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Adding A Sunroom

Profiting From The Green Movement

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ContentsFrom The Editor 5

Commerical Real Estate- Renting In Todays Market 10

Neighborhoods 12

Pools 13

Home Decorating On A Budget 14

How To Change Your Air Conitioner Filter 16

Clocks 17

10 Reasons To Plant Trees...Now! 18

Proting From The Green Movement 20

Sunrooms 23

Barter Is Smart Business 24

Photographs 27

Mirrors 29

Time To Renance or Buy!? 30

Cabanas 31

South Carolina First 33

About Downtown Greenville 35

Fireplaces 36

The Push For Greener Homes 38

Fans 40

Adding A Sunroom 41

Showers 43

A One Tank Trip 44

Stairs 46

The Beauty of Modern Floor Finish Products 47

Chandeliers 48

Staging Your Home For Success 49

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Make sure that any space youreconsidering is big enough forboth your current needs, andyour foreseeable growth. Berealistic and never over-commit.

Do your homework beforehand.Investigate trafc patterns; tourthe area and building. Find outwho the previous tenant was,

and why the business left. Learn

what kinds of marketing thelocation does in support of itstenants (if any) and whether co-operative marketing funds areavailable to you.

Weigh the benets of guaranteed

foot trafc at a mall locationagainst premium rent. Somemalls require that all tenantsstay open during mall hours, andpay for common area usage aswell as the stores own spaceand upkeep. Stores may alsobe asked to pay a percentage ofsales to the mall.

Identify your closest competitors.Also check out neighboring

businesses with an eye forcomplementary products orservices. If you are locating in amall, check the lease agreementfor any guaranteed protectionagainst competition.

Evaluate whether the physicallocation and space is a good twith your product line. Do youneed a large, bright space or isan ofce warehouse sufcient?

Investigate any restrictionson signage. Signs are vitallyimportant to retail businesses,yet many landlords decide onwhat a store can and cannot do.The rules may be even stricter ina mall, which closely monitors its

physical appearance.

Negotiate the terms of yourlease aggressively. Thinkabout consulting a realtor thatis familiar with the area. Neveraccept wording thats confusingor that leaves you wonderingwho is liable for what. Askfor the right of rst refusal onadjacent space in case you needto expand. Negotiate for free

improvements, free rent, andother incentives before signingyour lease.

Hire a real estate attorney whonot only specializes in leasenegotiations, but knows yourarea and, preferably, has dealtwith your kind of businessbefore. A lease negotiation cancover tens, if not hundreds, ofterms, and you want someone in

your corner who has seen it allbefore.

Know who is responsiblefor maintaining the heating,air-conditioning and othersystems, as well as keepingup the parking lot and buildingexterior. This can be critical inolder buildings. Who pays for theutilities and trash pick-up?

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neiGhBorhoods1. Neighborhoods are where we all grew up a longtime ago. Today, because of golf courses, shoppingareas, subdivisions, jobs, schools, and atransient society, a neighborhood means

different things to different folks.

2. Neighborhoods can be as small as a dozen or sohouses, and be as many as thousands of homes.

3. Neighborhoods are common, and perhaps closeto universal, since most people in urbanized areaswould probably consider themselves to be living inone.

4. Neighborhoods are convenient, and alwaysaccessible, since you are already in your

neighborhood when you walk out your door.

5. Successful neighborhood action frequentlyrequires little specialized technical skill, and oftenlittle or no money. Action may call for an investmentof time, but material costs are often low.

6. With neighborhood action, compared toactivity on larger scales, results are more likely tobe visible and quickly forthcoming. The streets aregenerally cleaner; the crosswalks are painted; thetrees are planted; a festival draws a crowd.

7. Visible and swift results are indicators of success;and since success is reinforcing, the probability ofsubsequent neighborhood action is increased.

8. Because neighborhood action usually involvesothers, such actions create or strengthen connectionsand relationships with other neighbors, leading in turn

to a variety of potentially positive effects, often hardto predict.

9. Over and above these community advantages,neighborhood activity may simply be enjoyable andfun for those taking part.

But in addition to these benets, considerableresearch indicates that strong and cohesiveneighborhoods and communities are linked quitepossibly causally linked to decreases in crime,better outcomes for children, and improved physical

and mental health. The social support that a strongneighborhood may provide can serve as a bufferagainst various forms of adversity. Sometimes aneighborhood isnt a neighborhood until an event oc-curs, which draws people together, to becomeneighbors.

