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HONOLULU & OAHU, HI
COVER HOME: Spacious Yacht Club Terrace townhouse with private courtyard. Property details on page 5. Get more photos and details from your phone.
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EWA POINTE REALTY Residential Sales & Property Management
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EWA BEACH 3 BD, 2.5 BA on park Ke Aina Kai Townhomes $415,000 FS
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OCEAN POINTE 3 BD, 2 BA Single Story, 2 car garage $585,000
FOR RENT Ocean Pointe 4 BD, 3 BA $2,950/mo
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OCEAN POINTE 4 BD, 3 BA Hot property! Corner lot. $565,000 FS
KE AINA KAI TOWNHOMES 3 BD, 2 BA Single level, end unit $419,000 FS
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OCEAN VIEWS in beautiful & gated community of Kumulani! 5BR W/ views from living room, kitchen, dining & master BR! Main floor BR/BA. Spacious & bright. 2 car garage + driveway. $920,000 FS
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POPULAR 2121 Ala Wai building, 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit is a on the 31st floor with new laminate wood flooring, stainless refrigerator, and a fully remodeled bathroom. 1 parking included. $472,000 FS
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CORNER LOT Large wrap-around backyard! Upgraded kitchen counters & tile floors, stainless steel appliances & additional breakfast bar. Spacious master BR. Tech-desk at landing upstairs. $530,000 FS
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GORGEOUS Former model home w/ beautiful white-washed hardwood floors, Berber carpet, formal dining, plantation shutters, front load washer/dryer, & so much more! Mother-in-law suite too! $827,000 FS
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MILILANI TOWN 3 BR / 2 BA with enclosed lanai located in a cul-de-sac. Remodeled kitchen, ceramic tile, and granite counter tops. Back yard is private with no neighbors behind for your private BBQs. $750,000 FS
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PEARL CITY Immaculate 2 BR / 2 BA condo w/ wood laminate & ceramic tile floors. Remodeled BA & kitchen and new fixtures. Conveniently close to shopping malls, bus lines, and military bases. $340,000 FS
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Centurion Office MAKAKILO KAHIWELO 4 BR / 2.5 BA Ekahi plan! Stainless steel appliances & wood laminate floors. Extended deck off master BR to enjoy ocean, Diamond Head, Waikiki views. Covered lanai. $875,000 FS WAIANAE 4 BR / 3 BA w/ huge backyard near the park. Located in a cul-de-sac with room in the driveway to fit four cars in driveway and two in garage. Private yard, perfect for BBQs. Sold ‘As Is’ $400,000 FS
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YACHT CLUB TERRACE - $649,000 FS Spacious 4BR/2BA split level town home. Vaulted ceilings in living room with big windows & views of lush tropical landscaping. Master bedroom on the main floor with bamboo flooring. Remodeled kitchen with new appliances. Upstairs bedroom has a small lanai with tropical views. Private courtyard with storage. Convenient access to Kaneohe, Kailua, H-3 and the Marine Base. For more information & photos, Text P807586 to 85377
“I sincerely enjoyed working with Kimi Correa. She quickly responded to my questions and listened to my concerns with respect. Kimi went beyond my expectations in negotiating and her local knowledge and attention to details were very valuable to the fast sale of my property.” ~ Debbie G
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www.EliteHawaiiHomes.com If it’s important to you, it’s important to me. 4211 Waialae Ave, Ste 106, Honolulu HI 96816
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RACT T N O C UNDER d a y s in 4 217 LANIPO DR, KAILUA - $1,950,000 FS 3BR/3BA contemporary w/ Gourmet kitchen, large garage, plenty of room for storage, downstairs "in-law" suite and even a peek-a-boo Mokulua view!
RACT T N O C UNDER d a y s in 16 361 HUALANI ST #C, KAILUA - $825,000 FS Cocnut Grove 4BR/2BA w/ shaded & level backyard w/ a covered gazebo. Spacious attic storage, crown molding, copper plumbing, even a new roof. Move-in ready.
