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Tips for getting your See the latest home It’s springtime–what to Bedbugs–how to house ready for a quick plant, when, and how avoid them and what styles, amenity trends to do if you get them to care for it at the Parade of Homes and profitable sale ALSO INSIDE: Reduce your chances of a home/auto break-in Test your knowledge of northwest Guilford County • Maintaining your septic system Cabinets: new or re-new? • Historic homes hold lifetimes of memories

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Lock it up

By THOMAS LESTER In keeping your home, your automobile and your valuables safe, common sense and good habits go a long way.

That message, from the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, includes such steps as locking doors and keeping valuables out of plain sight.

While it’s more common for items to be stolen as the temperatures rise, Capt. Phil Byrd, Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 commander, notes that break-ins happen throughout the year.

“Spring is going to have more (break-ins) because it’s warm and thieves are going to be out more,” Byrd says. “You don’t have that cold weather like you do in January and Febru-

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ary, where they don’t want to get out at 2 a.m. because it’s 20 degrees.”

Byrd says one of the more common warm weather thefts involves yard equipment. Whether in front yards or in open garages, these items become easy targets.

“Lawn mower thefts start up in the spring, when everybody is getting their lawn equipment out of their outbuildings and their garages and changing oil and making that first mow,” Byrd notes.

“Then what they do is, they’ll leave them in the carport where you can see them from the road. I’ve seen them left in the yard; they’re going to work tomorrow so they just leave it. Those weaknesses are what (thieves are) looking for.”

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lock their car or not, it’s important to keep valuables out of sight. Byrd says in cases in which a locked car is broken into, it’s often because a thief sees something of value that can be taken quickly.

“You’re going to have a broken window once in a while. Broken windows are usually because when someone looks in the car, they see a laptop bag or a GPS and it’s worth breaking a window to get it,” he notes. “If you take everything out of view in your car and you lock your doors, the chances of having your window broken are very slim because thieves are less likely to risk the commotion associated with breaking a window.”

Concerning home break-ins, Byrd says the stereotypical night prowler (the thief who enters a home in evening hours, or when residents are likely to be in the home) is not the most common burglar in the northwest. Typically, most break-ins and burglaries occur during regular business hours.

“Folks are at work and they (burglars) expect no one at home,” Byrd says.

Potential burglars will often go door to door and knock. If somebody is home, they make up a cover story. If nobody answers, they will proceed to break in.

With that in mind, Byrd says it’s critical to at least respond to the knock, if only by talking through the door.

“Always answer the knock but do not open the door,” Byrd warns. “Talk

through the secure door and advise the person you are not interested. Call 911 if you suspect suspicious activity. If you do not answer, you may be face-toface with an intruder in your home.”

And no matter how much information the sheriff’s office puts out there, Byrd notes that, unfortunately, experience is the best teacher when it comes to safeguarding valuables.

“We send information to community watches and put things online too. I think complacency is probably a big reason,” he says. “If it’s not happening to someone personally and they haven’t been a victim before, it’s not consciously on their mind.”

Common sense goes a long way, Byrd says.

“You don’t have to have a lot of training to be alert or to secure your property. It’s the things you have to think about,” he notes. “When you leave the house, did you lock your doors and set your alarm? We have folks whose homes got broken into and they didn’t have their alarms set.

I know every now and then we all can forget something, but you’ve got to have that check-off list in your head.”

Suspicious activity in your neighborhood? The Guilford County Sheriff’s District 1 office can be reached by calling (336) 641-2300 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. In the case of emergency, always call 911.

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Check out this questionnaire on northwest Guilford County and see how many historical “nuggets” you know about the area in which you live.