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1. tryrearranGinGthetaBLes, Chairs, andotherFurniture.

Pull the furniture away from thewalls and position it at new, more

inviting angles, and you maychange the look and dimensionof your room.

2. attaCkyourart.

What was in years ago, may bean eyesore today. If your roomis large, make sure you art orpictures t on the wall or in thesurroundings.

3. paintonewaLLyourFavoriteaCCentCoLor.

The color can be as bold or assubtle as you like. Just makesure the surrounding roomcomplements the color. Now,

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4. BrinGpLantsinside.

Plants always add a touch ofnewness to any room. If youdont have a green thumb, silkplants and trees will do the trick

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5. a newarearuGisaGreatwaytosoFtenaroom.

Find one that complements theroom, but also has a touch of

jazziness to it. Put it at an angleunder a coffee table or diningroom table.

6. makeaFramedpiCtureCoLLaGeonthewaLL.

If you have a few frames thatdont look good together, renishor faux nish them.

7. updateyourBathroomFittinGs/Fixtures.

By coordinating new bathroomttings with your current xturesand adding vanity lighting, youcan completely change theappearance of your bathroom.

8. LiGhtupyourroomwithnewLiGhtinG.

You can mix and match lamp

bases and shades for a hip newlighting solution in any room.

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Several types of wallpaper areavailable based on where it willbe used.

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Changing the air filters in your home oroffice air conditioning units is one of theleast expensive things you can do tomaintain your cooling system. Dirt and airpollutants can damage your health anddamage the equipment requiring expensiverepair or replacement of the system. Followthese simple steps to change your airconditioner filter:

STEP 1

Locate your furnace and your air-conditioning unit, and the filtercompartment. This compartment is normallycovered by a strip of metal that slides inand out of place. You also may have filtersin the ceiling or along walls throughout yourhouse.

STEP 2

Determine the size of the air filters that

need to be replaced. The sizes are notedon the side and usually appear as 16x24x1inches and other similar sizes. Thisrepresents the length, width, and thicknessof the filters.

STEP 3

Purchase replacement filter(s) in the sizesrequired for your system. There are avariety of filters to choose ranging from theinexpensive standard spun glass filters to

pricier synthetic polyester fibers.

STEP 4

Consider high efficiency filters if you live inwarmer, dustier climates as they do morethan just capture dust particles. The highefficiency filters can trap tiny particles ofdust, pollen, mold and other irritants.

STEP 5

Use a black permanent marker when you change the filter.When you slide up the metal guard, note the direction of theair flow marked on the side of the old filter and draw arrows inthe same direction on the metal guard. This way you will haveno question which direction to insert the new filter.

STEP 6

Replace high efficiency filters at least 4 times per year. Readthe manufacturers label as most recommend changing your

air filter on a monthly basis. (High efficiency filters do havea longer life expectancy than the less expensive spun-fiberfilters).

STEP 7

Discard the old filter.

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aVOiDlettinGyOurCar

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turnOFFyOurCOMputer -Save energy and wear and tearon your machine by shuttingdown your computer whenyou are done using it and inthe evenings before you leavework. Youll save an average

of $90 of electricity a year.The Department of Energyrecommends shutting off yourmonitor if you arent going to useit for more than 20 minutes, andthe whole computer if youre notgoing to use it for longer thantwo hours.

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southCaroLinaFirstsLike any other State, South

Carolina is full of Firsts. Thefollowing is a list of some of themore popular Firsts, that may begood to brag about, or for use ina trivia game:

First European settlement inSouth Carolina in 1526 nearGeorgetown settled by Spanishexplorer Lucas Vasquez deAyllon named San Miguel deGualdape (Rumor has it that he

was the rst Half-back- that hewanted to be half way back fromFlorida to New York)

First permanent Englishsettlement in South Carolinaestablished at Albemarle Point inCharleston in 1670

First free library established -Charleston, 1698

First opera performed inAmerica - Charleston, February18, 1735

First building to be usedsolely as a theatre - DockStreet Theatre in Charleston,constructed in 1736

