To stain or not to stain?

Local designer Tobi Fairley is asking the question of real estate experts,

"what are your opinions on a homeowner painting the stained woodwork in their home?  Will this have a negative impact on the resale value in the future?

Great question and of course, I love all things HOUSE related! To paint or not to paint??!!  I think there are a couple of factors that need to be considered before making any drastic changes inside the home.  What price range home are we talking?  When was the house built?  Is the wood old and outdated?  I don't think painting stained wood is always a great decision, but if the paint job is done in good taste and in a professional manner, chances are you'll be happy with the outcome.  And hopefully, so will your prospective buyers! 

NEW PAINT AND PRICE REDUCED to $159,900!!!

2927 Youngwood

$159,900

Motivated sellers!!!

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2927 YOUNGWOOD - BEST BUY IN KINGWOOD $165,000

Garbage Disposal Tips - you may not know!!

Down the Drain: Garbage Disposal Dos & Don'ts If your kitchen has a garbage disposal, you know how easy it makes mealtime clean up. But what you may not realize is that your disposal comes with some pretty important rules. Here are some of the most vital: Do: • Insert food slowly. Stuffing it all into your disposal at once can cause clogs and shorten the life of your system. • Grind hard materials. Many people think food like chicken bones or small fruit pits are a no-no, but they can actually help clean the walls of the disposal. • Use cold water for at least 20 seconds. This will solidify grease so that it can be ground up. Also, make sure that all food particles are washed completely down the drain. • Keep it clean. One good way to eliminate drain smells is by grinding citrus fruit peels. You can also add a few drops of dish soap and let the disposal run for a few minutes. Don't: • Use hot water. This will make grease liquefy and build up, which can clog the drain. • Grind fibrous or expandable foods. The former, like celery stalks and onionskins, can tangle up the disposal. The latter, like pasta and rice, can clog it. • Turn off the motor too quickly. You'll want to make sure all food particles are completely ground. Once done, continue to run the water for at least 15 seconds to flush out particles. • Wash coffee grounds down the drain. While they won't harm the disposal itself, they can clog pipes and drains. • Forget to use it. Lack of use can cause rusting and corrosion, which can lead to premature system replacement.

In search of....

I'm trying to track down a somewhat updated home under $130,000, preferably with a garage.  Maumelle or Little Rock.  Buyer is ready to go!!  Send me a message if you think you may know of something.  Marian, looking into yours....thx for letting me know!

BACK ON THE MARKET DUE TO BUYERS FINANCING!!!! HURRY AND LOOK!!!!!

4 BEDROOM, 2 BA, KINGWOOD SUBD., LARGE PRIVATE YARD for

$169,000!!!!