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R.S.V.P. for the Homeowner Appreciation Event

A reminder the COCLT is hosting its 4th Annual Homeowner Appreciation Event on October 19, 2023, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. The location is the YMCA at 130 Woodland Ave, Columbus, 43219. We will have great prizes, community resources, food, and more! You can register for the event HERE.

The COCLT Celebrates its 75th Homeowner

The COCLT recently celebrated its 75th home sold. We are still going strong and continue to build homes in new areas. The COCLT is expected to build around 40 homes in 2024!

Welcome Home

Please join COCLT in welcoming homeowners who have recently closed

on their new homes.

LED Fixtures Require LED Lights

LED fixtures require LED lightbulbs. Incandescent light bulbs are not meant for these fixtures. While they may “fit” into the fixture, they will overheat and melt the fixture (as seen in the picture), and they pose a fire hazard.

COCLT homes are built with LED fixtures and lightbulbs to help lower your utility costs. LED bulbs have a reduction in energy usage by more than 75% compared to incandescent lighting, resulting in significant savings.

Effective August 1, 2023, the production and sale of incandescent light bulbs have officially been banned in the United States because of their low energy efficiency. Please be sure not to use incandescent bulbs you may have purchased prior to the ban when it comes time to replace. LED bulbs are long lasting, provide better savings on your utility bill, and eliminate any risk for fire damage in these fixtures. They are certainly worth the investment.

The COCLT

Homeowner Appreciation Event

The COCLT would like to show appreciation for our homeowners by hosting its annual celebration event.

Theme. All things fall! We have fall themed activities as well as prizes for you and your family.

We also support local businesses and will have food, drinks, and desserts provided from Catered by Chaneice, and you can check out her Facebook and Instagram profile.

Games. We will have various games and activities for you and your family at different stations, including pumpkin painting, a life-size Jenga set, House Bingo, and more!

Resources. Community partners will be in attendance providing great information.

Homeowner Tips

How to Save Money During the Holidays

As a homeowner, you have more space and opportunity to decorate, entertain, and cook. With the holiday season approaching here are some great tips to save on celebrations and other expenses.

Create A Holiday Budget:

Set a spending limit for each holiday expense. Give some thought to what you think is most important to creating a happy holiday season

Creativity with Your Decorations:

Making your own holiday decorations can be a great time to spend with family and also save money

Serve Simple Holiday Dinners:

Holiday dinners with a well thought out menu can limit overbuying items

For more information check out this LINK.

How to Care for Your Lawn in the Fall

To keep your lawn healthy and green in the spring, important steps have to be taken in the fall. Fertilizer treatments on your lawn in the fall help keep it protected and strong during the colder months. Green grass in the spring can occur if you consider some of these tips to care for your lawn in fall.

Apply fertilizer to your lawn about two to three weeks before the ground freezes, typically around mid-October

Keep watering your grass, but you can stretch out how often you water

Mowing your grass is still important and gradually increase how low you cut the grass to prepare for the upcoming winter months

For more information check out this LINK.

Mildew, the other type of Mold & How to Prevent It

Mildew is a specific type of mold, which grows in damp and humid places. It can commonly form on surfaces like wood, fabrics, and title. Here are some helpful ways to keep this type of mold to a minimum in your home.