First Jewish synagogue inSouth Carolina (Kahal KadoshBeth Elohim) - Charleston, 1750

First Black Baptist Churchestablished, Silver Bluff, 1773

The Charleston Chamber ofCommerce was the rst cityChamber of Commerce in thiscountry - 1773

First public museum -Charleston Museum, organizedJanuary 12, 1773

First business publication -South Carolina Price Current inCharleston, 1774

The rst time a British ag wastaken down and replaced by anAmerican ag was in Charlestonin 1775

Golf was rst played in the citylimits of Charleston. The SouthCarolina Golf Club was formed in1786 - this was the rst golf club.

First Roman Catholic ChurchSt. Marys August 24, 1789,

Charleston

First cotton mill built - JamesIsland, 1789

First reproof building built -Charleston, 1822

First steam locomotive built inthe United States to be used forregular railroad service - BestFriend of Charleston, 1830.

First municipal college -College of Charleston, openedApril 1, 1838

First Roman Catholic cathedralin South Carolina Cathedral ofSaint John and Saint Finbar -Charleston, April 1845

First state to secede from theUnion, December 20, 1860.

First shot red in Civil Waron Fort Sumter in CharlestonHarbor, April 12, 1861.

The rst submarine everto sink an enemy ship wasthe H.L. Hunley used by the

Confederates on February 17,1864 in Charleston Harboragainst the U.S.S. Housatonic.

The rst state intercollegiatefootball game took place onDecember 14, 1889 with Wofforddefeating Furman

First commercial tea farm -Summerville, 1890

First black woman to practicemedicine in the state was Dr.Matilda Arabelle Evans in 1897

First textile school establishedin a college - Clemson, 1899

The rst car was manufacturedin Rock Hill by John GaryAnderson in January 1916

First woman lawyer in SouthCarolina - Miss James M. Perry

of Greenville was admitted topractice on May 4, 1918

First national historicpreservation ordinance passedby Charleston city council onOctober 13, 1931

First television station WCSCbroadcast from Charleston June13, 1953

First U.S. Senator elected by awrite-in vote - Strom Thurmond,November 2, 1954

First Spoleto Festival held inCharleston May 1977

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downtown

GreenviLLeGreenvilles downtown isgoing through revitalization thathas occurred over the past 25years. The redevelopment hasconcentrated on a vision to havea thriving Downtown which isrecognized nationally as anexample of a state-of-the-artcommunity in which to live,work, and play...which serves initself as a national attraction.Due to the devotion of many

throughout the Greenville SCcommunity, Downtown is aliveand thriving as the home toofces, shops, restaurants, en-tertainment, and many

residents.

Downtown Greenville SC is theparamount business center ofthe upstate accounting for overone-third of the total ofce spacein the Greenville/ Spartanburg

metropolitan area with almost 3million square feet and thebiggest concentration ofheadquarter ofces in the region.

Recently, Downtown Greenvillehas developed into a dining andentertainment Mecca for the city.With more than sixty restaurantsand pubs centered around MainStreet, Greenvilles Downtownoffers the greatest saturation of

dining choices in the entireUpstate South Carolina area.

Visitors to Downtown Greenvillecan enjoy, in addition to greatdining, a year-round series ofspecial events tailored to theseason and appealing to almostevery taste. From April throughSeptember, weekly concertsranging from folk to jazzentertain guests three nights aweek while larger Downtowncelebrations signify the comingof each new season. With almost200 event days a year,

Greenville leads the region inhosting visitors.

Since the Downtown is a hubfor business, culture, andentertainment, not surprisinglyit has also become one of the

most sought-after residentialdistricts in and aroundGreenville. In coming years,the exclusive benets of livingDowntown will attract moreand more residents, givingthe Downtown Greenville areaan even more well-roundedcharacter.

Downtown Greenville haslong been the cultural center

for the region, includingthe Peace Center for thePerforming Arts, theGreenville County Art Museum,the Greenville County Library,and a number of privategalleries and theatre venues.In addition, there is fun for theentire family in Downtown withseveral parks, events, the zooand the new BI-LO Centerarena.



