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This attractive Santa Fe-style home is located on two acres with no HOA! The walled front entrance courtyard includes two ponds. Pavers to covered entryway with ceiling fan. There are also pavers to a separate entrance for the guest bedroom, which has a small pond in the patio adjacent. Entrance hall is hardwood in both directions. There is a separate media room with large-screen projection equipment, draped walls and surround sound. The large living/dining area has a separate pellet stove and wood burning beehive fireplace, and magnificent views of Granite Mountain. The large kitchen contains stainless steel appliances, Birch cabinetry, granite counter tops, an eating/sitting area and an enclosed pantry. There is a cedar closet in the hallway, as well as two guest closets. Each of the bedrooms and the media room are carpeted. The kitchen, extensive hallway and half bath have hardwood floors. There is a whole-house central vacuum system. A central air conditioner and new heat pump were recently installed, and there is also a central evaporative cooling system. Ceiling fans are present throughout. Bathrooms are tiled, as is the laundry room. There is a separate 1,080 square foot RV garage with two separate hobby/workshop rooms and loft storage space. An RV sewage dump is adjacent. The driveway circles the house; it is primarily gravel, with pavers in front of the two-car garage underneath the house which provides access to the kitchen. MLS # 1003388. Offered at $725,000.
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A new FHA rule enabling the purchase of a home with a reverse mortgage is giving senior adults greater flexibility when it comes to where they live and the type of home they live in. This new means of financing the purchase of a home has created the opportunity for seniors to downsize, move to a house that is more comfortable, safe, and is convenient to services, or move closer to family. The qualifying age for a reverse mortgage is 62 or older, and it does not affect social security and medicare benefits. “We are experiencing a surge of seniors who are buying a home with the reverse mortgage,” Bill Binkey, Frontier Financial said. A house purchased under this new program must be a primary residence and will require a large down payment. However there are no monthly payments required as long as one spouse remains in the home. To learn more about the reverse mortgage purchase program, you can contact Bill Binkey. He will provide a free reverse mortgage informational package and confidential estimate. For more information call 928-237-9599. Frontier Financial of Arizona • 1191 Old Chisholm Trail Unit B, Dewey, AZ. 86327 BK#0910428 NMLS#150085
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Refined Ranchette on 2.6 Acres • MLS 1002624 • $500,000 3 BR, 2 BA, 1,973 SF. Split floor plan, large great room, kitchen with granite counters. Views of Granite Mountain. Complete with 3 stall barn, 3 stall mare motel, 60’ round pend & 100’x60’ arena. Call Cynthia Eastman.
Gorgeous Hassayampa Home • MLS 980569 • $998,500 3 BR, 4 BA, 3,963 SF. 3 story home with many custom features. Wrap around deck to enjoy the panoramic distant views. Call Art Smith.
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HOW TO STOP THE SMELLS AND FUNK THAT INVADE YOUR HOME IN SUMMER
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hen did hanging out on your patio with that privacy wall you DIYed back in May stop being fun? All you can see is that rusty grill staring at you, and bird poop piling up on your outdoor chaise while you sweat and fight off bugs. And, eeeew, what is that you smell? Summer’s great — but, boy, can it turn on you when the dog days set in. Don’t start job hunting in Alaska just yet. You can take back your summer. Here’s the worst of what it can inflict on you (in no particular order) — and how to fight back:
closet walls and drawers with cedar for a sweet smell all year long. • Waterproof your basement concrete and masonry with cement paint to prevent damp walls — and the sneaky mold that comes with them. But be sure to figure out the cause of the dampness before waterproofing. It only works if the moisture is coming from the soil outside. A note of caution: Sometimes a musty smell is a harbinger of bad news — serious water damage in your home. If these tips don’t work, you may need to call in a pro.
A Stinky Bug Invasion
Gross Garbage Funk
Squish a stink bug, and you’ll quickly learn how they got theirnom de pee-yew.While the brown pests may be harmless, your family’s noses will be happier without them. • Use caulk or sealant to close up cracks a sneaky stinker could use to enter your home. Look around windows, doors, vents and outdoor faucets for any openings. • Stick a nylon stocking over your vacuum’s hose to suck up stink bugs into the stocking instead of the vacuum bag. • Drown these nasty visitors by dumping captured ones into a bottle filled with an inch of soapy water. No tiny cement shoes necessary.
