The Real Estate Book of Georgia's Lake Country: Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair - Vol 22#1

GEORGIA’S LAKE COUNTRY: LAKE OCONEE, LAKE SINCLAIR

HOME & LIFESTYLE GUIDE Volume 22, Issue 1

Stunning,

RECENTLY RENOVATED

REYNOLDS LAKE FRONT HOME

Home Presented By: Riezl Baker To Advertise, Contact: Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group MARK KLEIN TREBLakeArea@gmail.com (706) 347-2625 See Page 27 For Additional Info/Photos LuxuryLakeOconee.com

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TEXT: RBHGSNR TO: 52187 REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE / $3,595,000 Completely Remodeled Lakefront House, Infinity Edge Pool, Firepit, Big Lake Views RIEZL BAKER 706-347-2625

TEXT: RBHLVBL TO: 52187 REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE / $2,995,000 Classic Modern Lakefront Estate.

Tastefully Updated Throughout JENNIFER VAUGHAN 248-310-7822

TEXT: RBHJZCL TO: 52187 REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE / $2,800,000 New Construction 24-HR Lake Access Custom Home at Swift Creek RIEZL BAKER 706-347-2625

TEXT: RBHLFCW TO: 52187 REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE / $2,595,000 Stunning, Recently Renovated Lake Front Home on Fantastic Lot RIEZL BAKER 706-347-2625

TEXT: RBHCFWJ TO: 52187 REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE / $1,775,000 Incredible Views, Lakefront Homesite at New Richland Pointe Section RIEZL BAKER 706-347-2625

TEXT: RBHDNNZ TO: 52187 REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE / $1,485,000 Lake Access Home Boasting Over 6,900 SqFt. In Desirable Neils Fort Area RIEZL BAKER 706-347-2625

TEXT: RBHCZSX TO: 52187 REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE / $795,000 Completely Remodeled Ranch-Style Home Overlooking The Preserve #2 RIEZL BAKER 706-347-2625

TEXT: RBHKYMR TO: 52187 REYNOLDS LANDING / $395,000 Gently Sloping 3/4 Acre Lake Access Lot in Reynolds Landing JENNIFER VAUGHAN 248-310-7822

TEXT: RBHHSTB TO: 52187 REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE / $230,000 Private 1.64 Acre Lot at Howells Grove Close to Richland Pointe RIEZL BAKER 706-347-2625

Visit Luxurylakeoconee.com to view these listings and many more!

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GALE WEAVER c: 706.473.1366 GaleW777@gmail.com

MAUREEN “MOE” GOLDEN c: 815.557.0699 MaureenAGolden@gmail.com

GALE & MOE SELL Del Webb

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1060 Salem Walk Dr., Suite 2 Greensboro, GA 30642 706.705.4203

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1131 LAKE FRONT COURT | MLS #60628 | Price $659,900 Del Webb Dunwoody Way Plan with 3 BD, 3.5 BA, Sunroom, Massive Loft Media Room all on a premium lot w/park like setting. Flagstone patio w/vaulted ceilings, Stone fireplace, Pergola. Some of the many upgrades include, hardwoods throughout main, new carpeting in main bedrooms & office, custom built ins/shelving, granite backsplash, farmhouse sink, wall of stacking doors to Sunroom.

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1010 BRANCH CREEK WAY | MLS #60629 | Price $425,000 Del Webb Abbeyville (elevation #5 exterior) 2 BD, 2 BA, office/flex room, sunroom, screened porch, extended patio. Hardwoods, ceiling fans, custom blinds, fireplace, underground sprinkler system, all appliances stay. The open kitchen has large island, pantry, granite counter tops. Great lot with private yard.

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1060 ASKEW STATION BEND | MLS #60287 | Price $379,900 Del Webb Copper Ridge 2 BD/2 BA Model Built in 2013. Private yard, with view of mature plants, berm & trees. Hardwoods throughout the main living area, crown molding and wainscoting. Corner Fireplace in Living room. Gas Stove, brand new Samsung Refrigerator, All appliances stay, Custom Blinds, underground sprinkler system, extended garage to allow for 2 cars & golf cart.

