PREPARING FOR WINTER
Fali best time to redecorate

AS THE number of daylight hours decreases, we pack away

light summer clothes,

re-organize closets and rake up

newly-fallen leaves rather than mowing the grass.

Indoors and out, the effect of
the changing seasons is evident as
people across the country under-
take home improvement projects
that will ensure that their homes
are inviting and energy-efficient
during the coming months.

Now is the time to take inven-
tory of your needs and make the
appropriate preparations.

Perhaps increasing the amount
of insulation in the attic would
help decrease fuel bills, or maybe
the fireplace and chimney need to
be cleaned before being used.

PREPARE FOR COLD

Taking care of jobs such as these
early on will not only afford a sat-
isfying sense of accomplishment,
but wiil also ensure that your home
(and its inhabitants) will be
prepared for the first cold snap, no
matter how sudden.

Sting your priorities and then
organizing the appropriate steps is
the key to successfully executing
your home improvement projects,

whether large or small.

Often it is possible to combine
several steps of re-organization
and clean up. Before dismantling
and storing the fans away, for in-
stance, a thorough clean up of the
closet may be in order, or perhaps
the garage should be hosed down
before the barbecue equipment is
stowed away.

Cleaning the gutters will require
a ladder, so why not wash the out-
side windows at the same time that
you are checking for leaves that
are potentially a source of clogging
and water damage.

investing the time and money in
home improvement projects can
also help increase the value of your
home.

New storm windows or an
energy-efficient furnace may bring
an immediate savings for your
winter fuel bill as well as being a
wise long-term investment.

Not every project will involve a
time-consuming process or a lot of
money. Don't overlook the small
touches that can liven a room.

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AUTUMN IS a terrific time to spruce up the home. Cleaning gutters, washing windows and putting up storm
windows are just a few of the tasks to be done before winter sets in.

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