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5D REAL ESTATEAEde Charlotte $o0t Thursday, June 1, 2006 Tackle causes of mold before it spreads trouble Continued from page 4D the air and house dust. Remember, mold spores can not grow if moisture is not present If you dean up the mold, but don’t fix the water prob lem, then most hkely the mold problem will come back. If you respond promptly (within 24-48 hours) to a moisture problem, you have a good chance of controlling a potential mold problem. Promptly dean hard surfaces with water and detergent and dry completely The key to mold control is moisture control. It is essential to dean up the mold and get rid of excess water or moisture. Absorbent material such as ceiling tile that are moldy may need to be replaced. Although it is impossible to eliminate aU mold spores, with the ri^t measures we can control hazardous mold and its harmful affects. ROLAND K. HAWKINS is a real estate a^ent with Caldwell Banker United Realtors in Char lotte. He can be reached at (704) 840-5762 or via the Internet; http//: wwwjvlandhawkinscom Get Dad a room of his own to relax and unwind from his day Continued from page 4D to finish — or refinish — that space. The good news is base ment finishing has come a long way in recent years. Once considered to be a long and messy process, there are now finishing systems specif ically des^ned for basements that provide a fast and easy transformation. Sj^tem approaches have some big advantages over drywall con struction. The process of installing the system of insu lated wall components and drop cftiling takes about two weeks to complete, versus the typical multi-month tradi tional remodeling process. The folks at Owais Coming have developed the Base ment Finishing System (TM) for just this puipose. Installa tion is not only quicker and cleaner but it helps address mold and moisture concerns unique to the basement envi ronment. The system fea tures insulated walls that breathe, are mold and mildew resistant and help make rooms warm and quiet. The walls are durable and are designed to be easily removed for quick access to the home’s foundation, plumbing or electric wiring. The Owens Coming Base ment Finishing System is installed by trained profes sionals so Dad can concen trate on important thii^, like channel surfing. In as lit tle as two weeks and with lit tle of the mess and disruption of traditional drywall work, your basement cah become a bright, clean and comfortable place where Dad can have his big screen T^ video games, weight set andhobby table. A place he can decorate — or not — just as he pleases. It’s a great way to reward dads right now for what they’ve been giving for so many years. And while he deserves a place of his own, many fami lies will find that what’s good for Dad is good for the house hold, too. Although it’s his room, he’ll be proud to share it with the whole family to play games together or watch TV; but don’t touch the remote. Plus his huge TV will no longer be the centeipiece of the living room upstairs. When he has fiiends over for a big game, they can be as loud as they like, stay up as late as they want and not dis rupt the rest of the house hold “Our customers use their finished basements for a wide variety of personalized uses; everything fiom home the ater systems to workshops to home gyms,” says Frank Pahneri, business manager, Owens Coming Basement Finishing System (TM) and father of two. “Most of them consider the installation an investment rather than a (X)st, addii^ value to their home for the fiature while cre- atii^ a bi^er, better living space today And I can’t imag ine an investment that would make Dad happier than hav ing a room he can call his own.” This Father’s Day, treat Dad to a room he can have his way Because every king deserves a castle. For more information on Owens Com- ir^ BasemCT-t Finishing Sys tem, call (800) Basement or visit 1-800-basement.com (or basementfinishingsystem.co m). Canopies can add shade and value Continued from page 4D addirig a retractable canopy the pergola becomes a usable shaded seatii^ area.” Canopies are available in more than 30 fabrics to fit vir tually every design theme. ShadeTVee systons come pre cut and pre-drilled for easy ins’taHation by do-it-your selfers. The company also offers a database of qualified installers on its Web site, WWW. ShadeTreeCanopies. co m. Canopy tracks are made of reinforced vinyl or powder- coated aluminum and can be left in place all year, even when the canopy has be^ roUed up and stored for the vrinter. Taking down the canopies requires only min utes. Tb learn more, visit the Web site at WWW. Shade- TreeCanopics.com, or call (800) 894-3801. Your weekly source of infromation in Charlotte’s black community Know the deal in curb appeal Nia Point Apartments Brand New Large Affordable Apartments! Pitts Drive Directions: Turn onto Tate Street from Beatties Ford Road 1 mile north of Brookshire Blvd. We accept Section 8 Vouchers! 