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John Price chases after his sergeants sister, a soft and sweet wildlife rehabilitator in the rural south.

Tags: domestic fluff, critters, poor flirting, and eventual smut. There is also some background romance between the rest of the 141. Please Enjoy <3

Price bounces gently in the back seat of the old SUV, his hand curled over the rain guard from where his arm hangs out of the window. Content to let the warm wind wash over him as they speed down the bumpy gravel road to Darren’s home.  Pleased to see the landscape shift from seemingly endless plains of agricultural fields and miles of 2-lane highway, to dense and muggy bottomland filled with oaks and hardy cypress.

Ghost is sitting passenger, mask temporarily pulled down, scarred lips pulled into a knowing smile as he watches Darren fuss stubbornly with the worn out radio. Ghost eventually grows tired of the annoying swap between static and too loud classic rock, giving the knob a quick smack. He reaches over, tugging at Darren’s ear. “Jus’ listen to the wind.” he chastises warmly. Rolling his own window further for added effect. Darren wrinkles his nose in displeasure, growing antsy in his excitement to get home, but holding back his chatter. Price gives him about 5 minutes before he touches the radio again. 

This was a well needed “vacation.” Rather, they had been bullied into taking temporary leave, signed and expedited by Laswell herself before the boys could get swept up in another ultranationalist regime. They had been running for months, beaten and exhausted after Makarov. The near miss with Soap had worn heavily on them all, and another group was being pulled online to clean up the aftermath. After a few weeks of huddling with Soap,  John had intended to go home to his empty flat in Liverpool, drink himself silly and wait for a call, maybe binge the football games he'd missed in the chaos. Pay his mum a visit. 

However it had been Darren’s casual offer that brought him to this portion of the rural united states. Darren, the last to join his task force. A good friend and former teammate of Alex Keller. Price had been pleased with the man’s skills, stealing him like he had done with the others, and Darren’s presence had been invaluable in the hunt for Makarov, securing himself as part of the team as well as snuggling him in just as nicely with his other teammates.

Darren spoke fondly of his home, particularly of his baby sister, whom he fretted for and praised in equal measure. “Ruby’s sharp, smarter than me by a long shot,” he tells them, the 5 of them crammed into their favorite booth of the local pub, “She’s just on her own out there, I know she does just fine, but still.”

Price knew of her, had met her before, years ago at an awards ceremony. She was a pretty thing, all big soft curves and dark freckles on her round cheeks. He’d stolen her to his side most of the night, dancing and laughing, but circumstance had them parting without exchanging contact. Their time together had been brief, but he’d be lying if hadn't layed in bed that evening, hand on his cock as he thought about how the pretty warm thing would sound mewling underneath him. 

And maybe some more nights after that. 

Price had listened intently when Darren spoke of her. From what he could gather, she was in fact doing just fine. Having been the first to snag a college degree, something to do with animal sciences if he remembered correctly. According to Darren she ran her own small scale wildlife rehab. “Nuthin’ crazy, mostly just the critters folks find hurt or without their mommas” he’d explained in his soft southern drawl. Showing them videos of a fawn trying and failing to walk over his home’s hardwood floors, as a familiar feminine voice encouraged the babe to give it another go, biting off giggles somewhere off camera.

Her laugh was just as sweet as Price remembered, and he’d decided then and there that he would travel to the asscrack of southern america just to hear it again. 

It had already been discussed that Soap and Gaz would go to London, spend some time with Gaz’s family while Soap waited for his checkup with a neurologist.  Darren would return to his shared home with said sister, Ghost in tow. “You should come too Cap, take a break for a while, it’s outta the way, and we got plenty of space. Ru won't mind!” he’d beamed. 

Price had pretended to contemplate before agreeing in mock reluctance, hiding his smirk behind his glass as he downed the rest of his scotch. Sure, why not?

Price’s attention is pulled again as Darren makes another turn down an unmarked road. They trundle along the long gravel drive, through the trees until a house blooms into few. 

It’s a two-story, rustic looking thing, with off-white paneling, and dark shingles. The paint is chipping and weeds grow tall around the foundation. What looks to be tractor tires lay on their sides in the front yard, acting as makeshift flower beds for soft purple irises and yellow coneflowers. He figures the place has been around long enough to see several generations come and go. 

Price watches curiously as a gaggle of guinea fowl mosey around the front yard, pecking at the ground, unperturbed as the 3 men pile out of Darren’s vehicle. It’s quiet, save for the sound of rustling trees and the soft clucking of more fowl in the back. However, it only takes one slam of the car door to shatter the peace. A loud and vicious snarling and barking comes from inside the home. Something large and apparently very displeased knocking itself against the windows and door of the old house. Price half readies himself as the front door opens, a bulky gray pitbull barreling out and launching over the steps entirely in its haste to reach the men. 

The slobbering dog’s demeanor rapidly shifts from violent snarls to whining excitement as he recognizes Darren.  Lacking a tail to waggle, the dog’s whole ass-end shakes wildly as it bounces and sneezes around the sergeant, leaning against Darren’s legs bodily.

“Hey, Blue” Darren chuckles, leaning down to give the goofy dog a pat.   

Blue breaks away, wiggles turning shy as it snuffles carefully at Simon and Price’s boots, dodging away intermittently at any shift in movement, only to get distracted and start bouncing again as Darren coos. Simon is the first to earn the pup’s trust, angling his body away slightly and crouching. Hands clasped in front of him as he lets the dog get some more sniffs of his t-shirt, eventually Blue settles his heavy head on Simon’s tattooed forearm, trembling slightly in excitement as Simon gives him a rub between the ears. 

Next was John, who also crouches, offering a hand palm down for the beast to sniff. The dog obliges, standing stock still as it investigates very seriously. Snuffling with the fervor of a hog at every inch of Price. Eventually Blue sucks in one long drawn out whiff, gears turning as he processes.

The moments tick by as Blue finalizes his decision. Giving an answer in the form of a big bodily sneeze to the captain’s hand. 

Scan complete: Test passed. 

Pleased, the goofy mutt circles him happily, leaning most of his weight onto John’s legs as he stands. The white’s of Blue’s eyes visible as he cranes his head back to stare at John, wishful for a pat. Of which John obliges after wiping the snot from his hand with a good natured laugh.

“Blue!! Sorry he's a slob!” comes an apologetic call in the distance.

John looks up, heart fluttering like a teenager at the sight.

There she is. His pretty thing, swinging her way out the door and into the yard, looking slightly embarrassed. John tries not to stare at the way her soft body bounces as she trots down the steps. 

Darren is quick to snag her up in a bear hug, squeezing her hard enough to knock the wind out of her. She returns with equal fervor, the pair of them grunting with the force of it before setting her down, ruffling her hair to be a shithead for added effect.

