As leaves turn and crisp air sets in, fall offers the perfect opportunity to get your home in shape well in advance of winter. This season is all about prevention and preparation—sealing up drafts, cleaning gutters, inspecting heating systems, shoring up supplies, and tackling small repairs that could turn into inconvenient, expensive repairs later, when the weather is unwelcoming.
This week’s issue includes a comprehensive fall maintenance guide—a collaborative effort with DIY expert Beth Allen, a licensed contractor and founder of DIY HIP Chicks—that incorporates her unique insights and expert tips.
Beth is also a terrific representative of the many passionate, talented, and generous members of the industry who support Purgula’s mission to educate and empower homeowners.
We also enjoy helping busy professionals, like her, stay abreast of new opportunities and trends outside of their core areas of expertise.
That said, we have also included a roundup of helpful resources to shore up your knowledge and confidence to tackle whatever comes your way as a homeowner—including a list of easy How-To YouTube videos to get you started immediately. Our curated articles offer practical advice, tools, and tips to help you maintain and improve your home with confidence.
When in doubt, don’t hesitate to get your systems checked proactively by a reputable professional now—you don’t want to be waiting for their availability one hour before guests arrive, or just before an impending winter storm!
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported a significant rise in its Housing Market Index for October, exceeding expectations and pointing to improved builder sentiment on sales, traffic, and pricing. This uptick suggests a brighter path for new home construction next year, which could ease supply shortages and stabilize prices for prospective and current homeowners.
Source: NAHB (National Association of Home Builders)
U.S. households heated mainly by electricity will spend about 4% more this year to stay warm over the winter due to higher power price forecasts, the Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday in its winter fuels outlook report.
Nine months after the wildfires, the vast majority of residents in Pacific Palisades (9 out of 10) and Altadena (8 out of 10) remain displaced as the permitting pace continues to lag.
That's it for this week's newsletter. We hope you enjoy our latest content and find it helpful in your journey to become a resourceful and fulfilled homeowner. Stay tuned for more updates, and reach out to us if you have any questions or suggestions for future content topics!
