 316 788 8928
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Email: josalonso@cox.net
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INFORMATION HOTLINE
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www.appliance411.com
Instruction about repairing or replacing major home appliances.
www.hammerzone.com
Step-by-step range of home improvement projects.
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Timesavers
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Fifteen minute room cleanup. With just a quick fifteen minutes, you can transform your living area from a shambles to refreshed, welcoming rooms.
Here's how:
• Grab your clean up supplies holder.
• Throw items such as toys in laundry basket.
• Brush the couch to remove dirt and hair; fluff pillows.
• Dust the coffee table
• Organize magazines and books.
• Vacuum or sweep the floor.
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Shop Smart
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Resist impulse buying
Before you make an impulse purchase, ask yourself:
• Do I really need the item?
• Will this purchase take money away from paying off debts I owe?
• Is there any risk in delaying this purchase while I think about it?
• What are the chances this item might go on sale soon?
• Can I find this item somewhere else for less?
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I hope you enjoyed The Home Advisor.
Enjoy this free newsletter and share it with your family and friends. Consider me your neighborhood real estate expert —and avoid hidden shipping and handling costs. Consider using your public library for books, CDs and DVDs, It's FREE and easy! Sell items your have purchased when you are done with them. Lower your costs by checking store prices and specials, and online by downloading coupons.
Please email me at josalonso@cox.net for any questions about real estate. Thank you.
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Your Home Project
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Hot water heating tips
Water heating is the 3rd largest energy expense in your home—about 14% of your utility bill. Save energy and consider upgrades to make your home more energy efficient.
A few Tips:
• Use less hot water; turn down the thermostat on your water heater to 115°F.
• Buy a new, more efficient water heater with a thick insulating shell.
• Insulate an older water heater—electric, gas or oil.
• Repair leaky faucets that waste water.
• Install aerators in faucets and low flow showerheads.
• Investigate the cost of replacement before your water heater fails.
• Drain a quart or more of water from your water tank every month to remove sediment that can interfere with heating.
• If you heat with electricity and live in a warm, sunny climate, consider installing a solar water heater.
• Take more showers than baths. You use 15-25 gallons of hot water for a bath, but less than 10 gallons during a 5-minute shower.
Call me for more ideas to enhance your home's value.
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Cost Buster Tip
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Save on utilities! Check with your power company to see if there's a cost saving plan if you use your major appliances during evening or weekend hours. Run your dishwasher only when you have a full load. Hand wash and dry larger dishes or pots and pans to avoid running an extra load. Let the dishes air-dry instead of using the heat cycle. An average dishwasher costs $60 to $100 per year to run. You could save up to $55 per year on your water utility expenses.
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Home Reminder
Refrigerator:
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make sure your refrigerator door seals are airtight. Test them by closing the door over a dollar bill. If you can pull the bill out easily, the latch may need to be adjusted or the seal may need to be replaced. In addition, vacuum the coils at least twice each year. Also, stock up! A full refrigerator uses less energy then and empty one.
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Courtesy of your neighborhood real estate professional.
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© 2001-2009 SellSmart, All rights reserved.
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