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304.748.2543 www.jjguidarealty.com

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December 21st Issue Tuesday, December 11th, 2018 Marlene Poole 330.478.3538 marlene.poole@harmonhomes.com All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise ”any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising which is in violation of the laws. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Neither advertisers nor HarmonHomes.com are responsible for any errors in the ad copy. HarmonHomes.com reserves the right to refuse any advertising which we deem unsuitable for any publication. Unless otherwise noted, all photographs, artwork and ad designs printed in HarmonHomes.com are the sole property of Harmon Media Group and may not be duplicated or reprinted without Harmon Media Group express written permission. HarmonHomes.com and Harmon Media Group are not responsible for typographical or production errors or the accuracy of information provided by advertisers.

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“The Nancy Evans Team” Nancy Evans & Lisa Siegrist

North Hills Office

CELL 412-980-5228 412-367-3200 x5050 nancyevans@tprsold.com

9840 Old Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090

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$449,900

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$229,900

ONE-OF-A-KIND!!Custom-built, Dream Home Design! Every detail was well-thought-out! Wonderful open-airy floor plan with Great Room featuring vaulted ceilings and stone fireplace,french doors to rear covered patio. Home was designed by Architect Robert A.M. Stern. This home is cozy yet open and inviting with spacious rooms and fabulous views of countryside and farmland! Extra Large bedrooms! Geo-thermal heating system for very low electric budget!Full sized lower level with large gameroom, pre-plumbed for bath and 2 unfinished rooms that are perfect for indoor and outdoor storage! Home features new carpet throughout, tile floors, a wine closet in lower level, dormers which bring in daylight and abundant sunshine! This home was “Life Magazine 1994” Dream Home Design! NEW ROOF HAS BEEN INSTALLED. 1362422

Vintage-style home in Prestigous Hampton Township! Featuring hardwood floors, large front porch, stone fireplace,

Nancy Evans

Nancy Evans

(412)367-3200 x5050

stone construction! Many areas already upgraded - newer fully equipped kitchen, newer furnace and hot water tank, newer MP windows! Large yard! Spacious rooms with a cozy home feeling! Small area off kitchen needs finished and could be wonderful pantry area! In addition to the 2 full baths on first floor, 2nd floor has full bath that needs completed. Wonderful amount of bedroom space! Kitchen features granite counters and plenty of sunshine and daylight! All windows have been replaced except 2 smaller windows in LR. First floor bedroom with private bath has built in cabinets/drawer space and walk in closet! Living room and dining room have built in cabinets too! 1371377

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Tips for Maintaining an Organized Living Room

by Caren Baginski 1. Welcome the Wastebasket

If trash tends to accumulate in the family room, adding a wastebasket might cut down on clutter. Few family rooms actually have a wastebasket in them; they’re not attractive and they can smell. Counteract this by choosing a can that fits your room’s decor.

If you know food will be thrown away here, get one with a lid and some deodorizing trash bags.

2. Keep Flat Surfaces Clutter-free Papers, books, brochures and magazines tend to accumulate on flat surfaces all around the house, and the family room is no different. In fact, the family room is often more cluttered because it’s a central gathering place in the house. A two drawer lateral file is an ideal recommendation - If you don’t have the floor space, a stackable file cart will do.

3. Control Out-of-Control Cords Until the world goes wireless, we’ll forever be stuck with tangled cables behind our entertainment centers. Fortunately, there are several options for taming cords in the family room. A cable caddy usually sticks onto a desktop (or behind the TV console) and has a space for several cables to clamp into. Your cords will still dangle freely, however, so a cable zipper, which encloses all the cables in a tube, might be the best bet.

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4. Create a Play Zone If toys are taking over your family room, it’s time to put them in timeout. Unused corners of a family room transform into great play areas because the walls serve to block encroaching clutter.

Corners are also good areas to put a small bookcase or children’s table. Add rolling bins for toy storage so your child doesn’t have to feel confined, but is encouraged to pick up after he or she is done playing.

5. Coffee Table Functionality If you have a coffee table (or forgot you had one due to the clutter) it’s time to reassess its organizational capacity. Coffee tables that look great but don’t have any storage for magazines, remote controls or even drink coasters, are probably making life more difficult. If you don’t have the budget for a new one, consider adding low storage cubes, rolling baskets or bins to stick under the table.

8. Take Advantage of Space Behind the Sofa Organize extra blankets, pillows, candles in an accessible place - behind the sofa. It’s a great place to put a trunk, cabinet or low bookcase. Plus, it gives you another surface to put a lamp or show off some treasured objects.

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LYNN BANBURY 412.680.5000

“Berkshire Hathaway Home Services the world’s most respected brand* come together to provide unparalled real estate service.”