She's just as he remembered her, standing a foot or so shorter than her brother. Bulky in the shoulders like him too, albeit much softer. All of her is really, with round freckled cheeks framed by wavy red hair that spilled down her back. Full frame on display in a plain tank and shorts for the humid summer air. 

She fixes her hair with a huff, elbowing Darren sharply before grinning at the men with an innocent smile. Fucking adorable. John can't help but smile back. 

Darren makes reintroductions, gesturing between them. 

“I’m tickled to see you boys again.” she chimes, and John wastes no time, stepping closer and offering a hand.  

“We appreciate the hospitality, Miss Martin” John replies warmly, his eyes crinkling in the corners as she accepts. Price’s hand engulfs hers, and he gives her a gentle squeeze, holding on a bit longer than necessary, taking brief pleasure in the way her cheeks flush. 

“Ruby’s just fine” she corrects with scrunch of her nose, pulling her hand away to greet Ghost as well.  “Sorry about this, I promise I got manners. Darri just told me you guys would be in later.” she says pointedly, giving Darren a look. The soft drawl of her accent was more prominent than her brothers, melodic and laid-back in a way that put Price at ease. 

“But I did fetch groceries” she chimes, jabbing a thumb to the black SUV. “Just got back with em’, just need them loaded inside and I can fix us some lunch. You okay with sandwiches Captain?”

“Just John” he corrects easily, “And that sounds perfect.”

“Well alright ‘Just John’, gimme a hand?” she fires back, “You two also, more hands is less work and this midday heat is the worst”

John gives her a curt nod, glancing at Darren who is giving him an unreadable look, and Simon who eyes him knowingly over Darren’s shoulder.

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John stares at the back of the SUV. The woman had quite literally bought enough groceries to feed a whole army. Not to mention the extra large sacks filled with various feed for the animals. John wasted no time loading as many plastic sacks along his arms as he could, Darren and Simon following suit.  Hauling them in without a sound and dropping them on the kitchen table before fetching more. Ruby hurriedly putting away groceries as an assembly line of men deposited plastic bags along the floor. 

John also loads the bags of feed over his shoulders dutifully, trotting back inside, Simon close behind. 

“Oh, hey! I just needed the groceries in, I could’ve got that!” she exclaims upon seeing them, eyes wide as both men stand there. Carrying the bags with easy expressions, as if they weighed nothing at all. 

“Well I’ve got them, now where do they need to go miss?”

“Ruby” she corrects again, moving closer as if to take them herself. Neither one of them budge. 

“Okay, where do these need to go Miss Ruby?” he tries again, cracking a smile at her exasperated expression. 

Ruby shoos them outside, pointing to a corner of the porch for them to be deposited, before herding them back inside and to finally sit down at her small round kitchen table. 

The kitchen is outdated, with old floral wallpaper, and several well worn rugs placed over scuffed laminate flooring.  Faded red plaid curtains hang in the window, illuminating the plethora of cherry themed knick knacks and kitchenware she has displayed along the tops of her cabinets and countertops. He finds himself charmed by the cozyness of it, a welcome change from off white walls and overhead lights. 

Darren sits between them, chatting lightly about how the place was once his aunts, passed down to them after she met that fella in vegas. Price's eyes flicker between Darren and the pretty thing puttering around in the kitchen beside him. He loses himself a bit in fantasy, thinking how she would look with a ring on her finger, or wearing his clothes. He wonders if she loves antique malls and shady hole-in-the-wall burger joints. 

One step at a time. If Price could do nothing else, he could certainly execute a plan. He would just need to tread carefully. This was one of his sergeant’s siblings after all. 

He continues his scan, looking for more clues when a rather curious sound hits his ears. He shifts his attention behind him, watching Ruby pluck store bought grapes from the vine and into a bowl with various other cut up fruits. She examines each one, placing the grapes she deems suitable onto the tray and lowering the unwanted grapes into what he assumed to be a trash can at first. However, shortly after she brings her hand back, a loud and intense smacking follows, seemingly coming from the kitchen floor.

For a split second he is about to tell her it isn't good to feed dogs grapes before Blue comes waddling around the corner, looking properly dejected. The smacking, however, continues, making his brows furrow. 

What the hell?

Was there another dog he hadn't spotted?

Price sits up straighter in his chair, straining to see around the little mobile kitchen island. By now the noise has caught everyone’s attention.  He gives Darri a questioning look, who only meets him with a mischievous grin, shrugging his shoulders. Look for yourself. 

Curiosity gets the better of him, and Price eases himself up, leaning around the kitchen island carefully to finally spot the noisy offender. 

Chomping messily on the kitchen mat is a chubby little thing, with wirey white and grey fur, tinges of pink painting the tip of its little black ears. Its white mouth stained pink from its fruit eating. Is that a bloody possum?  It rises to its haunches, tugging at Ruby’s pant leg insistently before she lowers it another piece of fruit. It’s tiny pinky fingers snagging it clumsily before it shovels the fruit into its maw, chewing with comically loud smacks and tilting its little head back to help the food slide down.  Blue sits around the corner moping,  waiting patiently for his own grape that Ruby forbids in a soft voice. 

Price watches Ruby wrinkle her nose as pieces of fruit fall in a sticky mess to the floor before clearing his throat politely.

The redhead jumps at the noise, whirling to face him with wide eyes. She stands sheepishly, frozen as her eyes flick between Price and the very obvious possum sitting on her kitchen floor. 

She presses her lips together firmly, trying to seal in her laughter as she takes in Price’s bewildered expression. He raises a brow at her, tilting his head to the side in question, and stifled giggles break into a laugh, full and loud, the force of it making her soft body shake. Price laughs too, easing a little closer to get a better look.

“Y’gonna tell me what you got there? Or was I not supposed to see em’?”

“Well you see” she drawls, like a child trying to explain why she shouldn't get in trouble. ”I was gonna give a more formal introduction, but the little shit snuck in once he heard the plastic crinkinlin’.” she laughs, scooping the animal up with a flourish and stepping closer to Price. “This is Cotton, got him when he was just a baby. He’s not fit to go back into the wild, so he just stays with me, does ambassador stuff for the Game and Fish when they need him.” she explains, bouncing the giant rat in her arms like a baby. 

She shifts him to her soft hip, its pink tail twisting around her arm for security as it snuffles the air.  Ruby scoots close enough for Price to smell the shampoo in her hair, flashing him a grin and swearing Cotton doesn't bite (most of the time). Price studies the animal with an amused expression, letting it sniff his hand before scritching between his ears. He’s much softer than Price expected, the critter grabbing at his hand with cold little fingers, presumably looking to see if he has more fruit to part with.

Price watches as she takes a little tour to the table. Darren giving the possum a familiar, too rough scrub to the head before Ruby rounds to show Ghost. As she approaches the little bastard wiggles from her arms and onto the broad soldier. Scrabbling onto Ghost's shoulders and snuffling in his ears and hair. 