FOR RESULTS LIKE THIS- CALL KIMI!
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Kapolei/Ko’Olina - $738,000
Beautiful ocean and sunset views 2 Br, 2 full bath, Gated Community, Beach access
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Robinson Heights - $725,000
MLS# 201512619 Modern and spacious home, 5 Br, 3 Bath, Multiple grand entertainment spaces, large gourmet kitchen.
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Ualakaa - $1,395,000
MLS# 201512452 Trendsetting house ,3 Br, 2 Bath, Seamless indoor-outdoor living with Diamond Head and Waikiki skyline views.
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Upper Makakilo - $799,000
MLS# 201515036 Desired location with terific view, 4 Br, 3 Bath, Fully renovated in 2005. Extra-large master suite and lanai to enjoy the view.
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Kakaako/Moana Pacific - $838,000
MLS# 201507788 Ocean, City and Diamaond Head views 3 Br, 2 bath, Shopping and resturaunts, Security.
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Kalani Iki - $998,000
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Do you know someone facing... • Foreclosure? • Past-due mortgage?
• Unable to sell a home? • Losing their job?
A short-sale may be the answer.
Stop sinking into foreclosure. You have options! I have answers. Contact me today. I can help. Nathalie has been included in the award list for Top 100 REALTORS since the beginning! Nathalie Mullinix came in #1 in the entire state of Hawaii for 2007, 2008, selling more properties than anyone. (Hawaii Business Magazine- awards June 2008 & June 2009) (#2 in volume) and Hall of Fame Top Realtor Award in 2007-2015 in state of Hawaii.
Put Nathalie’s expertise to work for you!
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When was the last time you reviewed your home’s insurance coverage? As your life changes, so do your insurance needs, says the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Now is the perfect time to get your insurance policy in order by taking the time to ask yourself the following:
Is my home covered for its full rebuilding cost? Review your policy to make sure that you have enough insurance to rebuild your home. If you have made major improvementstoyourhome,suchasadding a new room, enclosing a porch or expanding a kitchen or bathroom, you risk being underinsured if you don’t adjust your homeowner’s insurance coverage limits.
Do I have enough coverage for expensive items? Have you bought or received any valuable jewelry since you purchased/renewed your policy? When was the last time you had the items you owned appraised? Standard homeowners insurance has dollar limits for the theft of certain types of expensive items like jewelry, furs and silverware. This means that the insurer will only pay the amount specified in the policy – generally $1,000 to $2,000. To insure these items to their full dollar value, consider a special personal property endorsement or floater.
Source: iii.org
Do I have enough liability insurance to fully protect my assets? Standard homeowner’s liabilities pay for judgments against you and your legal fees up to a limit set in the policy. However, in our litigious society, you may want to have additional protection—that’s what an umbrella liability policy provides. An umbrella policy kicks in when you reach the limit on the underlying liability coverage in a homeowner’s, renter’s, condo, or auto policy. If your assets have recently increased, you’ll have more to lose and may want to consider this extra layer of protection.
Should I rent out my house during the vacation period? Whether you own a second home that you plan to lease to a tenant, or want to rent out your primary residence, the first step is to call your insurance professional. Depending on the rental scenario, your standard homeowner’s policy may not cover losses incurred while your home is rented out. In that case, you should consider a more specialized insurance policy.
Top Ways to Improve Your Home for $100 or Less!
You may think that improving your home will deflate your wallet, but this is not always the case. To help you out, we have created a list of our favorite home improvement projects that can be done for under $100. After all, who DOESN’T want to save money?
1. Turn a Closet into a Home Office. This project will help you save money and will even add an extra room to your home. Just unhinge the door then remove the closet’s hanging rods and replace them with shelves. A deep shelf should be used for the desktop and place 2 shallow shelves above for storage. What you need: One 20-by-24-by-¾-inch and two 12-by-24by-¾-inch white melamine shelves, metal standards, and shelf brackets, all by Elfa, about $95; The Container Store.
