05132019 HOME BUYERS' GUIDE

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Monday, May 13, 2019

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www.grahamrealestate.com | Phone: (242) 356-5030 Daiquiri Estate, Eastern Road - Oceanfront Home

4Bd, 3Bth | Lot Size: 3.36 Acres | Living Area: 10,253 sq. ft. | MLS: 32894

Price $2,600,000

Ref: 19767

707 Venetian West

Jacaranda Close #3

2Bd, 2Bth Condo | Furnished Size: 1,315 sq. ft. | MLS: 36024

Ref: 22619

Reduced

Sandyport | Canal Front Home 4Bd, 3Bth | Furnished | 2,195 sq. ft.

$315,000

#3603 Venetian West Condo 3Bd, 2Bth | Windsor Field Road Fully Furnished | MLS: 35012

Ref: 21706

Reduced $4,200

p/m

Gleniston Gardens

Prince Charles Drive | Lot 5, Block 29 Lot size: 10,500 sq. ft. | MLS: 33932

Ref: 12449

Reduced

$595,000

Pet Friendly Home

3Bd, 2.5Bth | Bayshore Close West Bay Street | Fully Furnished

$3,000 p/m

Ref: 23780

Lot 23 Western Shores

South Westridge Lot size: 8,250 sq. ft. | MLS: 35940

Comfortably Numb

Lyford Cay | Canal Front Home 4Bd, 4.5Bth | MLS: 26533

Ref: 13950

Reduced

$3,450,000

Tommy Bahama

4Bd, 3Bth | Sandyport | Furnished Beachfrt. Hm. | Liv. Area: 3,000 sq. ft.

Ref: 4350

$5,500 p/m

Lot 21 Tarpum Bay

Single Family Lot | Eleuthera Lot 9,633 sq. ft.| MLS: 21519

Sea Breeze - Motivated Seller 3Bd, 2Bth | 1Bd, 1Bth apartment 10,363 sq. ft. Lot | MLS: 24622

Ref: 12159

Reduced

$385,000

#82 Sunset Drive

3Bd, 4Bth | Port New Prov. | Full Furn.

Pet Friendly | MLS: 35201

Ref: 21943

$7,000 p/m

Windermere Lot

Freeport, Grand Bahama Lot size: 17,000 sq. ft. | MLS: 33701

Electricity & Phone Utilities installed and roads are completed

$95,000

Ref: 20779

Gregory Graham President/Broker

Laura Kimble Broker

Ref: 22568

June Russell Broker

Reduced

Dolly Griffin Sales Agent

$155,000

Sophia Porras Sales Agent

Ref: 9335

Greg V. Miller Sales Agent

$24,000

Kevin Bastian Sales Agent

Ref: 20864

Delerese Pratt Sales Agent

$55,000

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Lightning Can Strike Twice

By Mike Lightbourn

DID you know lightning strikes during thunderstorms kill more Americans each year than either tornadoes or hurricanes?

The Bahamas has recorded its share of lightning tragedies.

Only last year, a man was setting up chairs for a beach event in Nassau when he was struck by lightning. Regrettably, he died on the scene.

As beautiful as it may be to watch from afar, lightning should be treated with caution and respect.

Lightning never strikes twice is a phrase. It means an incident that is extraordinary in nature (and usually unfortunate) won’t happen a second time.

However, the truth is lightning can strike twice in the same place.

It happened some years ago to a home on the eastern end of the island. Some areas seem to be more prone to strikes.

Lightning can cause both house fires and wild fires.

Most fires and deaths sparked by lightning occur outdoors.

However, no-one wants their home to be struck by lightning once, let alone twice.

This begs the question: Does your home have lightning protection?

We can expect more lightning storms as we move towards the hot summer months.

Lightning Explained Lightning is an electric current.

When the ground is hot, it heats the air above it. As this warm air rises, water vapour cools and forms a cloud. When air continues to rise, the cloud mushrooms. In the tops of the clouds, the temperature is below freezing and the water vapour turns into ice.

The cloud turns into a thundercloud. Lots of small bits of ice collide with each other as they move around. These collisions cause a buildup of electrical charge.

The whole cloud eventually fills up with electrical charges.

Lighter, positively charged particles form at the top of the cloud. Heavier, negatively charged particles sink to the bottom of the cloud.

When the positive and negative charges grow large enough, a huge spark - lightning - occurs between the two charges within the cloud.

And get this.

Lightning is so hot, a flash can heat the air around it to temperatures five times hotter than the sun’s surface.

Home Protection Nothing can prevent lighting from striking, but you can prevent home damage by installing a lightning protection system or rod.

This provides the electricity with an easy and safe route to the ground.

Avoid installing partial lightning protection (such as a grounded weathervane or antenna). This can be more dangerous than having no protection at all.

