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Lake Home Tips: Keeping Your Kitchen Energy Efficient

Energy efficiency helps the environment, but did you know investing in energy efficient home appliances and best practices can add value to your lake home? According to Zillow’s Consumer Housing Trend’s Report 2017, 48 percent of buyers list energy efficiency as one of the most desirable features a prospective home can have. But even if you’re not selling just yet, practicing energy efficiency and upgrading your space with energy efficient appliances can help save you big money. So, take a look at how you can save money and save the world with these helpful tips: Refrigeration Refrigerators are the biggest…

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Tips for Energy Efficient Lighting

Upgrading the lighting in your home with energy efficient bulbs or other types of lighting can cut your monthly power bill dramatically. It may take some time, but even the more expensive energy efficient bulbs pay for themselves, and then some. In this article, you will discover lighting options that offer you a way to be green and save money on your utilities at the same time. Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Compact Fluorescent Bulbs: These energy efficient lights are far more commonplace than they used to be. Replacing any incandescent light bulbs with these will give you the largest boost…

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How Energy Efficient Upgrades can Increase Your Home’s Value

Energy efficiency upgrades can not only shrink your utility bill; they can also increase the value of your home. Homebuyers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of energy-efficient homes. In fact, they’re often willing to pay more for homes with “green” upgrades, says Sandra Adomatis, a specialist in green valuation with Adomatis Appraisal Service in Punta Gorda, Florida. Just how much your home will increase in value depends on a number of factors, Adomatis says, like where you live, which upgrades you’ve made and how your home is marketed at sale time. The length of time to recoup the…

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Inexpensive Quick Tips to Save on Energy Costs

As winter approaches, we’re all wondering how much our heating bill is going to cost us this year. Every year, it seems it gets more and more expensive to just stay warm. Even when you think you’re monitoring your heat and cooling usage, the utility bill is through the roof. If you have had any experience with this, here are a few super simple tips to keep you from emptying out your wallet every time the bill comes. Programmable Thermostat While it may seem like an expensive option, upgrade to a programmable thermostat. This will let you schedule times that…

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10 Energy Saving Tips for the Hot Summer Months

Summer is an amazing time of year with boating, hiking, camping, and other amazing outdoor activities all in full swing. But face it; summer can be quite expensive due to the air conditioner. Here are 10 energy saving tips to keep your power bill from breaking the bank this summer. Replace the Unit If you are living in a home that is 20 years or older, then you may need to consider replacing your air conditioning unit. Look for units that will cost less to run and will have energy approved standards stamped on them. This will make a large difference…

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Simple Steps to Save on Winter Energy Bills

It’s wintertime, and that means higher heating bills. But those bills don’t have to wreck your budget. Here are a few simple steps you can take to save money on your winter utility bills. Organize Your Rooms If you have a forced-air heating system, make sure nothing is blocking your vents. These can include blankets or furniture. Baseboard vents should also be clear of furniture and low-hanging curtains. An organized space aids in warm air flow, making it easier for a room to heat up. Not only will it take less time for a room to heat, unblocked air vents also allow your…

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Quiet Luxury: Top Interior Design Trends 2024

Quiet Luxury dominates the interior design trends in 2024—with or without bold color. This is a fresh new year that empowers personal preference over enforced design rules and the dreaded over-styling of eras past. With organic shapes, biophilic design, and a connection to sunlight and nature still going strong, we are drawn to pieces with style, soul, and timeless appeal. Additionally, there is a focus on eliminating decision fatigue by selecting spectacular statement accents, larger, more impactful art pieces, and visually powerful focal points. Behold the modern kitchen’s dynamic range hoods and eye-popping tiled backsplashes. As lake lovers, we also…

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Celebrating Winter Splendor at Camp Stew on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH

Photography: Trent Bell, Trent Bell PhotographyArchitecture: Whitten ArchitectsLandscape Architect: Richardson & AssociatesStructural Engineer: Shelley EngineeringLEED Certification Consultant: Context Green Sparkling on the shoreline like a jewel in the snow, this half-acre property in New Hampshire celebrates all the natural splendor that is Lake Winnipesaukee. As the Native American name Winnipesaukee translates to “beautiful water in a high place,” this breathtaking setting undoubtedly befits its description. Designed by Whitten Architects based in Portland, Maine, with principal Russ Tyson leading the project, the dwelling was initially created to serve as a frequent escape for a couple approaching retirement. Eventually, they plan to…

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Lake Homes Realty Adds Kim Hoog to Tenkiller Lake Area in Oklahoma

A new lake real estate report from the country’s largest lake-focused brokerage show listing prices in Oklahoma are up over summer 2022. “The new Lake Real Estate Market Report from Lake Homes Realty shows Oklahoma’s total market at $786 million, up from $592 million in the summer of 2022,” said Kim Hoog, a new agent with Lake Homes Realty, who focuses on Tenkiller Lake in Oklahoma.  Lake Homes Realty operates in 34 states across the country. “The new quarterly lake real estate report from Lakehomes.com shows Tenkiller Lake to be the ninth largest market in the state of Oklahoma,” said…