The Real Estate Book of St. Augustine / St. Johns County, FL

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Volume 28, Issue 1

ST. AUGUSTINE/ ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL

St.Augustine Beach Oceanfront Condo At Barefoot Trace. Ground Floor Unit With Amazing Ocean Views. See Page 4 for additional info.

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Kay Huston- Robshaw Coastal Realty & Property Mgmt, Inc. 904-806-2696 Kay.Huston@coastalrealtyfl.com www.coastalrealtyfl.com 3/24/16 2:30 PM

PALENCIA $399,900

ST. JOHNS RIVER LOT $299,900

ST. AUGUSTINE SHORES $259,900

5 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 3044 SF Lots of Windows • Large FL. Room Fully Fenced Back Yard • Private Text P875902 to 85377

2+ Acre Lot w/Dock Permit Your Builder or Ours Spectacular Views Text P876355 to 85377

Price Reduced • 3 Years New 3 BR/2 BA on Golf Course Summer Kitchen • Screened Lanai Text P883150 to 85377

THE LEGENDS AT ST. JOHNS

THE RESIDENCES @ WGV

LATERRA @ WGV

2-BR/2-BA • Preserve View $119,000 3-BR/2.5-BA with Garage $150,000 3-BR/2.5-BA Garage • View $171,900 Text P877423 to 85377

4-BR/4-BA 1st Floor/Garage $275,000 3-BR/3-BA 2nd Floor/Garage $225,000 Second Home • Good Income Potential Text P876348 to 85377

Priced below $200s Studio, 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Luxury Condos - Gated Text P876344 to 85377

MURABELLA $265,000

KENSINGTON $339,900

KENSINGTON $344,900

4 Bedroom • 2.5 Bath - 2475SF 2 Story • Master on Main Great Floor Plan • Amenities Galore Text P917649 to 85377

4 Bedroom • 4 Bath • 2978SF Huge Gathering Room • Gourmet Kitchen Lots of Storage Text P44479 to 85377

5 Bedroom 3 Bath • 2700SF • Open Floor Plan Sun Room • Screened Lani • Premium Lot Overlooking lake Text P944475 to 85377

Expertise isn’t expensive…

It’s Priceless Travis Skoglund Top Lister/Top Sales 904-635-9649 Marilyn Golden Broker/Owner 904-940-9990

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Donna Wendler, Broker/Owner 904-669-3081 SALES • RENTALS • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

JUST LISTED

“We’re the Difference”

904-471-9464 JUST LISTED

www.thestjohnsrealtygroup.com JUST LISTED

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WALK TO THE BEACH from this 2BD/1.5BA townhouse. New appliances, countertops & cabinets.

Privacy fenced yard w/storage shed.

Close to restaurants, shopping & schools. No association fees! $245,000

LAKE VIEW, MINUTES to beach & golf course from this 2BD/2BA Ponte Vedra condo. Impressive great room that opens to kitchen and casual dining. Gated community w/pool, tennis, & clubhouse. $139,900

GRILL OUT on the cute front porch of this Davis Shores duplex. Live in one 2BD/2BA unit and rent out the other 2BD/2BA unit! Plenty of storage. Walk to downtown, restaurants; minutes to the beach. $279,900

MARSH VIEWS

WATER VIEWS

CREEK VIEWS

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PADDLE HOME in your kayak to this like-new 4BD/3.5BA home w/ covered lanai, private fishing spot, & fire pit. Office, loft, upgrades, tons of storage. Open floor plan, close to everything! $364,900

GET A SLICE OF HEAVEN w/this 4BD/4.5BA custom masterpiece at Porpoise Point. From the endless deck overlooking a heated pool to the game room & state-of-the-art kitchen, you won’t want to leave. $1,275,000

RARE FIND: 2 homes; 1 property; endless possibilities. Pristine vintage cottage + concrete block home + 3 car garage. 1.2 acre site w/majestic oaks & great views. Access to Moultrie Creek! $399,900

MODERN

IMPRESSIVE

SPACIOUS

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LIVE THE MODERN LIFE in this big home! Garage is glitzed up w/wood floors, wine cooler & surround sound.

Control locks, lighting, & surveillance from your smart phone. $369,000

NEVER MOW AGAIN at this 4BD/3BA townhome at beautiful Heritage Park w/awesome amenities & lawn care included in low HOA fee. Lofty ceilings, roomy kitchen, covered lanai, & 1-car garage. $189,900

ENTERTAIN WITH EASE in this big 5BD/3BA marshfront pool home.

