Colorado Springs Real Estate

We're halfway through December, and while you may be busy with the holidays, it's still important to make sure your home is taken care of. Every month, a few tasks should be accomplished to make sure that your home stays in tip-top shape. This doesn't just apply if you're planning on selling a Colorado Springs home (but it certainly won't hurt if you are!). Even if you just moved into your home, or you have been there for a while, and plan to be there for a while longer - properly maintaining your home in the winter is important. Here are a list of tasks that you can accomplish in December to keep your home safe during the winter! Regularly Check for Ice Dams and Icicles If you didn't clean your gutters in the fall, it's extremely important to get them cleaned now. It's not just for appearences sake, either. When there are build ups in your gutter system, it can be incredibly easy for ice dams to also build up and stop all water flow. That w...

Another month is behind us and a new month is ahead! As November begins, it's a strong reminder that winter is coming and our homes need a few routine maintenance tasks to not only help it through the season but also a few other tasks that will keep it looking beautiful. At The MacGuire Team, we love to see a well-maintained home in Colorado Springs , not just because they make for a great buying experience, but a wonderful selling and living experience as well. Here are a few things you can do in November to keep your home looking beautiful. Clean the Carpets If you have carpet in your home, you probably know that no matter how often you clean them, they still get dirt that can't be removed by vacuum alone. You can rent carpet cleaners to help you get down and deep in the fibers to get them clean. You may even notice that after they are cleaned you get fewer allergies and feel better! Remove Lint From Dryer Exhaust The vent on your dryer can become clogged with lint ove...