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ReNaye Dame 804-815-1400 Marian Clements 804-815-1008 Denise Hinnant 757-639-3408 Ben Packett 804-925-5617 Ellie Galloway 757-870-6793 Betty Dame 804-693-3032
GLOUCESTER $272,000 Large great rm w/stone gas fireplace open to kitchen w/Corian countertops & pantry. Dining rm w/chair rail, & crown molding. First floor master suite w/walk-in closet & master bath w/soaking tub, double sinks & handicap accessible shower. 3 BD w/a full bath & FROG.
GLOUCESTER $425,000 This 3 BD 2 BA ranch is conveniently located near Downtown Gloucester, hospital, parks & shopping. Living Rm w/hardwood flrs & fireplace w/woodstove, Dining Room w/built in corner hutch, Kit w/all appliances. Full basement, att & det garages.
HAYES $347,500 On Willett’s Creek just off the Severn River & Mobjack Bay. Private dock w/boat lift. Upscale home w/Great Rm, chef’s Kit w/granite countertops, ss appls,breakfast nook. Fml DR, 1st flr Master w/walk-in closets & ensuite bathroom. Rear deck & 2 car att gar.
HAYES $159,900 2 BRs & bonus rm. Eat in Kit w/knotty pine cabinets, DR, LR w/fireplace, Berber carpet over hardwood. Att gar used for utility room, 1/2 bath (call for details) or could be converted back to single garage. Large backyard, carport & det gar & workshop w/electric.
GLOUCESTER $199,900 Home offers spacious LR w/raised brick hearth for a woodstove, formal DR, Kit w/pantry & all appl. Office, huge Master Suite w/full bath & Loft, 2 more BD & bonus rm. Private deck & fire pit. Fenced backyard for gardening, kids & pets.
GLOUCESTER $335,000 On 4.5 acres on the North River in Ware Neck. Needs some restoration, but livable. Has recent improvements in roof & electrical update. LR w/knotty pine & masonry wood burning fireplace, Kit, Laundry Rm, 3 BDs & 2 full BA. A little sweat equity will go a long way.
HAYES $275,000 3 BD 3BA townhouse in Coleman’s Crossing w/community amenities including clubhouse, exercise rm, in-ground pool, snow & trash removal. Open floor plan w/GR, DR & kit w/breakfast bar. 1st flr Master Suite will full BA. Screened porch & att gar.
NORTH $128,000 1800’s farmhouse w/3 BD & 2 BA, updated through the years, livable, but more to be done to bring back its original charm; paint, wide plank floors to be restored & some wood working. Large porches both up & down in back. 4 acres between Gloucester & Mathews.
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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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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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5 Things to Do with…
Magnets 1. SPICE THINGS UP Move spices into shallow, compact containers with magnet backings that let them live on the front of the fridge.
2. BOOKMARK THIS Simply stitch small, circular magnets (available at your local craft store) between two strips of leftover fabric. Even if the book jostles around in your bag for hours, this customized, eye-catching, and magnetized bookmark isn’t very likely to budge.
3. GET IT TOGETHER Is your desk littered with things like thumbtacks and paperclips? Magnets are perfect for corralling these metallic odds and ends, and you need not sacrifice style for better organization.
4. STAY ORGANIZED Simplify meal planning by making handy labels made from magnetic tape to represent the family’s favorite foods, while the days of the week and important reminders can be handwritten on the magnetic board with markers in your favorite colors.
5. PROVIDE EASY ACCESS In some parts of the home, such as the bathroom, there’s a finite set of things that you’re always reaching for. To keep these “usual suspects” easily accessible, mount a magnetic board (beautified with a frame), then glue a magnet to each personal item you want to keep close at hand.
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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.
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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.
the current market and homes in your area. In most regions, it’s still the No. 1 “fix” to sell quickly.
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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NEWPORT NEWS $199,000 Cute 2- story home a large corner lot. Privacy fenced. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Family room w/gas fireplace, eat in kitchen w/plenty of cabinet space. Living room with built in bookshelves. Adjacent to Ft. Eustis, Naval Weapons Station, Newport News Park and NN golf course. Easy access to I-64. Home Warranty included. Dan Newell (757)532–8900
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NORFOLK $167,000 Here it is!! Great starter home on quiet street in heart of Norfolk. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus a detached garage. Large kitchen with dining area. Close to all types of shopping and right off I-264. Hurry! Won’t last long!! Dan Newell (757)532–8900
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY $172,900 Here it is!! Panoramic deep water access right on James River. Situated on a bluff. Secluded little known subdivision in country with short drive to Newport News Shipyard. Must be seen to appreciate. Dan Newell (757)532–8900
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NEWPORT NEWS $25,000 This lot in downtown Newport News at the corner of 33rd St and Warwick Blvd is zoned C-3 and would be ideal as parking lot for Shipyard workers. Close to entry exits for I-664. Not many lots of this kind available in area. Dan Newell (757)532–8900
MATHEWS $20,000 One of two lots zoned SFR being sold together. Ideal for one wanting to be out in the country and walk less than one block to waterfront. Perfect for getting away from the hustle and bustle. Directions: Rt.17 to Rt.14 to Rt.608 to Peary Rd. Dan Newell (757)532–8900
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