Huge chef’s kitchen, formal dining room, large living/family rooms, open floorplan, & incredible patio/pool area overlooking the marsh. $475,000

DOWNTOWN

WATERFRONT

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN

ST. AUGUSTINE’S NEWEST CONDOS Water views - Private dock slips w/every unit - Luxurious amenities - Spacious 3BD/3.5BA floor plans Taking preconstruction reservations now!

904-669-3081 CORTEZONTHEWATER.COM

SPACE, SPACE & MORE SPACE! This big 4BD/2BA home just minutes from Flagler College, shops, & restaurants. Wood floors, large rooms, big lot with room for a pool. A perfect family home or rental. $208,999

Text P332520 to 85377 IT’S BRAND-NEW EVERYTHING in this 3BD/1.5BA home: Bathrooms, kitchen, electric, plumbing, wood floors, paint, stainless steel appliances, & added closets. Lovely yard, ideal location. $234,900

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4255 A1A South, Suite 3 • 134 King Street • 101 Yacht Club Drive St. Augustine Florida 21904.28.1.003.indd 3

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ON THE COVER

BAREFOOT TRACE Beautifully updated ground floor 2BR/2BA unit. This unit has great views! Extensive updating & remodeling. Complex offers heated pool, fitness, clubhouse, 2 beach walkovers, parking garage & more.

This unit is conveniently located to Pool & Clubhouse but far enough away for privacy. MLS:161816

FOR MORE PHOTOS/INFO Text P772980 to 85377

KAY

Huston-Robshaw

Sales Associate REALTOR速 (904) 806-2696 Kay.Huston@coastalrealtyfl.com 3942 A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080 Office: 904-471-9344

904-460-0002 | 866-915-0002

staff@beachsiderealtyonline.com www.beachsiderealtyonline.com 2085 A1A South #205 St. Augustine, FL 32080

DIRECT OCEANFRONT - 2nd Floor 3BR/2BA Sand Dollar 1 Building - Ocean & ICW Views, Community Amenities - Bamboo Flooring, Laundry Room, Furnished MLS:159364 $559,000

OCEAN BREEZES - Oceanside 2BR/2.5BA/1CG/2 Story Condo - Lagoon & Pool Views, Covered Patios, and Sun Deck - Community Amenities, Shopping & Restaurants Close By MLS:159724 $259,900

WALK TO BEACH & ICW - Perfect 1BR/1BA Getaway Unit - Great Condition, Like New Appliances - Wood Floors, Den, Screened Porch MLS:161130 $62,500

GREAT LOCATION - "SELLING AS IS" 3BR/2BA Priced to Sell - Inspections Accepted, Nice Lot, Fenced Yard - Close to Outlets, Downtown, and SJRC MLS:158722 $66,000

FOR MORE PICTURES AND INFORMATION, TEXT THE PROPERTY LISTING CODE TO 85377

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$899,900

$559,900

$485,000

STEPS TO BEACH Gorgeous 3BR/2.5BA in Marineland Acres. Spacious open reverse floor plan. Chef inspired custom kitchen.

Private courtyard w/ fire pit. Fenced private backyard. $899,900 Text P231768 to 85377

GATED COMMUNITY Gorgeous lake views from this 3BR/2.5BA Mediterranean style home. Every room is designed with function and luxury in mind. Enjoy the community amenities.

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GORGEOUS 4BR/3.5BA Pool/Spa home.

Grand courtyard entry, spacious floor plan with formal dining, living, family room, bonus room and architectural finishes.

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$399,900

$399,900

$314,900

BEAUTIFUL 4BR/4.5BA Pool home with a 2nd floor bonus room. Spacious floor plan perfect for entertaining. A courtyard style patio leading to the screened in pool area for outdoor living.

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GORGEOUS Gated Community 3BR/2BA home with upgrades galore with lots of natural lighting. Screened lanai with a summer kitchen that backs to a preserve for privacy.

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BEACHSIDE 2 Lots just one block to the beach. New flooring, fresh paint, new A/C unit, new interior/exterior doors, and more.

Brick paver patio perfect for grilling out.

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$269,900

$224,900

$209,000

SALT WATER CANAL Move in ready 3BR/2BA. Spacious feel with vaulted ceilings, family room, living room, formal dining room, breakfast nook and bar that is perfect for entertaining.