The electricity produced by a lightning strike can travel through conductive surfaces, such as metallic wires, pipes and faucets, within your house.

So, stay off old copper landlines, if you still have one. The newer fiber optics are glass based and they cannot conduct electricity. They conduct light.

Home occupants who touch running water may be shocked by conducted electricity.

Stay away from concrete floors or walls. Lightning can travel through any metal wires or bars in concrete walls or flooring.

Don’t watch a storm from a covered porch.

Lightning protection is not a do-it-yourself project and it comes with a price. Only experienced and reputable electricians or contractors should install them.

Mike Lightbourn is president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty

ters for Disease Control and Prevention.

In 2017, Florida, Alabama, Colorado, North Carolina, and Texas had the most lightning deaths in the U.S. Florida is considered the “lightning capital” of the U.S., with more than 2,000 lightning injuries over a 50-year period, CDC says.

Low Odds The odds of being struck by lightning in the U.S. in any given QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? year are only around 1 in 500,000, according to the U.S. Cen- Contact me at: info@cbbahamas.com

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Glengariff Gardens 3 BR 2 BA Home Off Eastern Road $2,750 P/M Victoria Court, Downtown 2 BR 2.5 BA Apartment I Gated $2,000 P/M MT. VERNON Eastern Road

15,873 Sq. Ft. Elevated Lot Build your dream home $245,000 I MLS: 37063 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591

OAKRIDGE ROAD Lake Cunningham Views

Panoramic Private Possibility 0.674 Acres I Single Family Lot $205,000 I MLS: 25100 PATRICIA BIRCH / 242 557 0322

COLUMBUS COVE Beachfront Gated Community

Residential/Investment Opportunity 3 BR I 2.5 BA I Furnished I Ocean View $499,000 CHRISTOPHER ARMALY / 242 394 7070

ROSE ISLAND Private Beach I Protected Cove Peaceful and Quiet 8 lots totalling 2.17 Acres $395,000 I MLS: 32374 DONNA DAVIS / 242 424 7254

Treasure Cove 3 BR 2.5 BA Home I Gated $4,500 P/M Vista Bella, Cable Beach 2 BR 2 BA Furnished Condo $3,500 P/M Living in Paradise 3 BR 2 BA Condo I Paradise Island $3,500 P/M Carefree 2BR 2BA Furnished Condo $2,800p/m

RIDGEWAY DRIVE Eastern Road

Enclosed Yard, Pool, Patio 3 BR I 3 BA Home I 1 BR Cottage $525,000 I MLS: 35647 DONNA DAVIS / 242 424 7254

GREEN TURTLE CAY Abaco Acreage | Reduced Price

Ideal for Resort, Marina or 2nd Home 63.044 Acres I Ocean Front $2,500,000 I MLS: 29163 CHRISTOPHER ARMALY / 242 394 7070

CARMICHAEL ROAD Development Opportunity

Ideal for Warehousing / Office / Plaza 3.75 Acres I 433’ East of Gladstone Rd. $1,450,000 I MLS: 30734 PATRICIA BIRCH / 242 557 0322

VISTA MARINA Sea View Drive, West Bay St.

3 BR I 2 BA I 1,800 Sq. Ft. Home 90’ x 145’ Lot I Private Yard I Pool $420,000 I MLS: 36682 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591

Gladstone Road 1.274 Acres $599,000 Freeport I Canal Front lot 40 feet on the canal $50,000 Carmichael Road 43,120 Sq. Ft. Corner Lot $647,000

CHANCERY LANE Off Eastern Road

4 BR I 4 BA I Pool I Generator Elevated Lot I Scenic Views $1,200,000 I MLS 37210 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591

SEA GRAPE ROAD Off Eastern Road

37,720 Sq. Ft. Residential Lot Build your dream home $299,000 I MLS: 31494 DONNA DAVIS / 242 424 7254

TREASURE COVE Yamacraw

3 BR I 2.5 BA I 2,100 Sq. Ft. Home Gated Community I Playground I Beach $585,000 I MLS: 37474 CARLA SWEETING / 242 804 1591

OLD FORT BAY Charlotte Island

Exuma 2.46 Acres $316,000

Gated Community I Beach I Pool Winton Heights 11,541 Sq. Ft. Canal front lot 19,150 Sq. Ft. lot $988,000 I MLS: 37415 MELISSA FARRINGTON / 242 477 0102 $140,000

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DEVELOPERS DIRECT COMMERCIAL LAND OFFICE LEASE HOME RENTALS RESIDENTIAL LOTS RESTAURANT SPACE

NEW RESTAURANT SPACE AVAILABLE!