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sustainaBLe materiaLs

Reduce the environmentalimpact of your remodel bychoosing construction materials,including ooring and countertopmaterials, made from local orregional sources. There aremany products on the markettoday that are either made ofrecycled materials or producedin an eco-friendly way. Green

surfaces, such as reclaimedhardwood, bamboo ooring andrecycled glass countertops leavea lighter footprint on theenvironment.

quaLity over quantity

Many homeowners today areopting for slightly smaller homesin exchange for smarter planningand design. Several industryexperts agree that the quality ofyour home will not only conservethe environment, but also savethe homeowner over the life ofthe home.

reCyCLe ConstruCtion

waste

Eco-conscious builders andremodelers recycle as muchproject waste as possible duringa home building or renovationproject. You may want to suggestto you builder that they do theirpart for the environment.

installing low-ush toilets andshowerheads can reduce theamount of water needed andhelp trim water bills. In addition,approximately 8,000 gallons ofwater per household each yearare lost while waiting for hotwater to come from the tap.Positioning a homes waterheater as close as possible tothe points of use for hot waterwill help conserve this valuableresource.

heaLthy indoor air

Homeowners today areconcerned about maintaininga healthy indoor environment,particularly if they havesensitivities to airborne irritants.Modern building materials, suchas construction adhesives, paintsand treated woods, can havetoxic VOCs (Volatile Organic

Compounds) that adverselyaffect indoor air quality. Today,there are new non-toxicmaterials that will improve theoverall health of a home. Airlters, such as those installed ina homes central HVAC system,can also improve the quality ofindoor air.



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relaxation, entertainment orrecreation. Before you decide tobuild, consider the following:

styLe

Select the type of sunroom thatbest ts your lifestyle. Screenenclosures let you enjoy thebenets of nature, and theyare the most affordable. Inwarmer climates, you can usea screened enclosure year forprotection from insects, rain andharsh sun. In cooler climates,screen enclosures are ideal forspring through late summer.Realizing that in South Carolina

the temperature may stay verycold some days, a screenedenclosure may have somelimitations.

Seasonal sunrooms areconstructed with single-pane

glass windows and screens,ideally with full-lengthoor-to-ceiling views of theoutdoors. While not designedto be heated or air conditioned,natural ventilation and windowblinds or shades add comfort

and extend seasonal use. Innorthern climates, seasonalrooms can generally be usedfrom early spring to late fall. Inthe South, a seasonal room canoften be used all year.

Year-round enclosures usethermally insulated glass,thermal barriers in the framesand can be heated and air

conditioned for year-round usein accordance with local buildingcodes. Strongly considerENERGY STAR rated glassdoors and windows, andENERGY STAR componentssuch as oors and roof panels to

addinG asunroom

When it comes to adding

additional living space, manyhomeowners consider sunroomsbecause of the existing structureof the home, and the affordabil-ity. Sunrooms are roomsconstructed primarily of glassthat can create a light-lled homein any climate. Thesesun-drenched rooms come inmany shapes and styles fromsimple screened enclosures foruse during nice weather to

insulated sunrooms foryear-round use. Sunrooms arean excellent way to expand ahome because they not only addto your homes square footage,but also because of the valuethey offer as a place for



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ensure the highestenergy-efciency andmaximum comfort.

use

Consider the sunrooms use. If

you simply want an outdoor areaduring nice weather, a screenporch or seasonal sunroommight be right for you. If you arelooking for an expanded familyroom, kitchen, exercise room orhome ofce to use year round,select an insulated sunroom.Todays sunrooms come within-wall wiring, so you can usethem for almost any purpose.

view & exposure

Consider your sunrooms viewand sun exposure. Full-lengthoor-to-ceiling and wall-to-wallglass gives the best view of theoutdoors. Directly exposedsunrooms will probably needblinds or shades, and perhapslow-e glass with special tints toprevent overheating and to lter

harmful UV rays from the sun.Sunrooms facing wooded lotscan often be left completelynatural.

aesthetiCs

Fit your sunroom into thecurrent home structure. Forresale purposes, there is nothingworse than a room addition thatlooks like an ad-on. Design the

sunroom that blends with yourhomes character and its naturalrooine. When deciding whetherto have aluminum, vinyl, stucco,or brick exterior, base yourdecision on what looks best foryour home.



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a one tanktrip

Got the vacation blues?

