Cincinnati October 2022

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take a tour Mark your calendar for these home and garden events near you Saturday, October 1 Eastwood Circle Sears Homes Walking Tour Walking tour seeing exteriors of ten different styles of Sears houses Cincinnati, Ohio Saturday, October 15 Norwood Historic Home Tour Guided afternoon walking tour Norwood, Ohio Saturdays and Sundays, October 15-16, November 19-20 Springfield Antique Show Antiques, vintage and flea market finds Clark County Fairgrounds Sunday, October 16 Burlington Antique Show Featuring over 200 antique dealers Boone County Kentucky Fairgrounds Saturday, October 1 Newport Harvest Festival Artists, crafters, and businesses on display Downtown Newport Kentucky Business District Sunday, October 2 Hyde Park Art Show One of Cincinnati’s oldest and well-respected art shows Hyde Park Square, Cincinnati, Ohio Sunday, October 2 Grandview Heights and Marble Cliff Tour of Homes Six historic homes Columbus, Ohio Saturday, October 29 Wyoming Sears Homes Walking Tour 90 minutes, 1 1/2 miles easy walking tour, view the exteriors of 15 different Sears Kit Homes Wyoming, Ohio. Fridays and Saturdays, November 25-26, December 2-3 Nights Before Christmas Candelight Tour of Homes An enchanting walking tour through private and public sites Madison, IN To learn more about these tours visit housetrends.com and search: Take a Tour Events may be subject to change, please check tour websites for further information. Do you have a home and garden tour we should know about? Send the details to publishers@housetrends.com 70 housetrends.com
ASK THE EXPERT rea estate HOUSE-WARMING 101: The Best Home Projects to Prepare for Colder Weather 1. Clean your gutters - Poor water flow through gutters and downspouts can lead to water damage, roof damage, and ice dams. Gutters can also collapse from too much weight. Once most of the leaves have fallen is the perfect time to have all debris removed from your gutters. Even gutter guards require some maintenance. Don’t neglect cleaning out your window wells too! 2. Service your HVAC system - The best time to have a winter service completed on your HVAC system is before extreme weather hits. Regularly changing air filters is also recommended for optimal furnace efficiency and indoor air quality. 3. Inspect your roof - Your roof is your best defense against winter weather. Using a reputable roofing company to inspect your roof annually is also a best practice. Missing shingles, nail pops, and aged plumbing boots can all be repaired rather easily and will extend the life of a costly roof. Neglecting these items can lead to potential roof leaks and interior property damage. 4. Clean your fireplace/chimney - Woodburning fireplaces need to be kept clean to safely burn a fire in the winter. Hire a professional to inspect your fireplace and chimney to be sure your firebox and chimney can safely provide winter warmth to your family in the colder months. 5. Winterize sprinklers and hoses - Shut down and drain your irrigation system to prevent freeze damage to the pipes. All garden hoses should be disconnected from water spigots and drained for winter storage. 6. Prepare your lawn - Fall is the ideal time to prep your lawn for the spring. Remove fallen leaves to prevent lawn damage over the winter. Aeration and fertilization are two of the best practices to ensure you enter the spring with a healthy lawn. 7. Seal and caulk around windows and doors - Colder weather can strain your heating system. Most homeowners do not regularly caulk their windows, yet doing so frequently can help prevent more heating loss. 8. Clean/replace outdoor lighting/bulbs - Consider cleaning outdoor fixtures to maximize exterior lighting during the darker winter months. Upgrading to LED bulbs and fixtures will help to lower your energy costs. 9. Test carbon monoxide detectors - Batteries in carbon monoxide detectors should be changed yearly. Carbon monoxide alarms are recommended on every level and outside of sleeping areas. Consider upgrading your alarms if it has been more than 6 years since you last replaced them. 10. Winterize your lawn mower/equipment - Either drain the gas from your equipment or use fuel stabilizer to protect the internal parts from any damage. Stabilizer will keep the gas in good condition over the winter. Run your mower for at least five minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Ellie Kowalchik, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Pinnacle Group, leads Cincinnati’s top-ranked Move2Team. A multi-million dollar producer and company sales leader, she holds the advanced designations of Seller Representative Specialist, Certified Residential Specialist, as well as e-Pro with a focus on technology. She has also been named one of America’s Best Real Estate Agents by RealTrends for the past 5 years. Have real estate questions you’d like to see answered in a future edition of Ask the Expert? Give Ellie a call at (513) 616-2323 or email her at Ellie@Move2Team.com. HTCI0922.020
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