1 Before the Battle of Guilford Court-

house, the miller of the Old Mill of Guilford reportedly had a dream that: A He was Gen. George Washington and played a crucial part in the war for independence from Britain B He was attacked by a wolf dressed in a red coat C His toe was on fire; that toe was reportedly shot the following day during a skirmish with British soldiers D He fell and drowned in the millpond

2 Original name for Stokesdale:

A Red Tree (later called Tree) B Green Pond (later called Pond) C Summer’s Lawn (later called Lawn) D Oak Leaf (later called Leaf)

3 The “dry bridge” in Summerfield

was so named because: A The river that once flowed under it was diverted by Rockingham County residents who controlled rights to the water B No water flowed underneath; the high bridge allowed trains to pass under the road there C The town allowed no sale of alcohol D Lake Summerfield, which the bridge crossed, dried up after Lake Brandt was built as a reservoir for Greensboro residents’ drinking supply

4 Railroad that once traveled through the northwest area was:

A The Guilford & Richmond Line B The Wilmington-to-Mt. Airy Rail System C The Danville-Salisbury Rail Line D The Atlantic & Yadkin Railroad

5 Guilford County’s seal was:

A Adopted in 1981 and includes elements of the coats of arms of Dr. David Caldwell, Gen. Nathanael Greene and the first and second Earls of Guilford B Designed in 1781 by Gen. Nathanael Greene C Sketched at the Summerfield home of Charles Bruce by Henry “LightHorse Harry” Lee, a Revolutionary War officer and father of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee D Commissioned in 1907 by the Earl of Guilford in England as a gift for the county which bears his name

6 Greensboro’s nickname is: A The Bridge City B The Green City C The City of Friendship D The Gate City

7 The words “patria dei” on the Oak Ridge town seal mean:

A In God’s Country B Strength, Courage, Love C Land of Mighty Oaks D What God Hath Given

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April 27-28 | May 4-5

By LIZ GAUGER Looking for a new home or just want to see the latest in home design trends? Visit the Spring Parade of Homes April 27-28 and May 4-5.

Homes on the tour will be open from 1 to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free.

The annual parade, presented by the Greensboro Builders Association (GBA) and the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem and High Point, features 60 newly constructed homes in Guilford and Forsyth Counties.

The parade gives area residents a chance to see a variety of interior and exterior home styles and features, and talk with builders, designers and suppliers. Touring homes also provides a chance to see what’s hot now, including open floor plans, generous master suites, kitchens with all the bells and whistles and comfortable outdoor living spaces, GBA officials said.

Northwestern Guilford County builders and Parade of Homes participants confirm the market for new homes is healthier now than in past years.

“It’s much stronger than last spring,” said Casey Johnson of Johnson & Lee, residential and commercial builders based in Stokesdale.

Interest rates are still favorable and lower home inventories mean there’s a strong demand for new builds coming on the market, he said.

R&K Investment Properties in Summerfield has five homes in this year’s Parade of Homes, ranging from

$335,000 to $599,900. President Rich Dumas said the demand for new homes has been fueled, in part, by people relocating to the area thanks to expansion of major area employers, including Moses Cone Hospital and Volvo.

“People were sitting and watching” the market for a while, said Paul Harris, general manager of Otey Construction of Summerfield, which builds custom homes. “But now they’re ready to make a move.” However, he said, homeowners are definitely being cautious about how they spend their money.

Otey Construction’s president, Kevin Otey, said new construction means homeowners can get more for their investment because they can choose a layout and finishes they want rather than inheriting choices a previous owner made.

Northwestern Guilford County is attractive to home buyers because of the reputation of area schools and the tax rate, said Don Mills of Don Mills Builders Inc., who is also currently serving as GBA president. Road improvement projects, more shopping and the central location near other Triad communities also makes

 About 75 percent of the homes in the Greensboro Builders Association’s 2013 Parade of Homes are located in the northern and northwest regions of Guilford County.

View a detailed map at www. greensborobuilders.org or scan the QR code on the GBA ad on page 14 of this publication.

 R&K Custom Homes will have five homes in the spring Parade of Homes. Featured below is a 3,922 sq-ft home in the Lennox Woods neighborhood of Summerfield. It has 4 BRs and a bonus room, stacked stone fireplace with vaulted ceiling in the family room, custom cabinets with granite tops, and a keeping room off the kitchen.

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Cabinets: re-new? new or

By LIZ GAUGER First, you’ll need to decide whether you want to remodel the whole space or just make a few strategic moves to freshen the look.

Regardless, cabinetry will play a critical role in freshening up your

space, or giving it an entirely new look.

You’ll have lots of choices in cabinet styles and materials, says Mark Shelton, who owns Shelton’s Kitchen and Bath Works in Stokesdale with his wife Suzette. The business sells mainly oak, cherry and maple cabinetry.

