Archive for October, 2007
Pick the right light fixture
Follow these so-easy tips from the pros in lighting.
For the Foyer.
Simply add its length and width together to get the right size diameter for your light. For example, a 6″x 6″ foyer should have a 12″ fixture.
For the Dining Room.
Follow the foyer tip to find the right diameter; hang your fixture so that the bottom is at least 30″ above the table.
For the Hallway.
One ceiling fixture every 8 to 10 feet provides just the right amount of light. Sconces should be staged 6 to 8 feet apart.
For the Kitchen.
A two-light fluorescent fixture works well for kitchens 100 square feet or less. Use a four-light for rooms up to 250 feet square.
For the Bathroom.
Each single vanity mirror needs at least a 24″ fixture. Double vanities look best with fixtures that run their entire width.
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Speed Clean Your House
Guests or potential buyers are on their way over and the house isn’t ready! Try these quick suggestions to make your house more presentable in a hurry.
If you have 60 seconds:
Spritz Air Freshener. The scent of citrus, especially lemon, signals “clean.” If people think the house smells good, it looks good too.
Close your doors. Closed doors make a house look cleaner, and that’s true whether or not the rooms have been cleaned. A closed door also signals to guests not to enter, so you don’t need to clean those rooms.
Turn off the tube. Studies show that having the television on can psychologically make a house seem messy.
If you have 5 minutes:
Hide the clutter. Gather any out-of-place clothes, papers and toys into a garbage bag or laundry basket, then stash the whole thing out of sight in a closet.
Tidy the bathroom. This is the only room in the house where your guests will have lots of time alone to look around. Be sure to wipe down the sink and faucet.
Pile up pillows. People associate well arranged throw pillows with the spotless homes they see in decorating magazines.
If you have 15 minutes:
Put on a pot. Brew a fresh pot of coffee to offer your guests. The scent of coffee in a kitchen signals warmth and comfort. In fact, real estate agents often use the aroma to make homes sell faster.
Bounce away dust. Forget furniture polish. Just run a fabric softener sheet over tables, bookcases and the TV. The anti-static properties will attract dust and lift it away in no time.
Round up dust bunnies. With no time to vacuum, use a wet paper towel to collar the worst dust offenders you see, usually around chair and table legs.
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The Pre-Purchase Home Inspection
A home is arguably life’s largest and most important purchase. If you are looking to buy real estate in Pickering or Ajax, consider getting a pre-purchase inspection of the property you intend to buy.
A home inspection is a visual examination of the property to determine the overall condition of the home. In the process, the inspector should be checking all major components (roofs, ceilings, walls, floors, foundations, crawl spaces, attics, retaining walls, etc.) and systems (electrical, heating, plumbing, drainage, exterior weather proofing, etc.). The results of the inspection should be provided to the purchaser in written form, in detail, generally within 24 hours of the inspection.
A pre-purchase home inspection can add peace of mind and make a difficult decision much easier. It may indicate that the home needs major structural repairs which can be factored into your buying decision. A home inspection helps remove a number of unknowns and increases the likelihood of a successful purchase.
For expert advice on the home buying process and the mortgage that meets your needs, contact an Invis Mortgage Consultant today.
About Invis
Invis is Canada’s largest mortgage brokerage firm with a national team of over 800 mortgage consultants. Invis Mortgage Consultants provide unbiased financial analysis, mortgage sourcing and mortgage advice for both first time homebuyers and repeat buyers. Invis arranged more than $6 billion in mortgages in 2006.
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Contact the Jeffrey Team for more information – 416-388-1960