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HARMON HOMES Real Estate Guide of Newport News, Hampton Roads and Surrounding Areas
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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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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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Cheryl & RandyWalker Walker Team 757 Realty 5660 E Virginia Beach Blvd Ste 104 Norfolk, VA 23504
757.717.2533 cherylreidwalker.com
Suffolk
$299,500
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Chesapeake
$254,900
Charming Home Throughout that’s waiting for the right Owner/s to appreciate and adore.Freshly painted throughout with upgrades galore! Hardwood Flooring on First Level, Home has been perfectly maintained, Dramatic Entrance with Two-Story Family Room, Vaulted Ceilings with Columns,9 FT Ceilings on First Level, Upgraded Stainless Steel Appliances, Upgraded Lighting Throughout.Master Bedroom with Two Closets along with Sitting Area Off Master, Master Bath has separate Shower and Jetted Tub, Fire Place in Family Room and Master Bedroom, Large Screened in Porch overlooking Serene Backyard, No Buildings or Homes can be built in Backyard
Sort After Crestwood Neighborhood. Great Bridge High School. Centrally
Cheryl Reid Walker
Cheryl Reid Walker
Portsmouth
(757)717-2553
$229,900
This Adorable Victorian Home has been professionally rehabbed from the Roof to the Floors. There’s a Full BR and BA on the First level. Two Ways to go Upstairs. All Upgraded Lights, Three Gorgeous Electric Fireplaces: One In Formal LR, One In Dining Room, and One In Master Bedrooms with Remote for Master.Gourmet Kitchen with Custom Cabinets, Granite Counter Tops, Stainless Steel Appliances, State of the Art Refrigerator that has an Ice Maker, Water Dispenser, ad Hot Water Dispenser on the Door! All Three Bathrooms were completely redone. Ceramic Showers in All Bathrooms. Enjoy the Long Sun Porch along with the Deck on the Back of the Home. Detached Garage with 4-6 Cars can be Parked in Drive Way. Independently appraised for $239,900. Instant Equity! 2 Master Bedrooms One Downstairs and One Upstairs.
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Located to Interstates, and Minutes from Downtown Norfolk. All Rooms are Large and Spacious.Downstairs with Ceramic Tile, Recently Replaced carpet in Family Room.Smooth Top Range recently replaced All appliances convey including newer Washer/Dryer.Loft Area is so very spacious. It can be easily converted to a 4TH BR.Very Contemporary Floorplan. Formerly built by Hearndon Construction.Deck Area is 144 SQFTLarge Backyard
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(757)717-2553
$189,900
Tastefully Decorated. Quality rehabbed home. So much value for under $200,000.New Throughout, Systems Replaced, Home has Been modernized and is a Jewel to Own.Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counter Tops, New Flooring ThroughoutTwo Zone Heating and Cooling, Two Tiered Deck over looking Large fenced in Backyard.Large Detached Garage. Come appreciate and Buy!
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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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STRIPING PAINT TECHNIQUE Stripes are a great decorative technique for your walls. It's a fun look that will really make a room -- and your home -- unique. Step 1: Choose Vertical or Horizontal Stripes
Step 5: Press the Strip of Tape to the Wall
A subtle striping technique, with alternating flat and glossy stripes, can add perceived dimension to a room. They are classic, elegant and never go out of style. Horizontal stripes make a room appear more spacious; vertical stripes make the ceiling appear higher. Tone-ontone vertical striping was the technique we used in our demonstration. Here's how we did it -- plus a few tips to make the job even easier.
Place the end dot on the tape you've already applied to the wall and press the strip to the wall. Next, use a laser level to shoot a beam onto the second dot; pull the tape loose at that point. The beam from the level will show you exactly where to place the next strip of tape. (You can rent or buy a laser level. Just set it up in the middle of the room and you can turn it so it hits every wall as you work your way around the room.) Tip: Remember that because you will be painting only every other stripe, you'll need to tape out the pattern so that every other stripe is outlined by the tape. Make sure to tape outside the chalk line; fresh paint will cover up the lines. Tip: You can also make the lines with a chalk line. Use blue chalk because red or yellow is a permanent color.