When meeting with families in their homes, Shelton helps them make choices about door styles and fin-

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ishes, along with the countertops that also are part of their cabinet project.

In addition to choosing styles and finishes, customers also can select other options, such as base or pantry cabinets with pull-out shelves.

These are a great choice because homeowners don’t have to reach to retrieve items in the back of the cabinet, Shelton says. Another good choice in cabinetry is soft-close door hinges and under-mount drawer

glides that offer smoother operation, quieter closing and longer life.

People still love cabinetry that is stained to bring out the characteristics of the wood, but painted cabinets are “really big now,” Shelton says. Also popular are simple door styles like Shaker or Mission, he said.

Re-facing cabinets or enhancing them is an alternative option for homeowners who either don’t want to replace their cabinets, or find the cost to do so is prohibitive.

In the refacing process, cabinet doors and drawer fronts are removed and replaced and the cabinet frame gets a fresh stain or coat of paint.

Jeff Hughes, owner of Furniture Medic by Jeff Hughes in Greensboro, says re-facing projects work best for families who generally like the flow of their kitchens and don’t need to reconfigure the space. He points out that cabinets suitable for re-facing must be in good general repair.

Re-facing materials have improved significantly in recent years, Hughes says. “The advancements they have made in the materials are amazing.”

Homeowners can choose solid wood or wood composite doors and drawer fronts. Each comes with different profiles for different looks. Both are good choices. The solid wood is a traditional favorite.

Hughes says the wood composite

“is bulletproof,” because it is waterresistant and has a longer warranty than the solid wood product.

Cabinet enhancement, another alternative, involves applying a poly-acrylic or tinted furnituregrade coating to the cabinet to provide a new look. The process is generally less expensive than re-facing, but it requires meticulous preparation work to the cabinet surfaces.

“It’s not an easy process,” says Judy Long, who owns BEK Paint Co. in northwest Greensboro with her husband David.

Their crews remove cabinet doors and drawer fronts and take the cabinetry outside to do the preparatory work and apply the new finish, which Long says is an oil-based paint that resists chipping and peeling.

That preparation includes cleaning and sanding the cabinets to remove any dust, grease or buildup of cleaning products. “You could have a mess if it’s not prepped right,” she said. “The prep work is what makes it look good.”

Long points out that customers can be creative with cabinet enhancement. They may choose, for example, lighter colors on main cabinets and darker colors for lower cabinets or choose another color for cabinets on a kitchen island.

Hughes adds that customers don’t have to choose just one method of remodeling to make the

change often,” he says. A small hardware change can make a big difference in updating a kitchen.

Whatever method homeowners choose when undertaking a project, Long says it is important to find out if the company they are considering hiring has experience with the process. And as always, make sure to get references.

changes they want. For example, he has used both re-facing and enhancement in kitchen projects.

In addition, he says another simple and inexpensive way to give cabinetry a fresh look is to switch out the hardware on door knobs and drawer pulls.

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Getting your house in order:

Tips for selling your home quickly and proďŹ tably

By ANNETTE JOyCE Spring is upon us, and so is the house selling season. In order to get the best price for your home and sell it as quickly as possible, you want potential buyers to see your home in its best light. That means taking care of both the big and little things, and going the extra mile to set your home apart from the competition. Below is a checklist to help you get your house ready for the sale.

That first impression is critical. From the moment buyers drive up to your home, you need to "Wow" them.

Freshen up the landscaping. Get rid of dead plants and weeds. Trim shrubs.

Keep the lawn mowed. Repair fences and remove unsightly debris such as limbs,

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concrete blocks, broken play sets and old flowerpots. For an inexpensive blast of color, plant some flowers.

Don't forget the mailbox. Remove any signs of deterioration. Giving it a good coat of paint may be all that's needed.

Surround the mailbox with some cheery flowers.

Inspect driveways and walks. Remove grease spots, fill and seal cracks and use a pressure washer for a deep clean. Remove any weeds that may be growing in the cracks.

Paint, clean and repair the exterior of your home. Is the paint peeling? Mildew and dirt on the vinyl? Are the light fixtures old and rusted?