Ruby begins to panic, reaching for Cotton frantically, but Ghost holds up a hand, utterly unphased. He sits still, letting the little beast inspect him for a moment before snagging Cotton by the scruff and plopping him in his arms. There is a little amused huff from the large man, who lets the possum settle against his chest as if it were a house cat and not an oversized rodent. 

Price smiles at the sight. 

What a fun stay this will be.

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Hardwood or laminate flooring may be a dramatic way to update the aesthetic of your home.   Let's compare the benefits of wood and laminate flooring so you can make an informed decision.

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Blackbutt, blue gum, brush box, cypress pine, ironbark, kempas, jarrah, Merbau, spotted gum, tallowwood, tassie oak, walnut, and many more are currently among the woods available for use in flooring.

The likelihood of discovering timber flooring beneath the carpeting while remodelling an older home is considerable. With little effort (renting a Belt Sander, making ensuring the nails are flat, and applying a 2-pac polyurethane finish), these floors may be revitalised.

The quality of wood varies widely. The aesthetic value of each piece of wood is considered while classifying it at the plant. Since wood is a natural material, its appearance and feel may vary.

Timber flooring is more difficult to install than laminate flooring, therefore most people opt to have a professional do the work for them.

Timber flooring is noticeably more costly than other options like carpeting and laminate. This is something you need to view as an investment for the future. Timber flooring is a long-term investment, so it's smart to spread the payment out over 30 years to make it more manageable. Two or three sets of carpets would have to be changed in that period.

When your wooden floor begins to show signs of wear, you can restore its pristine appearance by sanding it and applying a new coat of lacquer.

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Because it is made of composite timber material that has been laminated together, laminated flooring has a hard-wearing top coat that is not as susceptible to dents as Timber - Solid. In other words, go ahead and rock those stilettos, ladies.

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When you are ready to sell your property, here are ten good tips to get picked up along the road. First: Stay organized! Mother-in-law was consulting me every measure since we first started selling our home, and she has also been a realtor, so we're always speaking about decluttering.

The next stage your house will go through is a deep clean. This is basically a comprehensive dusting of the home's surfaces to remove any dirt and dust that have collected over time. When you've cleaned the surfaces, they should be free of all dust and dirt.

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Once you've performed this, simply take enough time to vacuum all of the rugs and furniture thoroughly. This is because dust and dirt could clog the vacuum. If it happens, your possible buyers might not see your clean and tidy home. Also, make sure that you clear out the areas where pets are allowed to stay. This would make your house appear more organized and appealing.

This could seem as lots of work, however, you'll be pleased you did when you have done it. Receive all the stuff from the garage floor and clean out it. That you don't desire to have anything hanging around your hardwood floors. Put the stuff you will need into underneath of your closet or garage storage boxes.

In order to prepare your house for sale, be sure to clear any items which you don't need anymore or don't want any longer. If you do not have things in your home you want, be sure to clean the spaces where they're saved so that they don't mess the room and clutter the room. It's best to remove whatever you haven't utilised in years and put them in another place or into a storage center to make space for new products.

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Be certain that your do or frames are clear and clean as well as also your carpeting have been vacuumed and assessed thoroughly. These are simple things that will cause you to a whole lot more appealing to buyers.

Maintain the Price Right - once you get ready to really go to show your house to make sure that you get as much space as you can. Make certain you have ample room for the your visitors. And a comfortable place for folks to stand.

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Thus, how would you ensure that your house's curb appeal would be as great as you had imagined it would be? Let's look at several recommendations to enhance the curb appeal of the home.

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- Install New Windows. In the event that you can install new windows, then that can increase the curb appeal of your house and may assist you make it look much better. By obtaining a new, newer window, then you will be contributing to this curb appeal of your home while at precisely exactly the same time giving it a new look.

Yet another easy thing that you can do to increase the curb appeal of your home is to displace the exterior siding using house curb style brick or material. This may increase curb appeal to your exterior of your home without needing a lot of work. Instead of using plastic or paint, you may also decide to use this sort of cloth which adds color and texture to the outside of your dwelling. You may even locate different colours and patterns to create different sorts of appearance.

Still another way that you can improve the curb appeal of your house is by installing a walkway or terrace before your home. This will offer a nice all-natural appearance and you also won't need to be worried about the look of one's property.

- Change Your Property's Flooring. If you have a hardwood floor, then it might look as if you're doing nothing to improve the look of your dwelling. But in the event that you are able to change the floors, then you may make your home look a whole lot more appealing to potential buyers.

One option for boosting visual allure is to include plants as well as flowers around the front windows and door area. Blossoms can include a great deal of color to a front lawn as well as are a wonderful means to illuminate the front of your house while still preserving privacy. This is an excellent means to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your residence without having to go with a great deal of work.

These are just a few tips on how you can improve click here the visual charm of your house. There are a few other points that you can do that will certainly aid to boost the allure of your house, however you ought to always bear in mind that in order to get one of the most out of your home improvement project, you will certainly need to believe outside package and do some research.

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Strong Wood Furniture - Reasons To Buy

Strong Wood Furniture - Reasons to purchase

There are different substances these days that the advanced furniture are produced using. Assuming that we talk about the wooden furnishings, we can observe them produced using strong wood, MDF, pressed wood, or facade to give some examples. MDF (additionally alluded as designed wood), pressed wood, and facade have been very normal material in furniture making throughout the years for quite a long time. In particular, these are conservative decisions when contrasted with strong wood and obviously there may be a few different motivations to purchase MDF, compressed wood, or facade furniture, yet notwithstanding these benefits, there are as yet different elements that don't permit them to prevail upon Solid Wood Furniture.

To characterize in straightforward term, we can say that the strong wood is which has been straightforwardly gotten from trees reasonable for furniture making. Teak (sagwan), Sheesham (Indian Rosewood), Oak, Beech, Mahogany, Walnut, and Mango are the trees mainly utilized in strong wood furniture producing.

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Furniture produced using strong wood are really produced using two sorts of strong wood for example hardwood and softwood. That benefited from trees like Pine and Cypress fall under softwood and are similarly simpler to cut and shape and are not heavier as furniture, however they will be lighter by all accounts and are more defenseless to scratching when contrasted with hardwoods.

Woods acquired from trees like Oak, Sheesham (Indian Rosewood), Beech, and Teak are viewed as hardwood. Hardwood trees normally have wide leaves. Hardwoods are thick and regular grain designs are heavier in appearance on hardwood.

There are a few articles around us which are not worth making on the off chance that they are not produced using strong wood. Strong wood is successfully used in development, boat building, flooring, instruments, furniture making, cooking and so forth

Notwithstanding conservative or different reasons that MDF, compressed wood, or facade furniture convey, the strong woods have extremely impressive and sensible ground to be utilized as furniture. The following are a few focuses which can be definitive while settling on decisions between strong wood and furniture of different substances.

