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P948164 STUNNING EUROPEAN CUSTOM HOME 3 levels 7 BR, 5.2 BA - $899,900 Corner level lot

P235641 GOLF COURSE RANCH 4 BR, 4.5 BA - $699,900 Fin Terrace level

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CUSTOM HOME on ESTATE LOT 6 BR, 5.5 BA - $889,900 Terrace Level has In-Law Suite

ALL BRICK 2-STORY w/POOL 8 BR, 6 Full & 2 Half BA - $879,900 Finished Terrace Level

P311297 ON SIGNATURE HOLE EL GOLF COURSE 4 BR, 4.5 BA - $649,900 Spacious Kitchen; covered porch

T729038 2-STY ON FIN BSMT 5 BR, 4.5 BA - $535,500 Upgrades throughout!

P235625 SPLIT BR RANCH 6 BR, 4.5 BA - $469,900 Huge Master on Main

T258935 BRICK 2-STORY 5 BR, 3.5 BA - $359,000 Fin Bsmt w/2nd Master Ste

P235635 IMMACULATE ALL BRICK HOME 5 BR, 4.5 BA - $360,000 Finished Basement; Private Lot

And Other Communities

P235626 LAKE SPIVEY 3 BR, 2.5BA - $800,000 Island home retreat on 3 acres Deck and Boat Slips

P793828 STUNNING RANCH ON FINISHED BSMT 5 BR, 3.5 BA - $799,900 In-Ground Pool & Waterfall

P948165

P235615

ORIGINAL OWNER HOME 5BR, 4.5BA - $599,000 Great rm, formal dining rm.

3-STORY BRICK HOME 4 BR, 3.5 BA - $565,000 Golf Course & Pool

P235625

P235613

SPLIT BEDROOM PLAN 6 BR, 4.5 BA - $459,900 Sunroom, Bonus room, Den

ALL BRICK w/FIN BSMT 4 BR, 4.5 BA - $389,900 Very Spacious Home

P282908 ALL BRICK 2-STORY 4 BR, 3.5 BA - $340,000 Spacious kitchen/vaulted family room

P235636 2-STORY OVERLOOKS GOLF COURSE 5BR, 4.5BA - $519,000 Finished Terrace Level

P235633 LAKEFRONT 2-STORY ON FULL BASMENT 7 BR, 5.5 BA - $585,000 SMART HOME

P797979 2-STORY CUL DE SAC HOME 5 BR, 4 BA - $299,900 Country Kitchen, Large Dining Room

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WHEN IT POSITIVELY ABSOLUTELY HAS TO BE SOLD! $279,900

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$218,000

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$159,000

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WALTON COUNTY Perfect! One story stepless Craftsman style priv fenced back only 2 years old 3BR 2BA bonus fin attic space priv upscale n’hood. Code 2006

NEWTON COUNTY Unique! Brick & frame ranch w/hrdwd flrs offers 4BR, 3BA on 3 priv AC on cul de sac, recent roof & gutters. Code 2015

ROCKDALE COUNTY Practical! Easy living all brick ranch w/3BR & 2BA plus partial bsmt & bonus rm on great cul de sac lot in established South Rockdale n’hood. Code 2014

$269,900

$139,900

$49,900

TEXT P572185 TO 85377 GWINNETT COUNTY Elegant! 2 story home in gracious development offers 5BR 3BA, hrdwd flrs & remodeled kit. Code 2018

Text P618375 to 85377 NEWTON COUNTY Huge! Split Foyer home feat LG liv rm, sep formal din rm w/hrdwd flrs 5BR 3BA on over an AC. W/priv fenced back. Code 2005

Text P530500 to 85377 DEKALB COUNTY Picky? Build it yourself on the wonderful 2.86 ac lot in East DeKalb not in a subdivision but with most utilities at the street, lots of hrdwds & gentle slope. Code 2017

$599,900

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Text P124834 to 85377 NEWTON COUNTY Reduced! Estate acreage offers 100 ac of pristine woodland w/2 fishing lakes & river frontage, peaceful family compound close to Lake Jackson. Code 2001

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$409,900 BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT HOME with so many upgrades! Very open plan, LG open kit w/custom cabinets, granite counters stainless high end appl. GR w/ stone FP, hardwood flrs, cat walk over GR. MLS#7563606

$169,000 DEER HUNTERS DREAM! 86+ acres. Abundant wildlife, spring fed food plots, approx 5 acre lake, nice modular home, private. Elec & water already run to prop.

