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June 28, 2012

REAL ESTATE GUIDE

Upper Arlington

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featured home n excptional Upper Arlington home!

This beautiful Williamsburg Colonial is in a prime U.A. location! A large foyer welcomes you to gracious formal rooms and a through hall. With an eye to detail, the authenticity represents true integrity of the Williamsburg style! The comfortable family room has built-ins and overlooks the lovely backyard and patio. There are four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The superb design and attention to detail is evident from the stunning exterior to the outstanding interior! Call Jane to see this home, 324-4037.

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about the agent ane Stone, with Coldwell Banker King Thompson, is a life long resident of Upper Arlington with over 38 years of successfully helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs! Consistently an award winner and understanding the market, Jane has proved experience counts!

Call Jane Stone at 324-4037 for additional information on this beautiful home!

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Decorating your home for a broad audience is key implicity is key when tweaking your decor for potential buyers. While fancy, exotic, and even custom decorations are a wonderful personal investment in your home, keep in mind that your aesthetic choices may not appeal to those who are trying to envision themselves living there.

Decorating your home for sale is about simplifying to create a clean

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Jerry White Real Estate Matters palette for the wide variety of people you may draw in to view your home. You want the home to be desirable to many different tastes.

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Here are a few tips to get your home decor in line for sale: Promote your home, not yourself: Photos of your charming family and

cute kids can actually seem intrusive to potential buyers. Opt to present the family-friendly aspects of the home subtly with tidy playrooms and an organized kitchen.

De-clutter for impact: Take the “less is more” approach when it comes to your decorating choices. Remove furniture, clear shelf space and revamp closet organization to help each

room in your home look and feel bigger to potential buyers.

This also allows those who tour your home to imagine what they could do with the space.

Keep it functional: It may have been convenient for you to use the dining room as an office, but buyers may not appreciate your ingenuity. If you’ve dramatically altered the function of a room, consider re-

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staging it before it goes on the market.

Buyers need to be able judge how their life will fit into your home. That will be difficult if you are using the spare bedroom as a billiards room.

Jerry White is executive vice president of operations for Coldwell Banker King Thompson and past Realtor of the Year for the Columbus Board of Real-

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$390’S NW 2 STY SOLD! 96.23% - 385 Edington Dr.

$390’S UA 2 STY SOLD! SOLD FR & Study. 2268 Picket Post

$220’S HILLIARD 2 STY SOLD $230 / 2 Days! Bay Meadow Ct.

$229,900 DUBLIN SOLD 97.9% - 4422 Zachary Ct.

UA 2 STY $190’S. SOLD 12 DAYS! 2158 Sandover Rd.

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LOW $300’S UA CONDO Lake View! 3 BRs LR/DR/Den/Game Rm. 2156 Partlow Dr.

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CONDO OVERLOOKS Scioto River $370’s. Ranch LR/DR/Den. 5745 New Bank Cir.

UA RANCH $170’S Near Kingsdale. SOLD IN 1 DAY! 3420 Sciotangy.

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How to care for your outdoor wood furniture uestion: My outdoor wood furniture has weathered to a mottled gray, and there is mildew covering it. My wife has informed me that I must make it look like new. If I do a good enough job, I’ve been told I can then refinish the kid’s playset.

What’s the best way to get the wood looking like new? How should I clean it?

What’s the best sealer to use? If you were doing this job, what secret tips can you offer to get the best results in the shortest amount of time?

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nswer: It’s just as important to keep your better half happy as it is to clean and protect outdoor wood furniture. I urge you to maintain a positive attitude throughout this entire project. I’ve been married nearly 38 years to the same wonderful woman and have discovered that keeping her happy by completing projects is some of the glue that holds marriages together.

Cleaning and sealing any outdoor wood is not much different from doing the same thing for a wood deck. Outdoor wood tables, chairs, fencing, wood play sets, arbors and so forth all take the same abuse from Mother Nature.

If you fail to maintain outdoor wood, it will eventually rot and crack to pieces.

Chemically treated lumber is able to resist rot for decades.

Some wood, including redwood, cedar and teak, contain varying degrees of natural wood preservatives.

But water that soaks into all these wood species will cause them to crack.

The cracks start out as tiny checking cracks. Water entering the wood causes it to expand. As it dries, it contracts.