Create an inviting entrance. Get rid of any cobwebs. Make the light fixtures sparkle. Clean or paint the door. Polish the hardware on the door. Replace worn

house numbers. Add a few potted plants and a new doormat.

Wash all windows. Not only do clean windows look good, they also allow more light to flood into your home.

Declutter your home. Most homes have way too much stuff. Either get rid of it or store it. Lots of furniture can make a room look smaller. Remove and store as much as possible. Go through your closets and give away or sell items you no longer need. Store seasonal clothing to make your closets appear more spacious. Take down personal family photos. Remove the artwork, magnets and menus from the refrigerator door.

Check out the ooring. How does the carpet look? Dirty carpet can be cleaned,

but if it's worn or dated, seriously consider having it replaced. This is one area where you should get your money back.

To paint or not to paint? Lots of scuffs and marks on the wall or a bedroom painted neon orange cry out for paint. Keep in mind that today's buyer is looking for move-in ready. Paint is an inexpensive way to give a home a facelift.

Clean every room thoroughly from top to bottom. Baseboards and moldings should be dust free. Clean the grout in tile floors. Make sure shower doors and faucets shine. Organize cabinets and drawers.

Repair what's broken. Go through your house and make a list of items that need repairing. While you may have grown accustomed to certain quirks in your home, buyers won’t be. Such things as leaky faucets, broken windows, torn screens and cracked tile suggest that the home might not have been well maintained. The buyer's home inspector will point out any shortcomings, so get rid of as many as possible before the first potential buyer sets foot through the door.

Eliminate offensive odors. This one is tricky because most homeowners don't realize their house has an odor. Ask a friend to be honest with you. Smells can trigger a negative response that's impossible to get past. Be careful with air fresheners and overpowering scents, because these can be as bad as the odor itself.

Garages, attics and basements are often overlooked when it comes to prepping a home to sell.

Do what you can to make them appealing.

Garages are for parking cars. At least, that's what the buyer is thinking.

However, most garages can't accommodate a single vehicle because of all the stuff that's jammed inside.

Make your garage look spacious enough to house those two cars. At the very least, arrange everything neatly.

Organize the other areas. Basements, attics and storage buildings can be made more appealing simply with a little organization, inexpensive shelving and a good cleaning.

Don't be caught off guard by a buyer's home inspector. Check basements or crawl spaces for moisture problems. Make sure your hot water heater and heating and air system are in good working order.

Inspect the roof to see if there are any areas that might need repair.

Have a pet plan. If you have inside pets, decide how you will handle showings. Can your dog be crated or left in an outside pen? Is your schedule flexible enough to allow you to remove the animal yourself? If not, maybe a neighbor could help out.

Consider offering a home warranty. Most buyers will ask for a warranty which covers the home for a one-year period. It's a good marketing tool and provides peace of mind for the potential buyer.

While it sounds like a lot to do, a little elbow grease and some essential repairs will go a long way in helping you achieve your goals – a quicker sale with a higher selling price. 

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This 2,742-sq-ft home built by Johnson & Lee is in Stokesdale’s Angel’s Glen neighborhood and can be toured during the Parade of Homes. It features a granite kitchen and bath, outdoor fireplace and unfinished bonus space.

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Take advantage of this opportunity to see the very best in new construction on

Saturday & Sunday, April 27-28 & May 4-5 from 1-5 pm Admission is FREE Utilize the mobile website too map your tour... as well as our smart phone app!

Parade of Homes magazines are available at the Parade homes as well as area Harris Teeter and Lowe’s Home Improvement stores.

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the area a great choice for home buyers, he said.

As people tour homes on the parade, Mills said they will see trends including more master suites and in-law suites on the main level and lots of spacious outdoor living spaces with features such as fireplaces and fullyequipped outdoor kitchens.

Twenty-three area builders will be showcasing a total of 35 newly constructed houses on the Parade of Homes tour in Guilford County. And with imaginative touches like coat hooks and backpack cubbies in the “drop zone” near an entry door or a mantel fashioned from reclaimed barn wood, each home is sure to offer a showcase of impressive workmanship.