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A Mildew-y Smell That Won't Go Away
Hot, humid summers create an ideal breeding ground for mold and mildew, which your nose knows isn’t right. At the first whiff of these funky fungi, strike back hard. • Keep things clean and organized. It’s the best defense against summer’s musty aroma. That allows air to move around, keeping moisture (mold and mildew’s best mate) at bay. • Dry out your home with dehumidifiers and air conditioners — or at least increase air circulation by adding fans. • In rooms that tend to get that musty smell, line 6
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Summer’s heat waves make the stench of garbage 10 times worse. Keeping trash cans clean (duh) is your first line of defense. But there are a couple more things you can do. • Yes, scrubbing out your garbage can is disgusting, but it helps control the stink and pests. Give it one good clean when your stomach’s feeling strong, and then quickly wipe it out each time you empty. You’ll never have to face that throw-up smell again. • Dust the bottom of the clean, dry can with baking soda to suck up future pungency. • Or slip a dryer sheet or two underneath the bag when you change it out. • Cat litter in the bottom of the can also works to absorb garbage odors.
Excessive Bird Droppings
Not even the most dedicated bird watchers want to watch droppings accumulate on their porch and outdoor furniture. The easiest and most humane solution is to install some yard art — the kind that moves or makes a racket. Think wind socks, chimes and fun whirly sun catchers. If, however, the birds are barn swallows that have nested (you’ll know because their nests are made of mud instead of twigs), you mustn’t shoo them away, no matter how gently. Barn swallows are federally protected. Instead, install a flat board below it or place a newspaper on the ground to prevent droppings from ruining your porch. Then next year (because they will come back — and they will bring friends) install bird netting between your eaves and the side of your home before nests are built.
Rusty, Greasy Grill Grates
You never really got around to cleaning your grill at the beginning of the season, and now that you’ve invited some new work colleagues over for a barbecue, you realize your grill isn’t going to stir up any appetites with all that rust and grime. • Vinegar, baking soda, salt, and lemon juice are all natural rust eliminators. You can use individually or create a paste between wet and dry ingredients. Apply and let soak overnight. Then a little elbow grease should do the rest. Try these combinations: vinegar and baking soda; lemon juice and baking soda; or lemon juice and salt. • If the rust is really, really tough, do the above but get a wire brush attachment for your drill and use it to scrub the rust away. • Once clean, season the grates by rubbing with vegetable oil and heating them.
Uninvited Homesteaders
Snakes at the zoo: super cool. Snakes around or (gasp!) in your house: NO. NO. NOOOO. Snakes might be the worst intruder (or is it bats?), but any unwanted rodent or animal in your home is gross. Your best offense is defense. But if they break through, call a professional exterminator. • Cover holes more than a quarter of an inch wide (snakes don’t need much). Check behind gutters and roof flashing. • Trim trees to keep pesky animals, such as squirrels, from getting on your roof and into your attic. Keep branches at least eight feet from your house. • Eliminate any food sources — like a garbage bin with an askew lid — that might tempt a scavenging pest. The closer they are to your house, the more likely they are to find a way in. • Get rid of yard debris, such as piles of leaves and twigs, and mow frequently to eliminate hiding spots. Jamie Wiebe is a writer and editor with a focus on home improvement and design. Previously, she worked as a web editor for “House Beautiful,” “ELLE Decor,” and “Veranda.” Visit Houselogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from Houselogic.com with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®" Read More: https://www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/ home-maintenance-tips/summer-home-maintenance-checklist/?site_ref=mosaic Follow House Logic on Facebook and Twitter. 928HOMES.COM
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5.7 acre combined parcel considered the premier lot in one of the most prestigious, gated communities in the Prescott area, The Preserve. This development was created for those who want to live their dream in a custom luxury home area surrounded by acres of nature and panoramic views, with gorgeous topography and natural vegetation. This lot commands privacy and provides the perfect built site to take advantage of glorious, far reaching mountain vistas and colorful sunsets like only Arizona can provide. Own your own hilltop and build the life you have always dreamed of. Easy twenty minute drive to shopping, schools, and medical.
