A Little Known Fact

Environmental Protection Agency reported that water from household leaks can add up to 10,000 gallons of water every year – enough to fill a backyard swimming pool. WOW!  Don’t know about you, but I’m sure going to take care of any leaks in my house.  Who’d guess?

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St George Marathon

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Add some personalization to your walls

Whether it’s a child’s room, a bathroom, or the entry way, a house can always use a special touch to make it feel like a home.

Here are some great ideas on how to make some personalization pop inside your home.

Lowe’s gives a great step-by-step guide to making simple canvases for a child’s room. The design is simple, modern and clean which always makes a room inviting.


Check out the details here.

 

Another great idea for personalizing your space is to create silhouettes on canvas. This great blog at Craft-O-Maniac makes it easy for anyone to manage.

Here are the details for this classic look.

 

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An easy way to update your house

Take a look at newly built homes and you’ll see the latest and greatest in home decoration. No matter how old, or new, your home, one simple trick can add a fresh, new updated look. Lighting fixtures!

Take a look….

An easy way to impress potential home buyers is to update the curb appeal. By adding an eye-catching wall-mounted light fixture, you’re instantly attracting the attention of clients.

This Portfolio Antique Verde Outdoor Wall light is available at Lowe’s for approximately $40.

Find out more about this particular product at Lowe’s website here.

 

Another room that can always use some lighting updates is in the kitchen and dining room. By taking out the lighting fixtures that came with the house and adding some sparkle, you can help improve the look of your house.

This 9-light bronze chandelier is also from Lowe’s and sells for around $240.

Check out this fixture, and the reviews of the product, on their website here.

 

Another room that can live with new lighting is in the bathroom…the vanity lights especially.

This is also a great place to add some personality and pizazz to your bathroom. Show your likes and dislikes, while keeping in mind to stay neutral, too, for future and potential buyers.

Here’s a Bel Air 3-light piece also from Lowe’s.

 

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Three great home improvement ideas

Ready to make your house sparkle, just a little more than it already does? Here are three great home improvement ideas. Do these now, before you’re ready to put your house on the market, and watch the difference it makes come selling time!

- Add some color to your world. Painting is an inexpensive way to liven up your house. Do your walls still show that industrial-style white that the homebuilder used? Now’s the time to set aside a weekend and make your walls come alive. Choose cool colors for the bathroom and bedrooms, and add a splash of a darker mixture to the entryway and living room. Show your personality and warm up your home!

- Update your light fixtures. Do you still have the light fixtures that were there when you purchased the house? Time for an upgrade! Take a weekend and go on a tour of new model homes in your area. Pay attention to what light fixtures the newest homes have. Visit a home improvement store and start bargain hunting to find the perfect lighting for your home.

- Install wainscoting. White wainscoting looks great in bathrooms, kitchens and dining rooms. It instantly shows a ‘clean’ feel and a fresh look to an older room. Paint the top three-quarters of the wall a nice shade and install the wainscoting on the bottom portion of the wall. A room is transformed!

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Exercise and relaxation in one!

So maybe you’ve been looking for a great hobby or exercise routine to get started in.

I’ve been enjoying cycling for a long time, and here’s a few easy ways for you to get started in the sport, too.

First, be sure to check with your doctor to make sure you’re healthy enough to begin a new regime. Take care of yourself by eating properly and following good nutrition guidelines, too.
Second, start doing some research about cycling and the equipment needed. Visit a good bike shop to get properly fitted for a bike that will match your height, weight and need requirements. Also, take suggestions for proper cycling shoes and clothing, too. If you’re interested in getting serious about cycling, you’ll want to invest in proper clothes to keep you going your best and protect your body at the same time.
Third, look for a local cycling club. There’s nothing wrong for asking for help when you need it. A cycling club is the perfect way to talk to folks who have been at the sport for a while and get their honest advice about what to do and what to avoid. Buddy up with a club member and find out all you can from them.
I hope you’ll give cycling a chance and consider pursuing it.
And wouldn’t it be perfect to cycle home to a new home, too? That’s where I can help! Follow me on Facebook and Twitter, and call me for all your real estate needs.
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Great neighborhoods in St. George

With our recent move to Utah, we have discovered some really terrific neighborhoods in the area with absolutely beautiful houses. Here are a couple favorites…

SunRiver St. George is a master-planned community for active adults. This unique location is centered around creating a lifestyle within the community for vibrant adults who are at least 55 years or older. The community offers high quality built homes with incredible activities nearby such as a golf course and community center that is always full of events to get residents out and involved. SunRiver St. George is built on the concept of “building a lifestyle, not just homes.”

Sunbrook Communities in St. George is a dream location with incredible houses to soon call home. What other communities consider upgrades, Sunbrook Communities includes as part of the package. Outstanding houses are created with master architecture designs and artistry. It’s an entire community you cannot miss.

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Getting started!

Are you a first time homeowner?

What an exciting time for you! Along with figuring out colors to paint and which furniture to bring, there are lots of legal issues you must go through in order to get that set of keys in your hand.
And that’s where I come in! I’m here to help you, as a new homeowner, make the transition from renter to homeowner in one one swoop.
For example, there are many tax credits and tax breaks you receive as a first time home buyer. Make sure this is your first (and only) home you are purchasing. Also, there are some price restrictions on the new house and salary qualifications for you — and your spouse.
Be sure to keep careful records of all your mortgage papers. Also, keep receipts for home improvements you do around the house, too. Many times those can be deducted from your federal taxes, as well. Carpeting, heating, air conditioning, swimming pool improvements and other changes are usually tax deductible.
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