Participating builders in the Greensboro Builders Association 2013 Parade of Homes are: Brian Thompson Homes; Builders MD; D. Stone Builders; Don Mills Builders; Eastwood Homes; Friddle and Company; GC Builders; Gingerich Homes; Granville Homes; Gunter Custom Homes and Design; Home Team Builders; J Douglas Homes Custom Division; John Marks & Associates; Johnson & Lee; Matthew Walraven Construction; MPW

Construction; Naylor Construction Company; Otey Construction; Precept Construction; R & K Custom Homes; RAM Homes; Royal Homes of NC; and Worth-Reitt Associates.

Want to go?

The Spring Parade of Homes will showcase 60 newly constructed houses in Guilford and Forsyth counties, and will take place April 27-28 and May 4-5, 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

For a list and description of all of the homes on the Parade of Homes tour, an online copy of the Spring 2013 Parade of Homes magazine, and a downloadable Parade of Homes app for smartphones, iPads and tablets, visit GBA’s website at www.greensborobuilders.org (or scan the QR code on GBA’s ad on this page)

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If you are looking for a real estate agent, simply ask yourself: ‘Do I want someone who... 1) is a “full-time” real estate broker; 2) will work hard for me and put my interests first; 3) is thorough and will walk me through the entire process step by step; 4) is on time, honest and accountable; and 5) will provide me with professional, positive and satisfying results?’ If so, then feel free to contact me whether you are buying or selling. Then sit back and relax!

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A native of the Triad, I now live in Oak Ridge with my husband and three children. Licensed in 1996, I enjoy working with buyers and sellers in Guilford and the five surrounding counties. I also handle short sales, relocations, and estate sales. I welcome all referrals. Relentless, driven, and competent – with me you are not just a number.

I donate to my client’s favorite charity at every closing!

THE BOBBIE MAYNARD TEAM – Experienced Team of 6 Realtors/Brokers with 2 agents who focus on and live in NW Guilford County. We spend quality time and are dedicated to making your real estate dreams come true. We specialize in working with relocation companies to market your home for sale. Whether you are buying your first home, moving up or downsizing, we have an agent to fulfill your needs.

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Affiliated with REMAX since 1988, I’ve moved around the country participating in the company’s national growth. That’s why I’m your relocation specialist. If you are moving around the corner or across the country, let me help you with your next move. I am a top REMAX agent in our NW Guilford area. My clients have often said ‘Wendy, you have not been a typical real estate agent – you have been my friend, a professional in the negotiations and sale of real estate.’

A real estate junkie, my favorite part is pulling out the Wellies and walking the land. A hard-working farm girl in real estate since forever, with an Alphabet Soup of letters after my name – it still thrills me! 20-year Summerfield resident, community activist and animal lover. Professional, proficient in new construction, relocation, luxury homes, strategic pricing and selling/buying farms and land. Consistent achiever with a “there’s got to be a way” initiative in problem solving.

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This old house

and the memories it holds

The illegitimate son of a governor, an early woman doctor, the county sheriff and a professional baseball player. While the four seem to lack commonality, it is there - all chose northwest Guilford County as home.

Alexander Strong Martin house The striking Greek Revival house was built at the corner of Oak Ridge and Summerfield roads in the late1830s. With 18-inch-thick walls of handmade brick, it was built to withstand the many changes it has no doubt witnessed.

“If I had a million dollars (to bring it back to its original grandeur), it would be wonderful,” says Linda Southard of Summerfield, the house’s owner.

Southard, whose grandparents lived in the house, remembers sharing holidays there with extended family.

Visions of watermelons cut on a big, flat rock in the back yard and a fig tree her grandmother planted are also stored in her memory bank.

Charles Bruce, the founder of Summerfield, originally owned the land that the historic home is on. After Bruce’s death, his son sold 872 acres to James Allen and his brother Valentine in 1835. Two years later, James sold out to his brother, who likely built the house. The imposing brick edifice that predates most structures in the area is said to be “one of the largest brick houses of its era in the county” by

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the authors of “A Guide to the Historic Architecture of Piedmont North Carolina.”

In 1838, Valentine Allen sold 448 acres, along with all houses and farm outbuildings, to Alexander Strong Martin. Martin was Above: The Alexander Strong Martin house, built in the late 1830s, the illegitimate son of Alexander is located across from the Summerfield Town Hall at the corner of Martin, who served six nonOak Ridge and Summerfield roads. Right: Owner Linda Southard consecutive one-year terms as points out the National Register of Historic Places marker on the governor between 1782 and front of the house.

