I'm a REALTOR with a degree in architecture and passion for design. I'm here because I believe everyone deserves to live in a home they love. Whether that means finding a new house or renovating the one you are in. I'm here for you! I am a mom of four (2 girls, 2 boys) who keep me REALLY busy. I also really enjoy gardening and my 2 dogs. After a variety of careers there are two passions I keep coming back to, architecture and sharing helpful information. I love helping others get inspired and do those projects in their home that will make them happy. I’ve always had big dreams to make interior design accessible to everyone. I am beyond excited to be here with you! Be inspired to create your dream home!
5-minute check before the cold weather arrives 🍂
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Hi Reader! October is here, and we're getting closer to the time of year when we start noticing all those little drafts around the house. You know the ones. That cold spot by the front door. The chilly hallway. The room that never seems quite as warm as the rest of the house. Before you start turning up the thermostat, I have a little assignment for you this weekend. Check the weatherstripping around ONE exterior door. Close the door and look carefully around the edges. Can you see daylight coming through anywhere? Now open the door and take a look. Is the weatherstripping cracked, flattened, or pulling away from the frame? Does the door close snugly, or does it seem loose? These are little things that are easy to overlook during the warmer months but become much more noticeable when the temperatures drop. If the weatherstripping needs replacing, add it to your fall project list. It's often a relatively inexpensive fix that can make your home more comfortable and save you money. This is one of the reasons I created my Home Maintenance Log Book. There are so many little things to remember about taking care of a house, and I would much rather have a place to write them down than try to keep track of everything in my head. If you're getting started on your fall maintenance projects, I've also put together a guide to help you prepare your house for colder weather. 🍂 Read How to Winterize Your Home And now I have a question for you. What's the coldest room in your house? Is it a bedroom over the garage? A room with lots of windows? Or that one mysterious corner that never seems to warm up? Hit reply and tell me! I love hearing about the little quirks of everyone's homes. Sometimes the simplest questions lead to the most useful conversations. Have a wonderful weekend! P.S. Do you know someone moving into their first home soon? I put together this gift bundle just for them! https://thishouseyourhome.etsy.com/listing/4570746585/first-time-homeowner-starter-kit-new Join me on social....Valerie M, Re-design Specialist Follow me on Pinterest....this HOUSE | your HOME with Valerie Check out my blog site.... www.thisHouseyourHomeValerie.com Shop on Etsy... thisHOUSEyourHOME - Etsy Homeowner 'Must Haves' Created for You |
this House | your Home with Valerie M
I'm a REALTOR with a degree in architecture and passion for design. I'm here because I believe everyone deserves to live in a home they love. Whether that means finding a new house or renovating the one you are in. I'm here for you! I am a mom of four (2 girls, 2 boys) who keep me REALLY busy. I also really enjoy gardening and my 2 dogs. After a variety of careers there are two passions I keep coming back to, architecture and sharing helpful information. I love helping others get inspired and do those projects in their home that will make them happy. I’ve always had big dreams to make interior design accessible to everyone. I am beyond excited to be here with you! Be inspired to create your dream home!
Five minutes now could help prevent a winter plumbing headache. Happy Halloween! With colder weather on the way, I have one small home maintenance reminder for you this weekend. Go outside and disconnect your garden hoses. I know. It doesn't sound like a big deal. But water left trapped in an outdoor faucet or connected hose can freeze, expand, and potentially damage the plumbing. Here's your quick weekend assignment: Disconnect your hoses, drain out the remaining water, and put them away for...
Hello Reader! Daylight saving time ends next Sunday, November 1. And while we're all looking forward to that extra hour of sleep, there's another little task I'd love for you to tackle this week. Check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms! It's one of those home maintenance tasks that's easy to forget because, hopefully, you never have a reason to think about them. Here's what I'd like you to do: Walk through your house and test each smoke and carbon monoxide alarm using its test button....
Hi Reader! I have a little question for you today. If a pipe burst in your house right now, would you know how to shut off the water? Hopefully, that’s something you’ll never have to deal with. But a few minutes of preparation now could save you a whole lot of stress later. So here’s your homeowner assignment for this weekend. Find your home’s main water shutoff valve. Depending on your home, it might be in the basement, utility room, crawlspace, or near where the main water line enters the...