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BEACH SIDE HOME Move in ready 3BR/2BA with a Florida room. Brand new Vinyl siding, freshly painted inside and out, tile and laminate wood floors throughout. Community Clubhouse and Pool.

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LOVELY 3BR/2BA Pool home. Maintained and perfect for entertaining. Spacious layout includes a formal living, family room, formal dining and breakfast nook in the kitchen.

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$199,900

$174,500

$139,900

PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING Beautiful 4BR/2.5BA spacious 2,833sqft home. 2 Living Rooms, large family room and formal dining room. Extra room upstairs that can easily be a den.

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MOVE IN READY 3BR/2BA POOL home.

New roof, newer water heater, and freshly painted. Enjoy the huge 12x27 porch overlooking the pool with a wet bar that is perfect for entertaining.

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MOVE IN READY Great floor plan 3BR/2BA perfect for investment or starter/retirement home. Open floor plan with great room, dining room and eat in break nook.

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BOB LINDSEY Broker 904-471-7380

We have the Keys to the Beach http://www.lighthouse-realty.com email: lthouseassoc@bellsouth.net

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Waterfront| Deck & Floating Dock 3BR 1BA | 1Br/1Ba | Over 2 Car Garage $239,000.| T-100

Panoramic Water Views!

125Ft On The St.Johns River| 135Ft On Side Canal 1192 SqFt Deck |Boat Lift 4BR 2BA | 1836 SqFt | $379,000. B-101

Contemporary Cottage| 1/2 Acre | Fenced Lot 3BR 2BA | 1440 SqFt | Brings All Your Toys $184,900. A-157

Bright Open Floor Plan 3BR/1.5BA | 1188 LSFT Detached 2car Garage & Storage. $159,900. M-133

Brick Pool Home on 1 acre 3BR/2BA| 2040 LSFT | 15x10 Screened/Patio 21x44 Screened/Pool 18x12 Storage Shed $279,000. L-64

3BR/2BA /Den | Bright Open Floor Plan Close To I-95 Convenient To Jax & St Augustine Treed Private Preserve $209,000. S-344

Crescent Beach Duplex 2Br/1Ba Ea Unit | 1248 LSF Public Beach Access $198,000 G-53.

Cascades at WGV! 55 Plus Community 2Br/2Ba w/Office/Den| 2420 LSF Backs to a preserve |Florida Room $340,000. S-336

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Close to Crescent Beach 3Br 2Ba | 1513 LSF | .55 Acre lot | Tranquil Stone Wood Burning Fireplace $249,900. S-341

Cute Home In Nice Community!

3BR 2BA | 1354 LSF Pet Friendly Fenced $206,000. A-133

Nice bright open floor plan 3BR/3BA | 1792 LSF Side entry garage | Fenced backyard $249,900. T-98

Enchanted Cottage at the Beach!

3Br/2Ba |1080 LSF | Paver Patio Walk to Beach |Landscaped yard $269,000. A-156

Majestic Oak Tree Quaint Hammock Area Build your Dream 75x122 Lot | Walk to Beach $109,000. LO-101

St Augustine South 3Br 2Ba | 1550 LSF Solar Electric Panels Fenced Yard | Fruit Trees $219,000. G-54

Ground Floor Unit Vista Cove Community 3Br 2Ba | 1460 LSF Pet Friendly| 2 Screened Porches $148,900. V-172

Ocean breeze|Breath taking Views 2Br/2Ba |1080 LSF Fully Furnished | Large Veranda $359,000 H-30

Commercial Property| 7 Parking Spaces Corner of Riberia and Bridge Street 2BA | 1 Handicap |3050 LSF Handicap Accessible $399.900.

Direct Oceanfront On Highest Dune 3Br 2Ba | 1700+ LSF |Largest Unit Seller Financing With 20% Down $599,000. Q-17

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Text NETWORK to 85377 for all listings in your area.

Karen Peil

Broker-Associate

904-501-3070 Karen.Peil@bhhsfnr.com www.MyStAugustineHome.com

ISLAND PATIO HOME in popular Seagate neighborhood! Great 2BR/2BA home with updated kitchen, newer carpet, tile and brand new A/C. Front yard maintained by association for carefree Florida living. $252,500 MLS:160824 TEXT FNR1430 TO 85377 FOR PHOTOS AND INFORMATION.

TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY For an updated end unit 2BR/2BA beach condo with attached garage. Perfect for island living with 3 decks/patios and view of courtyard pool. Just a 5 minute walk to get your toes in the sand.

TEXT FNR1994 TO 85377 FOR PHOTOS AND INFO. $259,900 BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME on this 1/2 acre treed lot in popular Oakbrook! With mature trees on a quiet cul-de-sac, this is one of the last lots to build with low HOA and no CDD fees!

TEXT FNR1454 TO 85377 FOR PHOTOS AND INFO. $73,000

Looking to sell your St. Augustine home?

Just call Karen and to have your property advertised here as part of her complete marketing campaign!

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How to Get Tax Credits for Improved Home Sustainability We live in a day and age where recycling, up-cycling, and going green are common. With everything from second-hand clothing stores to electric cars, people are finding inventive ways to save energy, not to mention money. We have been seeing this idea of sustainability creep into our homes more and more throughout the last decade, and now the government is offering tax credits for making the upgrades to a more energy-efficient homestead.

Here are five home improvements that will save you energy and give you a break from Uncle Sam in 2016.

Photovoltaic Energy Systems

Residential Wind Turbines

These systems are made up of the familiar solar panels that we’ve been seeing more of over the past 10 years. Simply put, they are battery cells that harness the sun’s energy and transform that energy into electricity for the house. Once professionally installed, these can reduce your home’s annual carbon dioxide output by an average of 35,180 pounds. These systems will earn you a tax credit of 30% of the cost with no upper limit. The only requirement is that this upgrade is made to your primary or secondary home.

If you live on an acre or more, you could have your very own wind turbine that produces emissions-free electricity for your house. The average cost of a residential turbine is around $30,000, with 30% of the system’s cost being credited back for taxes. It could take anywhere from 6 to 30 years to recover the cost of a small wind turbine, depending on factors such as electricity usage of the home, height, and diameter of the turbine, and wind speed in the area.

Windows

If your roof needs major repairs or replacement, perhaps you should replace it with an Energy Star approved metal or asphalt roof. These have pigmented coatings or cooling granules that reduce heat retainment. The tax credit is 10% of the cost, not including labor costs. The only catch is that it must be Energy Star certified.

If you swap out your house’s old windows for newer Energy Star approved versions, you could save your household an average of 12 percent on your energy bills. There are a few catches on this credit, though. It must be an existing residence, and labor costs cannot be included in your total. The tax credit is 10% of the window cost with a limit of $200.

Insulation This is one of the more affordable options to improve your home’s sustainability. Insulation improves the heating and cooling efficiency of your home, and can be self-installed in about a day (thus saving even more cash).This will credit your tax bill up to $500. Anything that reduces air leaks can fall under this category, including weather stripping, caulk, house wrap, or spray foam designed for air sealing.

Sources: energystar.gov, forbes.com, windenergyfoundation.org

Roofs

Choosing upgrades for your home to improve its sustainability isn’t only good for your wallet. These improvements greatly reduce the overall carbon footprint of your household. The more of the population that gets on board with energy efficiency, the greater we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which affect the global population. Before choosing which improvements to make, consider the cost of the materials, the labor weighed against the energy savings, the reduction of your carbon footprint, and the potential tax credit. Even more improvements for home sustainability and the tax credits associated with them can be found at EnergyStar.gov.

Happy savings!

Nursery Decorating

Trends for 2016 Whether it’s your first or your fifth, having a new baby is exciting and a cause for preparation. The nursery, where your bundle will sleep and play, is key to creating an atmosphere conducive to sleep and relaxation. You’ll be especially thankful for your nursery amidst the cries and late night snacks.

Here are some of the nursery decoration trends to watch for in 2016 that can help make your baby’s new room a portrait of his or her personality!

Pastels Are Back

Statement Cribs

The Wonder of Wood

Making it Modern

The sweet gentle colors of pink or blue are still around. Pastels have returned with a bang, offering a calming effect to any room.

But don’t feel closed in by the traditional colors. We see others like periwinkle, lilac, and pale green. These soft colors are modernized by blending with newer patterns and modern decor.

In the end, the nursery and the decorations you choose are what you love. Don’t be afraid to venture out of the trendy box to make the room a relaxing environment for you and your baby. sources: Pinterest.com, projectnursery.com, sheknows.com

It’s no secret that natural wooden decor has made its way into our homes, from carvings for the walls to natural wooden crates made into shelving. Now that wooden look seeps into the nursery. This year, wood panel wall pieces are big, and often splashed with phrases or names. For cribs, reclaimed wood or natural wood tones are on the rise, but they still compete with the traditional white and espresso tones.