1792. The National Register of Historic Places registration form for the Summerfield historic district says he reportedly could neither read nor merfield Baptist Church, and he and the elder Martin, a friend of James write. Still, education was important wife Mattie raised 10 children. Mattie Madison, had a career as a “patriot, to the governor, who served on UNC’s also had a fabric shop in one room of merchant, lawyer, soldier and legislator Board of Governors for 17 years. the house, and daughter Helen had a in the North Carolina Assembly and the The younger Martin owned the beauty salon upstairs.

U.S. Senate,” but he never married.

Summerfield property for 11 years.

“I just have so many good memoHe did, however, have a son with It then passed through several ownries here,” Southard says, gazing out a a woman named Elizabeth Strong. ers, including Cicero Harris, who left first-floor window onto the front porch, Charles Rodenbough of Madison the property to his six children around where a swing used to hang. penned a book on Martin and says 1896. Harris’s daughter, Dr. Joy Harris The house was split into apartments Strong’s husband left on a winter trip Glascock, became the third woman and has been rented for many years. across the Appalachian Mountains and licensed to practice medicine in North “My kids keep saying to me, ‘Mama, never returned. Strong and Martin’s son Carolina. you’ve got to let it go,’” Southard says, later took his father’s last name and In 1919, Andrew Jackson Ayers, admitting there are challenges with was always publicly acknowledged by Linda Southard’s grandfather, purowning a 175-year-old house coupled him. Both he and his mother were taken chased the property. A farmer, Ayers with finding and keeping good tenants. care of in the former governor’s will. was also a justice of the peace who When she’s ready to let go, she Alexander Strong Martin never tried criminal and civil cases and marhopes it will be to someone who will lived with his father, nor did he go ried couples ready to begin wedded create the kind of memories she has to college as his father had. In fact, life. He held many offices within Sumenjoyed.

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Stafford-Benbow house For Sam and Torie Cook, living in the large white house in the heart of Oak Ridge’s historic district is perfect.

After their oldest son decided to attend Oak Ridge Military Academy, the Cooks, who were Kernersville residents, started looking for an older home nearby. They found the StaffordBenbow house, which was being used as a boarding house. Though it wasn’t even on the market, the couple approached the owner, who agreed to sell. They purchased the house in 1988.

It takes much love and care to keep an old structure in good condition, and even a few years of neglect had taken its toll.

Though the Cooks had experience with renovating a historic home in Winston-Salem and a 1950s-era home in Kernersville, they didn’t realize what was in store when they purchased their home in Oak Ridge.

Their first task was removing the

sagging ceiling tiles that decreased the height of each room by about 18 inches. Between the dropped and original ceilings, they found air vents and hanging electrical wires that had been added over the years.

So much work has been done since then that the couple can’t remember what came next. Jacking up sections of the house, reinforcing floor joists and foundations, removing carpet and linoleum tiles, installing sheetrock, re-plastering and other projects have filled the years.

“I can’t tell you how gross it was,” Sam Cook says of the house’s original condition.

“Gross and embarrassing for anybody to come here,” Torie adds.

With hard work, dedication and Torie’s exceptional eye for aesthetics, the Cooks are slowly bringing the house back to life.

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Below: Oak Ridge’s Stafford-Benbow house was constructed in the 1880s.

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By LIZ GAUGER Stubborn rain showers and lingering cold have given way to full-blown springtime – time to round up those work gloves and head outside. Your yard is waiting.

This time of year is all about TLC and transformation – taking care of necessary maintenance and thinking about what new plants will enhance your property.

But where to start?

Joe Barbagallo, owner of One Guy and a Machine, a Summerfield landscape and hardscape design and

maintenance business, says it’s time to spruce up flower beds and think about the basic needs of lawns.

In this area, the soil “is almost all clay,” Barbagallo says. “Homeowners need to recognize that clay inherently has a very high acidity rate and a grossly high compaction rate.”

Applying lime to soil helps balance the acidity. Core aeration – in both spring and fall – allows soil to breathe and helps alleviate the compaction issue.

Homeowners also need to keep an eye on how much water their lawn and plants are getting, Barbagallo says.