2. Doorway Display Create a unique look by installing a shelf above the doorway and paint it to match the trim. Add a touch of flair by displaying pottery or other types of décor. What you need: 40-inch-long 1x6 red oak shelf and two 7-inch Classic Oak Brackets, about $32; Rockler.
3. Boost your Windows Did you know you could make your windows look even bigger than they actually are? Use hanging drapes at ceiling height to upsize small windows. What you need: Pair of 108-inch Brimfield 4-in-1 Panel Drapes in Carafe, about $70; JCPenney.
4. Add Stained Glass Windows to your Bath It’s no surprise that stained glass makes any bathroom look elegant. If you can’t find a window to fit perfectly, you can easily hang one from chains in front of the existing window. What you need: eBay store Bell Antique Mall has Art Deco windows similar to shown, starting at $69; Ebay.
5. Wall-Mount Bedside Table You can easily install a wall-mount end table in your bedroom by using wood corbels with a slate roof shingle on top. What you need: Two 6-inch oak Legacy hand-carved corbels, about $80; Van Dykes Restorers. 7-by-13-inch salvaged shingle, about $5; Recycling The Past - Architectural Salvage
6. Add Detail to your Bedroom Pump up the color and detail in your bedroom (or any other room) by installing a chair rail. Then, paint the wall below a soothing color. This project is an easy and inexpensive way to improve your home. What you need: Enough red oak Colonial-style moldings to wrap the walls of an 8-by-10-foot room, about $75; Baird Brothers.
Kids Starting College? Consider Expanding Your Investment Is your son or daughter heading off to college? Before forking over money to pay for room and board along with already-expensive tuition, you may want to consider buying a house or condo for your kid to live in while attending college. As a parent, you’ll be making the most of your investment while providing them a nice, safe place to live off-campus.
Here are some advantages of being a property owner in a college area.
1. Place to Stay During Visits. If your son or daughter is occupying the property, take advantage of your investment (and check on its condition). When you’re in town for your favorite college’s football game, there’s no need to pay for a hotel room when you have a place of your own! 2. Save Money. Paying room and board for your son or daughter can be overpriced on-cam-
pus and almost always has a super tiny living space. Investing in property off-campus can be much cheaper and more spacious. If they have roommates, you’ll also have rent money coming in every month.
3. Lots of Renters. A huge benefit to owning a property in a college town is the large population of renters who are ready to write a check. There are also fewer room vacancies when school is in session, so there is a larger demand among college students to find a place to live off-campus. 4. Possible Tax Savings and Investment Potential. Everyone’s financial situation is different, but you may be able to score some tax savings and potential investment earnings from the transaction. Contact a local real estate professional to discuss your own situation and the possible monetary benefits. 5. Area Sells Itself. The majority of properties in college towns are surrounded by entertainment, events and easily accessible public transportation. When you are ready to sell, chances are, your property will be in demand. 6. A Home After College. Is your son or daughter thinking about staying around the same area
once they graduate college? Many do. If so, you may want to think about selling the property to them when they graduate so they’ll have a place to live for a few years while they’re working at their first job. They will be building equity while everyone else from college is still paying rent.
As your son or daughter enters this new exciting phase in his or her life, there are many ways that you, as a parent, can ensure they have the best possible college living experience. With all that you invest into your child’s college education including already-expensive tuition, why not expand your investment?
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LOVELY POHA KEA POINT - $525,000 FS In Escrow 2bed/2.1bath remodeled unit w/ocean and mountain views AND split air conditioning in every room! Open floor plan allowing for gracious entertaining & living. Ceiling fans throughout, kitchen/bathroom granite countertops, ceramic and marble flooring, newer washer/dryer, crown moulding.
KEOLU HILLS HOME - $989,000 FS In Escrow Single level home w/ beautiful ocean and coastline views. 4bed/2bath open floor plan, ceramic tile throughout, travertine & tiled bathrooms, spacious & breezy master bedroom. Fully fenced & private back yard, great for kids and pets. Nice covered lanai to entertain, positioned to enjoy trade winds.