This movement creates the tiny cracks.

If water gets into the cracks, it soaks deeper into the wood, causing even greater expansion and contraction forces that cause the cracks to get deeper and wider.

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Ask the Builder Tim Carter You can see why it’s important to treat all wood with a water repellent on a regular basis to prevent water from getting into the wood. Do this every other year or so and your outdoor furniture and playset will look fantastic instead of resembling a 50year-old fishing pier.

I prefer to clean outdoor wood with oxygen bleach. However, do not use oxygen bleach on redwood, as it can darken this wood species. Use oxalic acid to clean redwood.

Do not use a pressure washer to clean outdoor wood. It absolutely will damage the wood. The highpressure stream of water erodes the softer, lighter colored bands of spring wood that are found between the darker bands of summer wood grain.

Allow the wood to dry well after it’s clean. The washing process almost always raises the grain of the wood. This means you’ll have to sand it to get it back to that smooth furniture finish. Don’t skip this important step. A palm sander works great for this project.

Use a medium aluminum oxide sandpaper. This paper self sharpens itself as it’s being used.

Once the wood is sanded, you should seal it with a pigmented synthetic resin water repellent.

Do not use an oilbased product. Most oil-based sealers are food for mildew and algae. The manufacturers place mildewcides and algecides in the products to slow down the growth, but water and sun break down these chemicals. The pigmented or colored sealers will keep the furniture looking spectacular.

Clear sealers will gray rapidly.

I urge you to work in the shade when applying the sealers.

Some sealers require you to apply two coats within 15 minutes of each other to

get maximum protection. Working in direct sunlight can shorten this time dramatically, leading to ugly spotting and overlaps.

Working in the shade is easier on you, the wood and the sealer. If you can move the furniture inside your garage or other covered work area, do so. I realize this is impossible for the playset, so choose to work on an overcast day if possible.

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Deft touch needed Staining and sealing outdoor furniture is quite different than sealing a deck. It requires a fine touch so your brush strokes are not seen and you don’t create any overlap marks.

You have to maintain a wet edge with the sealer, which means that you stain each piece of wood completely so that you don’t stop working until you reach the

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end of that piece of wood or it intersects with another piece of wood. Failure to do this can result in very unattractive overlaps where the color of the sealer seems darker at the overlap area.

To watch an informative video showing how to apply outdoor wood sealers, type “deck stain video” into the AsktheBuilder.com search engine.

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Fantastic one-of-a-kind riverfront home.

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Baths, hardwood and granite flooring.

Stunning contemporary design with panoramic views. $815,000!

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4 Bedrooms, 2½ Bath English Tudor home located on cul-de-sac. Kitchen opens to Family Room, Florida Room and beautifully landscaped backyard for entertaining and sports. Attention to detail throughout. 3 Car Garage, 2nd flr laundry and spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets. Great neighborhood! $695,000!

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Charming 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath 2 Story on great street with sidewalks and street lites! Foyer opens to 12’5 Dining Rm and 22’ Living Rm. 22’ x 15’ Family Rm with 2nd fireplace, 9’ ceilings & 20’ of Andersen windows and French doors open to deck & lush yard! Den off Master could be 2nd Bath! Oak floors, 27’ Front Porch, huge 2½ Car Garage & more! $290’s!

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EXTENSIVELY UPDATED! 2,347 Sq. Ft. Mid-Century multi-level equidistant to Hastings, Windermere & Thompson Park! Foyer opens to 21’ x 14’ Living Rm w/surround sound & flat Panel T.V.! Beyond is the 13’ Dining Rm & 19’ Family Rm all with oak floors! New deluxe Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite, vaulted ceiling with skylight & glass doors to 20’ x 16’ deck. Gorgeous new baths, windows & more. Like a model home!

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Stunning mid-century contemporary 2,500+ s.f. hillside ranch with 4 Bedrooms & 3 updated Baths!

Gleaming oak floors, vaulted ceilings in Living Rm., Dining Rm., Kitchen & Eating Space! Granite counters in Kitchen & Baths! Open flowing space with large Pella windows overlooking 100’ x 170’ park-like yard! A great home!

