Top 10 Home Safety Tips
The following list of the top 10 home safety tips is from the Home Safety Council. Visit their website [www.MySafeHome.org] for for home safety essentials and a virtual home safety tour
1. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside every sleeping area. Any room used for sleeping should also have a smoke alarm installed in the room. Test them monthly. If your smoke alarms are ten years old or more, replace them. If you build or remodel your home, install fire sprinklers.
2. Develop a fire escape plan for your family: Point out two exits from each room, pick a meeting spot outside and hold a fire drill at least twice a year.
3. Always stay in the kitchen while food is cooking on the stove.
4. Keep all stairways, paths and walkways well lit. Use railings.
5. Install grab bars in bath and shower stalls, and use a non-slip mat or adhesive safety strips inside bathtubs and showers.
6. Post the National Poison Control Hotline number (1-800-222-1222) and other emergency numbers next to every phonei in your home.
7. Install child locks on all cabinets used to store dangerous items such as poisons, matches and lighters. Install carbon monoxide alarms.
8. Keep your water heater setting at 120 degrees Fahrenheit or less.
9. Install four-sided pool fencing with self-locking and self-closing gates, Fencing should completely isolate the pool from the home and be at least five feet high.
10. Constantly supervise children in or hear bodies of water such as pools, ponds bathtubs toilets and buckets.
Top 10 Home Safety Tips
Tips for Remodeling to Sell
Home sellers it is no longer just fresh paint and clean carpet to get a home ready to sell. You may have to complete the long delayed remodeling project to get top dollar for you home at time of sale. When you meet with your REALTOR ask them what buyers are looking for in homes and what you can do to compete in today's market.. but keep in mind Mary Whites point.
Tips for Remodeling to Sell
By Mary White
Photo: © Richard Thompson / Dreamstime
Remodeling your home to get it ready to sell doesn't have to be a painful undertaking. With some advance planning, careful consideration of what improvements will really impact the sale of your home, and wise choices, you'll be surprised at how simple remodeling can really be. Keep these three simplified solutions for remodeling to sell in mind, and you'll be pleased with the results.
Keep Your Expectations Realistic - If your house isn't in great condition and you need to sell it next week, you have to be realistic about what you can and cannot accomplish. In such a situation, you might need to do some small repairs, such as fixing your leaky sinks, and just accept that you aren't going to get top dollar for your home.
If you decide that you are going to list your home for sale in six months, you have a little more time to work with, and you might be able to realistically undertake the types of remodeling projects that can significantly increase the appeal of your home to prospective buyers.
5371 Booker T Dr Morrow GA 30260 Pre Foreclosure -- under 45K
| Residential | $ 44,444 * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #:3696655 | Active | Broker: RRUS01 | Area: 161 | Map: 2919C03 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5371 Booker T Dr | FMLS Neighborhoods | Media: 2 |
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| City: MORROW | State: GEORGIA | County: CLAYTON | Zip: 30260 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subdivision: Haven Park | Yr Built: 1958 | Age Desc: Resale | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lake: NONE | Waterfront: 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stories: 1 Story | Elem: MORROW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style: Ranch | Middle: MORROW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Directions: 75S to Exit 233. Lf on Jonesboro Rd / Hwy 54. Ft on Forest Pkwy. Rt on Joy Lake Rd. Lf on Booker T Dr. Brick home on Rt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| First time home buyer opportunity or rental property. Three bedrooms, one full and one 1/2 bath. Hardwood floors. Four sided brick construction. Large lot. Sold As Is. |