Ready for you to build your dream home 4121 N Bitter Well Drive, Prescott Valley MLS # 991014 • $23,950
This large cul-de-sac lot located in unit 20 is ready for you to build your dream home. This lot is perfect for a walk-out basement, or lower level workshop and additional garage space. Great views with a neighborhood that shows real pride of ownership.
Beautiful, level lot at the Dells 1428 Commonwealth Street, Prescott MLS # 1003383 • $119,900
Ready to build your Dream Home? Beautiful, level lot at the Dells in Prescott Lakes. Situated on a cul-de-sac with all the amenities Prescott Lakes has to offer.
Located in gated community of High Valley Ranch 1610 High Valley Ranch Road, Prescott MLS # 1003342 • $115,900 Just 4 miles from the historic downtown Prescott courthouse, this 2+ acre parcel hosts majestic Ponderosa pine trees, easy build sites and plenty of fresh air and blue skies. This was once a 100 acre ranch, and legend has it, a Pony Express stop in days gone by, but now boasts an enclave of only 43 home sites with architecturally commanding lodge style homes that compliment the surrounding natural environment.
2+ acre parcel in High Valley Ranch 1615 High Valley Ranch Road, Prescott MLS # 1003345 • $115,900
Located in Prescott’s premier gated community and just 4 miles from the historic downtown courthouse, this 2+ acre parcel hosts majestic Ponderosa pine trees, easy build sites, And distant views of National Forest and surrounding mountain range including Prescott ‘’P’’ mountain. This was once a 100 acre ranch, and legend has it, a Pony Express stop in days gone by, but now boasts an enclave of only 43 home sites with architecturally commanding lodge style homes that compliment the surrounding natural environment.
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1403 N. Split Rail Trail Prescott Valley MLS # 1002565 • $700,000 Amazing StoneRidge Golf Community Custom ‘’Crystal Creek’’ Estate View Home. Breathtaking panoramic golf, mountain & city lights views. 4,465 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathroom, 3 car garage. Great room, family room, wet bar, wine room, underground storage, man cave (near 440 sq. ft.). Beautiful open concept Granite kitchen with 2 stainless steel sinks, large Granite prep island, Granite dining counters. Upgraded appliances include refrigerator, GE monogram wall mounted speed cook & wall mounted convection oven, gas cook top with tiled hood, stainless steel warming drawer & beautiful Hickory hardwood flooring. Great room with cathedral ceilings, floor to ceiling cozy stone fireplace with wood mantel & stone hearth, lighted media niches, Hickory wood flooring, recessed lighting, big view windows, pleated shades. Formal dining room with bay window panoramic views, Hickory floors, sliding door to beautiful view patio & pleated shades. Informal dining room with view windows, 2 closet pantries.
1231 Lucky Draw Drive Prescott Valley MLS # 1003562 • $425,000
RARE Stoneridge Tamarisk plan with upgrades throughout! Move in today! Nice single level, 2,190 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage. 2 full master suites + 1 junior suite. Open concept kitchen w/designer Beechwood cabinetry w/crown molding, Corian counters & Island, upgraded stainless appliances w/double oven convection + S/S refrigerator, spacious walk-in pantry, 20’’ tiled informal dining area w/plantation shutters under cabinet & recessed lighting. Large great room w/20’’ tile flooring, plantation shutters, cozy tiled fireplace w/media niche, recessed lighting & sliding door to rear patio. 2 full masters w/oval soaking tub, clear glass shower, linen & walk-in closets, executive height marble counter w/dual sinks, private toilet room & plantation blinds. Junior suite has 1/2 bath w/pedestal sink, carpet flooring, ceiling light & closet. Spacious laundry room w/front load washer & dryer, upper & lower Beechwood cabinetry + utility sink and folding counter. Both yards are pro-landscaped, with pretty plants & mature shade trees, auto drip watering system & relaxing full screened rear yard patio. Additional features include: BBQ gas stub, lighted niches, range & dryer stubbed in for gas, dual cast iron kitchen sink, garage service door w/step-out & light, roughed in soft water loop, custom front door security screen, nice garage storage shelves, 2 - 4 drawer file cabinets, brand new dishwasher & kitchen spray faucet. 8
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7315 E. Night Watch Way Prescott Valley MLS # 1000408 • $369,000 Gardeners Dream! StoneRidge English Lupine plan with upgrades throughout! Nice rose garden entry with stacked stone porch, single level home. 2,123 sq. ft., 3 BR, 2 BA, 2+ garage. Spacious great room w/upgraded tile flooring, upgraded built-in media cabinetry, cozy tiled fireplace w/wood mantle, lighted ceiling fan, horizontal & vertical blinds. Open concept kitchen w/new black stainless appliances + French door refrigerator & convection oven, Corian counters, closet pantry, arched Oak cabinetry, under counter lighting, pendant lighting, recessed lighting & rubbed oil bronze fixtures. Master BR w/dual walk-in closets, lighted ceiling fan, accent windows, horizontal wood blinds, glass enclosed shower, oval soaking bath, marble counter w/dual sinks, Oak cabinetry, private toilet room w/elongated toilet. Serene pro-landscaped yards w/full length covered rear Flagstone patio, mtn. views, Blue Spruce trees, raised planter beds, mature shade trees, EZ care drip watering system. Upgrades include security system, wood laminate flooring, upgraded insulation throughout, garage shelving, garage door with windows & utility side door, custom front security screen door & more.
