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Home is where the heart is. The outside of a home is just as important as the inside when it comes to maintenance and style. Making sure things like the siding, fencing, and other areas are properly care for will go a long way towards the home value and comfort.
Finding local pros that can work on the exterior of a home is important. Quality house painters, siding experts, local pressure washers, and solar panel pros can all help make the exterior of the home even better. Angie's List does recommend getting at least 3 estimates before starting any exterior work on the home.
You can save up to 10 percent on your energy bill by targeting your energy hogs and unplugging them when you aren't using them regularly! While refrigerators and air conditioners consume the most energy, there are many small appliances that consume large amounts of unnecessary energy, too.
If you notice a spike in your energy bill during the hottest parts of summer or the coldest months of winter, inspect your windows. Leaky windows can cost you up to $300 annually in utility bills.