Appearance is without a doubt the main motivation to purchase a strong wood furniture when we are searching for style, perfection, and gloss in the encompassing inside and stylistic theme of the spot. It will be shamefulness to contrast the regular excellence and fake one even in the furnishings. Strong woods have shocking and engaging regular grain designs which continue to change on each and every other piece along these lines making them interesting and immortal. These regular grain designs and the bunches come out vivacious on handily formed and cleaned furniture and these attributes make them supreme with other sort of material utilized in furnishings.

Thickness of the strong woods make them tough, so creating and molding of strong wood may not be simple and are time taking, yet solidness of the furniture is obviously better contrasted with ones produced using other sort of woods. Strong wood furniture can go long lasting with appropriate consideration and support and ordinary finishing.

With regards to harm recuperation, strong woods are regularly more straightforward to fix assuming they are harmed by scratches, gouges, or colors, which may be very troublesome or not worth in different sorts of woods like MDF, pressed wood, or facade. Since these designed woods are not thick and rather have empty bits in them, they are powerless to finish and unrecoverable harm by the scratches and gouges in that specific impacted piece of the piece and fixing probably won't be adequate concerning appearance and strength, yet if there should be an occurrence of scratched or marked strong wood furniture, they have capability of makeover with sagaciously sanding them down and resurfacing with waxing/finishing the scratched or imprinted segment in light of the fact that the strong wood don't have risk of uncovering the center board under, which isn't true in MDF, compressed wood, and facade.

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How to get rid of termites in flower beds – A Good Garden

Everyone wants their flower bed surrounding their home to look beautiful which creates a great impression on their visitors. However, flower beds often attract termites that can cause a lot of damage if left unchecked.

If you find termites in your flower bed, there are different methods you can use to get rid of them by either using natural means which is friendlier to the environment, or using chemicals. Termites naturally occur in the soil and they feed on cellulose that is available everywhere. You will mostly find them near their food sources that include plant roots and wood. Termites love moist places and the continuous watering of your flower beds and mulch that keeps the soil moist provides that ideal environment for termites. Most gardeners use timber edging or wood mulch in their garden or flower beds plus the high levels of moisture provide all the food termites need. Although your flower bed may attract termites, its design can easily conceal access to your house. If the flower bed design prevents you from inspecting the perimeter of your house for any signs of termite activity, it can increase the risk of a concealed termite attack.

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Natural ways of getting rid of termites

Termites have a very thin layer of skin and can easily dry out and die when exposed to little or no humidity so they thrive in very humid areas. It can be frustrating trying to locate the termites because they burrow deep into the soil and even more tricky trying to decide how to kill them due to the location of the infestation. But if you know what you’re doing, you can easily do it on your own without the need of calling pest control. However, it won’t be an instant fix so you need to plan ahead and be patient.

Vinegar

Vinegar is a household product that you’ll find in many homes that are used to clean everything from your kitchen countertop to your bathroom shower. You can also use it to kill termites. You just mix half a cup of vinegar with lemon juice from 2 lemons, put it in a spray bottle and spray around the areas you suspect to have termites. Spray regularly to ensure any termites you get all the termites in that area. The acidity in your mixture will kill the termites on contact.

Nematodes

Beneficial nematodes will not only help you get rid of the termites, but you’ll also get rid of other bugs that can harm your flower bed and home including wood-boring insects. You just need to release them in the areas you know or suspect have termites. The nematodes kill the termites by releasing a particular bacteria into their body, but they won’t harm pets or humans. Nematodes quickly reproduce and are very effective in destroying all the termites in the colony. You can buy these tiny worms in a specialty store or online.

Wet cardboard

Termites love the cellulose in cardboard, wood, and paper. Wet cardboard can be a very good bait for luring them out and onto a specific spot. This method will prevent them from getting into your furniture and other valuables. Soak some cardboard with water and place it near the areas you found most of the termites. After a few days, you’ll find it infested with termites and you can remove the cardboard and burn it. This method won’t get rid of all the termites, but it will remove plenty of them so you can repeat this several times.

Orange oil

Orange oil is mostly made from d-limonene which is poisonous to termites. The oil is got from orange peelings and you can either buy it online or garden stores. This oil dissolves the exoskeleton of termites which causes them to lose proteins and moisture and finally die. Spray the oil directly onto the termites or the areas with termites. You can also spray the oil to deter the termites which is a good way of keeping your home and flower beds termite-free.

Boric acid

Using boric acid in its powder or liquid form is a very effective way of getting rid of termites and other bugs like ants and roaches. You just need to mix the powder with warm water and sugar and make a paste then apply it on your furniture, and around the termite mounds on the ground. Also, sprinkle or spray the boric liquid or powder around the edges of your home and the infested areas to keep the termites out.

Borates

Sodium borate also is known as the borax powder can also be used in killing termites and also washing your laundry. You can either mix the powder with water and spray it around the area infested with termites or sprinkle the powder. You should repeat this process regularly to ensure you’ve destroyed all the termites.

Exposure to sunlight

Termites are very sensitive to sunlight and if you expose them to too much sunlight and heat they die. During the summer months, you can drag any infested furniture to your back yard and expose it to the sun to get rid of the termites or use UV lamps to shine on the infested areas to get the same results.

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Chemical termite treatments to kill termites

Liquid termite barrier

This method will not only kill the termites, but it’s also a good preventative method. It creates a pesticide barrier around your home, wooden structures, tree stumps, or woodpiles and will poison termites upon contact. You can either use Taurus SC or Termidor SC that is mostly used by pest control professionals to eliminate termites. It’s completely undetectable by termites and can be spread the poison by contact by a single affected termite to the entire colony.

Poisoned baits

Some people may find the liquid barrier treatment too radical and if you’re not comfortable spraying gallons of pesticide around your home, using poisoned baits could be a better option. You don’t have to spray them, you just install them in the ground around the infested area and your home and they will attract foraging termites that will then spread the poison back in the colony. The baits are less costly and work faster. You should examine the baits to check if the termites have been attracted and have started eating the bait.

Different types of termites

Type of termite

Mostly found

Food source

Subterranean termites

Live in the soil and build very distinct mud tubes

Fence posts, trees, structural timber

Drywood termites

Establish nests in wooden wall supports, roof materials and wood near a water source

Dead trees, hardwood floors, and structural timber

Dampwood termites

Live in wood with high moisture content

Basements with leaking pipes and damp wood

Formosan termites

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Huge underground colonies and build intricate mud nests inside the walls of the structure

Wood and other cellulose-based goods and can even invade boats and live trees

Conehead termites

Live in trees

They forage on the ground like ants and spread quickly

The Do’s and Don’ts of having a termite-free flower bed

Do’s

The best mulch to use is either stones or gravel, but if you insist on using timber mulch, ensure that it has been pre-treated with insecticide or ensure the wood is termite resistant like cypress pine.

If you’re using timber for edging the flower beds, go for H4 treated timber.