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Luxury Hunter /Outdoor Enthusiast’s Paradise

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Just minutes from Lake Oconee! This magnificent property features a gated entrance to 200+ acres with a well developed road/trailsystem, shooting pavilion with remote control targets, large storage barn with bathroom, multiple food plots and shooting blinds. Single level hunting lodge designed by Dreambuilt with all the bells and whistles including a vaulted/ beamed open living area, separate luxurious master suite, 2 bedrooms with separate baths, hidden gun room, patio with stacked stone fireplace,outdoor kitchen and firepit, plus an oversized 3 car attached garage for all the ATVs and toys. The high quality improvements provide for year-round enjoyment, privacy and solitude. ONE OF A KIND PROPERTY FOR THE DISCRIMINATING BUYER! TEXT: RBHKXLB TO: 52187

$2,250,000

Immaculate 4BR 4BA Reynolds Lakefront

Located on a peaceful cove with max dock and full max dock access to the lake. The beautiful home has been renovated and exceptionally maintained featuring flagstone covered front porch, open floor plan, hardwood floors, living room with vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace, custom kitchen with quartz tops and stainless steel appliances, luxurious master bedroom suite on the main, 1 additional bedrooms upstairs, finished walk-out terrace level with large family room,wet bar, 2 more bedrooms and large storage area. Wonderful outdoor areas including screened porch and flagstone patios facing the lake. Gorgeous setting, great lake lot and high quality home in Reynolds!

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$485,000 Commercial Space w/11 offices, Conference Rooms, Reception, Bath and Kitchenette

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Amazing Views, Deep Water

Remodeled - LIKE NEW!

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$275,000 Remodeled/Move-In Ready

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NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY A LAKE OCONEE HOME!

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$137 MILLION SOLD $ (and 120 closings!)

When you list with us, you not only get an exceptional realtor with 20 years experience, you also give back to the community we live in.

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THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO SELL! ATTENTION HOMESELLERS: Are you considering selling your home?

Low Supply

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Take advantage of historic market conditions. Contact an agent in this magazine for a strategic marketing consultation.

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Luxury Southern Living Inspired Ranch plan by Patriot Builders. On the golf course. 3 BR 2.5 BA/Bonus/3 car garage

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L I T T L E WAYS TO LOV E YO U R H O M E I N T H E

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nstead of feeling blue after the holidays, consider this your opportunity for a clean slate. Tackle one (or a few!) of these small ways to declutter and restyle your home for a brighter, happier and cleaner new year.

ADORN A BARE MANTEL. Resist the urge to shop to fill that empty ledge. Instead, strategically use a few objects you already have, suggests design entrepreneur Kate Arends. She recommends using one of two strategies: • Follow the “rule of three.” Pull together any three objects of different shapes and sizes (such as a tall tchotchke, a short dish and a sculptural vase) and arrange them with some breathing room around them.

• Group by color. Gather items in one hue–like a bunch of blue vases, bowls and books–for a monochromatic display. “It makes a space feel more colorful and more organized,” says Arends.

EMBRACE THE BIN. The pros agree: Containers are key to organizing just about every space. “You can toss stuff into them, and they make for quick cleanup!” says Beth Penn, author of The Little Book of Tidying. Here are expert picks for clutter hot spots: • Reduce the shoe pileup. In your home’s entryway, store footwear in a big, handled basket that can get tucked into a closet when company comes.

Choose a decorative one, since it will be out most of the time.

• Organize clothing closets. Select a bin with rigid sides and an open weave so small items like scarves, clutches and belts can breathe.

• Store craft supplies. Buy small clear bins with lids so you can stack them on a shelf and still see what’s inside.