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esting facts about their home, which started as a two-story, two-room house built by Robert M. Stafford in the 1880s. A few years later, the house was expanded to its current size and the grand, two-story Doric columns added out front.

Stafford served as Guilford County sheriff from 1865 to 1880, and 1937 tax records indicate there was also a jail on the property. Stafford also owned the Old Mill from 1888 to 1897.

After Stafford’s death, his son Bob, an outstanding baseball player who broke into the big leagues in 1890 with the Philadelphia Athletics, sold the house to A. Murrow Benbow. Benbow was a second cousin of famed newsman Edward R. Murrow, who is said to have visited and possibly slept in the house. Old-time Oak Ridge residents recall large hunting parties, with

participants gathering at the house.

A Greensboro newspaper clipping shows hunters and their dogs posing out front.

The house also has ties to Oak Ridge Military Academy. Jesse Benbow, an academy founder, was Murrow Benbow’s grandfather, and generations of Benbows were educated there. When a fire destroyed a dormitory, Sam Cook says cadets stayed temporarily in neighboring houses, including theirs.

The Cooks’ two sons also attended the academy and excelled there.

While much work has been done on the Stafford-Benbow house, there is still plenty of work left. “We try to do one thing every day,” Sam Cook says.

With the house so steeped in local history, the Town of Oak Ridge’s Historic Preservation Commission plans to commemorate it with a historic marker later this year.

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for a three-bedroom home, the septic system must be capable of taking on With no municipal waste system 360 gallons of wastewater per day. serving the rural communities of Oak Wilson says each flush adds to the Ridge, Summerfield and Stokesdale, buildup in the septic tank, bringing property owners rely on private it a little closer to its next scheduled waste removal systems. pumping – or a potential disaster.

The wastewater system separates “When you flush your commode, waste from water and returns the wathree or four gallons of water go ter deep into the ground. The waste is deposited into the septic tank, where through the tank,” he notes. “The water drops the waste into the tank and bacteria break it down. then goes into the field. That’s why Because the waste builds up over you need to get them serviced every time, it’s important to include a pethree to four years.” riodic pumping as part of the sysAn overflowing septic system can be tem’s regular maintenance to ensure a headache in more ways than one. problem-free flushes for years.

“When it (waste) gets out, you’ve Most experts agree that septic tanks got big problems; $5,000 to $6,000 need to be pumped at least twice a worth of problems,” Wilson says. decade. Some advocate for more.

Products such as Rid-X can help, but “It’s like changing oil in your car; you don’t wait until you have trouble. the jury is out as to what extent they It’s too late then. In the first five years, help. “It makes the bacteria in the tank work, but it won’t take care of get it looked into,” says Summerthe tank,” Wilson says. “You’ve still field’s Martin Decker, who has been got to have maintenance on it.” in the family business since he was a What goes into the tank also fac12-year-old in 1962. tors into how often it will need to be Stokesdale’s Lawrence Wilson, pumped. Decker says thicker toilet who has been pumping septic systems paper – comforting though it may be for more than 30 years, recommends pumping septic tanks every three to four – can wreak havoc on a system.

“Three-ply paper – it’s septic safe years. “That waste isn’t going anywhere; but it’s like a sponge in that it soaks up if you don’t get it out of the tank it will water and is hard to get out,” he says. get out into the field,” he says.

Plastics, diapers, paper towels and Decker says that each bedroom in a home requires a septic tank capacity of garbage should never be flushed 120 gallons of wastewater per day. So into the septic system, as they do not

break down. Using a garbage disposal will result in the need for more frequent septic tank pumpings.

Salt water should be avoided at all costs. “You never want salt water in a septic tank. Lime and salt don’t mix,” says Decker. “It looks like soap when you see the salt combining with the lime in the concrete. That doesn’t happen often, but when it does, you’ve got to replace the whole tank.”

Also avoid caustic drain openers for clogged drains – use boiling water or a drain snake instead.

Driving over any part of the septic system can compact the soil in the drain field or damage the pipes, tank or other parts of the system.