You can plant your flowers in pots which will reduce their water requirements and limit their root system.

You should get a professional termite inspection at least once a year.

Don’ts

Avoid using pine or railway sleepers. These treated pine sleepers are often used as raised garden beds that are filled with soil to plant gardens or natural herbs. However, these pine sleepers are treated with Arsenic or Deltamethrin, and when you water the beds the poisonous chemical leaks into the soil and mix with your food.

Don’t use insect spray. Most homeowners think using insect spray is an effective way of getting rid of termites. Spraying a few termites on the surface will only cause them to relocate and you won’t kill the termites that live deep in the ground.

Conclusion

The best way to treat a problem is to ensure that the problem doesn’t occur again. So instead of trying to get rid of termites in the first place, you should look for ways to keep them out of your home, flower beds, and garden. You might be tempted to use chemicals in pest control, but there are natural methods that will help you keep termites away from your property.

FAQ

What is the first sign of termites?

The first sign of termite infestation is usually the presence of flying termites called swarmers. They’re male and female termites that have left the nest to find a mate and establish a new colony.

Can salt kill termites?

Salt is a natural and effective way of killing termites. You just need to fill a jar with equal amounts of warm water and salt, then using a syringe inject the solution to the infested areas.

William Smith

William Smith has been rendering his services to a botanical garden for the better part of his adult life and has recently moved to landscaping firms. His love for gardens has been nurtured since he was a kid, evident from the various garden centers and estates that have benefited from his services. Smith is a natural when it comes to gardening and when combined with his acquired degree in landscape design, you can expect a high-quality professional job, thanks to his experience and expertise. During his free time, Smith does gardening as a hobby and runs forums where he offers expert ideas on gardening.

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Hardwood Floor Refinishing Charlotte, NC

You may be thinking when you require refinishing your hardwood floor. Yes, it is easy to determine but not have the work done. First, let us see when you need to have hardwood floor refinishing in Charlotte, NC from professionals. Yes, you read it right from professionals. We will come to that latter first when we need to call the professionals.

The points to consider are:

20+ years without sanding

Noticeable scratches and scratches

Cleaning does not restore the dull finish

Irregular shading

Indeed, even the best floors, in the end, need some genuine work. On the off chance that your home has hardwood floors, they should stand up well for quite a while furnishing your home with excellence and toughness. Eventually, nevertheless, there would be a requirement of refinishing or replacing. Before making either move, you have to do a touch of examining to discover which procedure will work for you.

Refinishing 

Following a couple of decades, your hardwood floors will most likely have many scratches and maybe some stained regions. In the event that your floor has experienced harsh treatment, this harm may show up sooner. At the point when your floors look worn and old, you can restore the wood and make them look like new once more. You will have the option to have most hardwood floors re-sanded up to multiple times before you require to change them.

Before you start refinishing, you have to ensure that there is a 1/32 inch of wood on your floor's surface. If not, you cannot continue and should think about supplanting the floors. You can decide the wood thickness by expelling a floor heat register and taking a gander at the encompassing sheets. On the off chance that your home does not have floor registers, you can expel a board from a corner or storeroom — someplace where no one will take note.

When your floors pass the thickness assessment, you should employ experts for the refinishing work. Except if you are involved with floor resurfacing, you hazard hopelessly harming your floors with the sander, a costly error.

When the top surface of the floor has the sanding, the floor proficient will include a few layers of the polyurethane finish. On the off chance that your floors were initially re-colored, the sanding will expel that shading. In the event that you need to hold the first shading or change to another one, you should have the floor re-colored just as sanded and coated. Another alternative is to go with the perfect shading, which ought to help the appearance of your rooms.

On certain occasions, you may get by with having just the high-traffic regions revamped in your home. Regularly, room floors hold their looks, while the family room floors bear the harm. For floors that are looking worn yet do not have any serious harm, a floor proficient can sand the top surface of the floor and afterward put another polyurethane finish over the top. This procedure considered screening and evacuates no wood, so it is very well possible to have it repeatedly. Taking this course will extraordinarily lessen your revamping costs, not including any re-coloring. Screening just expenses about a portion of the full resurfacing cost.

Replacement 

In certain occurrences, resurfacing your floors is not useful. In the event that your floor has auxiliary issues, for example, you cannot bring it back by sanding and covering it. In the event that individual sheets are moving, revamping them will just exacerbate the issue. Termite harm, distorting or re-colors on in excess of 30 percent of the sheets additionally imply that replacement is obvious. Likewise, if you had sanding to your floor recently, the wood might be too flimsy too, even think about refinishing again.

In the event that you choose to replace your strong hardwood floors, the cost will extend somewhere in the range which is much higher than you can expect. Softwoods, for example, pine are the most affordable, with teak, American cherry, and oak costing in the mid-run. The most costly hardwoods are woods, for example, Brazilian pecan, mahogany, cypress, and tigerwood.

You can set aside cash with designed wood flooring, which comprises of layers of wood fortified together with glues, heat, and weight. You may pick a similar kind of wood your home had initially, yet substitution offers you the opportunity to give your home a unique look. Your needs may have changed throughout the years also. At the point when your floors were first introduced, you may have had little kids as well as pets. As your life develops, you will have more opportunities in your hardwood decisions. You may choose to pick an increasingly costly wood this time around.

Finishes 

Regardless of whether you supplant or resurface, you can browse various hardwood stains to give the wood an alternate look. Innovative utilization of stains can settle on more affordable hardwood decisions that look progressively lavish. You can make your home look progressively open by picking light-shaded stains, for example, whites and oak hues. Medium stains, for example, chestnut, are conventional top picks, while dull stains, for example, midnight and mahogany, have become popular over the most recent couple of years. Stains give you expanded adaptability in your hardwood flooring alternatives.

Benefits of professional hardwood floor refinishing 

Proficient hardwood floor revamping is sought after today. Hardwood flooring is one of the most elegant and solid floor materials that you can get for your home. The ubiquity of hardwood flooring is because of visual intrigue and toughness. In any case, aside from these advantages, the clients can likewise get it resurfaced after long haul use. It is important to counsel experts for the fix work, as doing it without anyone else's input can be hazardous.

Reasons to have professional hardwood floor refinishing 

Hardwood floor resurfacing by an expert is probably the best alternative for your home or the workplace to breathe life into the floors back. With the progression of time, the floor quality crumbles and requires resurfacing.

Hardwood flooring resurfacing requires a ton of time, endeavors, right instruments and hardware and in particular tolerance. In the event that you are thinking about the resurfacing choice of your wood flooring than the preeminent activity is, arm yourself with the applicable data early.

The significant favorable circumstances of counseling an expert hardwood floor restoring organization in Charlotte, NC include:

Appearance – An improvement in the appearance is the primary advantage of employing an expert for revamping reason. Being knowledgeable about the flooring industry, the experts comprehend what is best for a floor. The believed contractual workers utilize a technique called sanding that is answerable for making the floor smoother and more up to date. Nevertheless, appropriate sanding with the correct instruments improves things significantly to the final products.