MLS#3036131

$349,900 BRAND NEW custom built, 4 bedroom, 3 & 1/2 Bath home sitting on a beautiful 1.33 acre lot with river front, open floor plan with 2 story foyer, large vaulted great room fire place and hardwood floors.

MLS:7544506

Text P308683 to 85377 $149,900 VERY SPACIOUS HOME w/beautiful bamboo hardwd flrs. Vaulted grt rm w/Stone FP. New light fixtures throughout. Master bdrm w/hrdwd flr.. trey ceil w/ walk in closet. 3BR/ 2BA upstairs.. down stairs has possible 4th BR & liv rm or office area & half bath. 2 car gar w/additional storage space.

Oversized extended deck off back. MLS:7573431

Text P259932 to 85377 $129,900 UPSCALE ESTATE TRACT IN PRIVATE LAKE COMMUNITY With protective covenants and community association, 250 ft lake frontage. Very private, cul-de-sac area. Wooded, gentle slope to deep water. Park area providing access to Lake, mature hardwoods and excellent building site overlooking lake. MLS/ID:7486418

Text P888827 to 85377 $246,000 LOOKING FOR PRIVACY, THIS IS THE ONE. Beautiful Cape Cod sitting on 7.44 acre private wooded lot. 4BR, 3BA Full partially fin bsmt w/BR, full BA & gym. Very Open floor plan w/beautiful hrdwd flrs. Tile in kit & baths.

Newer HVAC system in established desirable location in Eastside school district. MLS:7600720

Text P308691 to 85377 $240,000 VERY LARGE HOME FOR THE GROWING FAMILY. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level. Formal LR & DR, Oversized Great room, kitchen with breakfast area. Bedrooms are large with walk in closets.

Master has sitting area. Unfinished Basement.

Tons of storage. MLS:7627840

Text P308698 to 85377 $174,900 19.85 BEAUTIFUL WOODED LAND. Over a thousand feet on Alcovy river frontage. Already cleared for home for perfect setting. Very private with so many great views.

Seller will also consider selling just half, it’s already subdivided. MLS:7519058

Text P308689 to 85377 $172,000 UNBELIEVABLE YARD on 7.75 acres. Full fin bsmt w/Kit, bdrm, liv rm w/masonry FP & full BA. Great in law or teen ste. Main level has 2BR, liv rm w/beautiful brick masonry FP. Sep din rm, 1BA is handicap accessible. Sunroom off living area. Very convenient to Covington, Conyers and Mcdonough. MLS:7604783

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$449,000 UNBELIEVABLE 4 sided brick home w/full finished bsmnt.

LG custom kit w/very open floor plan. Catwalk over GR. Home has been completely updated. MLS#7579233

$950,000 PRICE INCLUDES TOWING BUSINESS Real Estate & equipment. Call agents for complete details of client lists. Equipment list & details of real estate. This company has been in business for over 33 years & is highly reputable. Optional full operational body shop all equipment. Seller will consider selling just business without the real estate & equipment. MLS:7359861

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Text P308741 to 85377 $250,000 POTENTIAL COMMERCIAL! Very High Traffic Area Corner Of Salem & Smith Sore Rd, Right Down From The New Walmart and Wendys. Over 400’ Of Frontage On Salem and Smith Store Rd. Land Currently Has Two Single Family Homes On The Property.

MLS#7336548

Text P308735 to 85377 $249,900 GREAT FLOOR PLAN with open kitchen with lots of cabinets, hardwood floors, stainless appliances, solid surface counter tops with tile backsplash. Vaulted great room w/corner brick FP. Separate dining room, large open foyer, Master bedroom w/trey ceiling, master bath with jacuzzi tub, separate shower, 3.60 acres w/fenced backyard. Side entry garage. Hot tub! MLS/ID:7547048

$404,900 IMMACULATE ALL BRICK WITH TONS OF UPGRADES. Full finished basement w/ bar, master on main, large master bath, 3-car garage, beautiful landscaping, large deck overlooking private backyard. MLS/ ID:7487964

Text P308742 to 85377 $225,000 THE PRESERVE @ CORNISH CREEK has 12 lots available w/ 4 lakefront lots, 1 lake view, and 7 wooded lots. All lots are a minimum of 2 acres. Beautiful irrigated entrance, underground utilities, abundant wildlife, and several basement lots.

