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Have you been spring cleaning? Maybe now you're ready for a garage sale or a yard sale? Check out the video below from Robeson Design on throwing a Garage Sale: Image Source here Image Source here Summer is a popular time to move for many, with May being the official start of moving season. According to a recent study, more than half of moves occur during May through September. Image Source here The Spruce says moving into a new home should be done during the summer! Why? They list: The weather Great time for garage sales Good time to sell your home Kids and school Moving for work Students moving to college When are people moving? Check out the statistics from last year and even 2015 from My Moving Reviews: Image Source here Image Source here Moving to North Carolina? Or maybe you already live in North Carolina, but you are considering a new city? Moving.com listed these 10 cities to consider moving to: ASHEVILLE Estimated population: ...

It's a new month! And spring is here, with summer soon approaching! I've compiled a few of my favorite ways to get your home ready for summer! 1. Turn your ceiling fan to counter-clockwise. There are a lot of great resources that explain the benefits and the concept of changing the direction the fan blades move. Have any of you experimented with the directions and noticed any cost savings? Image Source here 2. Adjust the temperature settings on your programmable thermostat, for when you're home or not. 3. Replace old weatherstripping on doors and windows. Image Source here  [Tim Barron Architect] 4. Check water settings. By this I mean, check your hose connection for any leaks or damage. And indoors, consider using cold or warm water when using the clothes washer. Also, consider lowering the temperature setting on your hot water tank. 5. Revisit your windows. Change out your curtains and use SolarShield® curtain panels or thermal insulated blackout c...