Worth – Refinishing work is perfect speculation for a mortgage holder who needs to raise the estimation of his or her home. A floor with a completed look will leave a decent impact on the forthcoming purchasers. This will help the opportunity of selling the home quicker.

Moderate – Purchasing a new floor is most likely a smart thought yet can demonstrate to be exorbitant. Then again, resurfacing spares you a ton of cash that you can utilize for improving different parts of the home. As the solidness of the hardwood is reestablished through this procedure, you do not have to get it fixed repeatedly. This guarantees the costs identified with maintenance are decreased considerably.

Tidiness – The sanding and resurfacing process diminishes the resistance of the floor. Additionally, the ground surface becomes leveled and even. Accordingly, the odds of residue gathering on any piece of the floor are limited. The sanding, whenever done by a specialist, makes it simpler for property holders to clean the floor.

Option to change the color – Various specialist organizations gives an alternative to change the shade of the floor during the revamping work. This implies you get just about another floor by following through on the main portion of costs.

Why You Should Not Refinishing Hardwood Yourself 

Since we have comprehended the benefits of revamping, the following stage is to see how to locate a confided in a contractor for it. Remember, wood revamping is not a simple accomplishment to accomplish and any individual who has ever attempted to do it can reveal to you that the procedure can be chaotic in fact – directly from evacuating the entirety of the old completion and flawlessly applying the more up to date one.

Abstain from doing the revamping without anyone else, as it very well may be very hazardous. In this manner, it is best that you pick an expert to assist you with the refurnishing.

Means to choose a hardwood flooring company to refinish your floors 

Anyway, how would you realize that your company is, in fact, an expert? How might you ensure that you find the opportunity to boast about a picture before and after having refinishing, without experiencing cerebral pains and sudden additional expenses?

Here are a couple of insights.

Word of mouth still works 

Finished ventures are the best suggestion for the nature of the wood floor rebuilding the organization you are thinking about. That is the reason a verbal exchange is as yet the most obvious opportunity to locate a dependable company. Ask your companions, neighbors or colleagues about the organization they procured and whether they are content with the activity their contractual workers did.

Experience matters 

On the off chance that you feel increasingly great with a hardwood flooring reclamation organization that has been around for some time, your impulses are correct. In the first place, no business endures doing inferior work. Second, individual experience matters as well. There is a disturbing measure of things that can turn out badly while resurfacing wood floors. Air pockets in the finish, breaking floors, lopsided inclusion, and stripping topcoat – experienced contractual workers have seen it and fixed everything. In any case, when your contractual workers accompany a broad involvement with hardwood flooring revamping, you have less possibility that they experience these showing minutes when dealing with your floor. Obviously, a good contractual worker will invest the energy to fix such blunders, yet an occupation all around done from the earliest starting point is something to appreciate.

While you can without much of a stretch discover to what extent a hardwood floor organization has been doing business, it is somewhat increasingly hard to rate your contractual workers' information when you are not a wood floor proficient yourself. So how would you do that? Visit their showroom or go to their site. Do they set aside the effort to teach their clients about the intricate details of wood floor rebuilding? Do they offer instances of their work and insights concerning hardwood floor revamping administrations? On the other hand, would they say they are simply requesting that you believe them without giving you motivations to do it? By far superior, on the off chance that you can visit a site with hardwood floors wrapped up by the organization you are thinking about, you will get a direct impression of the nature of their work.

Are they subcontracting? No, Thank You 

At the point when an organization capacities more like a financier firm for subcontractors than as a gathering of value wood floor skilled workers who carry out the responsibility themselves, this might be an issue. Inquire as to whether they subcontract the activity. Your first decision ought to be one that uses its very own confirmed workers instead of assigning the undertaking to unfit subcontractors. For example, while a National Wood Floor Association accreditation doesn't really ensure that the activity will abandon hiccups, it shows that the information on your wood floor restoring temporary workers hosts been confirmed by a third party, which is constantly a decent sign.

Price unrealistic to be true

The wood floor industry works like the various ones: costs are uniform crosswise over organizations and any sensational takeoff from such costs ought to be a caution signal. On the off chance that your contractual workers give you a drastically lower price, ask them what the explanation is, and, on the off chance that you do not find a fantastic solution, stay away. As far as we can tell of fixing "resurfaced" floors, low-ball temporary workers are either doing shoddy work or hit you with concealed expenses after they start the undertaking.

So ensure you know previously the work inclusion. Will your contractor assist you with moving the furnishings? Will they expel the carpet from your old wood floors without costs that were not effectively considered? Talk about these subtleties when you get a quote, with the goal that the expense of restoring hardwood floors does not stay a secret that uncovers itself gradually and horrendously.

In the event that you need expert touch on your hardwood floor, you can contact Majestic Hardwood Floors for your resurfacing needs. The organization utilizes forms like sanding, re-coloring, and completing for improving the appearance and life of your floor. For more data, you can call them at 704-497-4424.

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Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Coastal Farmhouse Design

  Hello, everyone! How are you all feeling after the long weekend? We finally could slow down a little after a busy week and really take in all the great things summer has to offer in… which includes days without any plans. Those are the best days, in my opinion. It’s just wonderful to wake up and not have anything on your to-do list. You don’t have any appointments, any big errands, nothing… all you need to do is wake up whenever you body chooses to, prepare a healthy breakfast and let the day unfold as it goes. The older my kids get, the more I enjoy our calm and easy summers!!!

Chrissy’s home is one of the most beautiful homes I have seen lately and I feel that it captures my personal feeling about how we should live, especially at this time of the year. Chrissy is a busy mom of four, she is extremely talented and I couldn’t be happier to have her on our “Beautiful Homes of Instagram” series. Please, read more about her home and make sure to follow her on Instagram and visit her blog!

  “Hi everyone! My name is Chrissy of @chrissymarieblog. I am thrilled to contribute to Home Bunch. When we were building our home I was constantly scrolling through Luciane’s Home Bunch blog for ideas and inspiration! It’s exciting to pay it forward and inspire others now that we have been living in our home for over a year. I love answering questions about our own experience so feel free to reach out.

I grew up in Durham NC, left for college where I met my now husband, and a few years after getting married moved back home to NC and started our family. The 2008 economic recession happened right around that same time, and we were able to buy a 1970s home in an older neighborhood. The neighborhood itself was seeing hard times and our new home was surrounded by foreclosures. We were so grateful to be able to have space and a yard to raise our young kids- the age and the maintenance the home needed didn’t scare us off. That home was a DIY haven for me: it nurtured my creativity and taught me how to be brave enough to change things myself that I didn’t love. Fast forward a few years and we were parents of 4 children, all our bedrooms were filled up, and the neighborhood was doing much better. Now the homes around us were selling within days. Meanwhile, I was dreaming of living in a place with sidewalks, a community, and kids riding bikes outside. My husband is a Realtor, and we would go look at homes all the time together. I was picky- and too busy being a Mom to want another “project house”. One day he made a side comment saying “people like you would just be better off building”. I don’t think he expected me to take that to heart. We switched strategies and started looking at land- we found one of the last lots available in an established neighborhood that checked off all the boxes and our next adventure began!