South Carolina abounds withdestinations you can visit on onetank of gastrips that showcasethe Palmetto States beautywithout busting your budget.What a rich, exotic place SouthCarolina is. One of the originalAmerican Colonies, the state hasan abundance of historical sitesthat bring our nations past tovivid life. The outdoors lover canenjoy a variety of activities such

as kayaking, hiking, saltwatershing, even scuba diving inthe company of alligators. Thestates culture has been shapedby its European, African andCaribbean settlers, as evidencedespecially by the food, which is

some of the most delicious wellever have the pleasure of eating.

aiken

Do you like horses, the Cityof Aiken is your destination.Explore the Thoroughbred Hallof Fame & Racing Museum; thefacility presents the history ofthoroughbred racing, spanningmore than a century. Admission

is free. Also in Aiken, is the

DuPont Planetarium, locatedon the grounds of the Universityof South Carolina. The 30-footdome has fully-automated, state-of-the-art projection systems;an observatory is also on hand,featuring a variety of powerful

telescopes for stargazingpurposes. Downtown Aiken islled with southern charm. Therestaurants, antique shops, andlocal stores will ll anyonesafternoon.

Greenwood

Continuing on your trip and takeHighway 19 towards Greenwood.On the way you will pass by the

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Site, where two battles of theRevolutionary War were foughtand where settlers braved harshwinters and Indians to staketheir claim. Now, visitors canexperience it for themselves inthe original Star Fort, built in

1781, the Stockade Fort andsiege trenches, or by strollingthrough the original town sitesof Cambridge and Ninety-Six.This historic site is a fascinatinglook at the way things were whenour nation was in its infancy.Well worth the time to explore!Get back on Highway 19, andcontinue on to the US-25 whichleads you to Greenwood. Thistown, with its fresh air and

sunny skies is a great placeto pull over and enjoy some of

the many outdoor activities tobe found here. The HeritageTrail is a 2-mile paved path,perfect for walking, jogging, orbiking. Lake Greenwood is ane place to break out the rodand reel and try your luck with

the catch of the day. By night,you can dine at any one of themyriad of ne restaurants, whichshowcase cuisines from Europe,the Caribbean, or good old-fashioned American steak andpotatoes.

CLemson

Get back on the US-25, andmerge with the US-178 to

Clemson. (Thirty miles latervia the US-123 and you are in

Greenville). Both cities offermore opportunities for shing,golng and ne dining. InClemson, you should take a dayto enjoy the natural wondersof Paris Mountain, with its1200-acre grounds, majestic,

monument-like peak, and theSulphur Springs hiking trail whichmakes for an excellent workout.

Truly, South Carolina offersvisitors a chance to enjoy themodern age while giving us aglimpse into our nations past;its the perfect place to enjoy thebest of all possible worlds for justOne Tank of Gas!



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Never look backwards or youll falldown the stairs.

Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)



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the BeautyoF modernFLoor Finish

produCtsFLoor FinishinG produCtsFor heaLthier homeappLiCation

Newer safer wood oorrenishing products are restoringcondence among homeownerswith projects that never seem tomake it to the top of the home

renovation list. The modernhardwood oor nishing productsare waterborne. They have noharmful fumes, are virtuallyodorless and nonammable, yetfeature superior durability overtheir solvent-based counterparts.Homeowners can now planrestoration and maintenancewood ooring projects withoutthose lingering concerns, andthe new safer nishes will not

change color over time.

When used in conjunction withenvironmentally responsible dustcontainment systems, the usualreluctance to the mess, and thegenerally unhealthy downtimethat in past years accompaniedsuch improvements, is virtuallyeliminated. Particularly for thosewith allergies and other breathing

problems who may, additionally,be worried about lingering airquality, the news has never beenbetter.

a saFer environmentForhomeownersand hardwoodFLoorinG ContraCtors

The environmental focus ofindustry leaders has been keyto the development of productsand services which featuresdust containment, waterbornenishes and oor care productsthat meet these stringent air-quality standards and testingprotocols for indoor products.An industry independent,non-prot organization, theGREENGUARD EnvironmentalInstitute (GEI) works to improve

public health and the qualityof life through programs thatimprove indoor air quality.