MLS#7580956

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$130,000 THIS HOME IS VERY PRIVATE to give you plenty of room to spread out! 3BR, 2BA Split bdrm plan w/2 kit, corner FP, new carpet, 2.02 acres w/fenced in backyard. Side entry garage, hrdwd flrs. MLS:7584952

$34,900 BEAUTIFUL LOT IN SMALL TOWN, small subdivision, very convenient (-5 minutes) from I-20 at exit 98 very, very desirable school district. Underground utilities, city water, trash pick up. MLS:7305252

Text P308686 to 85377 $439,000 BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED HOME. 5BR, 3FBA, 2HBA Built at the turn of the century it has been restored & updated w/beautiful details & finishes. Frml din w/bookcases, LG grt rm & study, 7 FP’s throughout & private master on the main, decor white interior, luxurious baths w/soaking tub, carrara marble, custom lighting. Gated/fenced backyard, 15 x 35 Veranda, A Must See! Within Walking distance to town square to restaurants, shopping, churches and schools. MLS:7603451

Text P948163 to 85377 $189,900 NEWBORN AREA. Totally renovated Craftsman style ranch with open 3BR/2BA floor plan. Upgrades throughout.

Kitchen with granite counters, S/S appliances, tile backsplash. Huge bonus room/poss 4th BR. 2 Acre fenced backyard. Desirable school district. MLS:7629338

COMMERCIAL!! Call Agent for Details!

Text P308678 to 85377 $319,900 NEWTON COUNTY- Commercial- Lot Size: 1.1 acr.- Utilites: Electricity, Sewer Available, Water. MLS/ID:7469634

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Text P308746 to 85377 $159,900 CLOSE TO MIDDLE OF SNELLVILLE. Spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, overlooks family room w/fireplace. Master suite with sitting room. Hardwood floors, private garage. MLS:7619149 COMMERCIAL!! Call Agent for Details!

Text P308705 to 85377 $479,000 HIGH TRAFFIC VERY PROFITABLE CAR LOT. CALL AGENT FOR A COMPLETE DETAIL OF INVENTORY, RECEIVABLES, ETC. Oxford GA MLS/ID:7421582

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GIMME LAND - DON’T FENCE ME IN! Land lot available in sought after River Cove Meadows S/D. come build your own custom home in this upscale community with large estate lots! Call Rachel Gonter 770-363-9016 for more information. $42,000

COUNTRY LIVING WITH CITY CONVENIENCE! 4br/3.5ba Colonial beauty with awesome views from wherever you look in the home. Huge front and back porches, 2 story foyer w/hdwds, 3 possible mstr suites, elegant staircase, formal DR, GR w/frpl and so much more. Call Debbie Melton 404-732-5116 for all the details! $379,900

LUXURY HOME MADE FOR ENTERTAINING! 4BR/4.5ba custom built home with grand marble entrance foyer, gourmet kitchen & keeping rm, large DR, vaulted LR, terraced level w/media rm, game rm, exercise rm, office suite and still much more. Call Rachel Gonter 770-363-9016 to get more info. Care and quality has been built into every detail! $699,000

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Ola Schools BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING HOME in Waverly Estates offering Ola schools. Don’t miss out on this custom built home features an airy open flr plan, trey ceil, huge windows, HW flrs, 2 story foyer that features outstanding tile flrs. So many upgrades it’s impossible to name them all! MLS:7616244 Call Lisa McGhee 678-478-8927

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PROVIDENCE LAKE AT MT CARMEL SUBDIVISION Original owner. Comparable to NEW CONSTRUCTION while offering $$$$$ lower list price. NEW ROOF. Potential 5400 sq.ft with 3 levels. WOW 2 story foyer w/curved stair case, open to Formal, coffered ceiling Dining Room & 2 story Great Room. Elegant HW floors, 2 Fireplaces, Master on Main, Fabulous kitchen w/granite & cabinet detail. Call for full list of quality features.