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THE VIEWS! - $2,995,500 FS Uninterrupted & unobstructed views of Lanikai coastline, sparkling turquoise waters and the Mokulua Islands. 3 bedroom/4bath home radiates a classic Kama’aina island lifestyle. Expansive covered lanais with astounding views throughout. A short walk to the beach and minutes to trendy Kailua Town.
BAYFRONT LIVING - $1,469,000 FS In Escrow Private, peaceful & perfect! 3bed/2.5 bath waterfront home is located between Kaneohe & Kualoa Ranch on the Windward Side. Amazing sunrises with spectacular views of the ocean & mountains. Tigerwood & acacia flooring, custom granite, chef’s kitchen, 350 bottle temperature-controlled wine cabinet.
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WAIKIKI MARINA CONDOMINIUM - $240,000 FS Sleek & trendy studio that has been completely remodeled! No skimping! Completely furnished & ready for fun. Ocean, marina & city light views; watch the whales, sunsets & fireworks. Easy in & out of Waikiki; Ala Moana Beach Park & Center nearby. Nice investment property.
BUILD HERE - $1,580,000 FS One of the largest bay side lots available off Kaneohe Bay Drive. One parcel from Bay, with private deeded access to ocean. A short walk to the Yacht Club. Currently has a single family dwelling on site w/ 6 bedroom and 5 bathrooms, and is income-generating.
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LAIE / $2,100,000 FS Spectacluar 3 level, one of a kind home. New roof & paint. High beam ceilings, 2 decks, 2 master bedrooms. Steps to sandy beaches. Views of Maleakahan Bay & Goat Island. Legal 2/1 rental. Much more! For more photos and information, Text P106201 to 85377
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HAU’ULA OCEANVIEW HOME / $1,150,000 FS Country Living at its Finest! Exquisite 3 BR, 3 BA on an acre of land. Master suite with balcony and ocean views. Newly remodeled bath, walk-in closets, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen. For more photos and information, Text P106200 to 85377
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PEARL CITY / $230,000 FS 2 BR condo close to Pearl Harbor. Parking included, secure building, pool. For more information, Text P708478 to 85377
WAIPAHU / $625,000 FS Village Park Gem. Large corner lot. Ocean views to Diamond Head, enclosed lanai, fenced. For more information, Text P758641 to 85377
EXPLORE OAHU Take a closer look at living the Oahu Lifestyle.
Jennifer Vinson Realtor®-Broker CDPE, BPOR, Veteran Certified Agent Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers Office: (808) 667-5028 4614 Kilauea Ave. #206 Honolulu, HI 96816
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www.AlohaPro.net www.CondoInHonolulu.com Text 85377 & Enter Code For Listing Details PENTHOUSE $1,000,000 FS Furnished 2 BD, 2 BA, 2 Parking. Pet friendly. Canal & golf views. Marble floors, Brazilian Cherry wood floors, crown molding. Two lanais. Spacious & in the heart of Waikiki! MLS 201502837 Text P493493 to 85377
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Michiko K Frederick, R 808-387-7718 GORGEOUS VIEWS $240,000 FS 1 BR, 1 Bath, 1 Parking unit in B Tower. Close to downtown or Central Oahu, shopping. Community amenities include pool, sports courts, BBQ, security 24/7, gated. MLS 201510772 Steve Nihiser (RA) (808)951-0021
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CORNER LOT $998,000 FS 2bed/2bath, dining area, Living & Family room are downstairs. 1bed/1bath up, ideal for extended family. 2 garages. Near shops, restaurants, freeway & Waikiki Beach. MLS 201512407 Setsuko Burke (RA) (808)951-0021
SPECTACULAR $270,000 FS Views of ocean, marina, popular Ala Moana beach park & coastline. Fully furnished & close to Ala Moana Shopping Center and near beginning of Waikiki. Secured parking space. MLS 201508668 Kyle Wong, RA 808-497-4080 UPDATED $265,000 FS Great Ewa Beach area ground floor unit w/ lanai area. Laminate floors recently installed. Two assigned parking, 1 covered. Nice community amenities with BBQ, pool, gym. MLS 201511965 Raymond Sylva (RA) (808)951-0021 VIEWS DAY & NIGHT! $125,000 LH With views of Diamond Head, Ocean & Fort DeRussey! Unit is ompletely remodeled with everything you need! Zoned ResortHotel and may be used as a vacation rental. MLS 201512589
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Signs You’re Ready to List Your Home
Do you ever find yourself going back and forth about whether or not to sell your home? ¬As you contemplate your decision, there are many factors to consider, including the current state of the real estate market as well as your lifestyle, and financial situation.