MAKE ROOM FOR RESOLUTIONS. If you want to exercise more, push the guest bed against the wall and lay out a yoga mat or weights. If you’re hoping to start scrapbooking, keep a desk clear and have materials at the ready. If you want to spend quality time with your kids, leave the coffee table or countertop empty to make doing things together easier, says Whitney Leigh Morris, author of Small Space Style. “You’re less likely to create art or bake with your child if you have to move stuff out of the way first.” ©2021 Meredith Corporation. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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266 W. Washington St Madison, GA 30650 706-342-3355 BrecoRealty.com BrecoBenton.com 173 ACRES

TEXT: RBGZSGY TO: 52187 173 ACRES! Approximately 2,000 ft of frontage on the Hudson River. This tract offers privacy so that you can build your dream home with a view of the beautiful shoals and riverfront. Excellent hunting tract as well. An awesome investment and a rare find! $999,900

TEXT: RBHLFTG TO: 52187 THIS HOUSE IS A DREAM! 5 BD / 3.5 BA. Watch the sunset from the back screened porch. Abundant landscaping with private backyard. Full unfinished basement. Open floorplan. Hardwood floors and granite throughout. Great location between Madison and Rutledge. $589,000 COMING SOON!

TEXT: RBHFRNH TO: 52187 BEAUTIFUL EUROPEAN HOME IN REYNOLDS GREAT WATERS! Stepless living in this one level ranch style treasure will be a pleasure! Formal living and dining areas w/beautiful hardwood flooring. Eat in kitchen features granite counter tops. Your favorite spot will be the screened porch w/fireplace overlooking the private rear yard for year round enjoyment. $549,000

TEXT: RBHLWHL TO: 52187 CITY OF MADISON! 3 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths, Open Floor Plan, LVP, Granite Countertops. Close to Morgan County Schools & Historic Downtown. Inside City of Madison. $499,000

TEXT: RBHHTVL TO: 52187 GORGEOUS 21 ACRE FARM IS READY FOR YOUR DREAM HOME! The moment you drive onto this Morgan County property you see that the possibilities are endless. The barn is filled w/character and constructed of reclaimed wood. Potential for up to 5 stalls, a tack room in place w/electricity. 2 working wells on the property. $479,900

TEXT: RBGZWRH TO: 52187 PRISTINE STOREFRONT IN THE HEART OF MADISON'S HISTORIC BUSINESS DISTRICT w/Fabulous Renter already in place. Located across from Town Park, this newly updated space is the perfect spot for an office or retail space. Call for all the details! $175,000

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CURB APPEAL IDEAS FOR YOUR SMALL HOUSE

There’s a lot to love about small houses: less upkeep, lower utility costs, manageable floor plans. If you already live in a small house or are thinking of buying one, you’ll probably spend lots of time on the interior. But key exterior design and landscaping tips can do much to play up all that’s wonderful about your small home. Here are six ideas, as well as some key considerations, for small houses.

Do: Reveal your home’s footprint.

Don’t: Try to hide its size.

One adjective that’s often used to describe small-house exteriors is charming. That’s because the combination of color, size and landscape creates an approachable, welcoming facade for streetside viewers. Instead of hiding your home’s compact footprint, play it up using proportional containers, window boxes and added decor items – like a hanging birdhouse and retro metal chairs – that fit both the scale and style of your home.

Do: Minimize visual clutter.

Don’t: Add, add, add.

Many of us act on the urge to add more – more landscaping, more trim, more details. Those can quickly overwhelm a small house and detract from its appeal. For example, instead of a dressed-up portico and overwrought trim, focus on simple supports, stylish yet restrained shutters and a conservative mailbox.

Do: Streamline the landscaping.

Don’t: Let trees, shrubs and flowers get overgrown.

Small, clean-lined homes rely on just a few details for visual interest. To emphasize restrained beauty, pare down the landscaping to just a color or two and a few plants. A lowclipped hedge offers definition for the home’s edge (and can hide an unattractive foundation line too). To add variety without clutter, consider breaking up the sidewalk with an unusual material or a minimalist pattern.

Do: Accentuate or add to architectural details.

Don’t: Mask features that shine on your house.

Look closely and you’ll probably see subtle extras on your home that add character; when enhanced in a style-appropriate way, those small pieces help to create a cohesive exterior design. Narrow vertical trim pieces can break up the otherwise unadorned expanse of a street-facing roofline, while simple trim and moldings bump up the aesthetic of the columns and windows. Bonus: If your home doesn’t have these details, they are typically not difficult to add, especially with a few DIY skills.

