Page 4 - Allison Van Wig's MAGAZINE Good To Be Home Summer of 2022

Dear Friends & Neighbors

As many of you may have figured out by now, I just love it when we
have more daylight hours, it gives more time for just about anything

that your heart desires.
FANS: a breath of fresh air
Author Jenny Han penned the phrase, "Everything good, everything
magical happens between the months of June and August." This issue
of Good to Be Home celebrates all there is to enjoy in the months
ahead. written by: MATTHEW BRADY

As the days grow longer, you'll be spending more time outdoors, so An almost universal way to stay cool and comfortable at growing in this frequently used room. You should check your
you'll want to make sure you and your home are prepared. In this
issue, Maryland-based designer and landscape expert Anthony Wilder home, especially during summer, is by using a fan. On bathroom fan a few times a year, and clean it by doing
offers smart tips for boosting your curb appeal, and cookbook author top of that, fans can improve your home environment the following:
Rebecca Lang reveals her secrets for hosting outdoors this summer.
in several ways.
• Pull the cover down, removing it if need be, before cleaning
When it comes to maintaining your home this time of year, it's all
about minimal maintenance and keeping expenses at a minimum. CEILING FANS it with soapy water.
Inside you'll find a guide to growing your own vegetables the easy way
and simple tricks to keep your backyard illuminated through the night. Allison Van Wig, CRS, CPRES, CPSC, IMSD Is there anything more comforting than relaxing at home with • Check the fan itself. It may be covered with dirt, grime, and
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REALTOR®
Love them or hate them, hot days are often part of summer. Luckily, you can do to maximize your ceiling fan benefits: then clean it with a cloth or a vacuum.
there are plenty of ways to beat the heat while enjoying yourself at E-mail: Allison@SuperBroker.com
home. Be sure to check out the tips for proper fan maintenance to Cell: (562) 882-1581 • In the summer, run them counterclockwise so warm air ATTIC FANS
make sure your interior stays cool and options for modern pools you Fax: (562) 938-9000 is lifted toward the ceiling and cool air is delivered down
can have installed or install yourself with minimal effort. www.SuperBroker.com These fans are the unsung heroes of the home. This is
to you. especially true during blistering summer months when attic
May this summer bring you happy days, fun nights, and plenty of time Allison Van Wig - Van Wig & Associates
to enjoy your home! As always, it's a pleasure to send you this 4435 E VILLAGE RD • Frequently dust the entire unit and the ceiling above it. temperatures can hit upward of 150 degrees or more. This heat
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magazine. You’d be surprised at how quickly dirt and dust accumulate, can bleed down into your home, making it warmer. An attic
Allison Van Wig especially on top of the blades—and that’s cascading down fan sucks in cooler (relatively speaking) air from outside and
on you if you don’t perform regular upkeep. shoots the hot air out, delivering a better living environment
for you and lower home-cooling costs. For the best results:

EXHAUST FANS
• Run it at the hottest time during the afternoon, which will
Having a bathroom fan can be an important component of
maximize its effectiveness.
overall health, as it takes the humidity of this confined space
and removes it from your house. This can improve overall air • Have it serviced by a professional every few years.
quality, but, more importantly, it can help prevent mold from

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