Yes
After years of housing recovery, we are continuing to experience a shortage of inventory among homes for sale in today’s real estate market. Fortunately for you, it’s a total seller’s market right now. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, there was a recent 6.1 percent increase of existing-home sales. This is the highest annual rate since September of 2013. Here are 5 signs it’s time to sell your home.
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You’re running out of living space.
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You’re not emotionally attached to your home anymore.
If you’re getting frustrated because you are feeling overcrowded in your home, or if you don’t have enough space for guests to sleep, then you may be ready to sell. Maybe your kids are outgrowing their rooms (literally) or you’re thinking about adding to your family. These are all signs that it’s about that time.
As you start going through the selling process, things will be a lot more difficult for you and your REALTOR® if you still have some sort of emotional attachment to your home. Being this attached decreases the likelihood that you’ll even want to listen to the real estate agent’s advice. In order to sell, you need to be able to view your house as a product.
Should I sell? 3
You can afford it.
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Your equity is a force to be reckoned with.
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This is one of most significant factors when it comes to selling your home and moving somewhere else. Are you financially ready to make the leap? Review all costs and expenses related to selling, including moving costs, as well as the down payment and closing costs on your new home.
Ever since the housing market crashed, homeowners now have a tendency to be skeptical about putting their home on the market to sell. Thankfully, real estate has come back in full force. Increasing numbers of homeowners are getting their positive equity back and negative equity rates are at their lowest since 2012. Now is the perfect time to see where your equity stands. Do some research and have your home reappraised.
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You are ready to make your decision. Making the decision to sell your home can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. By partnering with a trustworthy real estate professional, you’ll get expert advice that will make the selling process a breeze. By considering all factors and working closely with a pro, you’ll be able to decide what is best for you and your family.
So, the choice is yours. Are you ready to list your home?
Home Office Design with Productivity in Mind It’s a common piece of advice from effective home-based workers that you should start each day as if you were going to work in an office outside your home. (Translation: take a shower and don’t work in your pajamas.) The philosophy behind this tidbit is easy to understand. The same axiom can apply to your home office. Is it tucked in a dark corner of the spare bedroom? Is your desk beside a bed covered in old toys? Is your filing cabinet stuffed in the closet under clothes? If your home office doesn’t feel professional and uplifting, how productive, and happy can you be spending eight or more hours a day there? Decorating your home office isn’t an art, but following some basic principles of office design, can help create an organized, effective and productivity-enhancing space.
Luxuriate in light.
“You are stuck in your office – albeit at home – all day, working and slaving away, staring at the same wall, and some bland office furniture you got at a garage sale,” writes Herman Chan in Home Business Magazine. “Spending all those hours in the same spot, it would behoove you to splurge on one luxury piece.” Chan suggests an inspiring piece of furniture, but you can also create a luxe effect – with only a modest “splurge” – by decorating with lighting elements such as a skylight. Add a solar-powered fresh air skylight and an energy-efficient solar-powered blind to your home office and the products, as well as the installation, can be eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit as a green home improvement. If your home office happens to be located in a renovated attic space, roof windows, which are very much like skylights but are in-reach, can offer natural light, and fresh air plus access to the roof for debris removal, maintenance or for emergency access.