Kelly Roberson, BHG.com ©2021 Kathryn Weber. Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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127 D ARBORS LANE - $575,000

125 SECOFFEE DRIVE - $525,000

3 BR / 2.5 BA Condo with Pond and Waterfall Views

Fully furnished 3 BR / 3 BA Golf Cottage on #18 Fairway

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Lot 43 Eagle's Way - $299,000

109 SPIRIT RUN - $199,000

Nice Level Building Lot with Lake Views Full Golf Membership and Assigned Boat Slip

Beautiful Golf Course Lot with Views of the 14th Fairway and Pond

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Lot 19 L McGEHEES TRAIL - $185,000

Lot 29 Eagle's Way - $299,000

Large 1.03 ac Building Lot On #13 Fairway

Great Building Lot Walking Distance to Assigned Boat Slip - Full Golf Membership

www.Cuscowilla.com • (706) 484-0055

Eagle’s Rest at Cuscowilla, LLC is proud to announce the release of the last 17 Lake View lots.

All the lots are listed at $299,000 and each has an assigned boat slip and a Cuscowilla Residential Golf Membership included in the price.

Eagle’s Rest showcases breathtaking views of Lake Oconee and soaring trees through the natural beauty of Cuscowilla. The unique properties, which are totally different from the pine groves of Cuscowilla offer terracing lake views, huge hardwood trees and each lot has a private assigned boat dock.

Members and guests of Eagle’s Rest will have exclusive access to The Pointe at Eagle’s Rest.

This private Lake club within Eagle’s Rest offers a beautiful lakeside gathering area with huge main lake views, boat docks, grills and fire pits. This will be a wonderful place to spend quality time with your family.

This is your last opportunity to have the Cuscowilla property that you have always dreamed of. Please contact me for additional information or to schedule a tour.

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How To Select Exterior House Paint Colors

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s the weather warms up, winter’s effects can sometimes show their toll on a home’s paint.

Giving your home a new coat of paint can make it look refreshed and renewed, but the problem is never deciding to paint, it’s usually around trying to decide which colors to go with. Following a few guidelines will help you select an exterior paint color that looks terrific for your home.

COORDINATED When selecting colors, it’s always best to try to find colors that will work well with your home using the home as your guide. Starting points will include colors that are already in the house, such as from the brick or stone if you have any on your house, or from the roof. A home’s roof color, especially if it’s a composite type roof, it will have a variety of colors that make it read like one solid color, such as taupe, but you may be able to draw off of the variations in the roofing to help you define your color palette.

HOUSE STYLE Yet another option for selecting colors is to choose based on the style of home. There are certain color standards for various styles of homes, such as a Colonial or Craftsman.

Victorian and modern homes also have their own color styles, so looking online at homes that are similar to your home’s style is a helpful way for choosing a paint palette.

You may also want to select your house color using regional influences. If your home is located near the shore or the coast, colors that reflect a seaside feel will look appropriate. A house in the desert Southwest will always look better with a color palette that looks right for the region versus the palette for a house on Cape Cod. Most paint manufacturers have paint color palettes that can be used by region or by style of home that help with your color selection.

WHICH COLORS? Start your color search by determining your main house color, which is called the field color. If you want your home to draw you in, or if you feel the house sits too close to the street, try a field color that is darker so that the house recedes. If the house feels too far away or it’s surrounded by trees, a lighter shade will help brighten it up and keeping it from fading into the background.

By the same token, small houses will look smaller with dark colors and will seem larger and have more presence with a lighter shade. A large home can handle dark colors more easily than a small one. Once the field color is chosen, then the trim and accent colors come next.

COLOR COMMITMENT Before making your color selections, be sure to check color palettes from your local paint dealer. They often have a variety of options, and some have smartphone apps that will let you see how your house would look with various colors.

If you can’t leave your home, check your local store’s website for paint samples and supplies. Places such as Lowe’s and Home Depot even have painting tutorial videos for novice painters.

Once you’ve done all the research and narrowed down your choices, it’s still a good idea to order those samples and paint a small section of your home first to ensure that the colors are exactly right before making the investment in paint.

