NEW LISTING IN WESTERVILLE!

JUST LISTED!

~491 Foxtrail Cir.~

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, WOODED SETTING! Updated neutral condo that’s move-in ready. Charming front porch. Bright, open Kitchen/Family Room. 2 Bedrooms with updated Bath on Upper Level. Finished, walkout Lower Level! Updated windows, new water heater, upgraded carpet & new microwave. Main Level with Deck overlooking woods. Lower Level walks out to Patio with same view. Must see! Over 1,200! 2 BRs & 1.5 Baths! Westerville Schools. Only $89,900! Call DeLena Today!

 

NEW LISTING IN BLACKLICK!

202 Bergoholt St

BEAUTIFUL TWO-STORY HOME!

Two-Story Foyer with ceramic tile Entry. Kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, stone backsplash & huge pantry. White trim/doors. Ceiling fans. Extra laundry hookup on Main Level. Loft overlooks Foyer. Master Suite with private Bath. Full Basement with Bath rough-in. Large patio and private backyard with mature trees and shed. Two car attached Garage. Close to parks, schools & shopping. 3 BR’s & 2.5 Baths. Over 2,000 SF!

Only $154,900! Call DeLena Today!

NEW LISTING IN COLUMBUS!

804 N SAINT CLAIR AVE COLUMBUS 43201

ATTENTION INVESTORS! 

Property has been rehabbed and fully rented. Duplex has one side Section 8, $595 per month and the second side is not Section 8, $575 per month. Curb offers only! Tenants rights apply. Building is nearly 2,900 SF! Columbus Schools! Only $64,500! 

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NEW LISTING IN MOUNT VERNON!

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~7817 Columbus Rd.~

 

WELL MAINTAINED RANCH HOME! Stone front home on 2 acres with full, walkout Basement partially finished with Bath. Dining Room. Kitchen with oak, raised panel cabinets. Ceiling fans throughout. Family Room with stone fireplace and built-ins. Sliding glass doors that open to Deck overlooking stream and woods. Close to bike path. 2 BR’s & 2 Baths. Nearly 1,200 SF! Centerburg Schools. Only $144,900! Call DeLena Today!

NEW LISTING IN DUBLIN!

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~ 5836 Kingham Park~

STUNNING & EXTENSIVELY UPGRADED! Free-standing condo/patio home overlooking the Scioto River & backing to woods. Hardwood floors everywhere! 1st floor Master Suite with luxury whirlpool Bath! 1st floor Den (possible 3rd Bedroom) with custom built-ins. "Dream" Kitchen with wrap around, 42'' antiqued cabinets, granite countertops and upgraded stainless steel appliances opens to the Great Room with gas fireplace & walks out to paver patio. Loft/Den/3rd Bedroom and 2nd floor Bedroom Suite. Custom doors, woodwork & more! 2-3 BRS & 2.5 Baths. Dublin/Columbus Schools! Only $474,900! Call DeLena today!

The buzz on battling flying, stinging summer bugs

Summer picnic season is upon us, and that means it is time to grab the sunglasses, cooler and sunscreen, and head outdoors. But people are not the only ones who want to enjoy the warm weather. Flying, stinging insects like bees and wasps are abuzz, and make their presence known when collecting pollen and nectar as the weather warms.

"In the proper environment, bees, wasps and yellow jackets can be very beneficial," says Ron Harrison, entomologist and Orkin technical services director. "In addition to pollinating flowers and plants, they eat grubs, flies and other harmful pests. It is when they are aggravated or feel threatened that they can be a bigger problem."
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There are more than 20,000 known bee species around the world. Their stings can be painful and may cause allergic reactions. About 2 million Americans are allergic to insect stings, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and many of them are at risk of life-threatening reactions.andnbsp;
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Carpenter bees are fairly large and are often mistaken for bumble bees. They can cause significant damage to decks, siding, landscape timbers and even lawn furniture, but males - even though they are aggressive - do not have stingers, and the females rarely sting. Females bore holes in wood to deposit their eggs.