NEW LISTING! Now taking applications for new restaurant in the heart of Sandyport Marina Village! 2,100 sq ft with magnificent waterfront views of the Grand Canal. Floor plans and elevations available for serious inquiries.

Please contact us for more information.

$7,000 per month

16A Royal Palm Cay Stunning Grand Canal views from this charming 3-bed 2.5bath single family home with great garden and dockage. Also offered with 2-year rental guarantee for investors.

Call us to find out more!

$785,000

195 Sandyport Drive 3-bed 3.5-bath end-unit townhome with spacious living areas and lots of storage. Modern kitchen features granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Fenced-in garden.

Call us to find out more!

$695,000

www.sandyport.com

Jolika Buckner, Broker

Lot 254 Sandyport Drive This large 9,011 lot is among the more substantial lots in Sandyport. Its corner location is ideal to take advantage of the canal views.

Sandyport includes swimming pools, tennis courts and children’s playgrounds, with restaurants, bank and gym close by.

$395,000 NEW LISTING!

401 Island Lane

3-bed 3-bath penthouse loft with great ocean and canal views. Accessible by private elevator, residents also enjoy access to Sandyport Beach Resort pool and tennis court. Also nearby to gym, bank and restaurants.

Also offered with 2-year rental guarantee for investors. Call us to find out more!

$395,000

6 Coral Beach Spacious 4-bed 4-bath open plan single family home with own beach, dock and generator. Lovely patio area outside is ideal for outside entertaining. Also offered with 2-year rental guarantee for investors.

Call us to find out more!

$1.1 million

Contact: Jolika Buckner, Broker | Work: 327-2425 | Cell: 376-1662 | E-mail: jbuckner@sandyport.com

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If you require further information or require assistance please feel free to contact: (242) 677-3763 | www.bumblebeebahamas.com Nassau, Bahamas

Automated Irrigation System How To Install A

IRRIGATION LAY OUT SKETCH

CONTROL CLOCK

OVERLAPPING WATERING

IRRIGATION systems have become so user friendly in recent years, that many home owners often choose to install their own systems saving themselves up to half of what it would cost to purchase a system and have it professionally installed.

For those who maybe considering installing a automated irrigation system, this is a general over view of the process. Armed with this information you should be able to make an informed decision as to whether you would install your own system or maybe have a professional irrigation technician install it for you.

You will first need to draw a basic overhead sketch of your property. Show all building structures, then all of your lawn areas, plant beds, walk ways etc.

Measure your property and particularly all of the areas to be irrigated.

Next you will need to determine what sort of water pressure you have from your water system. If you have a pump and tank system, well its easy, simply read the pressure gauge. If not you will likely need to purchase a gauge that you attach to the end of your faucet, then turn on the faucet the gauge will give you a pound per square inch reading (PSI). This information is important because it will allow you to know how many sprinklers your water system will be able to run at one time.

Next you will need to divide your yard into

zones or areas to be watered at one time.

This is generally determined by proximity and likeness. Meaning you would usually water all of the lawn in one area at a time and then all the shrubs at one time. Usually you will not mix the two however as it creates complications when it becomes time to set the amount of watering time. Your lawn will require more water than most shrubs will generally want.

Now based on your sketch and measurements you will need to decide where you will place your sprinklers so that when they spray their spray radius will over lap each other so that there are no dry spots in your lawn.

Sprinklers are divided in groups by the way they spray and how far they spray. This is also why it was important to know how much water pressure you have because different sprinklers will require more or less water to function correctly so check the water requirement for your sprinklers.

Having determined where you will place your sprinklers now you need to decide where the water supply will come from. This will require that you run a main water supply line that you will then in turn shoot off smaller lateral lines with solenoid valves that will provide water to each individual zone or area of your yard.

Next you will need to setup your control clock. This is the brain of the operation that will tell the valves to turn on the sprinklers in

each zone at a particular time for a predetermined amount of time. If you have decided your garden requires six zones usually you would buy a control clock that can support a little more zones than six, usually eight in this case. This is done so that in the event you make additions to your garden and need to add a new zone you can simply go ahead and attach another valve without having to buy a completely new system. From the control you will need to run two wires to each and every valve. This is how the information is transmitted to the individual areas to switch on and off.

Indeed this is just a birds eye view of the process of an irrigation install but I hope that it will help you to determine if you would like to take on the challenge personally or if you will hire a pro and if so, now you are able to see the steps that they should be taking to insure that you get a well thought out Irrigation installation.

Should you have questions or comments on this topic or should you require assistance installing your automated Irrigation system please feel free to contact me Marcus Sweeting at 525-0933 or marqleads@ gmail.com. For additional information on landscape and gardening topics please visit our Facebook page and while there please hit like. That is Bumble bee landscaping Bahamas.

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