DON’T GIVE UP HOPE If you’ve been denied a mortgage, find out why the lender turned you down and take action to address the issue.

You’ll have a better chance of qualifying if you work on improving your financial circumstances. You can also submit another application to a different lender that has more lenient terms or that offers mortgages for people in circumstances like yours.

©2021 Kathryn Weber. Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

WINTER SPRUCE-UP

GET YOUR HOUSE READY NOW TO SELL THIS SPRING The spring home selling season starts in the next two months. If you plan on listing your home for sale, take the time now to get your house show-ready. While it’s cold, it’s a great time to pare down belongings and make the house look more spacious. Once the weather is better, you only need to spiff up outdoors and plant the sign in the yard.

The spring home selling season starts in the next two months. If you plan on listing your home for sale, take the time now to get your house show-ready. While it’s cold, it’s a great time to pare down belongings and make the house look more spacious. Once the weather is better, you only need to spiff up outdoors and plant the sign in the yard.

APPEAL TO BUYERS It’s not hard to think of things that buyers want.

Usually, it’s a reasonably attractive house that’s in good repair; one they can see themselves in. For most home buyers, that means a move-in ready house they don’t need to work on.

One of the first areas home buyers look at is paint. A fresh, neutral color is a big sales help. Take down dated wallpaper and bright kid colors to make the house as move-in ready as possible. This also helps to highlight your house instead of your belongings.

MAKE SPACE It’s essential that your home has space and that closets and rooms aren’t stuffed to the rafters. Aim to pare down at least 25% of your closets and cabinets of their

belongings, because home buyers open closet and cabinet doors. Even if your rooms are neat and clutterfree, if one look in a closet shows it stuffed to the brim, the buyers will feel cramped for space.

Think of making space in cabinets and closets as “prepacking.” It’s OK if you put boxes in the garage that hold cabinet and closet belongings. What matters most is that potential home buyers can see the closets and cabinets, rather than all the stuff in them.

REFRESH, DON’T RENOVATE Give each room a thorough cleaning; have the carpets steam cleaned. Be sure to touch up any scuffed wall paint and wipe down doors and woodwork. Consider swapping out light fixtures or plumbing fixtures if they look dated.

Next, add some updated accessories from your local decor store. It doesn’t have to be a big change. But stagers will tell you that a few updated and well-placed accessories can help make your space look more updated and refreshed. A good starting point is the front door. A fresh coat of paint and updated porch light can give your entry a lift. Add a new rug inside the foyer and a stylish new arrangement on the foyer table.

©2021 Kathryn Weber. Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY DOWNTOWN 205 UNCLE REMUS COURT •INMLS 9073570 •EATONTON! $155,500 Completely renovated 3 BD/1 BA home with patio and shed. New windows, roof, siding, paint, HVAC and more. $155,500

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GREAT COMMONS INVESTMENT PARKSIDE • MLSOPPORTUNITY! 60184 • $275,000 Perfect Spot for Retail or Office Space at Lake Oconee. 1350 sq. ft. of prime commercial space conveniently located in Parkside Commons near Publix at Lake Oconee Village. $275,000

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Lake Oconee Living Magazine Reader’s Choice 2012 Best Real Estate Agent

Alan Kent

Realtor®

c: 770.361.7216 akent@bellsouth.net

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Serving The Lake Country Since 1989

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LOW MAINTENANCE LIVING ON LAKE OCONEE WITH BOATHOUSE! Remodeled all brick 3 level home with 4BR 3.5BA, Vaulted Great Room with fireplace, wood floors, kitchen with new stainless appliances/painted cabinets/new hardware & lights/granite counters/tile backsplash/pantry/breakfast bar, Master with new bathroom & walkin closet, Sunroom/Screen Porch, Covered Patio/Decks. Finished basement with Rec Room and bunk room/5th bedroom. 1.3 Acre private lot. 2 Stall Boathouse with lifts. $859,900 A RARE FIND ON LAKE OCONEE!!!

