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This winter season may be the perfect time to list your home for sale. Some shoppers may be motivated to buy before year's end.  Making your home appealing to prospective buyers is key to catching their attention and sealing the deal. Using these six tips to get your home ready for the market and let this winter be a season be your selling success story.

1. Make a Statement With Curb Appeal
   The first thing buyers will see when viewing your home is its exterior. Ensure that your walkway is in good condition and clear of snow, ice, and debris. Tidy up the front porch by replacing old or broken containers and cleaning the windows and doors.
2. Make Your Home More Inviting
   During the colder months, buyers will likely spend more time assessing your home's interior than looking around outside. You'll want to be sure that your house is super clean, giving attention to corners, nooks and crannies and closets. Get rid of the clutte...

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Winter is well on its way, and let's face it, there are some home improvement projects that no one wants to tackle when the weather is frigid. Whether you're an optimistic do-it-yourself champion or prefer leaving the work to pros, these home improvement ventures can make a big difference in your home's comfort, efficiency, and safety.

1. Revamp Your Roof
   If you've noticed missing or damaged shingles or any other visible signs of extreme wear on your roof, now's the time to take care of the problem, and a small leak when it rains only means there is a problem overhead which will get much worse over time. You may not need to replace your entire roof, and addressing damaged areas now will ensure that the added weight of ice and snow this winter won't compound the problem.
   
   
2. Check Your Deck
   Just like your roof, your deck is under pressure to perform, especially when winter weather strikes. Areas that are already distre...

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Old Man Winter is just getting started.

Winter weather can be hard on your whole house.  Stay warm, save money and protect your home from winter's worst using these simple steps. 

• Roof and Attic 
  It may seem counterintuitive, but making sure your attic is well-ventilated is important to fighting the cold weather winter brings. Keeping vents clear and adding them where necessary, keeps the temperature in your attic close to the temperature outside. Cold air below the roof keeps ice dams from forming on the roof. Ice dams are dangerous because they force draining water under the roof. From there, water can enter your attic or even your home's walls.
  
  One sure sign of ice dams forming are icicles dangling from your roof edge. Skip taking pictures, however, and get them taken care of immediately. In addition to blocking proper water drainage, they can also lead to snow build-up and a lot of extra weight that your roof isn...

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Just because winter weather is coming, it doesn't have to mean the arrival of supersized heating bills.  Use these ten tips to reduce your heating bills during cold weather months.

1. Replace weather stripping
   Get your home ready for winter by sealing leaks around doors and windows with weather stripping.  Some weatherstripping will need to be replaced periodically due to normal wear and tear.  
2. Let the sun shine in
   Keep shades and curtains open on your home's south-facing windows during the day so sunlight can provide additional heat.  As night falls, lower your shades and close your curtains to keep the heat in.
3. Turn down the thermostat
   When it's cold outside, the last thing you want to do is turn down the thermostat. Remember, for every degree you lower the thermostat during cold weather months, you'll save between one and three percent on your heating bill. Try our recommendations for...

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What can you do this winter to make your lawn look great next spring and summer?

Just because the cold, winter weather has arrived across much of the US, it doesn't mean you should ignore your lawn completely.  It pays to maintain your lawn even during the dead of winter to ensure lush, green grass when warm weather returns.

Follow these tips to keep your lawn in good shape for the months ahead.

1. Pre-winter Lawn Mowing
   In most parts of the country, you won't have to mow your lawn throughout the winter; however, you may need to do some mowing at the very start of the season. You should gradually start mowing your lawn shorter as the winter nears. The shorter the grass in the winter, the better the lawn will survive the colder months.
   
   
2. Clean Fall Debris
   If your trees dropped a thick covering of fall leaves over your grass, rake them up. Throughout the winter, pick up other debris th...

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