How to Prepare Your Home for the Winter

Winter is among us and while we may be dreaming of the summer months, the reality is we have to prepare for the season at-hand. To assist you in getting your house ready for the winter season, here are 10 tips from an article by MSN Real Estate.

Prepare your home for the winter season and avoid costly repairs and chilly living areas.
Prepare your home for the winter season and avoid costly repairs and chilly living areas.

1. Clean your gutters
Clean debris from your gutter by hand, spatula or scrapper. A clogged drain can cause ice dams to form and water to leak into your house.

2. Block leaks around your house
Patch any leaks that are in your house and outside your house. You can use outlet gaskets for electrical outlets where cold air enters and seal outside leaks with weather-resistant caulk.Continue Reading… How to Prepare Your Home for the Winter

Find the Perfect Holiday Gift at the 2013 MSU Holiday Arts and Crafts Show

The holidays are the hub of the decorating and gift giving season and what better way to find décor and gifts then at the 2013 MSU Holiday Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the MSU Union.

The MSU Holiday Arts and Craft show is sponsored by the University Activities Board (UAB) and is one of the largest indoor arts and crafts shows in the state. The show features a broad range of items, such as handmade soaps, candles, furniture, jewelry, home décor, children’s toys, paintings and more. The 2013 show will feature new and returning exhibitors.Holiday Craft Show Banner

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Events Round-Up December 2013

Here are some events happening over the next month that may be of interest to MSU faculty and staff. Please visit the links for more information. Many events require registration.

Community Events

Wednesday, December 4

Ann Pancake at the Center for Poetry Fall Writing Series. 7 p.m., RCAH Theater (C20 Snyder Hall)

Saturday, December 7

MSU Holiday Arts and Crafts Show begins, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., MSU Union

Sunday, December 8

Festive Tea and Food Pairings, 3 p.m., Kellogg Center

Wednesday, December 11

Dickens’ Dinner, 7 p.m., Kellogg Center

Thursday, December 12

Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Lansing

Saturday, December 14

An Old Town Festival of Trees begins, (call for admission times), Lansing

Monday, December 18

Current Sports: Be in the TV Audience, 6:30 p.m., WKAR TV-Studios (College of Communication Arts and Sciences)

Sunday, December 22

Lansing Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., Wharton Center for Performing Arts

Development, Training & Wellness

Wednesday December 4

Recipe for Health Cooking Series: “Fingerling Potatoes”, 12:10 – 12:50 p.m., Brody Square Demonstration Kitchen

Monday, December 9

SQL Querying – Level 1, 9 a.m. – 5p.m., Online Live, New Horizons, East Lansing

Wednesday, December 11

Payments to Non-Resident Aliens and Foreign Vendors, 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., 10 Nisbet

Friday, December 13

Prohibited Harassment: For Supervisors, 8:30 a.m. – noon, 10 Nisbet