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Kitchen Cleaning – A How-To-Guide
During the winter, we spend a lot of time in the kitchen, whether it’s cooking hearty meals, warming up, or just socializing. As with any room, the more a household uses it, the more it could use a spring clean. Because of the materials used in them, kitchens are generally easy to cleanse from top to bottom, mostly because households have all of the necessary cleaning aids as it is a crucial place to keep on top of health and hygiene throughout the year.
Before starting any cleaning, it’s important to examine the pipes, drains and taps in the kitchen to ensure there is no need for any drain cleaning or repairs or that you break out the drain rods from the shed. Once all of the plumbing is checked and any repairs made, cleaning can commence. Read the rest of this entry »
New Lake Nottely Listing – 550 Lori Lane Blairsville GA 30512
New Mountain Home For Sale On Lake Nottely
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550 Lori Lane Blairsville, GA. 30512
The Mountain Life Team of Keller Williams Realty Mountain Properties has Just Listed this Incredible Lake Nottely Home in the upscale community of Chapman Ford just minutes from downtown Blairsville. This Lake Nottely Home For Sale is situated on a most unique 1.16 acre lot which is very Private and features over 700′ of Lake Nottely Frontage. Private Drive between two rock columns leads to the Home with an attached over sized 2 Car Garage. Spacious Living throughout the entire home, most notable is the Great Room featuring a Grand Kitchen and Dining Area overlooking the Living Space with Soaring Ceilings and a Stoned Wood Burning Fireplace as the Focal Point. Read the rest of this entry »
What A Waste! Understanding Your Septic System
How A Septic System Works
Septic systems are designed to hold, treat, and dispose of household waste water. The liquid portion of what goes into the system will leave the system and may eventually reach groundwater or surface water. Household waste water contains bacteria, viruses, household chemicals, and excess nutrients such as nitrates, all of which can cause health problems. Therefore, household waste water must have adequate treatment to prevent water contamination.
Your septic system has two major parts: a septic tank and a soil absorption system. Waste water from toilets, sinks, showers, and other drains, flows from the household sewer drain to an underground septic tank. There, waste components separate–the heavy solids settle on the bottom, forming a sludge layer, while grease and fatty solids float to the top, forming a scum layer. Bacteria in the tank partially decompose the solids. Read the rest of this entry »
New Listing On Lake Blue Ridge – 389 Misty Mountain Trail
New Listing On Lake Blue Ridge
389 Misty Mountain Trail Morganton, GA. 30560
This New Lake Blue Ridge Cabin For Sale is in one of my most favorite areas of Lake Blue Ridge. In this area, the Mountains hug the waters edge and make you feel as if there is no way out, complete paradise! The water is just a little cooler because it is near the head of the Toccoa River which feeds Lake Blue Ridge. This Lake Blue Ridge Cottage For Sale has a tremendous amount of value, with 4 Bedrooms and 3 Full Baths, you will have plenty of room for the always present Friends and Family when owning a Lake House. Tons of outdoor living space with this Lake House, and a great Top Quality Dock with Covered Deck as an added bonus. Looking for a Great Lake House in the Georgia Mountains? This just might be the one for you.
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Please Contact The Mountain Life Team if you have any questions or concerns about purchasing a home of cottage on Lake Blue Ridge. You can also Search All Homes For Sale On Lake Chatuge, as well as Lake Houses On Lake Nottely. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not think twice about giving us a call. That number is 877.633.8186, or you can contact me directly at 706.994.8686.
Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker High Country Realty
Mortgage Rates Reach Another Record Low
Mortgage rates fell for a fourth consecutive week and the fifth time in the past six weeks, with the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to 4.05 percent, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.45 discount and origination points.
The average 15-year fixed mortgage rate retreated to 3.25 percent – also a record low – while the jumbo 30-year fixed mortgage nosed higher to 4.62 percent. Adjustable mortgage rates were mixed, with the average 3-year adjustable inching higher to 3.07 percent, while the 5-year ARM tied a record low of 3.02 percent initially set in February.
News of disappointing economic growth in the first quarter and continuing elevated unemployment claim filings propelled mortgage rates lower. The looming jobs report is likely to be the catalyst for further rate movement but the tepid theme of recent economic data is sure to keep a lid on bond yields and mortgage rates in the coming weeks. Mortgage rates are closely related to yields on long-term government debt.
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