Organize with attractive storage. If your idea of home office storage includes the cardboard boxes you used to transport files from the last job you had outside your home, it’s time to revisit your organizational plan. A cluttered, disorganized home office can cause you to misplace important documents and can make you feel overwhelmed. As more people have begun working from home, office furniture manufacturers have branched out from the sterile-looking metal storage units ubiquitous in workplaces across the country. Today, it’s easy to find attractive storage options that fit with virtually any home office decor. If you just can’t find a file cabinet that speaks to your soul, why not try some alternative storage options? Move that beautiful sideboard you inherited from grandma – that just never fit anywhere else in your house – into your home office and use it for filing. Not in love with any of the desk options available at your local office store? Hit an antique shop and find an antique desk or even a dining table that you adore. Remember to keep furnishings and storage solutions size-appropriate for the room so your home office doesn’t feel crowded.
Choose a wall color that facilitates focus. Even if your home office will be in the guest room that you just painted last year, it may be a good idea to repaint. Not only does a fresh coat of paint make a room feel energized and new, repainting gives you the opportunity to put a color on the wall that’s office-appropriate. In an interview by Chris Bailey of the blog “A Life of Productivity,” color psychologist and author Angela Wright suggests that your home office color scheme needs to match the type of work you do because different colors create different effects. For example, Wright says, blue might be stimulating if you do a lot of mental work in your home office. Additionally, yellow could encourage creativity, and green might be soothing if your work is particularly stressful, and balance is important.
Working from home offers many advantages, including the opportunity to decorate your home office the way you want. By following some basic steps and incorporating your own personality, you can create a home office where you’ll be productive and happy throughout the workday.
Function over Fuss:
Empty Nesters Want LowMaintenance Yards One of the first questions new empty nesters face is: what do we do with the nest? Some are eager to downsize and sell, while others choose to stay put. No matter the decision, the property is likely due for a makeover aimed at making routine upkeep more manageable. One of the key areas to tackle is the yard and garden. Here are tips for transforming a yard’s maintenance-hungry features into alternatives that offer fun and functionality without the fuss.
Create no mow zones
Switch to lawn care “lite”
The lawn is often a yard’s highest maintenance feature. One simple way to reduce lawn maintenance is to strategically stop mowing certain parts of the yard, while continuing to maintain more desirable areas.
With less lawn, why hang on to oversized lawn care equipment? Today, there are new compact choices scaled to yards under 1/4 acre including cordless electric mulching mowers, battery-powered edgers, and programmable directional lawn sprinklers.
Delineate the divide between mowed lawn and wilder spaces with a strategically placed stone wall or wooden fence. Adding clusters of ornamental grasses or shrubs along the new lawn’s edge also works to soften the border transition. For a bit of fun, sow some un-mown areas with wildflower seeds. Add green trails for impromptu strolls or walks by cutting a circular path through the no-mow zone. Post birdhouses or feeders along the route for bird watching.
Swap some turf for landscape beds Freestanding landscape islands of trees, shrubs, bulbs, and perennials are appealing low-maintenance features that can reduce lawn area. Landscape beds are also a solution for difficult to maintain stretches like steep slopes, rough terrain, and curbside strips.
Deck the yard for fun and folly Converting open spaces to outdoor entertaining areas is another way to reduce yard maintenance. Paved patios and decks make perfect places to sit, barbecue, dine, or simply enjoy being outdoors. New composite decking, bricks and paving stones are definitely low upkeep installations. Other ideas include fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, gravel paths, and terraces.
Uncontained enthusiasm for containers Downsizing elaborate garden beds is another area to explore. A booming trend among boomers, container plantings add accent color and seasonal drama to decks, patios, paths, and other outdoor spaces. For lower maintenance, choose fewer but bigger pots. Just a few large containers of colorful plants will have a major impact. They also retain soil moisture better than smaller pots and need watering less often.
Life in an empty nest can be a time of rediscovery. Reducing lawn and garden upkeep is one way boomers can free up time for other more entertaining pursuits!
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