Step 6: Adjust the Width Step 2: Prep Work Striping is a very simple technique. And the final effect can add to the perceived size and dimension of a room. Just remember to measure and tape carefully (anything that's not straight will be very noticeable) and to take your time. As with all paint projects, prep work is key. First paint a base coat on the walls; for stripes that's really important because the base coat will be one of the stripes. Use a flat paint that is exactly the same color as the stripe to be painted on. It's also important that the base coat dry for 48 hours before you start to work on the stripes.
Step 3: Measure and Mark the Walls After the base coat is completely dry, begin measuring and marking the walls for the stripes.
It's unlikely that the measurements will work out perfectly. Any small differences won't be seen, however, because you started in an obscure corner. If you want to be more exact, adjust the width of the stripes on the last wall. A 1/4" to 1/2" difference won't be visible to the eye.
Step 7: Burnish the Wall Burnish wall with burnisher (a credit card works too) to seal the tape edges so no paint seeps underneath the tape.
Step 8: Paint Over the Tape Paint over the tape line with a semigloss paint, making sure to cover the entire area of each stripe (anything missed will show up as a contrast in sheens). One coat should be enough.
Measure the wall, starting in the corner that's least seen.
Step 9: Remove the Tape Next, divide the wall. Stripes should be between 4" and 12" wide. (A width of less than 4" would be too narrow and busy; more than 12", too wide and heavy. We're doing 8" stripes.) Place the first strip of tape in that obscure corner where you began measuring.
Remove the tape once you've painted the wall, angling away from the freshly painted area as you pull
Step 4: Make a 'Tape' Measure Make a "tape legend" for easy measuring. First tear off a strip of low-tack painter's tape, 4' to 6' long. Stick it to the wall for easy handling and using a tape measure, mark it with dots corresponding to the width of the stripes you wish to paint. This will keep you from having to measure each stripe as you tape the wall. 10
source: http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/striping-paint-technique/index.html
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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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HAYES
$399,900
GLOUCESTER
$799,500
4 BD, 3 BA Ranch offers Fam Rm w/masonry gas log fpl, wet bar & butler’s
Private estate on 9.7 acre pond front. Brick home with extensive custom
pantry. Frml DR, Kit w/granite countertops, new SS appls & pantry. 1st flr
millwork with spacious, easy flowing floor plan providing indoor & outdoor
Master Suite w/double closets, en suite bath. 2nd flr huge BD could be rec rm
spaces perfect for family gatherings & entertainment. Too many special
or multi-purpose space.3 car att gar,
features to list them all.
GLOUCESTER $680,000 69 acre farm less than 10 miles from York Bridge. Beautiful high, well drained land, long boundary on paved rd. Solid, brick bungalow w/full basement overlooks two scenic fresh water ponds. Fabulous for horse enthusiast or develop into a private estate.
GLOUCESTER
Family home of 1920 vintage looking for a new owner to restore. Home sold ìas is ñ where isî. Beautiful 1.83 acre corner lot with large shade trees. 4 bedroom septic and well. Smoke house to restore and cinder block outbuilding.
$56,500
GLOUCESTER
Beautifully maintained in the Courthouse area. 3 bedroom home made into a 2 bedroom & could be converted back by new owner. Large family room & sun porch on a half acre lot. 1 car det gar, workshop. County water and sewer too!
$219,900
DUTTON $189,900 Pretty 1.5 acre setting, 3 BD home w/Bonus Rm. Offers a vaulted ceiling LR/DR combo w/laminate flrs, Kit w/tile flrs, SS appls & island. 1st flr Master Suite w/walk-in closet & en suite bath w/double sink vanity & corner tub/shower. Attachgar, rear deck, Trane heat pump/central air 2015.
WHITE STONE $385,000 Renovated home on protected cove of Fleet’s Bay easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. 2 master suites, guest quarters w/Kitchen & LR. Granite, SS appls. Sun Room, waterside deck & patio, great views from nearly every room. Min to White Stone & Kilmarnock. Det 2 car gar.
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.