7 Weird Ways to Clean Up Kitchen Messes - featured agent, Paul Taylor

7 Weird Ways to Clean Up Kitchen Messes
By Barbara Pronin

Everyone seems to gather in the kitchen, and that may be one reason why it’s ground zero for major messes. You may already rely on vinegar and water to wipe down countertops and other areas, but, notes home projects guru Bob Vila, there is a world of other and more surprising cleaning options out there just perfect for making KP duty a snap:

Paul Taylor
Sales Associate, Associate Broker, CSP, SFR, DPP, Realtor
Office Phone: (912) 330-8330
Savannah

Ketchup Magic – The acid in tomatoes does a great job of cleaning brass knobs or copper pot bottoms. Squeeze a dollop of ketchup onto a cloth and buff, then rinse with plain water and dry. For baked-on grime on stainless steel pots and pans, apply ketchup with steel wool and a little elbow grease.

The Glass Sandwich – When a glass tumbler hits the floor, soft, spongy packaged bread works like a magnet to pick up even the smallest slivers of glass. Place a slice or two over the accident area and press lightly, then discard. (But be careful: splinters can really travel.)

Soda, Please – Help restore a scuffed stainless steel sink to its former luster with plain club soda. Moisten a cloth with the bubbly or pour it directly on dingy spots – then buff with a cloth and rinse with plain water. Club soda will also loosen cooked-on crud from a cast iron skillet.

Spritz Away Stained Containers – Want to store leftover spaghetti sauce in a plastic container, but don’t want red residue to stain the plastic? Spritz a little cooking spray into the container before filling it, and there will no tell-tale stain later.

Rub-a-dub Rhubarb – If pots and pans are looking shabby, rub a rhubarb leaf over the exterior to bring back the shine. To banish burn marks inside your cookware, add some cut-up stalks to water and boil for just a few minutes.

Draw the Line on Ants – Ants in the kitchen? Find the point of entry and draw a line with chalk or talcum powder. Once a few ants cross over the chemical compound (calcium carbonate), their brothers will turn tail and run the other way.

Fresh, Clean Fridge – A box of baking soda in the fridge helps keep it smelling fresh. For a sweet refresher, pour a bit of vanilla on a sponge and keep that at the back of a shelf.

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8 Mistakes that Decrease Your Home's Value - feature agent, Yllen Rodriguez

Yllen Rodriguez
Realtor
Office Phone: (912) 882-5450
Kingsland Office

8 Mistakes that Decrease Your Home's Value
By Barbara Pronin

Keeping up your home’s curb appeal shows more than pride of ownership. It shows respect for your neighbors – and when or if you decide to sell, a well-maintained home means it will sell faster and likely for top dollar. Similarly, maintaining your home’s interior is likely to pay off in the end.

Real estate experts told House Beautiful Magazine these eight missteps could cost you in the long run:

Landscaping without thinking ahead – Trees planted too close to the house or driveway without much thought about how big they will get can cause major problems later – like roots causing breaks in the pavement or interfering with sewer or water lines.

Letting the entryway languish - Unkempt shrubbery around the front entry, or a door that needs updating makes people wonder what else has been let go inside.

Choosing funky paint colors - Don’t choose an exterior paint color that is too far afield of neighbor homes – and stay away from contrasting trim colors that distract instead of attract the eye.

Neglecting the small stuff – Watch out for dirty windows, torn screens or broken light fixtures that show a distinct lack of care.

Hanging on to old appliances – Pay attention to the age and quality of your kitchen appliances. A stovetop too old and scratched to be cleaned properly is a turn-off – and appliances that aren’t energy-savers are costing too much money to run.

Skipping a deep clean – Details matter when it comes to home care. Look out for dirt in the window tracks, dirty grout in the tile or badly stained carpets.

Thinking too small – A small bathroom will seem smaller tiled with small tiles than with larger ones. Peruse décor magazines for ideas that help to open your space.

Neglecting wood floors – Water and vinegar dulls them over time. If you can’t afford to refinish them, have them buffed every few years.

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Yllen Rodriguez Joins Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ Sales Team

Yllen Rodriguez Joins Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ Sales Team

Yllen Rodriguez has joined Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners as REALTOR with the Coldwell Banker Platinum Partner’s office at 1951 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Kingsland, GA 31548.  

Yllen Rodriguez, Realtor
Kingsland Office
Office Phone: (912) 882-5450
Cell Phone: (561) 972-0372

Yllen has a BS in General Psychology and an MS in Industrial / Organizational Psychology from Capella University in Minnesota.  She looks forward to providing her clients, “with a positive experience from beginning to end.”  Yllen says, “I chose Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners because the Company provides their agents with great tools that reflect on the superior service that their clients are entitled to.  I want the best for my clients; therefore CBPP was the best choice for me.”

Yllen Rodriguez may be reached at 561-972-0372 or via email at yllen.rodriguez@coldwellbanker.com  

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COLDWELL BANKER PLATINUM PARTNERS OPENS NEW OFFICE IN KINGSLAND, GA

COLDWELL BANKER PLATINUM PARTNERS OPENS NEW OFFICE IN KINGSLAND, GA

(Kingsland, Georgia) – Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners has opened a new office in Kingsland, Georgia. The office is serving the Kingsland, St Mary’s and Kings Bay areas as a member of the Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners organization. The new Coldwell Banker Kingsland Office is located at 1951 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Kingsland, GA 31548 and is owned by Connie Farmer Ray, CEO & President. Robert Kozlowski will be the broker-in-charge for this office.

"The addition of the new Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners office will further strengthen the Coldwell Banker® presence in the South Eastern Georgia market,” said Budge Husky, president and CEO, Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. “Coldwell Banker is pleased to add this new office to our
network.”

Connie Farmer Ray has been in the real estate profession for over 40 years. She is a Certified Residential Brokerage Manager, and has served with distinction in many leadership capacities.  "We are very excited about expanding into the Kingsland market area.  It’s our mission to be the
foremost real estate authority, offering a one-stop shop for all of your real estate needs.  We have enjoyed exceeding your expectations for over 20 years and look forward to many more,” said Connie Farmer Ray, CEO & President.

The new Kingsland Office is available at 912-882-5450 and also online at MyCbpp.com.

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Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners welcomes Katie Waldhour to the Pooler Office

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners welcomes Katie

Waldhour to the Pooler Office

Katie Waldhour joins Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ Pooler Office located at 130 Canal Street Suite 504.

Katie Waldhour
Sales Associate, Realtor
Cell Phone: (912) 663-5411

Katie specializes in new homes and residential properties in the Effingham and Chatham Counties.  Her previous experience in customer service and office management, as well as background in residential construction are highlighted in her real estate services.  Previously, Katie was the owner/editor at Ironclad Editing.  “My goal is to treat my clients in a friendly yet professional manner so that they can have a comfortable and stress-free buying/selling experience,” says Katie.  She continues, “I chose Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners for their excellent reputation, as well as for how immediately welcomed I felt on my first day. They instantly made me feel like I was part of a team that wanted to see me be successful.”

Katie Waldhour may be reached at katie.waldhour@coldwellbanker.com or at (912) 663-5411.

For more information, please contact me at Announcements@mycbpp.com or toll free at 800.505.8111. Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners Real Estate Service in Georgia and South Carolina.