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Bits, Tips Quips
Michael Wakefield CRS
417-9808
mwakefield@ WRrealtors.com
MichaelWakefield.com

Low cost landscaping
A beautifully-landscaped property can work wonders when it comes to selling your home. The Free Landscaping Ideas Blog offers these suggestions on how to save money without sacrificing quality or beauty. • Make a plan that includes a schedule of tasks and rough sketches of your design to help you determine what items you need. For assistance, consult with an expert at a local gardening store or home improvement retailer.
• Plan the project in • Carefully inspect

Inside this issue:

Landscape Live longer Congratulations Addictions Real Estate

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phases and purchase plants for diseases and products as money is insect problems, espeavailable. The cially if you didn’t phased-in plan also purchase them from a helps you avoid the nursery. Diseases and interest and fees assopests can spread to ciated with homecontinued p. 2 improvement loans or credit card purchases. Enjoy Bits, Tips & Quips? • Don’t sacrifice qualShare it with friends and family! ity. Ask the staff at local specialty shops If you like the newsletter for recommendations why not share with others? about the best prodJust email me their name ucts available. If you and address and I’ll send are inexperienced them next month’s issue. with landscaping, I’ll also include a note consider spending a letting them know you little extra for profesthought they’d like it! sional assistance.

Live longer
We all want to feel better, look better, and live as if we are a finely tuned instrument, or well-maintained vehicle. Get on the road to feeling, looking, and living better and increasing your chances for enjoying life. 1. Smile. Researchers at Harvard found that people with positive attitudes are more likely to have fewer heart ailments. 2. Take Monday Off. Researchers in New York found that missing a few days of work lowers your risk for stroke by 30 percent…not to mention most heart attacks occur on Monday morning! 3. Eat Oatmeal Cookies. University of Connecticut researchers found that eating oat-bran cookies daily can lower your LDL cholesterol by 20 percent. Go To Bed Early. People who are fatigued have high levels of fibrinogen, a blood-clotting protein
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that reduces blood flow to your heart and brain. 5. Wash Your Hands. German scientists found people with high levels of antibodies from fighting infections also had more clogging of their arteries. Read A Good Book. Need I say more? Meditate 30 Minutes A Day. Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found meditation may reduce depression and anxiety by up to 25 percent. Drink Cranberry Juice. People who drink 8 ounces of cranberry juice a day increase their HDL cholesterol levels by 10 percent… 9. reducing heart risk by 40 percent, according a New Jersey study. Bike Your Blues Away. Biking was found to be as effective at relieving depression as antidepressants reported Duke University researchers.

DID YOU KNOW
There are no letters assigned to the numbers 1 and 0 on the telephone keypad. These “flag” numbers are reserved for emergency and operator services.

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10. Join A Group. People who have a circle of friends handle stress better and have less heart disease, according to University of Chicago researchers.

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other plants. Also ask the gardening retailer if they offer warranties on their plants. • If you plan ahead, you can take advantage of off-season prices. For example, buy lumber in the winter when it is cheaper and store it until you are ready to use it. Shop for trees, shrubs, perennials, mulch and soil late

in the season when prices go down. • Purchase products online or from catalogs, or join a gardening club, which may offer discount prices as well as helpful advice. • Ask people in charge of construction or demolition sites if they have used stones or bricks they might give away.

• Ask neighbors if they’ll share

some of the costs. By pooling all your resources, you may get some good deals on items bought in bulk, and you can split the cost of renting machinery for landscaping work.

Okay, I can’t sell a house in Machu Picchu (plus
it wouldn’t be comfortable...it lacks today’s amenities)

but that doesn’t mean we can’t find you the perfect home. Rates are low, inventory is good, and contrary to media reports, property is actually selling. Give me a call if you’re thinking of a move or just have questions about the market.

