Welcome to the April 2018 edition of HomeCareBuzz.





Take your home’s entry from worn to welcome

By Sheryl Montero on April 10, 2018

Take a look at your home’s entry. Step back, and ask a few questions... Does it convey your style?
Is it well maintained and safe? Does it have an inviting wow factor? If your home’s front
door entry looks a bit tired, uninspired, or neglected, here’s a [...]
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Your no-nonsense guide to new homeowner no-no’s

By Tara Walsh on April 10, 2018

Are you a first-time homeowner? Have you purchased a new-to-you home? Either way, you have
a lot to do. When you’re starting out as a new homeowner, it can be hard to know
the right things to do and NOT to do when it comes to home [...]
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Should I Have an Open House?

By Kathleen Melen on April 10, 2018

For many homeowners, holding an open house seems like a given when they list their home for sale.
However, just because open houses are common, this doesn’t mean that they are
an effective selling strategy for every home. It’s important to consider the pros and cons before [...]
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Heating and Air Conditioning Glossary

By Janine Barrett on April 10, 2018

Do you feel like you’re trying to understand a foreign language when learning about your home’s heating,
ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems? Here is a glossary of common terms to help.
AFUE The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency is a measurement of a heating system’s efficiency in turning fuel [...]
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Spring is for Carrot Cake

By Amy Thyr on April 11, 2018

You can always find a carrot cake welcoming a springtime table, and we’ve gathered traditional
recipes along with a few variations for you to try. Our carrot cake cookies have all the
flavors of carrot cake in cookie form – including a dollop of cream cheese icing. [...]
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