Resale of the week: Roomy Takoma Park foursquare
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A grand 1920s-era foursquare with impressive architectural features, including high ceilings and generously sized rooms, is on the market in Takoma Park.
The home sits on a friendly-looking tree-lined street of million-dollar homes. The walkway leads to a dramatic wraparound front porch with columns that stretches across the width of the home. This expansive porch is a great place to chat with neighbors — the owners have made it home to rocking chairs and a small table-and-chairs set.
Prominently situated on a large corner lot at 7701 Takoma Ave., the house is listed for $895,000. Its stucco-and-red-brick exterior is enhanced by a large balcony above the front porch.
It has plenty of curb appeal, but the rear of the house is equally impressive. In addition to the front driveway with lots of parking, the home’s rear has a second driveway that leads directly to the one-car garage.
Also in the back of the home is a large deck for relaxing or entertaining, with a patio underneath. The yard is close to a half-acre and is home to mature trees and plenty of lush greenery.
Source: Washington Times
Secure water supply line to prevent a horror story
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Glenn Haege: The Handyman Secure water supply line to prevent a horror story
This time of year, we expect to hear scary stories. Over the years on my radio show, I have heard real "horror" stories about water leaks inside of homes causing thousands of dollars in damage to floors, ceilings and walls.
In most cases, the leak occurred due to a water supply line that burst and the homeowner didn't find out about it until the next morning, coming back from work, or a two weeks or longer vacation.
You might have heard me say "water always wins, that's why there's a Grand Canyon!" The best way to make sure it doesn't win at your house is to do some preventative maintenance. So spend some time this weekend inspecting all your water supply lines on sinks, toilets, dishwashers and washing machines and replace any that are made of rubber or vinyl with braided supply lines.
Jim Kronk of Universal Plumbing Supply, (248) 542-3888, www.universalplumbingsupply.net, advises homeowners to replace older supply lines, especially those made from a gray-colored PVC, or Polyvinyl-chloride with Brasscraft supply lines. These feature built-in overflow protection that shuts down the water going through the supply line in the event it exceeds the normal flow rate.
Source: The Detroit News