MLS#7605791 Call Donna Bell-Mayo 770-480-4067

Locust Grove 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE Beautiful 2 story home in awesome community! Interior offers 4 spacious BRs & 2.5 BA w/sep LR & DR. Exterior offers LG level & spacious back yard w/coy pond & plenty of room for garden or family gatherings. Community has a walking path/nature trail as well. All of this located in popular Locust Grove school district. MLS:7617341 Call Linda Bell 678-898-4900

ORIGINAL OWNER-WYCKLIFFE SUBDIVISION Spacious 3 sides brick ranch. Custom/Quality design through out w/all Hardwood & tile on main. Extensive, entertainment ready backyard up grades include: privacy fence, extended covered patio, tin roof swing area, storage barn, play fort. 3 or 4 bedrooms, Formal Dining, Great Room & Breakfast room. Solid surface & SS kitchen. MLS # 7621259 Call Donna Bell-Mayo 770-480-4067

Ola Schools GORGEOUS 2 STORY HOME with Great Room & Formal Dining Room. Home has 5 Br & 3.5 Baths. Kitchen with Granite Countertops, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room & Keeping Room with Fireplace.

Also offers Double Door Entrance to Owner’s Suite with Sitting Area and Guest Bedroom on Main Level. Exterior offers Rocking Chair Front Porch & Covered Patio with Ceiling Fan on Large Corner Lot. Call Jamie Osakue now 678-770-1903.

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Single Family Homes Text P150000 to 85377

CONYERS

OXFORD

Text P262990 to 85377

$399,900

BREATHTAKING HOME Recently Renovated from Top to Bottom! 5 BR, 4 1/2 BA, Gourmet Kitchen, Hardwood Floors. 2 spacious decks w/Timber Tech decking.

Text P150004 to 85377

COVINGTON

CONYERS

$129,900

4-SIDED BRICK HOME in Sought After community near Old Town Conyers.

3 BR, 3 BA, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors, Renovated Kitchen w/Custom Cabinets & S/S Appl, Plenty of Storage. Full Bsmt, Rocking Chair Front Porch.

Text P221578 to 85377

$439,900

CONYERS

$129,900

ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING! Custom-Built MASTERPIECE on 2 acres in sought-after East Side school district. Gourmet Kit w/Custom Crafted Cabinetry & SS appls.

Open frl plan. Elegant Master feat stunning bath & priv access to patio. Additional BRs feat Jack n Jill bath. THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!

BEAUTIFUL all brick ranch with AMAZING backyard! 3BR/2BA, Formal Dining & Living Room, Family room with HUGE Real Masonry Fireplace, Kitchen with updated appliances.

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CONYERS

$119,900

REMODELED 4-SIDED BRICK RANCH 3BR/2BA, LG master suite w/sitting area/ofďŹ ce, LR, eat in kitchen, 2 HVAC units, new hot water heater, new wiring, partial basement perfect for workshop, deck overlooks fenced backyard. Out bldg. Immaculate & Move-In Ready.

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STOCKBRIDGE

$97,000

OPEN FLOOR PLAN 3BR/2BA modular in the best school district in Rockdale. Kitchen with tons of counter space and bar area overlooking dining and family room.

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Commercial Properties Text P303768 to 85377

CONYERS

OXFORD

$3,500 / mo.

PERFECT LOCATION For Endless Possibilities Such As Medical - Dental Insurance. Private Offices, 2 Conference Rms, Front Counter Area, Waiting Area, Private Back Entrance.

Text P925726 to 85377

COVINGTON

$499,900

Text P925733 to 85377

$249,800

BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOME Built in 1920 w/upgrades done through the years. Walk to Olde Town’s Restaurants & night spots. Seller currently remodeling.

CONYERS

$499,000

AUTOMOTIVE BUILDING AND LAND FOR SALE. Located beside new Race Trac in High traffic area, 4400 sq ft. - paved parking, is currently zoned ID. Includes a trailer to house tires.

Text P925732 to 85377

$124,900

SALE CONSISTS OF 547 AND 587 SMYRNA ROAD. There are two houses and one large out building. 547 is currently used as an office for a roofing company.

Zoning on 547 is M1. Zoning on 587 is Industrial.

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CONYERS

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SALE INCLUDES LAND at 1581 and 1699 Ga Hwy 138 NE, house and shop..

House was built in 1900, includes 3 br, 1 bath. Shop was built 1978, has 2625 sq ft.

CONYERS

Text P221577 to 85377

STOCKBRIDGE

$124,900

SALE CONSISTS OF 547 AND 587 SMYRNA ROAD. There are two houses and one large out building. 547 is currently used as an office for a roofing company.

Zoning on 547 is M1. Zoning on 587 is Industrial.

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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 secondhand 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

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.

WINDOWS

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

RESIDENTIAL WIND TURBINES

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.