7297 E. Cozy Camp Drive Prescott Valley MLS # 1001230 • $415,000
Serene StoneRidge home with panoramic Bradshaw Mountain views! Amazing flexible floor plan with 2,641 sq. ft., lots of wall space for the artist! Single level home, formal living room, tiled foyer entry, formal dining room, open concept family/great room, private entrance guest casita, computer/office niche + double door den/bonus room or 4th BR, 3 full baths & 2 car garage. Nice upgrades throughout! Cement tiled roof, newer stainless appliances + convection oven, refrigerator, washer & dryer + hot tub! Really nice entertaining pro-landscaped yards, Flagstone water fall feature, extended rear covered paver patio, outdoor hot tub, outdoor lighting & patio misters, green grass lawn & mature shade trees!
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8 COSTLY MISSTEPS NEW HOMEOWNERS MAKE IN THEIR FIRST YEAR
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he negotiations are over. Your mortgage is settled. The keys to your first home are in hand. Finally, you can install your dream patio. You can paint the walls without losing your security deposit. Heck, you could knock out a wall. You’re soooo ready to be a homeowner. So ready in fact, you’re about to make some costly mistakes. Wait, whaaat? “You have to rein it in and be smart,” says Daniel Kanter, a homeowner with five years under his belt. Especially in your first year, when your happiness, eagerness (and sometimes ignorance) might convince you to make one of these eight mistakes:
#1 Going With the Lowest Bid
The sounds your HVAC system is making clearly require the knowledge of a professional (or perhaps an exorcist?). But you’ve been smart and gotten three contractor bids, so why not go with the lowest price? You might want to check out this story from a Michigan couple. Rather than going with a remodeler who’d delivered good work in the past, they hired a contractor offering to complete the work for less than half the cost, in less time. A year later, their house was still a construction zone. You don’t want to be in the same spot. What to do: Double-check that all bids include the same project scope — sometimes
one is cheaper because it doesn’t include all the actual costs and details of the project. The contractor may lack the experience to know of additional steps and costs.
#2 Submitting Small Insurance Claims
Insurance is there to cover damage to your property, so why not use it? Because the maddening reality is that filing a claim or two, especially in a relatively short period, can trigger an increase in your premium. “As a consumer advocate, I hate telling people not to use something they paid for,” says Amy Bach, executive director of nonprofit United Policyholders, which works to empower consumers. But, it’s better to pay out of pocket than submit claims that are less than your deductible. Save your insurance for the catastrophic stuff. “You want the cleanest record possible,” Bach says. “You want to be seen as the lowest risk. It’s like a driving record — the more tickets you have, the more your insurance.” Some insurance groups, like the Insurance Information Institute and National Association of Insurance Commissioners, say it’s hard to generalize about premium increases because states’ and providers’ rules differ. But this stat from a report by UP and the Rutgers Center for Risk and Responsibility at Rutgers Law School is pretty sobering: Only two states — Rhode Island and Texas — got top marks for protecting
consumers “from improper rate increases and non-renewals” just for making: • An inquiry about a claim • A claim that isn’t paid because it was less than the deductible • A single claim Your best protection? Maintaining your home so small claims don’t even materialize.
