If you love thrills and chills, then snow tubing is right up your alley! Being more affordable than skiing, available for practically any age, and no skill level required, it’s no surprise that snow tubing is one of the most fun family events that you can do this winter! The biggest question you may ask is where to go snow tubing? Here are a few locations found in Virginia!
Massanutten Resort
Located two hours west of Northern Virginia, this popular resort offers 90-minute snow tubing sessions with 16, 900 ft long lanes. Each lane has a 120-degree drop that is sure to get your adrenaline pumping!
Wintergreen Resort
Known for being the largest tubing park in Virginia, The Plunge is definitely one that you’ll want to visit! Being 10-stories high with a length of over 3 football fields, it’s not uncommon for riders to top 30 miles per hour on their tubes! Tickets are available for online purchase only, and are good for 75-minute sessions!
Bryce Resort
With three 800-foot long tubing lanes, a maximum of 40 tickets are available for 90-minute sessions every half-hour, so make sure to reserve your spot! Bryce Resort is located in Bayse, VA, and can be considered a more affordable option for snow tubing. The resort also offers ice skating for an additional $8 per person!
There are plenty more locations in and around Virginia to choose from to enjoy the fun that is snow tubing, and we encourage you to seek out the one that best for you and your family!
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As we are still feeling the impacts that 2020 brought us, there’s a good bit of uncertainty about what can be controlled in this world. That being said, you may find that there’s one thing you can take control of, and that’s your electric bill! Now is the time to put an end to higher-than-normal energy consumption.
Depending on the situation you’re in, you may still be working from home, and/or have children that are having to attend school remotely. REC highly encourages you to take the time to make some simple adjustments so that you can continue to save money and energy!
The first tip is to set your thermometer to 68 degrees Fahrenheit or lower during the winter months. This will be the biggest step in controlling your electric bill, as thermostats are the highest users of electricity in your house. If you have a thermostat that is problematic, adjust the temperature to be 4-6 degrees lower. This should be done when there is either no one in the home or when everyone is asleep.
Next is to minimize your use of hot water. Water heaters are often the second-highest users of electricity, and something as simple as taking a shorter shower can make a big difference. Additionally, you can adjust your water heater temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, which will help you save energy over time.
Space heaters are often tempting, however, you’ll need to minimize their usage. Space heaters often lead to a larger than desired electric bill, so instead consider using alternatives such as a small electric blanket that sufficiently provides you heat without having to heat up the whole room.
One simple tip to help manage your electric bill is to make sure that all doors and windows are sealed properly. You don’t to be spending money to heat the outside.
We are confident there are more useful tips that can help you take control of your electric bill, and we encourage you to contact your local energy provider to get their opinion on the matter.
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One may consider home maintenance as a regular health checkup. The result is the same. Year-round upkeep is vital as it protects the home, just like it protects its inhabitants. Although the tasks involved will differ depending on the climate, one thing is mutual to all. A properly maintained home requires moderate time, effort, financial investment, and – a home maintenance checklist. The last thing any homeowner should be is careless or indifferent.
A seasonal maintenance checklist makes tasks manageable.
Apart from building materials used and installed systems, home-keeping responsibilities also depend on location and weather conditions throughout the year. Hence, if you own a lakefront property, upkeep tasks will vary from the tasks necessary to maintain a home in an arid or cold climate. When you add the factors specific for different seasons, home maintenance may seem a little bit like science.
Every season provides a range of assignments to dedicated homeowners. However, the process of housekeeping becomes a lot easier with a monthly or seasonal checklist. Take note: if you don’t feel up to the task (any task), don’t hesitate to call a professional to help you out. Otherwise, you risk injuries and damage to your property.
Fall home maintenance checklist
Winter is coming and with it several essential fall maintenance duties. If you have a backyard, this is the perfect time to rake the leaves and then reseed your lawn. Afterward, you may plant bulbs, shrubs, trees, and perennials. Just make sure you provide your newly planted garden with plenty of water. Once you finish with watering, empty the hose and clean your gardening tools. Should you need to store away your tools and other seasonal belongings, Best Cross Country Movers database will help you find a reliable storage facility close by.
Always be on the lookout for frozen pipes.
Fall is also the time to service your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Respective professionals will check the thermostats and radiators, ductwork and valves, vents, and chimneys. However, with the first strong winds, you can check the home for the draft and plug any cracks and holes. Insulate your doors and windows, and you will enjoy winter in a warm and cozy home and save on heating bills.
Home upkeep in the winter
If you live in a cold climate with plenty of snow in the wintertime, ready your snowblower. Before the first use, make sure it is in good working condition. Also, don’t forget to stock up on motor oil and gasoline as well as on fuel for heating. Furthermore, inspect your home from the (below) ground up. Leaks in your basement can occur during thaws and cause significant water damage. If you have a water heater, make sure there aren’t any pressure issues or leaks, too.
