Life @ Home Newsletter February 2023 (Sellers)

by Bob Patel

FEBRUARY 2023 | What’s in this issue?
CRANK UP THE COZY VIBES FOR HEART-WARMING WINTER SHOWINGS
DREAMING OF SPRING? MAKE THE MOST OF WINTER DOWNTIME TO GET YOUR PROJECT SHOVEL-READY
5 DELIGHTFULLY SIMPLE WAYS TO RAISE THE ENERGY IN YOUR HOME

Crank up the cozy vibes for heart-warming winter showings

Want to make your home stand out during a slower selling season? When readying your place for showings, play up the positive side of winter.

Clean sidewalks, curbs and driveways

Keeping your sidewalks and driveway immaculately clean of ice and snow is the equivalent of rolling out the red carpet for a winter house showing.

Create an easy entry

Properly stage your entrance to accommodate snowy boots and heavy coats. Provide extra-large, super-absorbent mats along with a coat tree for a frictionless entrance and less tracking.

Evoke emotion with scent

Reach those core childhood memories with a welcoming winter aroma. Keep refrigerated dough on hand to whip up a batch of fresh-baked cookies just before the showing. For an extra warm touch, set up a hot cider station.

Set the stage for winter nesting

Sell your home’s cozy potential with a few well-placed accessories. Drape a furry throw on the arm of the couch. Stack a few bestsellers on the side table. If you have a hearth, get a fire going.

Inspect the place for drafts

Find and fix any cold spots in your home. Replace the weather stripping, install window draft stoppers and insulate and seal the outlets.

Run the humidifier

Combat dry winter air by maintaining a home humidity level of 40-55%. (Tip: If condensation starts collecting on the windows, it’s probably set too high.)

Set the perfect temperature

A thermostat setting of 72 degrees Fahrenheit will keep everyone comfortable — and keep their minds off feeling chilly!

Dreaming of spring? Make the most of winter downtime to get your project shovel-ready

What’s a landscaping project you’d like to add in 2023? Whether it’s a Zen garden, a stone fire pit or a new arbor, start before the warm weather arrives so you can spring into action.

Sketch the master grid

Grab some graph paper and draw your yard to scale. This provides a bird’s-eye view of your property and where your new feature fits in.

Become a student

Immerse yourself in the vast library of online how-to videos to get everything you need to know to complete the project. Be sure to watch a variety of content — so you can catch the tips and techniques that work for you.

Gather your tools and materials

Once you construct your A-Z list on absolutely everything you’ll need for building and installation, start collecting. To keep costs down, borrow or rent project-specific gear from friends or family.

Make your to-do list and schedule it

Scheduling your build is smart. It breaks the project down into actionable steps and transforms intention into action!

5 delightfully simple ways to raise the energy in your home

Make prints of your digital images — and hang them
Install dimmable sconce lights in your dining area
Set up a coffee, tea or cocoa station in the kitchen
Rearrange the family room
Re-dedicate a cluttered space for a hobby

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