Posts in category 'Homeownership'

What could be better than the scent of freshly baked cookies straight out of the oven? On December 18, you get to enjoy that scent and the cookies themselves! It's National Bake Cookies Day, a holiday created to get homeowners into their kitchens. You can bake a dozen cookies or 10 dozen cookies; it's up to you. Here are a few easy cookie recipes our real estate agents recommend trying.

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Cold weather is here, and with the inflation we've seen recently, homeowners are worried about energy costs this winter. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce your home's energy consumption. Here are a few suggestions from our real estate agents.

• Only use the heat you need.
  This may sound like a given, but many people don't think to adjust the thermostat when they're asleep or won't be home. It's a lost opportunity to save: The

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The holidays are just around the corner, and with them, heightened concern about fires in the home. Further, with cooler weather on the way, we also have to be mindful of fire hazards as we use fireplaces or other types of heating. 

To help you become more aware of fire prevention in your home, we're pointing your attention to October, National Fire Prevention Month. It's a good time to review tips on fire prevention while casting about the home you chose from Klamath Falls homes for sale for fire hazards.

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We're thrilled you decided on a dream home from Klamath Falls homes for sale and can imagine you've worked hard since moving in to get everything in your home just right. But maybe you've left the best for last, whether it's the patio, backyard dining area, or garden entertainment area. Our real estate agents have a lot of ideas about improving the home's exterior, including making the patio an extension of the home and increasing your living space.

Complete your modifications to outdoor structures and systems, including outdoor kitchen; features for shade and privacy; flooring, whether concrete, paving stones, bricks, or grass; and garden, landscaping, and decorative elements. Now you're ready for furniture. Here's some advice on this key element of updating your patio.

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House-hunters looking at Klamath Falls homes for sale are often attracted by the beautiful landscaping. Colorful butterflies visit the lovely flowers that adorn the properties. But some houses attract certain entertaining guests more than others. Our real estate agents have collected a few tips to invite hummingbirds into your yard.

1. Add a splash of red
   Hummingbirds adore red. It is their favorite color, hands down. But they also love bright purple, orange, and pink. Trumpet-shaped flowers that hold generous portions of nectar also beckon the birds to come to partake of the sweetness. Consider Oregon Firestorm, cloudburst phlox, fuchsia, and nasturtiums to bring a riot of color to your landscaping, and the birds will follow. Many people find that adding streamers of red ribbon to bushes and trees will bring more birds.

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