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HARMON HOMES Volume 18 Issue 11

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14 Waters Dr. Moyock, NC | $610,000 Outstanding water front home, A custom brick exterior and ceramic ďŹ‚oored porchs warmly greet you. Several dormers allows water views from every room in the house . As you enter the front door you are greeted by a tile ďŹ‚oored foyer surrounded by hickory hardwood ďŹ‚ooring, Hickory is also in the living, dining room and den. One is greeted with a view of Tull Bay thru the great room and the sun porch which is enclosed with Eagle windows. Turning to your left entering the great room leads you to the large master bedroom. Large master bath w/shower and whirlpool tub & Walk In closet.

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Make a checklist to stay on track with all cleaning and Organization projects.

Donâ€™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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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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• Know when to water. Walk across the lawn in the early morning or evening hours. If footprints remain, water is needed. • During the summer months, lawns needs an average of 1 to 1.5 inches of moisture each week from rain or sprinklers. • Mow lawns from 265 to 3 inches in height. Tall grass encourages deeper root growth and better drought tolerance. • Consider mulching your grass to return nutrients to your yard. • Keep your mower blades sharp. Dull blades will thrash, not cut grass, allowing water to escape and disease to enter. • Water after sunset or before sunrise. Avoid watering when its windy or hot.

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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.

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.

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.

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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,

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. 10

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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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 I264. Hurry! Won’t last long!! Dan Newell (757)532–8900

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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

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

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MATHEWS $20,000 One of Two lots side by side zoned SFR. 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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