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Latest Happenings

In this month’s newsletter I’ve posted a number of new articles associated with keeping warm this winter and what to not caulk when caulking windows. Though the days have been pretty mild this fall, much of New Hampshire has already had 20-30 inches of snow so far, and winter is still several weeks away. Being reminded of the impending cold weather, I thought it would be a good idea to discuss some of the various heating alternatives to the standard home heating solutions. Also, for those of you thinking about selling your home in the near future, I also wrote a piece on when it’s best to have a home inspection. Finally, I wrote an article on “Planning a Second Story Addition” that many of you might find as an interesting alternative to “building out”.

Where to Caulk Around Windows

When winterizing your home in the fall, a common suggestion is to make sure to caulk around the exterior windows. In general, this is sound advice. However, you should not caulk all around the window. Doing so can lead to serious house damage caused by rot and mold growth. Read my article on “Learning what not to Caulk when Caulking Windows”.

Radiant Heat and Ceramic Floor Tile

One way to keep you feet and body feeling warmer this winter is by installing radiant heat underneath your ceramic tiled floors. Radiant heat is an incredibly warm and comfortable type of heat that warms you from the ground up, and surprisingly it’s not as difficult to install as one might think. See my article on “Radiant Heat and Ceramic Floor Tile” to learn how to have warmer kitchen and bathroom tiled floors.

Outdoor Heating Furnaces for the Home

Many people elect to use wood burning stoves to supplement their main heating source during the winter months. However, wood burning stoves are messy, need to be reloaded every few hours, and require the wood to be cut and split into small pieces to fit into the wood stove. An outdoor heating furnace can eliminate many of these problems while providing you with even greater warmth than the traditional wood stove. Read my complete article on “Outdoor Heating Furnaces for the Home” to learn if an outdoor wood burning furnace is right for you.

Reducing Heating Bills this Winter

Keep your home warmer this winter and save money on your monthly home heating bills by implementing the seven suggestions I have described in my article on “Reducing Heating Bills”. All of the suggestions are very inexpensive to implement and can all be done by the novice homeowner.

Planning a Second Story Addition

Building a second story addition is a great way to expand the living space of your home if you don’t have the luxury of expanding outwards. However, building a second story addition can be extremely disruptive to the family, and often requires moving out of the home for a period of time. Careful planning and conducting an upfront structural inspection are critical when contemplating building a second story addition. Read the complete article at “Planning a Second Story Addition”.

Best Time for a Home Inspection

For most prospective home buyers they sink money into a home inspection when they sign a purchase and sales (P&S) agreement on a home. The agreement is usually contingent upon a home inspection that they are satisfied with. Though this is a wise decision, they’re not necessarily the only ones that should be thinking about having a home inspection. If you plan to sell your home soon read on at “Best Time for a Home Inspection”.

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As always, if you have any specific home improvement questions or would like to see specific new home improvement related content send your questions to me at mark@homeadditionplus.com.

Again, good luck with your DIY home improvement projects and get ready for the holidays!

Mark J. Donovan

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