ROOFS

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.

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 paper-towel-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 Formaldehyde – caused by disinfectants or preservatives in consumer products Toluene and Xylene – caused by a variety of household and consumer products Ammonia – caused by commonly used aerosols and sprays

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

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

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

✿ Peace Lily – Produces small, white flowers. Needs weekly watering. But consider carefully before buying,

because this plant can be poisonous to house pets

✿ 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

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

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

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

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

✿ 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.

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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.

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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.

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STEPS FOR MOVING INTO A NEW KITCHEN

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.

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Start at the Dishwasher

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.

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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 hightech, 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. Low-end 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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Text P144250 to 85377 CUSTOM BUILT 5BR/2.5BA CRAFTSMAN On 3.23 ACS, HW, coffered ceilings, GR w/ stacked stone FP, dining area, EIK w/ upgraded appliances, concrete counters, screen porch, deck. Morgan Co schools. MLS:7592829

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Text P246841 to 85377 4BR/4.5BA BRICK HOME - 1.2 ACRES 2-story foyer & GR w/ FP, DR, EIK w/ granite, keeping rm w/ FP, XL owner’s suite w/sitting area & FP, home theater, office, game room and workshop, 3 car attached garage and two car carport. MLS:7609672

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Text P308616 to 85377 1.18 ACRE COMMERCIAL TRACT GA 20-convenient to Hwy 212 & Brown Bridge Rd, Henry & Rockdale Counties. 122 FT road frontage on Hwy 20. 235 FT road frontage on Oak Hill Rd. Bank owned foreclosure.

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5 Gresham Landing Suite C Stockbridge, GA 30281 Text P244110 to 85377

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EAGLES LANDING COUNTRY CLUB Text P256354 to 85377

316 Thistlewood Run, McDonough, GA 30252 $399,000 HENRY Executive 5BR 4BA home w/ open flr plan, kit has stainless steel appl & granite counter tops. 2 story foyer in great rm, over sized owner suite w/fp, formal dining rm & living rm or office. LG lot w/view of lake. Ref#316

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2018 Pheasant Run, McDonough, GA 30252

126 Royal Burgess Way, McDonough, GA 30253

$229,900 HENRY Beautiful brick front 4BR/2.5BA home located in sought after Ola school district. Master on main. Hrdwd flrs on main level, including master. LG bonus rm. Full unfin bsmt. Sep formal DR & spacious fam rm w/FP. LG modern kit. Covered back patio. This home is located on a corner lot in a great neighborhood. Ref#2018

$479,000 EAGLES LANDING COUNTRY CLUB Charming custom built! Formal dining. Library w/built-in bookcases adjacent to Master Ste has see-thru FP. Spa ba w/Jacuzzi tub, sep shwr & dual vanities. Updated Chef’s kit w/5 burner gas stove, tons of cabinets, granite c-tops, tumbled marble back splash. Ref#126

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2620 Brushy Nob, Stockbridge, GA 30281

280 Langshire Dr, McDonough, GA 30253

334 Timeless Walk, Stockbridge, GA 30281

$2,550/MONTHLY! Huge executive home for rent.

Open floorplan, outdoor kitchen. Private dead end street. Walking distance to lake. Ref#2620

$359,900 TWO STORY brick/stucco executive home on interior lot in gated community. 6BR, 4.5BA, gourmet kit w/huge ceramic tiled breakfast area. SS appl include dishwasher, wall oven & sep cook-top. Spacious master ste w/sitting room that boasts an arched opening to BR. Ref#280

$195,000 BEAUTIFUL SOUGHT AFTER 4BR 2.5BA in Legends @ Lake Spivey! Vaulted master, dbl vanity, jacuzzi, sep shower, family rm w/FP, living, dining rm. Hardwood thru 1st floor. Ref#334

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540 Aerial Avenue, Stockbridge, GA 30281

$310,000 HENRY Beautiful & spacious 5BR 4BA home w/tons of upgrades. 3-sided brick w/side entry garage. Gourmet kit w/granite c-tops, tiled back splash, wall oven, 42in cabinets, kit island, & a keeping rm, Sep living rm, dining rm & fam rm. Hrdwd flrs on main. This awesome home feat a bdrm & full ba on main w/extra LG walk in closet. Master ba feat tiled shwr & flrs. Laundry rm is located on 2nd flr.

LG secondary bdrms w/walk in closets. Huge fenced yard. Ref#540

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