Bloomfield $799,000 Two Solid Brick Commercial Buildings with a common wall in a great location on main street.

Perfect for development.

Presently office, warehouse and apartments. Access to loading dock and parking in rear. Near restaurants, shopping and hospitals.

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Peters Township $799,900 Elegant brick provincial style five bedroom, four and a half bath on quiet cul-de-sac. Fantastic manicured lot with artistically created flagstone patio and amazing rear property. MLS# 1345387 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000

Peters Township $699,900 Beautiful custom four bedroom, four and a half bath brick.

Two story foyer and family room. Three car garage. Trex deck plus great landscaping around pretty in-ground pool.

MLS# 1345368 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000

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South Fayette $225,000 Attractive three bedroom, three bath patio home with two car garage. One level living at its best with guest suite on second level. Private deck and yard space. Level entry. Pretty eat-inkitchen plus full sized dining room. MLS# 1369927 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000

UPPER ST. CLAIR $899,000 Spectacular Brick and Stone with Magnificent View of Golf Course. Tongue in Groove Cathedral Ceilings. Great Room, Den, Work Shop and Much More. MLS# 1335609 (412)680–5000 Lynn Banbury

Crafton $800 Per Month Spacious Two Bedroom second floor apartment† with off street parking. Equipped kitchen. Full size dining room.

Large deck off living room, Washer and dryer hookups.

MLS# 1369879 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000

Mt. Lebanon $159,900 Updated Affordable 2 bedroom with spacious garage.

Remodeled eat-in kitchen, Private covered patio and yard.

Great Location near park, schools, & shopping. MLS# 1368645 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000

10 Easy Home Sale Tips 1. Add power outlets with USB ports in rooms that lack them, especially in the kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms where they’re most needed.

2. Eliminate acoustic popcorn-style ceilings since

they look dated and tacky.

3. Use what you have, and arrange each room in a

conversational way if possible. Don’t set all furnishings in a family room so they face a TV, since most potential buyers like the idea of an open-room for socializing.

By Barbara Ballinger

6. Remove outdated wallpaper, replacing it with paint and preferably a neutral color,

7. Remove, store, or discard excessive accessories on tabletops and walls and in cabinets. Some suggest following the rule of three: Leave out only three things on any surface.

8. Pay attention to your bathrooms. Specifically,

make sure you have freshly laundered towels, new soap in soap dishes, spotless mirrors, and no mildew in view.

4. Clean carpets and wood floors since they’re often

9. Improve a home’s healthfulness by using paints

the first part of a room that buyers check out; you don’t need to replace them unless they’re in terrible shape.

and adhesives with low or no VOCs. Point out these changes to prospective buyers.

5. Change out corroded or dented door knobs and

10. Be sure your house is priced competitively with

levers. The replacements don’t have to be expensive but they should look new and clean.

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the current market and homes in your area. In most regions, it’s still the No. 1 “fix” to sell quickly.

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7 Quick Fixes to 4. Unjamming Make Around Sliding Windows Your House

by Adam Bluestein

A little silicone spray lubricant (sold at hardware stores) will grease the skids. Spray it onto a rag, then wipe along the tracks, whether they’re metal, wood, or plastic.

1.Squeaky Door Hinges

5. Plumping Up Deflated Cushions

Spray a little WD-40 onto the hinges, moving the door back and forth to work in the lubricant. Or try rubbing the hinges with petroleum jelly. If these tricks don’t work, lift the hinge pins about halfway and lubricate them with three-in-one oil, using a rag to catch drips.

Put them outside in the sun for a few hours, flipping them halfway through. (Be carefulЮleaving them out too long may fade the fabric.) The sun will help evaporate the moisture that gets into the filling over time, and the cushions should plump up nicely.

2. Fixing Unfurled 6. Repairing Marked Wallpaper Up Linoleum Floors With a knife, smear wallpaper paste onto a piece of writing paper. Rub the paper against the underside of the peeling section. Press the wallpaper against the wall. Slide the writing paper out and smooth away bubbles with a clean cloth.

Rub the spot with white toothpaste and a dry cloth or with an eraser. Or spray WD-40 on a towel and rub lightly, making sure to degrease the area afterward with liquid dishwashing soap and water.

3.Washing Chandeliers

7. Organizing & Storing Cords

Allow the fixture to cool. Wear a pair of white cotton glovesЮone dry, one dampened with glass cleaner. (For crystal, use one part rubbing alcohol to three parts distilled water.) Wipe each prism with the damp glove, then the dry one.

Cowgirls and sailors alike know the benefits of storing ropes neatly coiled. Follow their lead and keep extension cords tangle-free and contained inside a large plastic bucket when they’re not in use.

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