How to Catch Spring Fever
Did you know…A New Kind of House Inspection - Some buyers are now requesting an energy efficiency evaluation, as recommended in the "EnerGuide for Houses" report. Through various testing methods, an inspector will examine and grade a home for its comfort and energy efficiency. Sellers can also have their home tested, with the intention of achieving a passing grade for use as a selling tool.
· Cleaning With Dough - Museums use basic bread dough made of flour and water to clean delicate areas covered with water based paints. By gently kneading the dough over the surface you can pick up dirt without using excessive moisture, which could remove or smear the paint.
· Check Your Pockets Please - According to the appliance industry, microwave clothes dryers will soon be a major household energy saver.

Think Big
Get a couple of professionals to quote on a major exterior project you might consider for the future. Even if you can't afford to do it now, you will know how much to budget, and be able to set realistic goals for later. You'll also get lots of great advice on how to proceed, and have the inspiration to get outside more often in the early part of the spring.

Think Small
Visit a garden shop and take home a germination kit so you can start your growing season right away. It's a great indoor project that gets everyone thinking about the great outdoors!

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