Teaser
I start with the letter E, and I end with the letter E. I contain only one letter, yet I am not the letter! What am I?
(answer at the bottom of page)

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Congratulations!
Brad and Jen Fisher on the birth of their 1st child Will Jason and Ann Graff on the birth of their 1st child Jack Charles and Kristen Joels on the birth of their 2nd daughter Matilda Chris and Laura Cooke on the birth of their 4th daughter Elizabeth

Save Your Life Foods!
•Apples reduce your risk of cancer,

stroke, and heart disease. Harvard researchers found 20% less heart disease in people who ate apples. •Eggplant cuts cholesterol and reduces artery blockages. Eggplant is jam-packed with chlorogenic acid, an antioxidant that fights bacteria, viruses, cancer and cholesterol. •Drinking one cup of cranberry juice three times a day reduces urinary tract infections in women by 50% according to Stanford University researchers. •Seniors who ate fish high in omega-3 fats (sardines, salmon, tuna, herring) monthly had 60% less Alzheimer’s disease.

Clif Miller on the sale of his house Brook Hogan on the purchase of her 1st home Chase and Beth Speiden on the sale of their rental house

Wisdom
•Find a way to serve others and

your life will have meaning.
•Compliment three people every-

Soft Addictions: Are You Hooked?
Has the time you spend watching TV gotten out of hand? Do you find yourself spending hours surfing the Internet? Or, maybe you’re like many people who are addicted to shopping...even when they don’t have the money! These are “soft addictions”—activities that zap your energy, and keep you from living a purposeful and passionate life. Soft addictions may not threaten your health or your job, like the big ones. We all know that drugs, alcohol, and gambling can ruin lives. (Although excessive shopping can put you at financial risk.) But soft addictions can cause family and marital stresses, and leave you feeling disconnected. How can you reconnect? First, turn off the TV, and unplug the Internet. If this sounds too painful, start by doing this for one day and build up to three days. If you are addicted to shopping, cut-up all but one credit card, and promise to use it only for emergencies. Try this for one week, you’ll be glad you did!

day.
•Take a brisk 30-minute walk

everyday.
•Be bold and courageous. •Never underestimate the power

of a kind word or deed.
•Set short-term and long-term

goals.
•Take time to smell the roses. •Improve your performance by

improving your attitude.

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Thank you for reading Bits, Tips & Quips. As always, your thoughts, suggestions and comments are welcome.

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Real Estate Corner…
Q. We’re selling our home
soon, but don’t want to spend much money on home improvements. Are there any inexpensive ways to fix up our home? A. Here are just a few low-cost
improvements (outdoor and indoor) that can really make a difference and help you sell your house at a higher price: Remember, that first impressions count! •Painting – While painting is not inexpensive, it is the best way to improve the appearance of your home. •Replace The Front Door – If your front door is in poor condition, either paint the door, or replace it. You can also install quality decorative features (doorknobs, lock, knocker) to dress up the door. •Repair Screens – Repair any screens. Your local hardware will do this for about $15 per screen, or you can do it yourself. Patch Holes In Walkways – Concrete patching costs less than $10 gal. •Reseal Your Driveway – Repave your driveway if it needs it.

Indoor Improvements: The best way to add to your home’s value is to make sure your house is “sparkling” clean...so it shines!
•Replace Worn Carpeting. You can get quality carpeting installed at about $20 square yard, a good value that will transform the look of your home.

Outdoor Improvements:
You’ll also want to pay close attention to your home’s curb appeal.

Knock on Wood
Hardwood floors remain a very popular choice among many homeowners, and with all the stains and finishes available, cleaning them is easier than ever. Wood floors are easy to maintain — they usually require little more than sweeping with a softbristle broom and periodically cleaning with a reputable wood floor cleaner. The

National Wood Flooring Association offers the following tips for protecting and maintaining hardwood floors. ∗Use a cleaner that is specially made for wood floors. Avoid using sheet vinyl and tile floor care products. Self-polishing acrylic waxes can cause the wood to become slippery and appear dull quickly.

∗Use throw rugs both inside and outside of doorways to prevent scratches and keep dirt and grit from being tracked onto the floor. ∗When cleaning, do not use a wet mop. Standing water can dull the finish, damage the wood and leave a discoloring residue. ∗Wipe up spills immediately with a slightly dampened towel.

∗Avoid walking on wood floors with cleats, high heels and sport shoes, which can dent the floors. ∗When moving heavy furniture, pick it up instead of sliding it. Place guides under furniture legs to prevent scuffing and scratching.

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