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Home & Comfort
November 2008
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Courtesy of:
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Jo Alonso
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J.P. WEIGAND & SONS, INC.
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REALTOR
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327 E Madison
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Derby, KS 67037
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Bus: 316 788-5581
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Cell: 316 518-8510
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Fax: 316 788-8928
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Email: josalonso@cox.net
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B u i l d i n g v a l u e i n t o e v e r y d a y l i v i n g
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INFORMATION HOTLINE
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www.asaonline.com
American Subcontractors Association
703-684-3450
www.nkba.org
National Kitchen & Bath Association
www.housevalues.com
House Values
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In a pinch...
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Use coffee filters to cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Cover the dish with a filter for safe, clean microwaving.
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Savvy Shopper
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What are you paying for long-distance telephone service? Take a close look at your phone bill and talk to your provider about ways to save. Or cancel long-distance service and buy a discount prepaid phone card for times when you need long-distance service. Because prepaid phone cards are so inexpensive, you’ll be sure to save.
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I hope you enjoyed this edition of Home & Comfort.
Enjoy this free newsletter and share it with your family and friends. Consider me your neighborhood real estate expert.
Please email me at josalonso@cox.net for any questions about real estate. Thank you.
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Improving your home value
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concrete countertop
Concrete makes an ideal kitchen countertop that is durable and seamless. Because it takes dye beautifully, it’s more versatile than stone, tile or other materials. Concrete can be plain, look like marble, be bold with a single color or stand out with an elaborate design. It is a truly modern look that is rapidly increasing in popularity and home value.
Concrete is not a static material. If you seek a surface that will not evolve or acquire character over time, choose another material. Handmade and tactile, concrete is influenced by its interaction with the craftsman and eventual user. For many people who choose concrete, the unpredictability is part of its attraction.
Hire a professional. Experienced concrete countertop contractors who know how to handle concrete are essential for a successful result. Know what to expect by looking at the contractor’s color and surface options. Veining, texture and color vary, and regular use gives a warm patina to the surface over time.
Is concrete the right countertop for you? Ask yourself if you want kitchen countertops that are:
• unique and personalized
• natural surface with character
• high-quality and hand-crafted
• not too shiny, too formal, or too common
• a color or visual texture that’s not available with other countertop materials
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Call me for more beautification ideas to add comfort and value to your home.
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Bright Idea
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safe knife storage
As you clean your kitchen drawers and countertops, you may find that you have more knives than storage room. Here are a few ideas for efficient, convenient storage.
1. Store knives near your cutting board and cooking utensils near the stove.
2. To keep knives sharp and out of the way, use a knife storage container that holds them like a sheath.
3. If drawer space is tight, use a block-type countertop knife holder. Other utensils can be kept in a decorative ceramic pitcher.
4. Purchase drawers that fit under the counter and knife holders at kitchen supply stores to keep commonly used knives and utensils close at hand.
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Home Reminder
condenser coils
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Once a year, pull the refrigerator and freezer appliances away from the wall and unplug it or, if it's a built-in model, turn off its circuit breaker and vacuum the condenser coils so the appliances cool more efficiently. If you have dogs or cats that shed, do it twice a year.
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Courtesy of your neighborhood real estate professional.
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