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YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO HOMES, FARMS AND LAND FOR SALE IN MARION COUNTY

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BUFFINGTON ESTATES, COUNTRYSIDE ESTATES, DALTON WOODS Many beautiful homes in these well-established neighborhoods. Prices starting in the $200,000’s.

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ORANGE LAKE & MICANOPY — All of North Marion County Lake Front Properties. Prices Starting in the $200,000’s.

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115 NE 8th Ave 16910 S. Hwy 441, Ste. 204 Ocala, FL 352-351-0011 Summerfield, FL 352-245-3388

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MAGNIFICENT ESTATE HOME • Main residence 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bath • Guest house 2 bedrooms and 2 baths • 6.68+/- acres close to downtown Ocala • 2 gracious porches

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With views of the 15th fairway and a beautiful patio that wraps around the home, this 4/3.5 custom home is built for entertaining. Spacious family rm w/gas fpl & dining area have serene views of koi pond & waterfall. Kitchen opens to family rm & breakfast area.

Large game rm leads to 3 bedrooms, 2 share a Jack & Jill bath, and 1 has private bath. Master suite has adjoining study & master bath offers double vanities & granite. Floor to ceiling windows and skylight bring in tons of natural light. Home is reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture $749,000 ML#500635

Beautiful 4/3.5 home perfect for entertaining. Private gated entrance welcomes you to an open courtyard w/ summer kitchen. Spacious family room w/soaring wood beamed ceilings, built in cabinetry & French doors leading to the backyard. Gourmet kitchen & dining rooms look out to peaceful courtyard. Large master w/walk-in closet & master bath w/separate tub & shower. Study/den has wood flooring. 4 car garage w/2 extra tall doors. $699,000 ML#436443

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6 Steps To Up Your Home’s Curb Appeal

a dry day with moderate temperatures). If you’re in doubt about which items should receive the most attention, a qualified real estate agent or appraiser could give you some guidance, not only on the improvements that will bring the greatest return on investment but also on the features today’s buyers value most.

Don’t overlook the impact of cleanliness. As the calendar pages turn, your home’s exterior accumulates a layer of dust and dirt that can dull its overall appearance. An adjustable pressure washer with Briggs & Stratton POWERflow+ Technology will let you wash siding, garage doors and shutters without stripping paint, as well as delicate items such as glass-top patio tables. With the high-flow mode, which delivers up to five gallons per minute, you’ll have extended reach to clean second-story windows, eaves and gutters or to blast away hard-toreach cobwebs.

Even when your goal is upping the aesthetics, keep function in mind. Avoid putting off improvements that will stop current damage or prevent future problems. For example, chipping paint isn’t only unsightly, it can lead to rotted wood. Similarly, unkempt landscaping not only looks uninviting, it can harbor creepy crawlies and other critters.

Beware of decks, sidewalks and driveways with faded slats and discolored stains, as these can be telltale signs of a home’s age.

Fortunately, it’s quite easy and affordable to give these areas a facelift.

Skip the messy buckets and brush, and instead reach for an outdoor cleaning tool such as one of Briggs & Stratton’s rotating surface cleaners. These cleaners have integrated detergent tanks and quickly help deep clean large outdoor areas, while controlling overspray to protect walls and flower beds.

Simple finishing touches can go a long way. Little details like new house numbers, freshly potted or planted flowers, a new porch light or a pretty seasonal wreath on the door all create a cheery, welcoming atmosphere for visitors.

Good or bad, first impressions count. Whether you’re keeping up with the Joneses or capturing attention from would-be buyers, give your home’s curb appeal a boost with these easy steps.

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ven if you’re not planning to sell, give your home a once-over with the critical eye of a buyer.

Make a list of any imperfections that require replacing or repair, and be sure to look from all angles. Also, consider a followup exam at a different time of day, when different lighting may reveal new flaws. You could even invite a friend over to lend their own critique for issues you may have become desensitized to over time.

Prioritize your to-do list, taking into account your budget, which changes will make the biggest impact to your home’s appearance and weather considerations (save painting for

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5 Tricks For A ChoreFree Weekend

hen tight on time, chores have a way of piling up and spilling into free time. With the right routine, however, day-to-day tasks can be tackled throughout the week, paving the way to a chorefree weekend, which means more time for the fun stuff.

“I am a firm believer that the weekend is meant for relaxation,” says Becky Rapinchuk, cleaning expert from Clean Mama and author of The Organically Clean Home. “My secret to a chore-free weekend? Address items on your to-do list day by day, rather than tackling the entire house at once.”

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Tackle the most hated space to clean—the bathroom—on Monday so you’re not dreading the chore all week long. To start, grab a dish wand and load it up with your favorite tile cleaner to scrub the shower grout.

Once you’re done, clear the countertop, wipe down the sink, and give the toilet a deep cleaning.

Spritz a light scent on towels or the shower curtain to leave the space smelling fresh on your way out.

Dishes not coming out clean from the dishwasher? Run the water in your kitchen sink until it’s hot and then start the dishwasher.

This will pump hot water throughout the washer’s cycle, as opposed to starting off cold and then turning warm. The hot water not only does a better job of cleaning your dishes, but it is also critical in killing any germs living on glassware and flatware.

Multi-purpose tools are key when looking to save time. The Scotch-Brite Scrubbing Dish Cloth, for example, features everything you love about your dish cloth—absorbency and versatility—plus scrubbing dots on one side that power through stuck-on messes on cookware, glassware and counters without scratching. When you’re done, the cloth rinses clean and dries quickly, ready for any kitchen mishaps during your weekend festivities.

Ease into the weekend by dusting surfaces in your home, including televisions, shelving, dressers and nightstands.