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Dramatic 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch recently updated and gorgeous! Foyer opens to 24’ x 19’ Living Rm/Dining Rm with 12’ vaulted ceiling and dramatic wood burning fireplace! Beyond is the Den, updated Kitchen & 1st Floor Laundry! Great Master Suite! Updated baths, new roof, siding, windows, paint, gleaming oak floors and huge basement! Great Price!

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WONDERFUL UA LISTING! Completely updated 4 Bedroom 4 1/2 Bath executive home on a cul de sac lot. Stunning home features two master suites, open circular floor plan, finished lower level, and the finest of finishes including: dark hardwood flooring, stone accents, wainscoting, coffered ceiling, and custom built-ins. Truly a “must see” home. $699,900!

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Finished lower level with theater room, dance floor, bar. Marble, granite stone throughout. Incredible Chef’s Kitchen, Butler’s catering pantry. Owner’s Suite with glass block shower. Five Wood Burning Fireplaces. Walk out to multiple patios, decks. $790,000!

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Charming 4 Bedroom 2½ Bath ranch built with exquisite quality by Dave Bonnie! 15’ Foyer opens to 20’ x 15’ Living Rm w/9’ bay window! Dining Rm w/glass doors 14’ x 12’ covered porch & 20’ x 13’ brick patio overlooking lush backyard! 21’ updated Kitchen/ Eat Area with granite, etc. 1st Floor Laundry! Beautiful oak floors, chairrail & crown moldings, wide door & window trim, Pella windows & more!

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NEW UA LISTING! $290’S WESTWOOD ACRES! Well kept 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Ranch!

Foyer opens to 20’ x 15’ Living Rm w/9’ arch to 15’ Dining Rm! 20’ Family Rm w/see-thru wood burning fireplace to Living Rm! Huge 23’ x 13’ Kitchen, 22’ x 14’ Florida Rm w/Pella glass doors! 31’ x 15’ Rec Rm! Neutral décor, oak floors under most carpet! Lushly landscaped w/heated pool & irrigation system!

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WAKEFIELD FOREST - $405,000 Gorgeous 3,508 s.f. 4 BR 2½ Bath close to U.A.H.S. & Kingsdale! Dramatic 2 Story Foyer w/bridal staircase opens to 24’ LR & 15’ DR w/chairrail, wainscoting & crown moldings. Big Kitchen off 25’ FR w/2nd WBFP & doors 24’ screen porch! 1st Flr Den, King-sized Master BR & Laundry! Huge bdrms & closets!

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NEW LISTING! Charming four bedroom two story home, south of Lane.Completely updated. Huge Living Rm with wood burning fireplace.

Formal Dining Rm. Walls of windows in Sun Rm. Andersen windows and hardwood floors throughout. Gourmet eat-in Kitchen with new appliances and Corian counters. First floor Laundry.

Remodeled baths with Jacuzzi. Covered rear porch with skylights overlooking rear yard.

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TERRIFIC TARTAN FIELDS! Over 7000 square feet of true quality and splendid living space. Lower level features craft room, 5th bedroom and bath, theater, pub, exercise and game room. Quiet cul-de-sac location.

Possession could be immediate.

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‘Esquire’ features large garage, open living space A brick and wood facade hides the large three-car garage and open living space of the contemporary Esquire (Plan 409-35).

Regular windows are accented by a half moon overhead. The covered porch leads to a front door with two long windows surrounding it.

Guests will be pleased with the openness of this unique home. The living room and dining rooms are both vaulted and open to each other. There is a gas fireplace on the left wall half way between the two rooms. A long shelf runs over the fireplace, ideal for displaying dishes, collectibles, or anything else that might be treasured by the family. Two large skylights bathe the dining area with extra

light.

To the right of the dining room is a large kitchen. The range/oven is adjacent to a corner walk-in pantry; while on the wall opposite are the refrigerator, dual sinks, a Lazy Susan, and dishwasher. An eating bar faces the dining room.

To the left of the dining room is the utility room. It has a very large, deep sink, washer/dryer, and a built-in ironing board.

Through this room is the door to the garage. Two workbenches on the walls along with another deep sink. Unique to this home is a pass through garage door in the rear. This allows one to drive a vehicle completely through the garage area.

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side of the Esquire is bedrooms. Bedroom 2 and 3 are large and each has a walk-in closet, large windows and full bath between.

The master suite is very open with a large walk-in closet and an open master bath.

