Ann Sharf Real Estate Services

Ann Sharf Real Estate Services

Ann Sharf
CalBRE# 01156966

925-253-2525
Email: Ann@AnnSharf.com

Village Associates
93 Moraga Way, Suite 103<br>Orinda, CA 94563

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DID YOU KNOW…? NEW WAYS TO USE OLD PRODUCTS

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 by Ann Sharf
You can use steel wool to: Fill a screw hole that has become too big for the screw. Stuff the hole with steel wool and re-insert the screw. Make an instant pincushion. Stuff an old sock with steel wool and tie tightly for a pincushion that will keep pins and needles rust free. Repel kitchen
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DO’S & DON’TS ON WATERING YOUR LAWN

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 by Ann Sharf
DO water every five to six days during the warm season. DO water early in the morning. DO set sprinkler water spray close to the ground, not in high arcs. DO soak the area for 30 minutes to 1 hour. DON’T water during the heat of the day (you lose ⅓ of the water to
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EASY WAYS TO IMPROVE CURB APPEAL

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 by Ann Sharf
Walk across the street and look at your overall landscape. Are shrubs trimmed neatly? Windows and doors shouldn’t be overshadowed by overgrown bushes. Clear your entry, sidewalk, and plant beds of leaves and debris. Add a new layer of attractive mulch to all planting areas. Are there bare spots or weeds in the lawn? Your
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HELPFUL HINTS FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PLANTS

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 by Ann Sharf
For an environmentally safe insecticide boil five or six chopped garlic cloves in a gallon of water until soft. Add one tablespoon of biodegradable detergent and let sit for a day before spraying on plants. A spray bottle of two parts vinegar and one part water is good for getting rid of slugs on your
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QUICK TIPS FOR INTERIOR PAINTING

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 by Ann Sharf
Before you begin pick your paint colors carefully. You may love one color, but will it go well with your furnishings, carpeting, and adjoining wall areas? Choosing with care can save you a frustrating and costly re-do. Use water-based latex paint for ease in application and cleanup. Buy the correct paint for the surface you
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Safety Tips for your home.

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 by Ann Sharf
Never leave standing liquids unattended. Stay within arm’s reach while your child is bathing or is near any container of water. If the phone rings, let it ring; stay with your child. Prevent tap water scalds by adjusting the temperature on your hot water heater to 120° F. Keep medicines and hazardous household chemicals locked
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Using your old stuff to create a new room.

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 by Ann Sharf
Before you start your room re-arrangement, first empty the room completely. Take down all the wall décor and remove any rugs. Now, look at the room as if you are seeing it for the first time. Consider what activities you want to take place in the room. Let form follow function. The number one mistake
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Winning the Clutter Wars: Introduction

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 by Ann Sharf
Garage sales are events you stage, not events you attend. Unless you are a professional junk or antique dealer, there is no reason for you to ever attend a garage sale. Think of them as the entry level drugs offered by the clutter “drug lord” to get you hooked. Discover the joys of borrowing. Let’s
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Winning the Clutter Wars: What’s Clutter?

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 by Ann Sharf
The first step in winning the Clutter Wars is to de-bug your own mind! Most of us don’t recognize clutter when it falls out of the closet onto our heads, so how in the world will we conquer it? Let’s start by defining what clutter is. Clutter is anything in your home: That is out
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Winning the Clutter Wars: Be Ruthless

Tuesday, 19 March 2013 by Ann Sharf
In our last “Homeowner’s Tips” we defined clutter as anything that is out of place, broken, unused, or just something you really dislike. Today we are going to start in one small place (a closet or junk drawer will do nicely) and put things in order! First, you will need four cardboard boxes and a
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Ann Sharf
Village Associates Real Estate
93 Moraga Way
Orinda, CA 94563
925-253-2525 office
925-200-0222 cell
BRE#01156966

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93 Moraga Way, Suite 103
Orinda, CA 94563
925-200-0222

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