Purgula

Innovation for Homeowners

November 9, 2024

Hi Reader,

As autumn transitions to winter, so also comes severe weather that can affect the comfort and beauty of your home and surrounding landscaping.

This week's newsletter focuses on Winter Preparation of your home and garden, even if you live in a 9, 10 or 11 plant hardiness zone.

Ensuring that your home and outdoor areas are protected and well-insulated against nature's fury, be it snow, frost or heavy rain, should be at the top of your current "To Do" list.

Frost, ice and rain can wreak havoc on your home and property, but damage, discomfort and inconvenience can all be avoided by simply devoting time to careful preparation, well ahead of the onset of inclement weather.

In particular, now is good time to have any key, older systems in your home (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or roofing) proactively inspected to ward off any unanticipated winter-related incidents.

If you do uncover any issues that need addressing, you can be grateful that you are not facing one of the following "insult to injury" scenarios:

1. Living in discomfort
2. Waiting for a quality contractor to be available
3. Hiring a disreputable, inexperienced, or poorly-skilled contractor out of desperation
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PS: Last week's newsletter can be found here.

Related Topics: Winter | Maintenance | Home Safety | Prevention | Trees​

Home Safety

​Ome’s Smart Knob 2.0: Safety & Independence Delivered in a Box​

How this innovative product is addressing the leading cause of house fires — unattended cooking — and helping the elderly live alone safely.

Home Safety

​7 Sensors to Make Your Home Safer & Healthier​

A quick guide that explores additional sensors beyond smoke detectors that will add an extra layer of safety and wellness to your home.

Real Estate

​How to Make Your Long-Distance Move Comfortable​

Practical tips to help you safeguard your comfort during a long-distance move and manage the inevitable stress encountered along the way.

Real Estate

​Consumers Feeling Better About Housing Market Despite High Home Prices​

Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) is up significantly from the all-time record low of two years ago.

Source: Fannie Mae

Real Estate

​How Older Homeowners are Impacting U.S. Housing and Foreclosure Markets​

Foreclosure filings are staying relatively low, in part due to an increasing number of older homeowners choosing to stay in their homes longer. This trend, in turn, underscores a more stable home market with a smaller percentage of properties at risk of foreclosure.

Source: Foreclosurelistings

Home Organization

​Millennials are About to be Overwhelmed with "Boomer Junk"​

Expert advice on navigating the influx of belongings from your parents or grandparents, whether through inheritance, downsizing, or moving out.

Source: House Beautiful

A-M Gutter Guard
5" Heavy-Duty Aluminum Gutter Guard

A-M Gutter Guard was designed by two Amish brothers, Ray and Aden Miller in northeast Ohio. After several years of installing various types of gutter guards, they were motivated to develop a gutter guard that would address issues with existing products. It was clear that affordable guards were poorly designed and well-made guards were overpriced. With that in mind, they designed and patented A-M Gutter Guard selling over 15 million feet to date!

The Snow Shaker by Screwups

Heavy snow can weigh down branches and cause them to snap, leading to costly tree repairs and dangerous property damage. The Snow Shaker is a simple solution that’s easy to set up and fun to use. Just attach the device to any standard extension pole or broom/mop handle and you're ready to dislodge perilous snow from your tree’s branches! (It's also convenient for hanging Christmas lights, as well as shaking fruit and nuts loose during warmer months).

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!
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Keep learning and innovating!
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Robert & Rukmani

Co-Founders of ​Purgula​

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