Check your roof and gutters, especially after snowstorms. Be prepared to deal with ice dams as this ice build-up can not only seriously damage your roof but also let water in and damage the interior of walls. If you plan to work from home during winter and require additional space, think about having your garage updated or repurposed before the holidays. In case all you have to do is reorganize storage and clean the area, the slow winter season is when you should do it. Finally, as the holidays are approaching, check your electric installations, and make sure they can support all of your decorations on time.
Spring: time to inspect everything
Come spring, you might feel overwhelmed with all the tasks ahead, but there is time for everything. Spring is ideal for getting your outdoor spaces ready for summer, decluttering, and thoroughly cleaning your home. However, you should inspect your house first for any signs of damage that may have occurred during winter. No matter how small the cracks you notice during your home inspections, make sure you fix them in the early stage. Harsh weather will affect the roof and gutters, chimney, facade, driveway, and walkways.
As it becomes warmer, make sure an inspection and servicing of your HVAC system are on your home maintenance checklist.
If you live in a flood zone, check if your sump pump is in proper condition. Spring is also the time to get your pool ready for the upcoming summer season. Clean it, examine the valves, replace filters, or call the experts to handle it all. Once again, check the pipes inside your home, walls, and ceilings. Also, address even the smallest signs of water damage, and check faucets for leaks. Whenever the weather allows, spend time in your garden. Check the trees for any dead branches, trim the shrubs, reseed the empty patches in your newly grown lawn, and get your lawnmower ready. Inspect your sprinklers, too.
Summer is (not) the time to rest.
Whether you need to deal with scratched hardwood floors, porch, or repaint the house, summer is the right season. Long warm days will help dry the varnish or paint faster. Once the spring is over, it is time to oil the hinges in the house and garage door chain. If you have a backyard, set up your sprinklers. Regularly trim your lawn and shrubs and clean your pool from algae, leaves, and debris.
Regularly mow your lawn in the summer.
While it is a monthly maintenance task, cleaning your A/C filters is highly important during summer, especially if you spend a lot of time at home with the system on. Hot summer is also the time to be on the lookout for pest infestation. Consider asking a pest control company for a home inspection and resolve any bug or pest infestation issues at an early stage. The summer season is also a home remodeling period, but it also means that the costs are higher. Consider scheduling your home renovation with a contractor for the fall and split it into easily manageable tasks. This way, you won’t depend on the weather too much.
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Orange, Locust Grove, Culpeper, Northern Virginia or even Maryland or DC, we are your Real Estate team committed to finding the perfect home for you! Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar, and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our area expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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What better way to start off the holiday season than visiting Mount Vernon for the Winter Glow lights celebration. Here you’ll get a chance to see the estate illuminated with holiday patterns and soft lights. You’ll also have the opportunity to listen to classic Christmas carols! Enjoy celebrating the holidays with your family at the estate of our founding father! For more information about the event, Click Here!
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Orange, Locust Grove, Culpeper, Northern Virginia or even Maryland or DC, we are your Real Estate team committed to finding the perfect home for you! Thinking of selling? In any market condition, “what is my home worth?” is the #1 question asked by homeowners. If you wish to sell your home, it needs to be sold for top dollar, and in a timely manner. Pricing your home accurately, one of our area expert advisors will partner with you to make the selling process so much easier. Get started today by calling us at (540) 388-2541 or contact Pat Licata.
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It’s back! Fredericksburg’s Restaurant week for the winter season has returned. Beginning today (January 18th, 2019) through Sunday, January 27th visit any of the listed restaurants below for a select menu with a fixed price. Breakfast at $6.19, lunch for $10.19 and dinner specials for $20.19 and $30.19 depending on the restaurant and their offer.
This is a wonderful opportunity to try some new places downtown, that you may not have known about before or have had the opportunity to try! Visit here for a list of the menus that each restaurant has prepared for this week.
The City of Fredericksburg Economic Development and Tourism is sponsoring a Passport Program for the chance to win $250 worth of downtown gift cards! How do you participate? Print a “passport” from their website or pick up a “passport” from the Visitor Center (706 Caroline St, Fredericksburg VA 22401). You can also ask if the participating restaurant you’re visiting has one, but please be aware: they only have limited supply. Once you have your passport, take it with you to at least 5 of the restaurants listed below, they will stamp it once you have completed your meal. Take the passport (with at least 5 stamps) to the Visitor Center by 5pm on Monday, January 28th and you will qualify to be entered into the drawing to win the $250 in gift cards!
List of participating restaurants:
Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
Bavarian Chef Fredericksburg
Billiken’s Smokehouse at the Chimney’s
Bistro – Courtyard Marriott
Brock’s Riverside Grill
Castiglia’s
Cork and Table
Deutschland Downtown
Eileen’s Bakery & Cafe
Fahrenheit 132
foode
Italian Station
J. Brian’s Tap Room
Kybecca
La Petite Auberge
mercantile
Ristorante Renato
Sammy T’s
Sedona Taphouse
Soup and Taco Restaurant
Soup and Taco 2
Spencer Devon Brewing
Sunken Well
The Confident Rabbit
The Falafel Joint
The Happy Clam
The Kenmore Inn
Vivify Burger & Lounge
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