A Year in Review – Best Alaska Homes Blogs of 2023
Can you believe it? Another year has flown by and we are gliding into 2024 just around the corner. Every year we like to take a moment and look back on some of our favorite memories with you from the year. This year we have shared some interesting articles with our Alaska Homes Blog family. Let’s take a moment and review are a few of our favorites!
How to Lower Your Alaskan Heating Bill this Winter
At the beginning of 2023 we shared a two-part article to help our Alaskan family save money on their winter utility bills. In these articles, we discussed 10 ways to reduce your heating bill. We realize our Alaskan winters can get very cold, and we want to keep our families warm and comfortable without breaking the bank.
Check out the articles here: Part 1 and Part 2
Décor in Your Alaskan Home Can Protect Your Mental Health
In this two-part article series we discussed the impact of our homes on our mental health. Did you know that your space can evoke emotional responses based upon its color, texture, lighting, and room layout? During the winter months here in Alaska, many of us experience Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD and we can use all the help we can get to keep our mood and overall mental health in check. Our homes interior design and décor can influence our mood and well-being, so we compiled some tips to help you make your space work for your body and your mind. Check out the articles here: Part 1 and Part 2
Increase Your Alaskan Home Value While Respecting the Earth
In honor of Earth day, we shared an article about ways to protect the environment and improve the earth for our children and future generations. On Earth Day we all take a moment and reflect on the changes that we can make personally. Costs of owning a home are increasing and we are always looking for ways to cut cost and increase eco-friendly features and home value at the same time. Check out the how you can help the Earth with some tips here.
Simple Upgrades to Make a Rental Feel Like Home
In this article we discussed how to make a rental feel more like something you could feel like you own. Living in a rental has its ups and downs. We all want to make our house feel like a home and personalize it to our tastes and needs. The only problem with renting, is that you must consider your security deposit and keep the home in the condition in which you received it. Changes and upgrades that you make, will most likely need to be reversed when it’s time to move on. How can you create simple reversible changes that won’t break the bank? Check out the article here.
The 411 on Creating a Budget for a New Home
2023 was a big year for some of us and it was finally time to buy our first home! Are you finally ready for the next step? Buying your first home is one of the biggest purchases we make in our life. In this article we gathered a few tips to help you to review and adjust your finances prior to taking the leap into being a first-time homebuyer. Check out the article here.
We have enjoyed spending 2023 with you and look forward to helping you attain all of your home dreams as we continue into 2024!
