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$145,000 |
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Newsletter - October 2010 Don Taylor |
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Real Estate trivia… What famous American sign was originally erected as a real estate ad? (answers at bottom of page) |
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2616 Bardstown Rd. Louisville, KY. 40205 |
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$59,900 |
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If your house is already listed with a Realtor, please disregard this offer. Please click here to be removed from future newsletters. |
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COVER YOUR FLOOR NATURALLY Weary of the boring statement that traditional plush carpeting makes? Tired of the same old design choices with area rugs? Then turn your attention to natural floor coverings—sisal, sea grass, hemp and other plant fibers. The quality and design options have come a long way in the past few years. Sisal and other natural-fiber rugs also give rooms instant warmth as well as design options that allow for either casual or formal looks. |
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Dos and don'ts of natural floor coverings ● Do put them in high-traffic areas, like hallways or family rooms. They're durable and can stand a lot of punishment. ● Don't use them in kitchens, bathrooms or porches—any place they might get wet. Sisal and similar fibers are highly absorbent, and water will stain them irreparably. ● Do ask to have a protective coating put on your natural-fiber rug. Such coatings won't prevent stains from setting in, but they will give you more time to react and clean up spills. ● Do take advantage of custom options. A creative border or unique shape can make an impressive design impact. ● Don't be afraid of the rough surface. It’s not the best choice for the baby's room, where tender knees might be uncomfortable. If you really love the look of sisal but can't bear anything less-than-plush under foot, look for the growing market selection of wool sisals all the texture, with none of discomfort. Source: Realtor.com |
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KITCHEN CABINETRY TRENDS Personalized Storage - Floor-to-ceiling shelving? No problem. More cabinetry choices have made it possible to skip the formula and let your style preferences and the way you cook lead the way when it comes to outfitting your kitchen. A High-Quality Finish - A good finish can help take a cabinet from a piece of wood to a work of art. Distressed finishes are still popular, particularly when they're used to add premature age, but today's look leans more toward worn than crackled. Decorative Elements - The chameleon qualities of maple have also helped establish its reputation as timeless. You can dress it up with stainless-steel appliances and dark stone countertops or make a comfortably casual kitchen with white appliances and matching solid-surface countertops. Embellishments - Gone are the days when cabinets were unembellished boxes. Today's most interesting styles take their finishing touches from furniture and architecture. Addons such as fretwork light valances, undercounter corbels, and mullioned doors give a standard setup custom appeal. Islands with fancy feet, commanding pilasters, and arched openings achieve a focal-point status that's more a result of style than of location. Carvings, cutouts, and moldings all add emphasis to a cabinet's decorative aspects. Make Appliances Disappear - Unobtrusive appliance garages, countertop doors that swing up instead of rolling up, and cabinet inserts are designed to stow everything from mixers to coffeemakers. Source: Better Homes & Gardens.com |
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PORK-AND-CHORIZO BURGERS WITH GREEN-CHILE MAYO |
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Vegetable oil, for grates 1/2 pound smoked chorizo sausage (cooked) casings removed, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 ounces sliced pepper Jack cheese 4 large hamburger buns 1/2 cup Green-Chile Mayo Romaine lettuce, for serving DIRECTIONS: Heat grill to medium. Clean and lightly oil hot grates. In a food processor, pulse chorizo until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl and add ground pork, garlic, Worcestershire, Cajun seasoning, salt, and cayenne; mix gently. Form mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties. Grill burgers, covered, until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side. During the last few minutes of grilling, top burgers with cheese if desired and grill buns until lightly toasted. Place burgers in buns and top with green-chile mayo and lettuce.
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NEW LISTING $127,000 |
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Trivia Answer The Hollywood sign, built in 1923, was conceived as a real estate ad that originally read, "Hollywoodland." |
Halloween SafetyA few safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission can protect children who plan to go trick-or-treating this Halloween. Treats: Warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has carefully examined them for evidence of tampering. Flame Resistant Costumes: When purchasing a costume, masks, beards, and wigs, look for the label Flame Resistant. Although this label does not mean these items won't catch fire, it does indicate the items will resist burning and should extinguish quickly once removed from the ignition source. To minimize the risk of contact with candles or other sources of ignition, avoid costumes made with flimsy materials and outfits with big, baggy sleeves or billowing skirts. Costume Designs: Purchase or make costumes that are light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists. · For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. Reflective tape is usually available in hardware, bicycle, and sporting goods stores. · To easily see and be seen, children should also carry flashlights. · Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling. · Children should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes . Mother' s high heels are not a good idea for safe walking. · Hats and scarfs should be tied securely to prevent them from slipping over children's eyes. · Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than have a child wear a loose-fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. If a mask is used, however, make sure it fits securely and has eyeholes large enough to allow full vision. · Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be of soft and flexible material. Pedestrian Safety: Young children should always be accompanied by an adult or an older, responsible child. All children should WALK, not run from house to house and use the sidewalk if available, rather than walk in the street. Children should be cautioned against running out from between parked cars, or across lawns and yards where ornaments, furniture, or clotheslines present dangers. Choosing Safe Houses: Children should go only to homes where the residents are known and have outside lights on as a sign of welcome. · Children should not enter homes or apartments unless they are accompanied by an adult. · People expecting trick-or-treaters should remove anything that could be an obstacle from lawns, steps and porches. Candlelit jack-o'-lanterns should be kept away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame. Indoor jack-o'-lanterns should be kept away from curtains, decorations, and other furnishings that could be ignited. |
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Internet Favorites Looking for something to do this week end? Here is a great site for events going on around Louisville. http://www.americantowns.com/ky/louisville/events-show100
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