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| Short Sale. Broker Comm. subject to 3rd party approval. Sold 'As Is'. Call Listing Broker for addendums & disclosures.List Price is the minimum offer price. |
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| Bedroom: Bdrm On Main Lev | Master Bath: None | ||
| Kitchen: Counter Top - Laminated | Dining: None | Setting: Other | |
| Const: Brick 4 Sides | House Faces: Unknown | Tennis on Prop: No | Pool: None |
| Parking: 2 Car Carport, Driveway | Road: Paved, Public Maintain | # FP: 0 | |
| Rooms: Family Room, Screened Porch | |||
| Basement: Crawl Space | Home Warranty: No | ||
| Lot Size: Under 1/3 Acre | Lot Desc: Level, Level Driveway, Private Backyard | Lot Dimensions: 0.249 | |
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| Nbrhd - Street Lights Appl - Gas Water Heater Int - Disp Attic Stairs Int - Hardwood Floors Ext - Front Porch |
Ext - Garden Area Hcap - None Fplc - None Heat - Forced Air Cool - Central Electric |
Enrgy - None Water - Public Water Sewer - Septic Tank Laundry - Laundry Room |
4192 Round Stone Snellville GA 30039 Stoney Ridge Pre Foreclosure
| Residential | $ 168,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #:3719278 | Active | Broker: RRUS01 | Area: 65 | Map: 84D6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 4192 Round Stone Trl SW | FMLS Neighborhoods | Media: 12 |
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| City: SNELLVILLE | State: GEORGIA | County: GWINNETT | Zip: 30039-3353 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subdivision: Stoney Ridge | Yr Built: 2006 | Age Desc: Resale | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Stories: Split Level | Elem: NORTON | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style: Traditional | Middle: SNELLVILLE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High: SOUTH GWINNETT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions: From Snellville: HWY 124S To Left on Telida. S/D on Left past Stop Sign. Please Mapquest or Google for additional directions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Short Sale! Great condition. Main level: master suite w/ bath, two guest rooms + guest bath, great room w/ gas fireplace, formal dining room, fully equipped Kitchen w/ Maytag appliances + large breakfast room. Partially finished terrace level w/ bedroom, laundry room, unfinished area & bath stubbed. |
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| Short Sale: requires 3rd party bank approval. Pls advise buyer that property is As-IsOne VACANT. GO & SHOW |
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| Bedroom: Master On Main, Split Bdrm Plan | Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower | ||
| Kitchen: Breakfast Room, Cabinets Stain, Counter Top - Laminated, Pantry, View To Fmly Rm | Dining: Separate Dng Rm | Setting: Other | |
| Const: Frame, Vinyl | House Faces: Unknown | Tennis on Prop: No | Pool: None |
| Parking: 2 Car Garage | Road: Paved, Public Maintain | # FP: 1 | |
| Rooms: Family Room, Other | |||
| Basement: Bath/Stubbed, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Partial | Home Warranty: No | ||
| Lot Size: Under 1/3 Acre | Lot Desc: Level, Level Driveway, Private Backyard | Lot Dimensions: .1358 | |
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| Nbrhd - Cable Tv Avail Nbrhd - Homeowners Assoc Nbrhd - Sidewalk Nbrhd - Street Lights Nbrhd - Undergrnd Utils Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Elec Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Garbage Disposal Appl - Microwave Appl - Other |
Int - 9 ft + Ceil Main Int - Cable Modem Int - Cathedral Ceiling Int - Disp Attic Stairs Int - Double Vnty Other Int - DSL Available Int - Trey Ceilings Int - Walk-In Closet(s) Int - Wall/Wall Carpet Ext - Deck |
Hcap - None Fplc - Factory Built Fplc - Gas Logs Remain Fplc - Gas Starter Fplc - In Great/Fam Room Heat - Forced Air Heat - Zoned Cool - Ceiling Fans Cool - Central Electric Cool - Zoned |