Yellow jackets can sting multiple times and aggressively protect their colonies, but otherwise, are not quick to sting. They commonly nest on or near the ground under porches or steps, in sidewalk cracks, around railroad ties, or at the base of trees. Yellow jackets are also scavengers, so they can be found near garbage cans and picnics.
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Paper wasps look similar to yellow jackets in that they are narrow and dark brown with black wings and yellow markings. Paper wasp nests are made from small wood or plant fibers combined with saliva and appear to be made from paper. Their nests - frequently found in sheltered areas like tree branches and eaves of houses - include numerous compartments where they lay their eggs and rear their young.andnbsp;
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Be sure to contact a pest professional like Orkin before attempting to address a bee infestation or hive. Harrison offers the following tips to help avoid flying and stinging pests:
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* Use a weed trimmer to thin vegetation near your home, as thick vegetation provides a place for both bees and wasps to nest.
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* Don't leave food or drink containers uncovered for long periods of time. Pests are attracted to human food sources and stinging pests can often enter cans unseen, so it is best to pour your drink into a glass.
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* Fit screens and tighten seals properly on doors and windows to prevent pests from entering into your home.
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* For those at risk of an allergic reaction, apply an EPA-registered insect repellent on clothing and exposed skin to deter bites and stings.

Courtesy of BPT

Six easy ways to improve your kitchen, bathroom and bedroom

Good lighting is not something most people think much about until they don't have it. Living in a well-lit room is a much more pleasurable experience than trying to cook, read, entertain or do just about anything in a dark, shadowy space.

The American Lighting Association offers these tips for improving the lighting in your kitchen, bathroom and bedroom:

* Add to your task lighting. Many bathrooms and kitchens have plenty of overhead light, but are often lacking when it comes to task lighting, says David Martin, designer with lighting manufacturer Hubbardton Forge. At the kitchen sink, for example, you can eliminate shadows by including two sources of light. The result is a workstation with easier-to-see spaces that alleviate eyestrain.

* Include mood-enhancing lights and dimmers. Places such as bathrooms and bedrooms - once mostly functional - now serve as an extension of our living spaces, says Todd Phillips, owner and senior designer with Quoizel Lighting. The lights in those rooms should be both hardworking and mood enhancing. For example, inexpensive, easy-to-install cove lights in the kitchen can provide soft illumination after mealtime and cleanup. Additional lights placed at a bathroom vanity and aimed out toward the face can help brighten grooming tasks and offer awakening morning light. A bonus: Those controls can help accommodate varying levels of natural daylight, too.

* Increase the size of your bedside task light. One of the bigger mistakes Phillips sees in bedrooms is the size of bedside lamps - they're either too small or not adjustable. The lamp needs to provide light where you need it, and if it's too small it can't do that says Phillips. Go for a larger size with increased lumen capacity.

* Install track lighting for flexibility. Stationary overhead lights are fine when you need to flood a space with light, but too often kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms lack flexible sources of light. A good solution is track lighting. You can direct one or two of the lights on the track and point them to a wall to add accent light for artwork, and use other lights on the track to create different focal points, Phillips says.

* Add a light fixture for drama. A side benefit of beautiful, light-providing chandeliers and pendants is that they provide focal points. New light sources give homeowners some great options, says Phillips. You can drop in a chandelier over a bathtub to create drama and get mood and ambience too.

As a bonus, those fixtures help provide the finishing touch for different colors and accents. People sometimes put quite a lot of money and effort into their rooms and lighting can help to show them to their best effect, says Martin.

* Add a ceiling fan with a light source. With the flip of a switch, a ceiling fan with a light kit can improve a room's livability with both comfort and light. It is just one more example of how light works wonders in the home. Having more lighting options creates a better lifestyle and it enriches our lives in terms of the time we spend in our homes, says Phillips.
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Courtesy of BPT

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