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Listing Agent: Jim Remo Associate Broker Joyner Fine Properties 804 512-7413 jim.remo@joynerfineproperties.com Better than new! Private 1.2 acre Lot. Custom built by owner with many extra features. Including an extra detached 2 car garage. Great neighborhood in Hanover County!
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The Ultimate Lawn Care Debate: DIY, or Hire a Service?
Investing the time into proper yard care and maintenance every week can be tough to do. Like almost anything involving home maintenance, there are pros and cons to doing lawn care yourself. Understanding what’s involved in proper lawn care is the first step to determining which choice is right for you.
Spend time outdoors. If you want built-in outdoor time every week to catch up on your favorite podcasts or soak in that vitamin D. Compliance. If you have a homeowner’s association, you’ll probably have to perform regular maintenance to meet their lawn regulations. Hiring a lawn service will make sure your stay out of the HOA doghouse. Get in a workout. If you enjoy working up a sweat whenever you can, lawn care provides an extra dose of exercise. Weekly or bi-weekly mowing burns some extra calories. And if you have kids, make them earn their keep by getting them to rake those dead leaves out of the yard, or bag up the weeds you pulled out of the flower beds.
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Equipment upkeep. Mowers, trimmers, edgers, weed whackers – it takes a lot of equipment to maintain a yard. And that equipment can require a lot of maintenance, like changing oil, filling up gas tanks, replacing trimming line, not to mention, the cost that uptake requires. Convenience is worth the cost. How much money is your time worth? In St. Louis, the average price of a lawn-care service is $39 – not too bad for saving yourself hours of work. At the end of the day, the choice between DIY lawn care and hiring a service is your choice to make. But make that choice easier by contacting your local landscaping and lawn care company for an estimate – you might be surprised by just how affordable it is.
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TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR
SUMMER BY KELLEN OWINGS
Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to prepare your home for the warm weather and activities that come with it. Follow these tips to help you get ready for the summer months.
CHECK YOUR COOLING SYSTEM. Check that your air-conditioning units are running properly especially with high temperatures coming. If you have an AC unit that you run daily, make sure to wash the filters every month. This helps it run more efficiently, which in turn keeps the energy bill down. PREPARE THE GRILL. Heat the grill for 10 minutes at a high temperature so it’s easier to scrape off built up grime and grease from the inside of the grill. Then use warm water and soap to wash the burners, grates, drip tray and exterior. TRIM TREES. Strong summer thunderstorms can cause branches to scrape against your house or break off, causing damage, so trim them now. CHECK YOUR SPRINKLERS. Grass gets dry in the summer, so you may have a sprinkler system. Run the system to check for any damage that occurred since last summer, such as broken heads or leaks.
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PEST CONTROL. Summer months also bring bugs. Spray the exterior with insecticide to create a bug barrier. Repair or replace screen doors or windows that have holes or tears to keep bugs out as well. If it’s bad enough, call an exterminator. PROTECT THE DECK. Inspect the boards of your deck, railings and spindles to make sure they’re all secure. Prevent splinters by sanding down any areas that are starting to splinter and tighten any loose screws. Protect the deck against the sun and summer storms by applying a sealant and wood stain. TOUCH-UP PAINT. Touching-up your house with a fresh coat of paint protects your house from water damage and mold. Before painting, pressure wash the exterior walls of your home to remove dirt stains and mildew that paint can’t cover. By following these tips, your home will be well prepared for a long, fun summer ahead.
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GET THE RIGHT APPRAISAL BY TAKING THE PROPER STEPS Whether youʼre a buyer or a seller, getting an accurate appraisal of a homeʼs worth is critical before proceeding with a sale. When it comes to knowing the value of a purchase, your home is the bottom line.
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Ask your lender to find an appraiser that is from the county where you are buying. Make sure that the appraiser has a residential appraisal certification and professional designation. Meet with the appraiser beforehand and inform them of any factors that could have an impact on the appraisal.