Enrgy - Thermal Pane Wdws Water - Public Water Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd Laundry - Laundry Room |
3584 MC Claren Way Lawrenceville GA 30044 Town Home
| Condominium | $ 164,000 * | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #:3728597 | Active | Broker: RRUS01 | Area: 64 | Map: 743B2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3584 McClaren Way | FMLS Neighborhoods | Media: 11 |
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| City: LAWRENCEVILLE | State: GEORGIA | County: GWINNETT | Zip: 30044-3305 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complex: McClaren Parke | Yr Built: 2006 | Age Desc: Resale | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit #: 3584 | Elem: CORLEY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style: Twnhse/Multi-Lvl | Middle: BERKMAR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High: BERKMAR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions: I-85N to Pleasant Hill Rd. Rt onto Pleasant Hill heading East. Go 2.5 miles. Subdiv on Left. If you cross Cruse Rd you've gone too far. Home is in back of community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3 Bed 2.5 bath townhome. Great condition & nearly new. Lg open floorplan on main level includes spacious great room w/ fireplace, open kitchen w/ pantry & quality appliances, generous dining area and 1/2 bath. Master suite w/ garden tub, walk-in closets, sep shower. Two spacious guest rooms. |
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| Occupied. Seller is flexible with showings, but please courtesy call Broker Office. |
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| Bedroom: Split Bdrm Plan | Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower | |||
| Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Stain, Counter Top - Laminated, Pantry, View To Fmly Rm | Dining: Dining/Great Rm | |||
| Const: Brick & Frame | Unit Faces: SW | Unit Desc: Interior Unit, Stepless Entry | Unit Levels: 2 | Type: Built as Townhouse |
| Parking: 1 Car Garage, Attached | Road: | Arch: Traditional | Setting: Other | # FP: 1 |
| Rooms: Family Room | ||||
| Basement: Slab/None | Ownership: Fee Simple | |||
| Fees: Ext Lia/Fire Ins, Ext Maintenance, Reserve Fund | Lot Dimensions: | |||
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| Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Elec Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Gas Water Heater Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm Int - 9 ft + Ceil Main Int - Cable Modem Int - Disp Attic Stairs Int - Double Vnty Other Int - DSL Available Int - Entrance Foyer |
Int - Hardwood Floors Int - His & Her Closets Int - Priv Front Entry Int - Priv Rear Entry Int - Walk-In Closet(s) Int - Wall/Wall Carpet Ext - Porch/Balcony Ext - Yard Hcap - Stepless Entry Fplc - Blower |
Fplc - Factory Built Fplc - In Great/Fam Room Amen - Cable Tv Available Amen - Homeowners Assoc Amen - Undergrnd Utils Heat - Forced Air Heat - Gas Heat - Zoned Cool - Ceiling Fans Cool - Central Electric |
Cool - Zoned Enrgy - Clock Thermostat Enrgy - Thermal Pane Wdws Laundry - Laundry Room Laundry - Upstairs |
606 Birch River Lawrenceville GA 30044 Town House REO
| Condominium | $149,900 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #:3735061 | Active | Broker: RRUS01 | Area: 63 | Map: 697E5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 606 Birch River Ln NW | FMLS Neighborhoods | Media: 13 |
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| City: LAWRENCEVILLE | State: GEORGIA | County: GWINNETT | Zip: 30044-2851 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Complex: BIRCH RIVER PARKE | Yr Built: 2005 | Age Desc: Resale | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit #: 3 | Elem: MCKENDREE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style: Twnhse/Multi-Lvl | Middle: CREEKLAND | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High: COLLINS HILL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions: 85N TO HWY 316, EXIT AT RIVERSIDE PKWY, GO LEFT, CROSS OVER HWY 120, PROCEED APPROX 2.5 MILES, COMMUNITY IS ON THE RIGHT. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3 LVL TOWNHOME, SPACIOUS W/OVERSIZED RMS & MEDIA RM OR 4TH BDRM.CORNER F/P IN L/R.MSTR W/Pvt Bath Suite & TREY CEILINGS.PLENTY OF CABINETS IN KIT, SECURITY SYSTEM. LAWRENCEVILLE COMMUNITY. THE VERY BEST REO TOWNHOME IN LAWRENCEVILLE ... READY TO MOVE IN TODAY. |