The only plant that should be planted directly over a septic system is grass. Decker says certain trees, particularly maples and weeping trees, shouldn’t be planted any closer than 40 feet from the septic system. continued from page 7

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Unlike its neighbors, Stokesdale has a municipal water system because: A The Haw River, on which most residents depended for water, was polluted by moonshiners B Contamination, likely from farm chemicals and old gas stations, was found in the groundwater in some areas C The old rock quarry, which served as a reservoir, was polluted by local industries D The old water tower at Stokesdale School was torn down

9 James Gillies, the bugler who is depicted on the Summerfield town seal: A Was killed by British troops along Oak Ridge Rd near Eversfield Rd B Was wounded when delivering a

“Some people will go buy a maple and stick it between two septic lines; that’s the worst thing you can do. They (maple trees) are looking for water and they’ll go anywhere to find water,” he says.

Decker says when a maple tree can get its roots inside a septic tank, it will eventually take the tank over, filling it with a mass of roots.

For maintenance, it’s important to check for leaks. A leaky toilet can add gallons of water to the septic system in little to no time.

“You’ve got to control the water before it gets in it,” Decker says.

Other advice includes keeping records of repair, periodic pumpings, inspections, permits issued and other system maintenance activities. It’s also important to learn the location of the system and to have a sketch with the maintenance record to assist septic professionals when they come to pump or repair the system.  packet of diplomatic papers to Summerfield patriot Charles Bruce C Was called “Tipsy” Gillies by fellow soldiers after he mistakenly “imbibed upon spirituous liquids,” then attempted to simultaneously play his bugle and ride his horse backwards D Was wounded by his commanding officer as he was cleaning his musket

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By THOMAS LESTER Though wiped out in the U.S. shortly after World War II, the bedbug made its return about 10 years ago.

“With the influx of people we have coming from all over the world, bedbugs found a way back,” says Don Summy, senior service advisor with Pest Management Systems in Greensboro. “They are hitchhikers.

They hop a ride and are brought to the home. It can be on a person, on their luggage, on a used piece of furniture, on a brand-new piece of clothing – anywhere. They have multiplied in pretty alarming numbers.”

Summy says it’s easy to bring bed-

bugs home without knowing it.

“The problem with bedbugs is the eggs and nymphs are so minute that they are not as easily visible as the adults,” Summey points out. “That is one of the reasons they can get carried from place to place so easily and nobody will know they’re there.”

While the name bedbug creates images of the insect attacking sleepers at night, Summey says it can be found anywhere in the home.

“The bed is not the only place they’re going to be,” he says. “The bed is the first place I check. However, they’re on upholstered furniture, tables, ceilings, behind paintings, behind baseboards, in carpet and almost

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anywhere in your house you can think of.”

Bedbugs are most active between 2 and 5 a.m. and are drawn to human body temperature and exhaled carbon dioxide. They can go a year between feedings, though they prefer to feed daily. While they feed on blood, Summey says they are not known to transmit bloodborne diseases.

Summey says once residents notice blood stains on their sheets or traces of bedbug waste, it creates a sense of unease.

“Bedbugs create a lot of emotions.

People feel violated, nasty, harmed and fearful. There’s confusion,” he says.

“It can be a very traumatic experience because these things feed on the blood of humans. We’re their main course.”

As for prevention, Summey says nothing can take the place of vigilance.

“The first thing we’ve all got to do is change the way we’ve always looked at things or lived. Our guard has to be up. You can’t go into a theater and carry a pocketbook and set it beside you and hope something doesn’t happen,” he says. “When you do travel, before you pay for that room, do a

thorough inspection yourself. Lift up the mattress; pull back the covers, check behind the headboard if you can.”

Summey also advises not using dressers in hotels and making sure all clothes in the closet are placed in the center.

He notes that the best place to keep a suitcase is on the bathroom floor.

Should a home become overrun with bedbugs, raising the temperature is the most effective way of getting rid of the parasites.

“Heat treatment, in my opinion, is the best way to eliminate bedbugs.

You can’t get liquid on every joint of every piece of furniture. When we do heat treatment and heat everything in a home to a minimum of 125 degrees, everything is 125 degrees,” Summey says. “At 109, they become very uncomfortable; at 113, they begin to die in a short amount of time; at 120, they die very fast. We get the temperature to 125 for four or five hours. That is the way to eliminate them.” 

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