There is an oversized shower with a private stall as well as dual sinks and a linen closet. To provide extra light, two skylights have been added.

The total square footage for this spacious home is 1,696 square feet. This is ideal for a first time buyer or for the empty nester.

The Esquire (40935) is the Landmark Designs Inc. plan of the week. Up to 30 percent off construction plans is offered.

Call 800-562-1151 or visit online at ldiplans.com for de-

tails. A $25 study plan also is available, consisting of an artist rendering, elevations, floor plans, and cross section. Order online at ldiplans.com or send

Home Design payment using the discount code LLM30 to Landmark Designs Inc. PO Box

5625 Eugene, OR 97405, indicate the Esquire code, 40935.

Options for space abound after children leave nest or parents, having their kids leave the nest can not only be a momentous event, but it can also be one sometimes tinged with a bit of sadness.

After all, your little boy or little girl is all grown up now. However, looking at the bright side, this means you now have one or more rooms that can be turned from a kid’s bedroom into a space you can enjoy. You may have been making do with storing your personal effects in rooms in the house simply be-

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cause of necessity.

But now that the kids have flown the coop, it’s possible to take over their rooms and turn them into something tailored to you and your spouse.

The following are a few transformations that can take place: Craft center Many people enjoy making things with their hands, be it painting ceramics or knitting sweaters. A room that is set aside for different types of craft projects can keep work undisturbed and organized.

Walls filled with shelves and storage containers alongside bulletin boards will create a utilitarian feel to the room.

Have a large task table so you can spread out your work and bring in comfortable chairs.

Stick with a flooring material that can be cleaned quickly, such as tile or wood.

Sports room Sports enthusiasts may want to set up a room devoted to collections of trophies, Please see SMART, pg. 7

Need your yard cleaned up?

Plants, citronella candles good allies in fighting bugs pril showers may bring May flowers, but May flowers still bring bugs, which can be nuisances to people trying to enjoy the warmer weather outside.

Biting flies, mosquitoes, gnats, bees and beetles can make outdoor excursions unpleasant. People often rely on insect repellents to keep bugs away. Though there are many repellents on the market, only a few of them may be con-

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sidered safe.

Repellents, such as those that contain DEET, may prove more hazardous to human health than the insects themselves – even if a person has been bitten.

To repel insects safely, experiment with these different methods: ■ Aloe vera, lavender, peppermint and clove are known to repel mosquitoes.

■ Grow herbs and flowers such as garlic,

rosemary, tansy, catmint, basil, pennyroyal and marigolds. These plants naturally repel many bugs.

■ Avoid lotions or perfumes with a floral scent, which attracts bugs.

■ Remove standing water around the house where pests may gravitate to and lay eggs.

■ Citronella candles and sprays may work for a few hours in relatively small areas.

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collector cards, memorabilia and other sports-related items.

Add a sofa or recliners in the room as well as a big-screen TV, and this spot can be the perfect place for watching the game undisturbed.

Home office For those who have been doing bills at the kitchen table or trying to work from home amid the noise of the kitchen or the television in the family room, a home office

can be just the solution.

If the room is large enough, place two desks face-to-face so it can be a his-andher work center. Use neutral paint colors so it will be more of a gender-neutral space.

Private bedroom Although topics of the bedroom are often kept hush-hush among friends and family, many men and women aspire to one day have their own bedrooms.

After time retreating from the master

bedroom because of a spouse snoring or simply because of being on opposite schedules, separate bedrooms enable you to create rooms that cater to you. Put in the amenities you desire and encourage your spouse to revamp the other bedroom according to his or her desires as well.

Guest retreat Many times, guests are forced to sleep on a pull-out bed or sleeper sofa when staying over at a

loved one’s. Having an extra bedroom available can enable friends and family members to stay overnight with comfort and ease.

Decorate the room in neutral colors and invest in comfortable, hotel-quality linens for the utmost in luxury.

Library Some people simply enjoy the ability to curl up with a good book in a quiet space. Turn a vacated bedroom into a cozy nook complete with bookshelves, a plush chair and decora-

tive reading lamp. Fill the nook with favorite books, decorations and a side table to house a cup of tea or coffee.

Regardless of how you feel when your

children leave home, redecorating empty rooms into new, functional spaces can help add a positive spin to your suddenly empty nest.

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