2BR Rents - $555 - $625 Incomes - $19,800 - $38,460 3BR Rents - $620 - $690 Incomes - $22,380 - $44,820 Call Temporary Office - 704-334-1940 Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 6:00 Crosland Continued from page 4D tions, which all contribute to the energy efficiency of the window. The most eneigy- efficdent models feature the ENERGY STAR, and also qualify for tax credits when renovations are completed on yom' primary home in the United States now through the end of 2007. Pella offers a full line of wood windows with natural insulating quahties, along with energy-efficient vinjd or fiberglass composite win dows. Regardless of what region of the country you hve in, there are window products to match the stjde of your home with color combina tions to transform your home’s exterior to an updated look. PeUa window installa tion experts can install new windows in about a day, depending on the size and structural elements of j^our home. Option two - replace the entry door. A new entry door can make a huge difference in the style statement your home makes - the color, com position, size and finish aH combine for a positive or neg ative first impression. Make sure your entry door is not only functioning properly for safety and security purposes, but that it’s sending a posi tive message about what hes ahead in your home. PeUa offers steel or fiberglass entry doors that are durable, dis tinctive and ready for paint or stain. The beauty of fiber- ^ass is that it offers the look of wood without the work, because it doesn’t require new paint or stain each year. The low maintenance quah ties plus the insulating value and durability of fiberglass make it an ene:tgy-efficient choice over wood. Option three - add a storm door. A new storm door is a great addition to any fi-ont door; plus, it adds extra insu lation to the home. According to independent testing, a PeUa storm door added to an entryway can reduce energy ■ loss through the ^tryway by up to 45 percent. PeUa can save you time and money with a new storm door instal lation process that can be done in less than an hour. Here’s how Pdla’s Express InstaU works: • SimpUfied storm door instaUation gives customers the pre-assembled parts. • No cutting is required and pre-drUled instaUation and assembly holes eUminate any guesswork. • Only five tools are needed to complete the storm door instaUation. MTth the Ej^ress InstaU door the only tools required are: 1. Tape measure 2. PencU 3. Power driU with 3/32 iach driUbit 4. PhUlips Screwdriver number 2 5. Scissors • Storm doors with Express InstaU also feature a keyed multipoint lock which secures the door in two places. Option four - other exterior updates. Cosmetic changes to the outside of the home can be extremely valuable when it’s time for reselling A fresh coat of paint, new siding, additional landscaping and even hating for ni^t all contribute to the beauty of a home. Your home is your best asset and Ukely one of your largest investments. Make the most of every detaU on the home’s exterior to leave an important lasting impres sion. For more information on how you can improve your home’s curb appeal or for ideas about a new home, con tact a local PeUa Window & Door store expert by calling (888) 84-PELLA or logging on to wvvTV.peUa.com- Adding value to home with a deck ARTICLE RESOURCE ASSOCIATION The warmer weather is a good catalyst to get you itch ing to do those home improvement projects, espe- daUy those that prolong and enhance your outdoor living experience. With rising interest rates and the cooling of the recent housing boom, homeowners have access to less equity to do such a project. So, now more than ev^, you need to be smarter about choosing a foxjject that wUl give you a better return on yom invest ment. Adding a new deck, or remodeling an existing out dated dech, wiU do more for you than just boost your out door Uving experience. It wiU add value to your home and its resale value. RemodeUng magazine’s most recent “Cost Vs. Value Report” compares construc tion costs with resale value in 58 markets and gives you a city-by-city guide on what various home projects wiU payback at resale. According to the report, the national average resale value of adding a deck is 90.3 percent (and can be as high as 99.5 percent in the Western region of the country). So, for exam ple, if a homeowner were to spend $5,000 on a deck, the cost recouped at the time of resale would be $4,515. In comparison, the national average resale value for a mid-rar^ bathroom addition is 86.4 percent; a major upscale kitchen remodel is 84-8 percent; a mid-range family room is 83 percent; and a mid-range home office remodel is 72.8 percent. “Composite decking is a great choice to further boost the resale value of yotu- home,” explains F. John To Advertise Call, 704 376-0496 OWNING YOUR FUTURE Homeownership is a national priority. HUD is the nation’s housing agency committed to increasing homeownership and dedicated to helping first-time buyers and minority families become homeowners. Each year, HUD programs and services help tens of thousands of families accomplish the dream of a life time: owning a home. Most likely, you’ll need to borrow money to buy a house. Getting a fair deal will help you to keep youi* home and boost your home equity wealth. Home equity is the part of the value of your home that belongs to you—^the Value of your house minus what you owe on the mortgage. Your goal is to get a loan that doesn’t include high fees or a high interest rate. With low fees and a low interest rate, you can pay down your debt more quickly and own more of your house. Read Before You Sign Always read before you sign, you’re potentially sign ing your life away. Make sure the interest rates and fees shown in the final documents match what you’ve agreed on with the lender. Don’t sign documents with information left blank. If you can afford to, have an attorney skilled in real estate law read your home pur chase contract and loan documents. For more information, call I (800) 569-4287 or go to www.owningyourfuture.gov and select "Buying a Home." ——1^— Democracy in Housing — Chariotte Crown Association and Wachovia Bank presents. Long, wh.o is responsible for the sales and marketing for GfeoDeck, a leading composite decking and railing manufac turer. “While it might cost more up fixint, in reality composite deckii^ costs less over time compared to pressure treated wood because it requires min imal maintmance. You don’t have to stain or seal it every year, and the boards hold up over time unlike wood, so there is no need for spot replacements. -. ,AlM13flrst time home]buyerisemmar.
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