#3 Making Improvements Without Checking the ROI
Brandon Hedges, a REALTOR® in Minneapolis-St. Paul, recalls a couple who, though only planning to stay in their home for a few years, quickly replaced all their windows. When the time came to sell, he had to deliver the crushing news that they wouldn’t get back their full investment — more than $30,000. New windows can be a great investment if you’re sticking around for awhile, especially if windows are beyond repair, and you want to save on energy bills. Just because you might personally value an upgrade doesn’t mean the market will. “It’s easy to build yourself out of your neighborhood” and invest more than you can recoup at resale, says Linda Sowell, a REALTOR® in Memphis, Tenn. What to do: Before you pick up a sledgehammer, check with an agent or appraiser, who usually are happy to share their knowledge about how much moola an improvement will eventually deliver.
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When you enter homeownership with an apartment’s worth of furnishings, entire rooms in your new home are depressingly sparse. You want to feel settled. You want guests at your housewarming party to be able to sit on real furniture. But try to exercise some retailing willpower. Investing in high-quality furniture over time is just smarter than blowing your budget on a whole house worth of particleboard discount items all at once. What to do: Live in your home for a while, and you’ll get to know your space. Your living room may really need two full couches, not the love seat and a recliner you pictured there.
#5 Throwing Away Receipts and Paperwork
Shortly after moving in, your sump pump dies. You begrudgingly pay for a new one and try to forget about the cash you just dropped. But don’t! When it comes time to sell, improvements as small as this are like a resume-builder for your home that can boost its price. And, if problems arise down the road, warranty information for something like a new furnace could save you hundreds. What to do: Stow paperwork like receipts, contracts, and manuals in a three-ring binder with clear plastic sleeves, or photograph your documents and upload them to cloud storage.
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ummer should be the stuff dreams are made of: long, sunny days and warm nights filled with important questions like, “Ice cream on the porch, or another pint on the patio?” Summer also comes with bugs, heat, humidity, and other annoyances around the house. So this year, eradicate 13 of the worst irritations of summer before they crush your summer buzz. Here’s how:
#1 Mosquitoes
These ubiquitous party crashers can suck the fun out of any outdoor fiesta. What to do: Clean your gutters. “That’s often a main, and neglected, breeding site for mosquitoes,” says Chris Enroth, a horticulture educator with the University of Illinois Extension office in Macomb. Plug in a fan. Or install a ceiling fan. “Mosquitoes don’t like flying in high wind,” Enroth says. Cheers for cool breezes sans bug bites!
#2 Doors That Stick
Wooden doors can swell, outgrowing their jambs (what holds doors steady as you open and close them) on humid days, causing an annoyingly sticky situation.
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What to do: Tighten the hinge screws. There’s a chance your door’s just slipped out of alignment. Scale back the weather stripping. If you installed it in the winter to keep out drafts, it could be too thick come summer. Shave down the door. As a last resort, use a planer or sander to trim down the door ever so slightly, concentrating on the area with a visibly worn finish. Seal the newly exposed edge with paint or wood sealant to block out future humidity.
#3 Carpenter Ants and Carpenter Bees
Although named for a helpful trade, both carpenter ants and carpenter bees often make their nests by burrowing into your home’s wood, which can cause some really pricey damage on top of their annoying presence. What to do: Keep all exposed wood sealed or painted. Don’t forget the bottoms of window sills! Direct water away from wood.Gutters and flashing will help keep wood dry, says Bob Boucher, owner of a handyman company in Concord, N.H. Evict existing colonies. Look for sawdust trails to find the entrance, then use a rinsed
squeezable ketchup bottle to blow an insecticide dust or boric acid powder into the hole.
#4 AC That Causes You to Freeze in One Room and Sweat in Another Moving from your first-floor kitchen to a second-floor bedroom shouldn’t require a wardrobe change. What to do: Check your ductwork. Look for unsealed joints or hire a pro to make sure your ducts are properly sized. Both can affect your system’s ability to deliver conditioned air to each room. Set your whole-house fan to “on.” This continuous circulation will mix the air so no space is too hot or too cold. Direct more cool air upstairs. Look for ductwork dampers in the basement to open during the summer months.