Bold With Lighting

Along with cribs as a centerpiece, there is also a trend towards bold statement lighting fixtures. Pendants or chandeliers sparkle from the ceiling, drawing the eye upwards as you glance around the room. Just a quick stroll through Pinterest, and we see large lampshade fixtures, lighting made to look like wood, main lights with dangling mobile pieces (a great way to include your chosen animal or shape), or large modern bulbs.

Cribs are essential to the nursery, and they’ve got something to say! In 2016, we see statement cribs in the baby’s rooms as more than a sleep place, but an art centerpiece. Crib manufacturers are getting bold, playing with the shapes, materials, and colors of the crib. One maker even uses solid, colored acrylic pieces as one side of the crib’s wall.

Even with pastels coming back, they are blended in with the sleek, clean look of modern decor. Instead of frills and florals, we are seeing a resurgence of simple and sharp.

Geometric shapes can be incorporated in the wall hangings, how the wall is painted, or into a rug. The sharp lines of a modern look helps to balance the fluff traditionally seen in nurseries.

To the Skies

It is typical in the nursery world to have a shape or animal that people gravitate to that they can splash here and there in the room.

According to ProjectNursery.com, 2016 will see many nurseries that are zooming to the skies with pictures of clouds or moons as the focus. Having a specific theme to the nursery offers a fun and creative way to decorate the nursery and incorporate that icon in several different places.

Your Recipe of the Month Fire up the grill tonight for these Spicy Honey BBQ Chicken Kabobs, drizzled with an easy-tomake glaze that’s sure to impress your guests!

Honey Bacon BBQ Chicken Skewers (Adapted from SpicedBlog)

Ingredients For the Glaze: 6 slices bacon, chopped 3/4 cup honey 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp hot sauce For the Skewers: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders 3 Tbsp soy sauce 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp honey 2 tsp garlic, minced ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 1 medium zucchini, sliced into ½” rings 1 yellow squash, sliced into ½” rings 1 medium red onion, sliced into 2” pieces 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 2” pieces

• Once chicken is completely thawed, slice into one-inch cubes; set aside.

• In a small bowl, whisk together next 6 ingredients.

• Lightly toss the cubed chicken in mixture until well-coated.

• Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.

• While chicken is marinating, soak eight 8-inch wooden skewers in water.

• Meanwhile, make the Glaze. In a large pan, cook the bacon until it is crisp, then remove to a papertowel-lined plate and let cool. Crumble the bacon and set aside.

• Drain the grease from the pan; add honey, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Let bubble over medium heat; add bacon.

• Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until lightly thickened, then remove from heat. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools down.

• Preheat grill to medium heat.

• In whichever order you prefer, thread the chicken, zucchini, squash, onion and pepper onto the skewers.

• Place skewers on grill and brush tops generously with Glaze. Close grill and cook for 5-6 minutes.

• Flip skewers and brush tops with remaining Glaze. Cook for 5-6 more minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked through.

Serve and enjoy!

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Houseplants that Can Actually

Improve

your HEalth

Adding a houseplant or two always seems to improve the look of a room. As it turns out, certain houseplants can also improve your health. According to recent studies by NASA, these specific plants can filter out dangerous compounds that are commonly found in most homes – the types of compounds that are often associated with respiratory illnesses, cancer, and other conditions.

Since they are enclosed spaces, our homes are vulnerable to gaseous toxins that build up over time. These include:

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Benzene – caused by paints, detergents, and furniture wax,

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Formaldehyde – caused by disinfectants or preservatives in consumer products

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Toluene and Xylene – caused by a variety of household and consumer products

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Ammonia – caused by commonly used aerosols and sprays

Additionally, 10 NASA-approved houseplants are said to be effective in removing air pollutants:

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English Ivy – a trailing ivy plant that requires partial shade and light weekly watering

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Florist’s chrysanthemum – A lovely floral that needs direct light and frequent change of water

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Peace Lily – Produces small, white flowers. Needs weekly watering. But consider carefully before buying, because this plant can be poisonous to house pets

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Variegated Snake Plant – Has tall, broad, green and white leaves. Requires partial shade and weekly watering

✿ Red-edged Dracaena – Almost cactus-like in appearance, this plant needs direct sunlight and weekly watering

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Cornstalk Dracaena – Produces cornstalk-type leaves. Wants partial shade and weekly watering

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Broadleaf Lady Palm – Fern-like plant that likes partial shade and weekly watering

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Flamingo Lily – Also known as anthurium, this plant produces shiny red flowers and requires partial shade and weekly watering

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Devil’s Ivy – produces luxurious ivy leaves, likes partial shade, and needs only monthly watering

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Lilyturf – Produces purple flowers. Requires partial shade and weekly watering.

