Colorado Springs Real Estate

January is almost over, but you still have time this weekend to get a few things checked off of your January Maintenance checklist. Winter brings a special type of circumstances, especially when you live in Colorado Springs . You have sunny days, snow days, nice days and cold days. It fluctuates, but you are still left with a winter that you need to prepare your home for, and a list of tasks that need to be accomplished. Here is a short list of things you can knock out this weekend to keep you home well cared for. Change the Furnace Filters Changing out your furnace filters is a great way to keep your furnace in great working order, while also maintaining great air in your home. There are ways you can help remember to accomplish this task, and one more popular and new way is to have your filters mailed to you on a regular basis. You’ll always get it on time, and when you need it next. Test Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors Winter is just as important as any to make sure th...

Every winter, people predict that *this* will be the coldest winter yet. Of course, we can’t predict what Mother Nature will throw at us, but we CAN predict how we’ll react to it. Your home will inevitably get cold this winter, but with a few quick tips, you can make the most of your heat and help your home stay toasty. The MacGuire Team hopes that your new Colorado Springs home is ready for winter and to keep the warm air in, and we have a few tips to help! Let In the Light Make use of that huge ball of fire in the sky and let it heat your home during the day. When the sun comes up, throw open the curtains and make use of that awesome natural heater. Of course, if your windows don’t get much light on some sides of your house, you can keep those curtains closed to keep in the warmth. On the flip side, when it’s night time, you’ll want to close your curtains to help keep in the warm air and block from the cold. You can even put up temporary blankets over doors and windows that don’t...

Just because winter has already hit doesn't mean that it's too late to start protecting your home against it. Your home is one of your biggest investments, and with this investment, it's also a big responsibility. At The MacGuire Team , we realize that winter can cause extensive damage when you aren't properly prepared, and after finding the perfect Colorado Springs real estate - we don't want anything to happen to it. Here are a few ways you can still protect your home, even in the middle of winter weather. Protect Your Pipes The pipes of your home are like the arteries in your body. They carry much-needed water from one side to the other, and though they go mostly unseen - if one bursts it can create a feeling of panic. In fact, even if your home is warm, your pipes can still freeze because it all depends on their location. With pipes in your attic, basement, or crawlspace, there are many places where it could get cold enough to freeze and cause major damag...