Get an appraisal before you list your home for sale. Use it, along with your real estate agent’s expertise to set the right price for your home. See what similar houses are selling for or are valued at. Maintain a file of all the improvements, upgrades made, and tax documents related to your house. If you don’t like the appraisal, question it. Maybe there is some information you can provide or something that you can point out that the appraiser missed.
Also, if you’re selling your home, before you get an appraisal, do your best to make the most of your home’s features. Obviously, your home won’t transform form from a single-family to a palatial estate overnight, so some things in the appraisal (square footage, number of rooms, etc.) won’t change. But you can make sure that things are clean, everything in the house appears maintained and functional, and knock out any DIY projects you’ve been putting off. Following these tips will go a long way towards helping you get the appraisal you want.
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GREAT CORNER LOT, MOVE IN READY, OPPORTUNITY. Lovely remodeled home, in Norther Highland Park. Refinished wood floors, updated kitchen w/new appliances, gas heat & cooking. Fenced in lot, screened in side porch. UNDER 100K. Home Sold As Is. Owner/Agent
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NEW KENT COUNTY/BARHAMSVILLE - This Beautiful home on 6.63 acres is ready for YOU and your horses. Paved driveway, Spacious 2928 sq ft with hot tub on huge deck, 4 car garage and shed; sets back off road, 3 bedrms and 2 baths on 2nd floor, 3rd level has bonus room, 1/2bath, and storage area which could be a closet. 1st floor has updated eat in kitchen with/granite tops & stainless appliances, living room w/ built ins& f/p; 1/2 bath, huge pantry, 2 extra rooms can be Office or craft room etc. Offered at $369,900 Call Deborah @ 804-387-0000
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Chillin’ While you’re scaling back your workload for those summertime hours, your AC unit will be working overtime.
Make sure you follow some basic maintenance tips to ensure you’ll be chilling in your living room and not sticking to your leather couch. If you have a Central AC system, brave the heat for a minute. Clear the leaves and debris out of the base of the AC’s condenser. If it has a drain, make sure the drain is clear too. Clean the blower’s fan blades, tighten any loose mounting bolts, and, if the fan motor has oil ports, put a few drops of oil or spray WD-40 into the ports for lubrication. Finally, mop up any excess water inside the condenser and reassemble it. When it comes to window A/C units, all you need is 20 minutes at the beginning of the summer to keep it running smoothly. Unplug your unit and clean the filter. It’s likely gross and full of gunk from last summer. The filter is located right behind the front grill that blows air into your room. If it’s a paper filter, trash it and put in a new one. If its mesh, clean it with warm, soapy water and let it dry. If the folder is really moldy, soak it in a solution of bleach and water.
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Next, clean the evaporator coil and condenser coil with a soft-back vacuum brush. The evaporator coil is behind the filter and the condenser coil is behind the compressor. Finally, wipe down the outside of the unit and check the window seal for cracks or wear. If there is a gap, hit it with some foam weather stripping to ensure a proper seal. If you live in a particularly brutal area for summer heat and you tend to keep your window unit blowing all summer long, you’re probably going to have to clean it a few times before fall. It can be a pain, but it’ll keep you from dealing with a broken AC unit in the middle of July. If you’re able to afford it, contact your HVAC company to keep your AC unit well maintained. Or, do some research on getting a central air unit installed. Whatever situation is best for your home situation, make sure you’re chilling this summer, and not melting.
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2.5 Acres on MIDLOTHIAN w/6 additional acres for 8.5 acres zoned commercial! 2.5 miles W. of the Rt. 60/288 interchange & West Chester Commons Mall on Eastbound side of Rt 60. County records documented 33,000 vehicles traveled daily in 2012. Perfect location. Kevin Puller at 804-840-1118 or Sly Wright 804363-7265 $399,000 MLS 1526863
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Glen Allen School District - Very spacious home. 5 BDRMs, 2 1/2 Baths. Formal RMs, Family Rm, plus additional Rm perfect for man cave, playroom or private office. Det. 2-car garage. Nice fenced yard on cul de sac. Walk to Glen Allen Community Center w/ pool & sports park. $ 424,950. Call Diane Rothrock 804-690-0088
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