Remember to water lightly in most cases, as over-watering can cause root rot and kill the plant.

Source: RISMedia

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Steps to Prepare for a Remodel 1. Research your project. Taking time to research projects will provide a good sense of what is involved such as price, scope of work, return on investment and new product/material options. Also, research property values in your neighborhood to make sure your project is in line with other homes in the area.

2. Plan project around the long-term. How long do you plan to stay in your home? How might your family structure change over time? Life can change quickly—these questions should be answered early on to ensure your project will fit your lifestyle long after it’s complete.

3. Set your budget. Deciding on a realistic budget and arranging finances to support your project are essential. This number needs to include everything—the project, products, contingencies, etc. Don’t be afraid to share this with your remodeler; professionals are respectful of a client’s budget and will create a plan around it, not over it.

4. Use advanced search for professionals. The online world makes it easy to gather information about strangers. Ask friends, family and neighbors for referrals and then spend time researching that person online. Professional remodelers take their reputation seriously and hold credentials beyond licensing, such as certifications, memberships in trade associations and additional training. Look for examples of press coverage or involvement in industry presentations or events.

Check online reviews and social media to see how they interact with past clients and peers.

5. Ask the right questions. Time and cost are important, but getting the right information requires the right questions. Ask your professional remodeler about his educational background, training, specialties or past issues with clients. Ask about how the remodeling process will work.

The Remodeling Industry (NARI) advises homeowners of the 10 most important steps to take before the remodeling project starts.

What can a homeowner do to prepare for a remodel?

NARI provides a top 10 list of steps homeowners should take before breaking ground on their next remodel.

6. Verify your remodeler. Don’t take their word for it. Check the information given to you such as references, license numbers, insurance information and certifications by calling providers to verify. Request a visit to an active client’s job site. Make it known that you are checking on him—a true professional considers that as a positive sign to working with a homeowner.

7. Review contracts word-by-word. A remodeling contract protects you and your remodeler. Homeowners should review this carefully. Professional remodelers have done this before, and know what should go in a contract. Homeowners are not as familiar with remodeling and should ask about terms if they don’t understand. Pay attention to details about change orders, payment, additional fees, timeline and responsibilities.

If it’s not in the contract, it doesn’t exist.

8. Keep design in mind. Your design guides the entire project.

Think about what you dislike about your current space and the intended use of the new space. Make sure you can articulate specifically what you like about that design when talking to your designer.

9. Make your selections. Deciding on products and materials is a larger process than most imagine. With so many options to choose from, product selections are one of the primary reasons for project timelines to get extended. Base decisions on quality, function, price, style and availability. Include selections in the contract to lock down pricing and keep your budget intact.

10. Create a communication plan. Your remodeler should lay out a communication plan at the beginning of the project.

If not, ask them to do so. This plan should clarify roles of everyone involved, communication methods, availability, and frequency of communication that is expected.

As an industry that struggles with a persistent negative perception of remodeling contractors, these tips serve both the industry and consumers in elevating real professionals from the pack.

Source: RISMedia

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Steps for Moving into a New Kitchen

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There is no task you will do more often than unload your dishwasher. Make it as easy as possible by locating the most common items as close as you can to the dishwasher.

Drinking glasses: Choose the cabinet closest to the dishwasher. You can carry a stack of plates across the kitchen, but you can only carry a few glasses at a time. Put them in the easiest-to-reach location.

Silverware: Choose the drawer closest to the dishwasher that is large enough for your collection.

Everyday dishes: Choose the next-closest cabinet for plates and bowls.

Coffee mugs: There are two great options depending on your cabinet locations: either near the dishwasher, or decide upon your coffee maker location and place the mugs close to that.

Children’s dishes: If you have sippy cups and plastic ware for your young ones, choose a shelf or drawer in a lower cabinet so the children can easily reach their own cups, plates and bowls.