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#6 Weeds in Patio Cracks
Besides ruining a well-manicured view, resilient weeds can crack or shift your pavement. Again, prevention’s best. What to do: Block new growth. Fill the weed-free cracks with asphalt or cement crack filler, sand, or corn gluten meal, which prevents future germination. If you’re too late, you need to… Pull ‘em. Especially if you don’t want to use an herbicide, which can spread and damage desirable plants. Sorry!
#7 Faded Furnishings from Harsh Sun
You want to throw open the shades and revel in that summer sunshine, but your furnishings and flooring are sensitive to the fading and drying effects of UV rays. What to do: Add transparent window film. It shuts out 99% of UVA and UVB rays without blocking sunlight or a welcome view. Today’s films are undetectable when properly installed and won’t tint the light coming into your home. Spray furnishings with a protectant. Spritz upholstery, curtains, and rugs with a UV-blocking fabric protector and treat wood with a varnish — which provides better sun protection than other types of sealant.
#8 Splinters on the Deck
As long as the decking is in otherwise good shape, your bare feet don’t have to suffer through a gauntlet of splinters again this summer. What to do: Resurface it. Apply one of the newer
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#9 Dust Mites
Dust mite populations peak in summer’s heat and humidity, inflicting stuffy noses, sneezing, and coughing upon those who are allergic. What to do: Make your home inhospitable. Clean more frequently and use your AC to keep indoor humidity to 50% or less. Get a new pillow. If your pillow is older than three years and has not been washed (experts recommend it twice a year), toss it: It’s likely loaded with dust mites.
#10 Slamming Screen Doors
Slam. Slam. Slam. Annoying, right? Beyond rattling your bliss, this sound of summer can damage the hinges of your screen door. What to do: Adjust your door closer. If your door has a closer, find the perfect bang-free tension by simply turning the screw on pneumatic models or rotating the body on hydraulic styles. Add a closer. It costs just $10 to $20 to retrofit an older screen door. Apply felt pads to the door frame. How’s that for a low-cost option?
#11 A Patio or Deck That Burns Your Feet
Hot dogs and burgers should be the only things you risk burning on your patio this summer. What to do: Throw some shade. Position an umbrella or pergola over frequently used areas. Add an outdoor rug. Choose a lighter color that won’t absorb as much heat. Plastic styles, in particular, are touted for keeping their cool. Refinish the surface. Again, choose a lighter color. Resurfacing products and overlays are available for all types of patio and deck surfaces.
#12 Ugly, Dried-Out Brown Grass
Widespread browning, rather than patches of brown grass, has two common causes: lawn care oversights and a cool-season grass going dormant. What to do: Sharpen or replace your mower blades. This could be all that’s needed if just the tips of your grass are brown and jagged. Set the blade height to 3 inches. When you take less off the top, it helps grass absorb water before it evaporates. Water less frequently, for longer periods of time. This helps grass develop deeper, drought- and disease-resistant roots. Aim for 1 to 1.5 inches of water a week, and even a cool-season grass can keep its green during the summer.
#13 A Smelly Basement
When humid air meets cool surfaces in an unconditioned basement, condensation occurs — setting the stage for mold and mildew, and that noxious, nose-wrinkling smell. What to do: Check for other sources of humidity. Leaking floors and walls, improperly vented clothes dryers and bathrooms, poorly graded landscaping, and ill-positioned downspouts all can direct water into the basement. Buy a dehumidifier sized for your needs. Use the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers’ “Directory of Verified Dehumidifiers” to find your match. Set the dehumidifier to “auto” (i.e. running only when needed). Running continuously, even a small model could cost $20 a month. Amy Howell Hirthas written about home design for 13 years. Her work has been published by outlets including “The Home Depot,” “USA Today,” and Yahoo! Homes. She previously served as home and garden writer and columnist for “The Cincinnati Enquirer.” Visit Houselogic.com for more articles like this. Reprinted from Houselogic.com with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®" Read More:https:// www.houselogic.com/organize-maintain/home-maintenance-tips/summer-home-maintenance-tips/?site_ref=mosaic Follow House Logic on Facebook and Twitter. BU Y SEL L RENOVAT E RE A L E S TAT E 928HOMEGUIDE
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