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302 Waterford Ct., Cranberry Township
$550,000
The eat in kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, pantry, abundant cabinetry, breakfast island with gourmet sink, and large eating area that leads to the newly covered patio! The pool will add to summer entertaining! The family room is accented with a brick fireplace and has pocket doors to the formal living room. The formal dining room has chair rail and crown molding. The first floor den is appointed with a bay window and built in book cases. The vaulted master bedroom with an oversized walk in closet leads to the master bath with double bowl vanity, whirlpool tub, ceramic tiled shower and separate water closet. The additional bedrooms are all spacious and offer good closet space. The hall bath has a double bowl vanity with a door separating the commode and tub/shower. The finished lower level has an additional shower bath and tons of storage. The 3 car integral garage also offers additional storage. Many of the mechanicals have been updated and the shed and a home warranty are included.
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July 7th Issue Tuesday, June 25th, 2018 $499,900 131 FOXCHASE DRIVE NORTH STRABANE 15317 “WOW THE CLASSIC WESTMINSTER MODELâ€? All 4300 square feet of Customized Architectural Characteristics for the Vintage Colonial of 21st Century. FEATURING ALL NEW LANDSCAPING FOR THE CHILDRENS PLAY AREA. Large enough for swings, slide, tree house or soccer. All this can be seen from the 17X12 Breakfast/ Day Room or the 20X15 Family Room PLUS $1' 29(56,=(' '(&. [ )LUVW )ORRU 2IĂ€FH 'HQ 3RZHU 5RRP /DXQGU\ Room, Parlor, Entertain size Dinning Room, Gourmet Kitchen and a Breakfast Day Room along side the Family Room with Fireplace. Second Floor has 4 spacious Bedrooms including the Master Suite 22X20 Gas Fireplace Closet 20X14. LOWER LEVEL FINSIHED Game Room & Theater 30x20 and additional 30X20 Storage room. TAKE A VIRTURAL TOUR go to www.helenemassof.com AND CLICK ON LISTINGS. Call Helene Massof 412-849-1001.
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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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LYNN BANBURY 412.680.5000
“Berkshire Hathaway Home Services the world’s most respected brand* come together to provide unparalled real estate service.”
Over 25 Years of Full Time Professional Service Buyer and Seller Representation email: lynnbanbury@tprsold.com
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Peters Township $689,000 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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Mt. Lebanon $145,000 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
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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# 1389444 Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
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Monroeville $149,900 Level entry three bedroom on quiet cul-de-sac. Remodeled kitchen and bath. Anderson windows. Huge family room with fireplace. Covered side porch and large storage shed. Lynn Banbury (412)680–5000
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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
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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,
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.
make sure you have freshly laundered towels, new soap in soap dishes, spotless mirrors, and no mildew in view.
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9. Improve a home’s healthfulness by using paints
5. Change out corroded or dented door knobs and
10. Be sure your house is priced competitively with
Clean carpets and wood floors since they’re often the first part of a room that buyers check out; you don’t need to replace them unless they’re in terrible shape.
levers. The replacements don’t have to be expensive but they should look new and clean.
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and adhesives with low or no VOCs. Point out these changes to prospective buyers.
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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Make a checklist to stay on track with all cleaning and Organization projects.
Don’t take on too many projects at once. Start with one task in one room at a time.
Nothing says spring cleaning like a good purge. Pick a room, take inventory of everything you have and make piles to keep and donate. When in doubt, throw it out. Need a few decor upgrades? Spring cleaning is the perfect time. Add simple chic shelving to the living room or colorful accents to the kitchen.
Make a little extra cash this spring and hold a garage sale, the perfect way to get rid of unwanted items during the annual clean.
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Warmer weather means outside fun. Clean dirt and grime off patio furniture and even the grill.
Get ahead of the game and stock up on all necessary supplies in advance, especially kitchen & bath necessities like hand soap, air freshener, paper towels, bath tissue.
Good-bye winter, hello spring. Put away boots, winter coats and hats and make room for sneakers, rain boots and umbrellas.
Get creative with storage to ensure everything is in its place and easily accessible. Incorporate underthe-sink organizers and door rack in the linen closet Unscrew the faucet aerators, sink sprayers and shower heads, and soak them in equal parts vinegar and water solution. Let them soak for an hour, then rinse with warm water.
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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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HAMPTON
$349,900
This lovely home is in mint condition! Bright, inviting all brick home, located in Thornridge Estates with so much to offer. Oak Hardwood floors, In addition to 4 spacious bedrooms, there is a 5th “bonus” room on 2nd floor can be used for play/hobby room! This home will adapt to your lifestyle with either a first OR 2nd floor laundry room! Transom windows throughout lend effortless architectural styling, also pocket doors in bathrooms. Entertain by one of your two fireplaces. Gather together in the custom-designed kitchen with solid Maple Cabinetry, Swanstone counters & large center island! A dual staircase gives you access to the second floor from either the entryway OR the kitchen! The walk-out lower level, has a wonderful game room with ample unfinished space for storage plus a full bath! MLS# 1393823
Remarkably clean, bright and inviting! Many windows for wonderful daylight! Beautiful condition with many upgrades throughout...Newer Anderson Windows, Newer exterior Hardie Plank Siding! Granite tops in kitchen! Large dressing and bath suite in master bedroom! Entertaining is easy with large family room open to EIK kitchen and out to the deck! Bright and cheerful lower level partially finished and many built ins! Fabulous level well-landscaped yard! Concrete driveway and shed in back yard for extra outdoor storage. Wait till you see the built in cabinets and work area in the garage! Lawn backs up to green space and privacy! Located on a cul de sac street with only a dozen homes and no thru traffic! And of course, the top notch school district of Hampton!! MLS# 1395577
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$209,900
Lovely well-kept home with many upgrades! custom built beamed ceiling in living room; newer hot water tank; covered rear patio; shed in back yard; large bright gameroom and bar, with half bath, and additional hobby area in lower level. Rear windows were replaced; Remodeled full bath; Move-in ready! MLS# 1394063
Nancy Evans
(412)367-3200 xx5050
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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