2 Have you heard of the “kitchen confusion dance?” It’s where you dance around the kitchen opening and closing cabinet doors in search of utensils, plates and bowls or a small appliance.

Moving into a kitchen, whether in a new-to-you home or after remodeling, is full of decisions. After assisting countless clients as a professional organizer and seven moves of my own, I’ve got more tricks up my sleeve than a magician.

As you pull a jumble of kitchen items from boxes, you really do have a goal. It isn’t just to get everything stashed out of sight in your new cabinets, but to create a smooth, working kitchen. You’ll want to maximize all of the storage provided by your cabinets and be very selective about what you choose to leave out on your counters so that you have plenty of room for food preparation.

Consider these tips, then use some sticky notes to temporarily label your kitchen cabinets.

It will make unpacking much easier if you take a moment to plan before diving in.

Start at the Dishwasher

Warm Up to the Stove

Gather everything you use for the stove and oven and locate it nearby. An underthe-oven drawer is great for broiler and baking pans, saucepans and lids or skillets.

Pots, Pans and Skillets: Locate in a deep drawer or cabinet convenient to the stove.

Casseroles and Baking Pans: Both upper and lower cabinets or deep drawers can work for these.

Cooking Utensils: Collect all the spatulas, scrapers and spoons you use at the stovetop and locate them nearby in an attractive crock or close-by drawer.

Pot holders: Add a couple of removable stickon hooks inside a door close to the stove and oven for pot holders.

Explore Near the Sink

Along with the dishes, you’ll be doing a lot of prep work at the sink. Remember that if you have an island in your kitchen, the cabinets in the island directly opposite of the sink are also convenient.

Dish washing: Claim half of the cabinet space under the sink for dish and kitchen cleaning products. If you have a young family, make sure to take appropriate safety precautions.

Chef knives: Place your knives near the sink, either in a block or use a nearby drawer.

Cutting boards: Locate cutting boards under the sink or in a lower cabinet very close to the sink.

Colanders and Strainers: You’ll be grabbing colanders or strainers for rinsing berries or other produce. Choose a location close to your cutting boards and knives.

Towels: Wet hands at the sink means you’ll grab for a towel. Choose a near-by drawer or even a basket under the sink.

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Allocate the Rest

Now that you’ve assigned storage to the basics, you can allocate your cabinet space to the remaining items. There will always be odds and ends, such as plastic leftover dishes, so think in categories and put like-items together.

Food Storage: If you don’t have a dedicated pantry, choose several kitchen cabinets located next to each other and turn those into your pantry. You don’t want food spread all over the kitchen.

Baking: Creating a baking center is a great way to organize all the things used for baking.

Place cake pans, muffin tins and cookie decorating tools into one area.

Small Appliances: If you use it daily or several times per week, leave it out.

Otherwise, store it away. Lower roll-out shelves are perfect for these.

Entertaining: Items for entertaining, such as chip and dip sets and platters, are perfect for storing in out-of-the-way cabinets over the fridge or stove.

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Ultra Modern Fixtures for a Futuristic Bathroom As a homeowner, one of the most worthwhile investments you can make is a bathroom upgrade. Bathroom renovations enhance not only real estate value, but also your overall enjoyment of the space, and appointments these days are light years ahead of the materials used in other types of remodels.

If you’re considering an upgrade, go for one (or all!) of these ultra modern, futuristic fixtures:

Space-Age Showers From showers with dual spray and steam functionality to smart showers that “customize the clean,” a variety of high-tech, luxury upgrades are transforming the simple shower into a spa-like experience.

Smart showers, which can be programmed based on temperature and pressure, can also be controlled remotely, giving you the ability to start the water flow and set the temperature before stepping in.

Shower technology has also expanded to include waterproof sound systems that stream your favorite music through a shower head speaker.

Mind-Blowing Mirrors If you’re a bathroom multitasker, intelligent mirrors keep step with the busy pace of your lifestyle. Lowend varieties, such as an anti-fog mirror, use heat or special coatings to ensure the surface remains free of condensation, even after showering. On the higher end are digital mirrors that incorporate a touchscreen display, WiFi, TV and Internet functionality.

Far-Out Faucets Touch-free faucets have been around for some time, but modern digital electronic faucets do far more than turn on sans touch. Electronic faucets use infrared technology to turn off when a user’s hand moves away, and allow users to program the temperature of the water and the duration of the flow. Some faucets even feature software embedded in touchscreen technology that helps monitor your water usage!

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