Kevin Poythress, of Poythress Construction Company was our builder and he was fantastic to work with. My goal right from the beginning was lots of windows, a clean look and a fairly open living space. Although we are 2.5 hours from the beach, I love a coastal vibe and I tried to keep that relaxed feeling in this home. The best part about my home though is how I know our children appreciate it; it’s a place they tell us they love coming home to. Truly the best part of any home is that it is yours, and you are free to make memories all your own in your home. There’s nothing my husband and I love more than putting on some music in the kitchen, sharing a little wine together, and chatting over the island while he cooks up something yummy.”

  Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Coastal Farmhouse Design

What a curb-appeal! Isn’t it a “home-sweet-home”? I love the painted brick, the front porch with metal roof and the grey shutters. Shutters are painted in “Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray”.

Exterior Brick Paint Color

Exterior Brick Paint Color:  “Sherwin Williams Extra White” for the siding and trim.

Front porch has Nantucket Rocking chairs from Grandin Road (similar here & here), and the side table is from Serena and Lily.

Front porch lantern Savoy House Monte Grand lantern.

Doormat: “Hello” doormat.

Planters: Target.

Foyer

I knew I had to share Chrissy’s home with you guys the moment I saw her gorgeous foyer. It’s one of the most inspiring I have seen lately! Notice that adorable window-seat with cushion and wainscoting.

The front door features a custom stain mixed together.

Lighting: Visual Comfort Lantern Darlana – Similar: here (affordable option).

Rug: Target’s Blue Jacquard Woven Rug – Others: here, here (washable rug), here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Paint Color

The foyer paint color is “Sherwin Williams Ice cube”. It works perfectly with the white wainscoting and light hardwood floors.

Lumbar Pillow: Serena & Lily.

Grey Buffalo Check Pillow: here – similar.

Dining Room

The foyer opens to a newly-redecorated dining room with navy blue grasscloth wallpaper above the wainscoting. The wainscoting paint color is “Sherwin-Williams Extra White”.

Dining table is Bradding Table from Pier 1.

Artwork: Minted.

Host Chairs: Serena & Lily.

Rug: Serena and Lily.

Bar: Serena and Lily.

Mirror: Serena & Lily.

Chandelier

This picture shows quite well the flow of this space. Chandelier is Visual Comfort Darlana – similar here.

Sconce is Cypress Double Sconce from Rejuvenation.

Side Dining Chairs: Discontinued – similar here & here.

White Chair: Serena & Lily.

Wallpaper

Wallpaper in dining room is a grasscloth from York Wallcoverings.

Sideboard is called the Wesley 4 Door Sideboard from Mcgee and Co.

Table Lamp: Visual Comfort.

Great Room

The foyer leads to a spacious Great Room with shiplap and beautiful decor.

Ceiling Fan: Fan Minka Aire.

Accent chairs are from a local store – similar here, here, here & here.

Chair Pillows: Target – similar: here & here.

Sofa Pillows: McGee & Co.

Rug is Pottery Barn.

Paint Color

Shiplap and trim are painted in “Sherwin-Williams Extra White”.

Cabinets

Cabinets with doors keep everything organized and hidden. The leather pulls are from CB2 (similar here).

Blue and White lamps on the cabinets are from Serena and Lily.

Shades: Locally sourced – similar here.

Ceiling Treatment

Ceiling treatment is coffered and the height is 9 ft.

Sofa sectional is the Lounge II 3 piece sectional from Crate and Barrel.

Side stools are the dip dyed stools from Serena and Lily.

Cabinet

Cabinet is from Crate and Barrel. Chrissy added a floating shelf to display some family photos.

Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring is White Oak 4″ plank (similar here, here & here). Custom mix for the stain: Duraseal (made by Minwax) made up of half Country White and half natural.

Black & White Artwork: here & here – similar.

Kitchen

What a gorgeous kitchen! Featuring a light grey island, white perimeter cabinets and a smart layout, this kitchen is not only timeless but also very functional.

Appliances: KitchenAid.

Lighting

Pendants are Visual Comfort EF Chapman Large, (in the Antiqued Burnished Brass). Other Pendants: here, here, here, here, here, here.

Kitchen Island Paint Color

Kitchen island paint color is  “Sherwin Williams SW 6247 Krypton”.

Counterstools

Counterstools are from Serena and Lily. I love them! These counterstools are perfect for homes with children because they’re so easy to clean.

Island Dimensions

Kitchen Island Dimensions: 4.3″ x 9.7″

Countertop

Kitchen island countertop is Cambria Brittannica quartz with a 3″ mitered edge.

Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

Hardware: Amerock’s Westerly pull in Satin Nickel.

Runner: McGee & Co.

Backsplash

Kitchen backsplash is beveled subway tile “Soho Brite white” 3×6 – similar here.

Beautiful Cutting Boards: here & here.

Kitchen Cabinetry

All of the cabinets were made by “1st Choice cabinetry” and they are Norcraft, maple wood with soft close. The doors are framed full overlay. The white color is the standard white they came with, similar to Benjamin Moore White Dove.

Dishwasher: KitchenAid.

Faucet & Sink

Kitchen faucet is Moen StO Motionsense touchless faucet.

Perimeter countertops are Cosmos white quartz.

Teak Step Stool: Serena & Lily.

Breakfast Room

The breakfast room is located between the kitchen and family room.

Dining Table & Chairs

How perfect is this breakfast room? I am loving the shiplap and the casual, but beautiful, furniture. The dining table is from Wayfair – highly recommended.

Dining Chairs: here.

Lighting

Breakfast room lighting is Jarrod light small from Arteriors.

Powder Room

Painted in Extra White by Sherwin Williams, the powder room features floor-to-ceiling shiplap, White Oak hardwood floors and a custom vanity.

Mirror: Target.

Lighting: Hudson Valley – similar here & here.

Countertop

Countertop is Cosmos white quartz.

Faucet: Kohler Purist.

Staircase

A beautiful staircase with Oak treads lead to the upper level of the home.

Basket: Serena & Lily – Large.

Bookshelves

Instead of having a linen closet, Chrissy opted for fit bookshelves and she loves seeing this built-in just outside of her bedroom.

Stair Lighting

Lighting is Jarrod light small from Arteriors.

Rug: here – similar.

Girls�� Bedroom

This bedroom makes me wish my daughter was a little younger so I could do something similar. I am loving the two-toned walls!

Bunk bed is Hayes low bunk from Pottery Barn Kids.

