Holiday Decorating 101……

IS YOUR FIREPLACE READY FOR WINTER?

Mike Holmes’ Top Fall Home Maintenance Tips………….

RUN FOR THE CURE – SUNDAY OCTOBER 2

Over 30,000 people ran or walked,  to create a future without breast cancer

 in the 19th annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure

on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011.

I was happy to be a participant for such a great cause.

 

It was raining and cold….but we did it!

 

FINISH LINE

RUN FOR THE CURE…..

I will be participating in CIBC’s Run for the Cure for Breast Cancer.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada’s largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, and education awareness programs.

Each year, thousands of Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life unite to participate in the Run. Their reasons for participating vary,  but they all have the same goal; to create a future without breast cancer.

I would love if you were able to join our RE/MAX team and participate in this great cause.  If you are unable to participate, your donation of any amount is greatly appreciated!

Thank-you for your support!

-Kevin

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.runforthecure.com%2Fsite%2FTR%2FRunfortheCure2012%2FOntario%3Fpx%3D1385880%26pg%3Dpersonal%26fr_id%3D1282&h=IAQAwNi15AQBVfiKuxUK1rwY0hUdtPMxly3PfIInrhJu0rQ

Promote Energy Efficiency this winter………….

Inside your home

Lower your thermostat a couple of degrees during the day when no one is home and at night whenyou‘re sleeping.

Invest in a programmable thermostat.

Open your south-facing blinds during the day and close them at night.

Fill in cracks or holes in the walls, ceilings, and foundation left by your new home shifting and settling.

 Look at entry points for electrical lines, plumbing, gas lines or oil pipes, and windows and doors.

Replace your incandescent lighting with compact fluorescent lighting.

Use timers for your indoor lights.

Use task lighting instead of overhead lighting.

In the rooms in your home with high ceilings,  have ceiling fans to move the warm air downwards.

Use an oil, gas, or electric fireplace or wood stove that is airtight and that minimizes the indoor heated air being lost through the fireplace or chimney.

Regularly clean and/or vacuum vents, baseboard heaters, etc..

Change your furnace filter monthly during the winter.

Put plastic film on windows that you don’t use during the winter season.

Are your drapes lined?

Do you have area rugs and carpet runners on your hardwood, linoleum, or tile floors? They’re especially important when your basement isn’t finished or heated.

Insulate all of your hot water pipes, heating ducts, and water heater insulated.

Close  the heat vents in rooms that are seldom used. Keep these rooms closed in the winter.  Keep your closet doors closed.

Outside your home

Clean your eavestroughs and downspouts to prevent moisture from entering your home.

Use motion sensors for your outside lights.

Inspect the places where the brick and siding or wood meet for gapping during the settling process.

Fill in cracks or holes in the walls and foundation left by your new home shifting and settling.

 Check around entry points for electrical lines, plumbing, gas lines or oil pipes, and windows and doors.

Bored with your kitchen? …. What are some options for kitchen walls besides paint?