Tuesday, February 11, 2014

How to Spruce Up Your Northern Virginia Homes This Month

It's nearly spring and February is the perfect month to take a look around your Northern Virginia homes in preparation. It's time to inspect your home for heat and energy loss as well as spaces where water may find its way through during spring showers. Take this month to follow the tips below and fully prep your home for the spring season!

 Keep Water Out
This is one of the greatest ways you can protect your home from damage in the spring. First on the list is living spaces— look around your living spaces for areas and cracks where water may be able to come through. 

 Follow along the ceilings, as well as window panes and door frames. Take a pen and paper with you to jot down problem areas to keep in mind for later. You should also check your homes in Northern Virginia for seals around toilets, bath tubs, sinks, and showers. Move on to the basement and storage areas next, looking for visible moisture spots or past markings of water.

 Change Your Shower Curtain
In checking the bathroom for areas where water may come in, take the time to change out the shower curtain. This goes hand in hand with spring cleaning Northern Virginia real estate as shower curtains are a common area for mold and mildew to sprout up. Be sure to open and air dry the curtain after use to prevent mildew.

 Search for Energy Leaks
During the winter, your homes in Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, DC, or McLean likely lost energy through cracks or faulty seals around windows and doors. You can remedy these leaks and cracks with caulk and even insulating spray foam to seal larger gaps. Walk around to feel for cold air coming in or where heat may be escaping your home— common areas include appliance vents, electric and plumbing fixtures and even furnace ducts.

 Clean Out Storage
Now is the time to clean your storage areas in preparation for springtime. "Whether you go after the garage, attic, laundry room or garden shed," says MSN Real Estate. "Your home benefits when you get rid of rusting tools, leaking fluids and household chemicals."

 Start by taking everything out of the space, piling it up outside, and making piles to keep and donate. If you haven't used the items in the past year, it's time to get rid of them. Be sure to recycle batteries and properly dispose of paint cans when tossing them out. 


I happily serve the areas of Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Great Falls, Herndon, Lake Ridge, McLean, Mount Vernon, Reston, Rosslyn, Springfield, Tyson’s Corner and Vienna.

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