LOW MAINTENANCE BRICK LAKEFRONT HOME ON LAKE OCONEE! 4BR/3BA, Vaulted Great Room w/fireplace, hardwood floors, open floorplan. Kitchen w/solid surface counters. Daylight basement w/den, English Bar & screened porch. Big lake view looking at National Forest, max slip vinyl dock w/boat lift+ seawall. Koi pond/Patio/2 Decks. $860,000

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LIKE NEW LAKEFRONT TOWNHOME ON LAKE SINCLAIR! 3BR 2.5BA, Great Room/Dining Room, Kitchen with granite counters/Breakfast Bar/ Laminated Wood Floors/Stainless Appliances/ Pantry. Master Bedroom on main level with great lake view. 2 Covered Porches+Deck. Main lake point lot with Boathouse! $290,000

COUNTRY LIVING MINI FARM! Beautiful one level home with 3BR 2BA plus apartment with 1BR 1BA. 2 Covered Porches. 2 Carports. Barn, Workshop, Outbuilding, pasture. 2+ Acre stocked pond with dock. 10.6 acres of privacy!

Asking $459,900 HURRY!!

LARGE HEAVILY WOODED 4.99 ACRE LAKE ACCESS LOT located in the upscale lakefront development of Granite Cove.

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ON THE COVER:

1130 Plantation Point Drive, Reynolds Lake Oconee

$2,595,000

Stunning, recently renovated lake front home nestled on a fantastic lot offering both golf and lake views and your own private boat dock. Quality abounds in this 2019 remodel of a light-filled home boasting stunning interiors with incredible lake views.

This showstopper home is loaded with all new upgrades to include flooring, expanded kitchen with new island, appliances and white cabinetry, designer lighting, and fully remodeled luxury master and guest bathrooms. Lake living does not get any better than this! Membership is available.

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5 BD / 3 BA. The open floor plan has a separate dining area and large kitchen with an additional living space or breakfast room.

Downstairs you have a great room with fireplace and 2 large flex rooms. $1,650,000 Text: RBHLFCR To: 52187 for Info & Photos Coldwell Banker Lake Oconee

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5 HOME REPAIRS YOU CAN

DIY

W

hen it comes to maintenance and repairs, professional labor can be one of the more costly portions of a homeowner’s budget. While many people opt to save cash by doing work themselves, not everyone possesses the skills necessary to fix their own homes (even with the help of online instructional videos). Attempting a DIY project without careful preparation and a complete knowledge of the task could result in expenses that far exceed the cost of a contractor.

Even if you have the experience and know-how, it’s important to consider the time, materials, tools and permits required for your home improvement project. Here’s how to know which projects you can tackle yourself, and which you should probably leave to the experts.

1

Fixing a leaky pipe in the kitchen or bathroom.

One DIY fix for a drain pipe may be to simply tighten a slip-nut near the P-trap. If the leak is coming directly from a hole in the drain pipe, you could try a flexible coupling with hose clamps. Consider calling in a professional if the leak is from a drain pipe inside the wall.

2

Fixing a clogged garbage disposal.

A clogged disposal may be cleared by using a small specialty wrench that fits into a hexagonal opening on the underside of the disposal while the disposal is turned off.

3

Replacing a faucet.

Installing a centerset type faucet is something you may be able to do yourself–just follow the faucet manufacturer’s instructions. If it’s a more complicated faucet with several hose connections, you might want to hire a professional.

4

Fixing a running toilet.

A running toilet can be comfortably fixed by a DIY-er with a toilet rebuild kit from any hardware store. These kits typically contain straightforward and easy-to-follow instructions. On the other hand, one-piece or specialty toilets can be tricky and might need the professional touch.

5

Patching a hole in drywall.

Nearly any homeowner can patch nail holes. Using a spackle knife, fill in each hole with lightweight putty and scrape the excess off the walls.

Wait for the putty to dry and sand down the spot until it’s smooth. Then, paint the repaired spots with primer. Larger holes in drywall require more steps to repair and may be best left to the professionals.

Marla Christiansen, realsimple.com ©2021 Meredith Corporation. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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Oconee Resale Expert

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Greensboro, GA 30642

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• $1,005,000

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• $285,000

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