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| GREAT REO / Buyer must be pre-qualifed with Pamela Clements w/ Wells Fargo Office: (770) 497-6005 prior to offer submission. VACANT. GO & SHOW . LB Code 0924 |
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| Bedroom: Oversized Master | Master Bath: Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower, Other | |||
| Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Cabinets Stain, Counter Top - Laminated, Island, Pantry, View To Fmly Rm | Dining: Separate Dng Rm | |||
| Const: Brick 4 Sides | Unit Faces: NE | Unit Desc: Interior Unit | Unit Levels: 2 | Type: Built as Townhouse |
| Parking: 2 Car Garage, Assigned, Auto Garage Door | Road: | Arch: Traditional | Setting: Other | # FP: 1 |
| Rooms: Family Room, Library/Office, Other | ||||
| Basement: Bath, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry | Ownership: Fee Simple | |||
| Fees: Ext Maintenance, Water/Sewer, Other | Lot Dimensions: .02 | |||
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| Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Elec Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Garbage Disposal Appl - Refrig Included Appl - Self-Clean Oven Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm Int - 9 ft + Ceil Main Int - 9 ft+ Ceil Upper Int - 2-Story Foyer Int - Cable Modem Int - Disp Attic Stairs |
Int - DSL Available Int - Entrance Foyer Int - Hardwood Floors Int - Priv Front Entry Int - Trey Ceilings Int - Walk-In Closet(s) Int - Wall/Wall Carpet Ext - Deck Ext - Porch/Balcony Ext - Private Backyard Ext - Prof Landscaping |
Ext - Yard Hcap - None Fplc - Factory Built Fplc - Gas Logs Remain Fplc - Gas Starter Amen - Homeowners Assoc Amen - Public Trans. Amen - Undergrnd Utils Heat - Central System Heat - Forced Air Heat - Gas |
Cool - Ceiling Fans Cool - Central Electric Cool - Zoned Enrgy - High Eff System Enrgy - Thermal Pane Wdws Laundry - Laundry Room |
5740 Grove Point Rd ALPHARETTA GA Medlock Bridge
| Residential | $ 412,000 * | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| #:3740702 | Active | Broker: RRUS01 | Area: 14 | Map: 648J6 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 5740 Grove Point Rd | FMLS Neighborhoods | Media: 10 |
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| City: ALPHARETTA | State: GEORGIA | County: FULTON | Zip: 30022-6079 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Subdivision: Medlock Bridge | Yr Built: 1988 | Age Desc: Resale | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Stories: 2 Stories | Elem: MEDLOCK BRIDGE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style: Traditional | Middle: AUTREY MILL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| High: NORTHVIEW | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Directions: NORTH ON 141(MEDLOCK BRIDGE) CROSS OVER STATE BRIDGE RD. LEFT IB GROVE POINT (MEDLOCK BRIDGE SUBDIV) ACROSS FROM ST.IVES CC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BRICK TRADTIONAL HOME WELL MAINTAINED HARWOODS ON BOTH THE MAIN LEVEL AND 2ND FLOOR BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN WITH TONS OF UPGRADES / GRANITE COUNTER TOPS / TUMBLED MARBLE / STAINLESS STEEL APP. NEWLY PAINTED IN SIDE AND OUT NEW ROOF FENCED PRIVATE BACKYARD -- NORTHVIEW SCHOOLS..GREAT VALUE. |
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| Owner Occupied. Pls call broker for showing instructions. |
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| Bedroom: Bdrm On Main Lev | Master Bath: Double Vanity, Garden Tub, Sep Tub/Shower, Whirlpool Tub | ||
| Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Cabinets Other, Counter Top - Stone, Island, Pantry | Dining: Seats 12+, Separate Dng Rm | Setting: Other | |
| Const: Brick 3 Sides | House Faces: South | Tennis on Prop: No | Pool: None |
| Parking: 2 Car Garage, Attached, Auto Garage Door, Side/Rear Entry | Road: Paved, Public Maintain | # FP: 1 | |
| Rooms: Exercise Room, Family Room, Recreation Room, Separate Lvng Rm | |||
| Basement: Finished, Interior Entry, Partial | Home Warranty: No | ||
| Lot Size: 1/3 to 1/2 Acre | Lot Desc: Level, Level Driveway, Private Backyard | Lot Dimensions: 0 | |
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| Nbrhd - Club House Nbrhd - Homeowners Assoc Nbrhd - Park Nbrhd - Playground Nbrhd - Street Lights Nbrhd - Swimming Pool Nbrhd - Tennis Lighted Nbrhd - Undergrnd Utils Appl - Dishwasher Appl - Double Ovens Appl - Elec Ovn/Rng/Ctop Appl - Garbage Disposal |
Appl - Gas Water Heater Appl - Microwave Appl - Sec System Owned Appl - Self-Clean Oven Appl - Smoke/Fire Alarm Int - 9 ft + Ceil Main Int - 2-Story Foyer Int - Cable Modem Int - Disp Attic Stairs Int - Double Vnty Other Int - DSL Available Int - Entrance Foyer |
Int - Hardwood Floors Int - Trey Ceilings Int - Walk-In Closet(s) Ext - Deck Ext - Fenced Yard Ext - Garden Area Hcap - None Fplc - Gas Logs Remain Fplc - Gas Starter Heat - Gas Heat - Zoned Cool - Central Electric |
Cool - Zoned Enrgy - Attic Vent Fans Water - Public Water Sewer - Pub Swr Connectd Laundry - Laundry Room Dock - None Boathse - None |
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Looking For Something to do this July 4th in Georgia .??!!
Just a short list of things to do this weekend in Good Old Georgia,I am sure I did not get them all so feel free to add your July 4th weekend event.
Regardless of how and were you spend this Holiday Weekend, enjoy Friends, Family, and all the wonderful freedoms we share and stay safe. Leave the Fire Works to the professionals... it has been a summer and grass fires happen quickly and can quickly lead to house fires.
July 04, 2008
Fourth of July Festival & Fireworks
Auburn, Georgia
Come Celebrate with us, Music, Games, Food, All types Vendors, Fun for Everyone, ending with Fireworks! 770-963-4002
July 04, 2008
Fourth in the Park
Marietta, Georgia
80 Arts & Crafts booth, festival food, entertainment and a large children's area
770-423-1330
July 04, 2008
Pride of Pike 4th of July
Zebulon, Georgia
Live Music, Fireworks, Food, Children Activities. Fun for the Whole Family!
770-567-2029
July 04, 2008
4th of July Celebration
Nashville, Georgia
Free Inflatable Water Park for Kids, Vendors, Food, Live Ent. & Fireworks
229-686-2154
July 04, 2008
July 4th Fireworks and Festivities
Alpharetta, Georgia
Celebrate this traditional event with City band, games, food, and specticular fireworks!
678-297-0102
July 04, 2008
Celebrate Braselton Festival
Braselton, Georgia
Parade at 10am. Fireworks at dusk. All types of vendors - food, arts/crafts, antiques, jewelry, purses.
706-654-5551
July 05, 2008
Crape Myrtle Festival
Marshallville, Georgia
Arts- entertainment in historic Marshallville amid blooming Crape Myrtles on the Andersonville Trail
478-967-2145
July 05, 2008
Summer Red Neck Games
East Dublin, Georgia
Fireworks Show, Entertainment , Mud Pit Belly Flop, Bobbin for pigs feet , Red neck Idol, Vendors,
478-237-3140
July 05, 2008
RHRA Family Festival
Richmond Hill, Georgia
RHRA Ol' Time Family Festival &BBQ featuring the Paul Bunyon Lumber Jack Show is filled with food and fun
912-756-3824
July 05 -July 06, 2008
What's In The Bag Car Show
LaGrange, Georgia
100 plus cars of all types set out for show.
706-442-1058
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Foreclosure Homes / Short Sale Homes Report Georgia July 2nd
Foreclosure Homes / Short Sale Homes Report
Cities of Decatur, Tucker, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Duluth, Buford, Lawrenceville, Dacula, Grayson, Snellville, Loganville, Suwanee, Norcross, Winder, Atlanta , Lilburn and Greater Metro Atlanta
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