This week’s home news roundup includes energy bills saving tips, mold risk by state, top celebrity homeowners, and America’s favorite home improvement brand.
Do you know which celebrity owns the most real estate?
Depends on whether value or number of properties. Based on the number of addresses, Ed Sheeran owns 27 residences across the UK with a value of about $100 million.
For real estate value, that status goes to Beyoncé and Jay-Z. They own a total of seven properties valued at $500 million. Lionel Messi ranks second with a $232 million portfolio spread across seven properties. David and Victoria Beckham claim third place with five properties worth $150 million total. Oprah ranks 4th and Taylor is 5th.
How about shaving a little bit off that heating bill?
The average U.S. household spends about $1,824 per year on energy bills. You can cut that bill with easy energy efficient upgrades.
- If you can slip a dollar bill under your door, add a door sweep and weatherstripping.
- Feel cold air near your windows? Lock them. Locking creates a seal in modern windows.
- A draft near outlets might mean they aren’t insulated. Some spray foam might help.
- Window treatments are more than just decor. Open them to get solar gain and close them to keep the heat inside.
- Rugs can keep more than your feet toasty. The Carpet Institute reports that they can reduce heat loss by up to 20 percent.
If you haven’t thought about mold in a while, maybe it’s time.
Nearly half of U.S. homes have visible signs of mold. But not every state has the same risk of mold. According to Anderson Air’s recent study, the top 5 states with the highest mold risk are Louisiana, Florida, Hawaii, Rhode Island, and Mississippi.
The main factors that create a mold-friendly home are moisture, warmth, and organic material. The study looked at temperature, humidity, annual rainfall, and age of the home to determine mold risk.
What’s America’s favorite home improvement brand?
While I hope it’s MyFixitUpLife, The Home Depot ranks on top based on Google searches. Do us a solid and search MyFixitUpLife to help our rank.
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