A little known trick for surfaces such as rugs or lampshades that dust likes to cling to? Use a lint roller with strong adhesive.

Round out the week with a focus on floors by sweeping, vacuuming and mopping the most used rooms.

If you find a new stain on the carpet, blot it up with club soda and a heavy-duty scrub sponge. If it remains, add a drop of dish soap and blot it back into the stain, but don’t rub. Rinse with cool water and continue to blot as the sponge absorbs the solution while not pilling or ruining the fabric. After a few minutes, the carpet should be dry and the stain should be gone.

To find more tips four cleaning your home, visit Scotch-Brite.com.

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This EXQUISITE 24+ acre property

is a rare find this close to town! Welcome home to this waterfront (stocked large pond w/ fountain) acreage with three huge paddocks, citrus trees and an 8,439-square-foot, center-aisle barn! The barn has a full bath in the center aisle and a 2/1 manager’s or in-law apartment. Barn also has several tack rooms and a huge bar room (man cave) with 28-foot ceilings, plus an industrial kitchen... perfect for entertaining. Each of the 20 stalls has automatic watering for your horses. The spacious home boasts 4 bedrooms (1 w/ French doors used as an ofc), wood and tile floors, decorative ceilings and elegant columns in the formal living room. The rear of this property has a natural spring-fed creek! Bring your cattle and/ or horses or just enjoy relaxing country living just 6 min from town!

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Bring Style To Your Closet

Closet designer may not be a title on your résumé, but deep down you may find talents you never knew existed. Whether you are laying out the perfect closet or organizing your belongings, these tips will guide you toward creating a truly stylish and functional space.

When designing your closet, it’s easy to forget important features.

That’s why it’s helpful to start with a blueprint that displays every element of your space. A tool such as the Wellborn Cabinet Closets Planning Guide takes you step by step to lay out your floor plan, figure out how much space is needed and decide what accessories to add.

Accessory Options

A closet makeover is meant to transform your cluttered storage space into an organized room where it’s easy to store, hang and hold your personal items. As you explore the accessories and options you’ll integrate into your design, keep convenience in mind. For example, tilt-out hampers from Wellborn Cabinet, Inc. are ideal for storing your dirty clothes instead of leaving them strewn across the bedroom floor. Clever solutions like wardrobe tubes can be installed in between the walls to hold your dresses, pants and shirts. For some shine and texture, look at options such as metal accessories to keep your ties color coordinated.

Organization

There’s no right or wrong when it comes to storing clothing, but the majority of people choose to hang shirts on the top closet rod and jeans and shorts on the bottom rack. One essential key to a well-organized closet is good quality hangers that will eliminate the hassle of clothing falling off into a messy heap. To ensure you can always find the clothing you need, create a hanging system that works for you, such as hanging items according to the color or weight, or both. When it comes to shoe cubbies mounted on the wall, place all your boots, loafers, heels and sandals together to keep them off the floor.

Maintain Cleanliness And Organization

After the organizing work is done, the key is maintaining this project you worked so hard to complete. Set aside a couple of days a week to walk into your closet, not to pick out a trendy outfit to wear but to maintain the clutter and dust. Because your wardrobe isn’t all worn in one day, dust builds up and spreads throughout your shoes, hats, purses and clothes. Run a duster through your closet at least twice a week to maintain a dust-free zone.

Find the Closet Planning Guide along with more inspired ideas to create the closet of your dreams at wellborn.com.

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Harvest Your Own Home Decor

Warm up your home with this season’s trendiest looks. Put your personal touch on your home’s decor with crafting projects that highlight the best of fall: copper detail, animal icons and pumpkins of every color, including white.

Create a seasonal tablescape or mantel decoration with these Harvest Fall Lanterns created by the crafting experts at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores. The lanterns lend a coppery sheen to complement the seasonal hues of the pumpkins and gourds. Place them atop a swatch of soft plaid for a multi-textured look that celebrates the season indoors.

Fall never looked so good!

For a unique outdoorsy look, piece together a birch wreath using natural supplies such as twig stems, cattail stems and foliage.

Harvest Fall Lanterns

Birch Wreath SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER › CRAFTING TIME: 1-2 HOURS Supplies and Tools:

Burlap garland Dark brown raffia Florist wire (22 or 24 gauge) Burlap-wrapped wreath Hot glue gun and glue sticks Wire cutters

SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER › CRAFTING TIME: 3-5 HOURS Supplies and Tools:

2 boxes fall pumpkin and gourd decorations 1 bottle (2 fluid ounces) cloud white paint Black sponge paint brush 2 metal and glass lanterns Hot glue gun and sticks Select two pumpkins to paint white. Paint them, and let dry. › Choose multiple-sized pumpkins and gourds, and attach them to the inside bottom of each lantern with hot glue to begin building a design. Add more pumpkins and gourds, and glue them to each other. › Insert leaves and berries to accent pumpkins and fill in any empty spaces.

Beige twig stems Brown floral tape 2 pinecone pick stems 2 onion grass cattail stems 5 fall leaf foliage 5 bags medium birch rounds

Craft bow out of burlap garland and dark brown raffia. Wrap wire around middle of bow, and poke it into burlap wreath in desired location. Secure with hot glue. › With wire cutters, cut twigs to length, and tape together with brown floral tape. Add pinecone stems to twigs, and tape together with floral tape. › Wrap twig and pinecone stems with wire, and poke wire into wreath under bow. Use hot glue to secure. › Add cattails and fall foliage to accent. Attach to wreath in desired locations with hot glue. › Cover remainder of wreath with birch rounds using hot glue.

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YOUR LOCAL GUIDE TO HOMES, FARMS AND LAND FOR SALE IN MARION COUNTY

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