If You Want Perfect Pasta, "Al Dente" Is Actually Overcooked

If You Want Perfect Pasta, "Al Dente" Is Actually Overcooked

Overcooking pasta isn't necessarily a crime. But around here we treat it like one. Getting a bowl of mushy pasta is cheating yourself (and whoever else is at your table) out of a heavenly experience. Good pasta, as you've probably heard, is cooked to al dente. (bonappetit.com) > Read More

How to Get a Mortgage With No Credit: A Ray of Hope for 'Invisibles'

How to Get a Mortgage With No Credit: A Ray of Hope for 'Invisibles'

Trying to buy a home with bad credit is hard. But what about trying to buy a home with no credit at all? > Read More

Iceland's Traditional Turf Houses Were Green Long Before It Was a Thing

Iceland's Traditional Turf Houses Were Green Long Before It Was a Thing

A few craftsman in Iceland still practice the technique of building with turf, a tradition believed to date to the ninth century settlement of Europe's most sparsely-populated country. (www.housebeautiful.com) > Read More

Outdoor Fireplace Ideas

Outdoor Fireplace Ideas

Use these outdoor fireplace ideas to give your deck, patio, or backyard living room a dramatic focal point. Browse pictures of fireplace designs for decorating ideas, inspiration, and tips on how to build an outdoor fireplace. (bhg.com) > Read More

How to prepare your house to sell

How to prepare your house to sell

very seller wants her home to sell fast and bring top dollar. Does that sound good to you? Well, it's not luck that makes that happen. It's careful planning and knowing how to professionally spruce up your home that will send home buyers scurrying for their checkbooks. Here is how to prep a house and turn it into an irresistible and marketable home.(www.thebalance.com) > Read More

5 Herbs for Kitchen Gardens

5 Herbs for Kitchen Gardens

Spring is the best time to start your herb garden. This step-by-step guide from www.fix.com will show you just how to plant and care for the basic herbs that everyone needs. > Read More

Common Repairs Needed After a Home Inspection: What Must Sellers Fix?

Common Repairs Needed After a Home Inspection: What Must Sellers Fix?

If you're selling your home, you might wonder if there are common repairs needed after a home inspection. For starters, make sure to read your contract carefully to make sure you don't get locked into repairing something you don't want to fix. (Realtor.com) > Read More

MAY 2018 MARKET UPDATE!

MAY 2018

Included in this blog post is a link to my Real Estate Update Newsletter. Please click on the link below to get the latest Real Estate Update for May! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call or email my office. 

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4 Ways to Remove Red Wine Stains

4 Ways to Remove Red Wine Stains

Repeat after us: Your dinner party is not ruined (Architectural Design) > Read More

The Top 10 Things to Look for When House Hunting

The Top 10 Things to Look for When House Hunting

They say that the 3 most important things to think about when buying are home are location, location, location. (thespruce.com) > Read More

4 Fun Color Combos Just as Timeless as Blue and White

4 Fun Color Combos Just as Timeless as Blue and White

The rest of the rainbow deserves a little attention if you ask us (Architectural Design) > Read More

50+ Great Ideas for Kitchen Islands

50+ Great Ideas for Kitchen Islands

Looking to refresh your kitchen? Try one of these stunning kitchen island ideas. (www.countryliving.com) > Read More

Who pays the closing costs?

Who pays the closing costs?

Sometimes it's unclear as to who pays for what in a real estate closing. This chart gives you 31 potential costs and outlines who is supposed to pay in conventional, FHA, VA and cash situations. (www.househunt.com) > Read More

15 Garage Storage and Organization Ideas

15 Garage Storage and Organization Ideas

The garage is often a dumping ground for whatever doesn't fit into the house. If your garage needs a serious overhaul, set aside enough time to put it right and enlist help. (hgtv.com) > Read More

How to Prep for Guests in Under 5 Minutes

How to Prep for Guests in Under 5 Minutes

Preston Bailey, event planner to the stars, reveals what he checks off his to-do list leading up to a party(Architectural Design) > Read More

3 Tech Upgrades To Grow Your Real Estate Business

3 Tech Upgrades To Grow Your Real Estate Business

Technology has infiltrated the industry and changed client expectations. As a real estate agent, you need to embrace these changes to stay in business and attract prospective buyers. Consider the following four tech upgrades to grow your real estate business: (Real Trends) > Read More

How to Make a Custom Trellis Porch Rail

How to Make a Custom Trellis Porch Rail

Add instant curb appeal with a custom trellis porch rail. Follow these steps to upgrade your front porch. > Read More

OPEN HOUSE IN PATASKALA!

OPEN HOUSE!

by Brittany Morse

409 Patterson Road SW,

Pataskala OH 43062

Saturday, April 7th from 12-2 PM

This home is a MUST-SEE!

BRING HORSES!

Beautiful Ranch Home with over 1,700 SF on nearly 5 acres with woods, stocked pond, fenced pasture area and barn (stalls could be added by new owner). New wood floors in Entry, Kitchen & Family/Hearth room in 2018. New windows, roof, furnace, interior/exterior paint, updated Baths & more! Spacious Living Room and Dining Room with new carpet. Family/Hearth Room has brick fireplace and walks out to a Three Season Room and patio with outdoor fireplace. Owner's Suite with updated Full Bath. Full Basement (ready to finish). 3 BRs & 2 Full Baths. Licking Heights schools. Only $274,900! Call DeLena today!

11 Ideas for a DIY Bathroom Vanity

11 Ideas for a DIY Bathroom Vanity

Refinish a flea market find, update an existing stock cabinet, or upgrade a retail table for a personalized vanity you'll love. Let these stylish ideas for a DIY bathroom vanity be your inspiration. (bhg.com) > Read More

Green Terms and Tidbits

Green Terms and Tidbits

Alternative Energy -- Energy from sources other than fossil fuels (coal, natural gas), such as renewable sources like wind, sun, or running water. Solar panels are a common way to collect the sun's energy. (www.hgtv.com) > Read More