Current health assurancesrelating to the dust and fumesassociated with traditionalhardwood oor renishing aremet in two important ways. Firstthe latest dust containmentsystems connect the sanding

equipment to a high-poweredvacuum, which extracts the dustgenerated during the sandingprocess. But dust containment isonly half of the equation when itcomes to maintaining indoor air

quality. Using an environmentallyresponsible oor nish is theother.

Renishing hardwood oorswith waterborne products andsanding with dust containmentequipment creates a healthierenvironment for not only thehardwood ooring contractor,but the homeowner as well,

according to Marilyn Black,Ph.D., of Air Quality Sciences,a third-party indoor air qualitytesting company that was part ofthe GEI team.

Courtesy: Home Improvement News

and Information Center

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environmentaLLy

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Every seller wants her hometo sell fast and bring top dollar.It is not luck that makes thathappen. It is careful planning andknowing how to professionallyspruce up your home that willimpress home buyers that havemany options to choose from.Here is how to prep a house andturn it into a marketable home.

1. de-personaLizethe

home.

Pack up those personalphotographs and familyheirlooms. Buyers cant see pastpersonal artifacts, and you dontwant them to be distracted. Youwant buyers to imagine their ownphotos on the walls, and theycant do that if yours are there.You want buyers to say, I cansee myself living here.

2. De-Clutter!

Most people collect an amazingquantity of junk. If you haventused it in over a year, youprobably dont need it. Thesaying whats one mans junk,

is another mans treasure, onlyapplies to second hand thriftstores.

If you dont need it, donate itor throw it away.

Remove all books and picturesfrom bookcases.

Pack up those knickknacks.

Clean off everything on kitchen

counters.

Put essential items used dailyin a box that can be stored in acloset.

Think of this process asa head-start on the packingyou will eventually need to doanyway.

3. rearranGe BedroomCLosetsand kitChenCaBinets.

Buyers will open closet andcabinet doors. Imagine what abuyer believes about you if they

sees an organized closet. It saysyou probably take good care ofthe rest of the house as well.This means:

4. renta storaGe unit.

Homes show better with lessfurniture. Remove pieces offurniture that block or hamperpaths and walkways and putthem in storage. Since your

bookcases are now empty, storethem. Remove extra leaves fromyour dining room table to makethe room appear larger. Leave

just enough furniture in eachroom to showcase the roomspurpose and plenty of room tomove around. You dont wantbuyers to see rooms that arelarge and spacious.



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5. remove/repLaCe Favoriteitems.

If you want to take windowcoverings, built-in appliances,chandeliers, or xtures withyou, remove them now. If a

buyer never sees these items,they wont want them. Packthose items and replace them, ifnecessary.

6. make minor repairs.

If you know a home inspector,ask them to look at your house tosee what a potential buyer wouldsee.

Replace cracked oor orcounter tiles.

Dress up the replace.

Fix leaky toilets and faucets.

Patch holes in walls.

Fix doors that dont closeproperly and kitchen drawersthat jam.

Consider painting your walls

neutral colors, especially if youhave grown accustomed topurple or pink walls.

Replace burned-out light bulbs.

7. makethe houseSparkle!

Wash windows inside and out.

Add owers.

Change the entrance ( newdoormat).

Water the lawn.

Rent a pressure washer andspray down sidewalks andexterior.

Re-caulk tubs, showers andsinks.

Polish chrome faucets andmirrors.

Clean out the refrigerator.

Vacuum daily.

Clear the counters.

Wax oors.

Dust furniture, ceiling fanblades and light xtures.

Bleach dingy grout.

Replace worn rugs.

Hang up fresh towels.

Bathroom towels look great

fastened with ribbon and bows.

New shower curtains.

8. CheCk CurB appeaL.

A buyer may not even get out oftheir car because if they do notlike the exterior of your home.You never get a second chanceto make that rst impression.

Keep the sidewalks cleared. Mow the lawn.

Paint faded window trim.

Plant owers or group owerpots together.

Trim your bushes.

Make sure visitors can clearlyread your house number.

9. Geta seCond opinion.

Ask a friend or your Realtor foran honest opinion as to anythingthat they believe distracts abuyer. An ugly doghouse in theback yard, or your favorite trinketon the front door may have to go!



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