Tom Crimmins Realty Blog - home improvements

Prevent Icy Drafts by Weatherizing Your Windows

With the past few weather bi-polar months Staten Island has been experiencing - you most likely have been taking refuge in your home. When you're at home, obviously you're looking to keep your well-heated Staten Island home in tact. You may have dealt with insulating your attic, walls and other areas of your home, if you've neglected your windows you may find that they become a source of very cold drafts.

Apply this three-step guide to weatherizing your windows which will keep you warmer and help to prevent an increased heating bills this winter.

Between Window Frames and Walls

The first step to weatherizing your windows is to check for spaces in between the window frames and the windows. You can often see any gaps clearly as they will allow you…

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What To Consider When Buying A Fixer-Upper

It seems like a wise investment to purchase an older, tad run-down property and you have the chance to fix it up and turn it into the home of your dreams or for resell. However, the renovation project that appears a quick montage in your imagination will actually take several months or years and thousands of dollars in real life. How can you make sure that you are making the right choice for you?

One of the main advantages of buying a fixer-upper property is that you will usually be able to get the property for a much cheaper price. But is it worth the time and money you will need to invest in the property?

Here Are Some Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself When Making Your Decision:

• Do you (or your friends and family members) have the…

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Home Decor Tips and Trends

In order to keep your home decor looking fresh and up to date, it’s important to pay attention to the trends as they shift and change. 

Planning to redecorate this year? Consider these trends to pay attention to.

Getting Personal

Social media has made a big bang in 2013, and it is following into 2014. People are able to share their interests through pictures and inspire others with DIY ideas.

Printstagram turns your Instagram pictures into prints for frames, posters, calendars, and more.

Hang these pictures of family and friends or even scenery on the walls. Postcards or letters you may have collected and saved over the years will also add a personal touch. 

If you're looking for more pop culture rather than personal, an amazing website…

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Tips For Winter Roof Maintenance

Taking care of your roof is an important part of home maintenance and you don’t want to suffer a leak or any other problem during the cold months.

Here are some tips that every homeowner should know:

Check Out Your Gutters

Your gutters are an important part of your roof, because they allow water to flow away from the roof surface before it causes rot and damage. During the winter, your gutters will be more likely to get clogged with fallen leaves, snow and ice and can get blocked if they are not cleared out.

Get yourself a ladder and a friend to hold it for you and clean any leaves, debris and dirt from the gutters.Flush the gutters outwith a hose afterward to ensure they are clean. If your gutters have become damaged or leaky, you can use…

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