Desk is Addison Leaning Desk from Crate and Barrel.

Wood chair is Anthropologie.

Bedding: Pottery Barn Kids.

Fan: Minka Are Fan.

Rug: here.

Paint Color

Top half is Sherwin Williams Extra White and bottom half is Valspar Sweet Pastel.

Mirror: Target’s Carved Dot Natural Wood Floor Mirror.

Bookshelf is Crate & Barrel Kids.

Baskets: Serena & Lily.

Girls’ Bathroom

The girls’ bath paint color is Sherwin Williams Ice Cube.

Countertop is Cosmos white quartz.

Mirror: Urban Outfitters.

Faucet: Moen.

Hardware: here – similar.

Sconces: here & here – similar.

Runner: Dash & Albert.

Boy’s Bedroom

This bedroom feels calm and timeless. Bed is Jenny Lind bed from Crate and Kids.

Duvet Cover is Hammonds Duvet Cover from Serena and Lily.

Rug is Jute Chenille Herringbone from West Elm.

Fun Mid-century Nightstands: here, here & here.

Stools: Serena & Lily.

Paint Color

Paint color is SW Extra White. Notice the smartly-designed bookcase tucked into this niche. It’s perfect for books and toys.

Dresser is Reclaimed Wood Dresser from West Elm.

Rug is Jute Chenille Herringbone from West Elm.

Jack & Jill Bathroom

The boys share a Jack & Jill bathroom with a black and white motif. Tiling is 12×24 milestone west black tile (similar here) with brite white permacolor grout on the floor.

Black & White

Countertop is Cosmos white quartz.

“Wash your Hands” Sign: Target.

Cabinet Hardware: Amerock’s Black Rock Pulls & Ring Pulls in Black Bronze color.

“Work hard and be nice to people” Art: here (large)

Sconces: here.

Mirrors: here.

Bath

Shower tile is subway tile with gray grout (similar here).

Shower Curtain: Target.

Little Boy’s Bedroom

This adorable boy’s bedroom features subtle two-toned walls. Bed is Gallery Navy Twin Wing Bed from Crate and Kids.

Camp Stool is Target.

Fan: Monte Carlo Ceiling Fans.

Paint Color

The top half paint color is Sherwin Williams Extra White and bottom half Sherwin Williams Ice Cube.

Dresser is PB Teen (discontinued) –  Others: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Bookshelf is Danish White and Natural Wide Bookcase from Crate & Barrel.

Large art piece is from Minted.

Basket: Serena & Lily.

Playroom

Our playroom is on the finished third floor. Our kids love to take their friends up there, and we enjoy them having that space to themselves as well.

Wallpaper in playroom is removable wallpaper from Urban Walls called Cannes Wallpaper – Other fun wallpaper ideas: here, here, here, here & here.

Chandelier: here & here – similar

Sconces: here – similar.

Books

Displaying books is the best way to make them more enticing to kids and these shelves are perfect for that!

Bookshelves: here & here – similar.

Giraffe: Melissa & Doug Jumbo Giraffe.

Baskets: Serena & Lily.

Sofa

Playroom sofa is the Lounge ii sectional in slate from Crate & Barrel.

Fun Kids Table & Chair Sets: here, here & here.

Master Bedroom

Chrissy’s master bedroom is a dream! The soft textures and neutral palette bring a restful feel to the entire space.

Bed

Bed is Pottery Barn (Discontinued) – similar here, here & here.

Nightstands are from Pottery Barn (Discontinued – hardware is from Anthropologie) – Others: here, here, here, here & here.

Fiddle Leaf Tree: here & here – similar

Rug

Rug is Jute Chenille Herringbone from West Elm.

Wood chair is the Blake Chair from Crate and Barrel – Others: here, here, here & here.

Master Bedroom Paint Color

The bedroom paint color is Ice Cube by Sherwin Williams on walls and Sherwin Williams Extra White on wainscoting and trim.

Bench & Draperies

Bench is the Shore bench from Serena and Lily with cushion.

Drapes are Emery Drapes from Pottery Barn.

Bedding

Bedding is from Target – similar here & here.

Master Bathroom

The master bathroom continues to carry a neutral color scheme with timeless finishes.

Lighting: Visual Comfort Bistro Sconce Double and Singles.

Mirrors: Pottery Barn.

Countertop

Master bathroom counter is Cosmos Carrara Classic Quartz.

Hardware: Tiffany pulls in polished nickel.

Flooring

Master flooring is 12×24 Calacatta Porcelain Matte tile (similar here) with bright white permacolor grout.

Mudroom

I love Chrissy’s mudroom! It’s very practical and it doesn’t compromise on style.

Rug is vintage.

Mirror: CB2.

Inspiration

The mudroom features a custom L-shaped corner bench with Oak seating.

Mudroom pendant from Ikea, Hektar large – Other Fun Lighting: here, here, here, here & here.

Mudroom baskets from Serena and Lily.

Hooks: Target’sBent Metal Hook– similar here.

Drop Zone

This beautiful mudroom also features a custom drop-zone/desk area.

  Many thanks to Chrissy for sharing the details above. Please, make sure to follow Chrissy on Instagram and visit her blog to see more!!!

  Best Sales of the Month:

Thank you for shopping through Home Bunch. I would be happy to assist you if you have any questions or are looking for something in particular. Feel free to contact me and always make sure to check dimensions before ordering. Happy shopping!

  Wayfair: Up to 75% OFF July 4th Blowout!!!

  Serena & Lily: 20% OFF everything! Use code: GOCOASTAL

  Joss & Main: Up to 80% off July 4th Blowout!

  Pottery Barn: Up to 30% Off with Buy More Save More Sale.

  One Kings Lane :Buy More, Save More!

  West Elm: 20% off your entire purchase with code JULY4TH

  Anthropologie: Take an Extra 50% Off Sale!

  Urban Outfitters: Take an extra 40% off all sale items.

  Horchow: Up to 30% off the entire site!

  Neiman Marcus: Up to 75% off!!

  Saks Fifth Avenue: The Designer Sale: up to 75% off

  Nordstrom: Anniversary Sale!!!!

  Posts of the Week:

Top 5 Timeless Coastal Design Trends.

Coastal-inspired Home Renovation.

Southern-inspired Modern Farmhouse.

Coastal Farmhouse Home Decor.

New Desert Home Design.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram: British Columbia.

Reinvented Classic Kitchen Design.

New England Home.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram: How to Build your own Home.

Interior Design Ideas: Home Renovation.

2019 New Year Home Tour.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Urban Farmhouse.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Fixer Upper.

Small Lot Modern Farmhouse.

“Before & After” California Home Renovation.

Beach House Interior Design Ideas.

Florida Beach House Interior Design.Tailored Interiors.

Modern Farmhouse with Front Porch.

Dark Cedar Shaker Exterior.

Classic Colonial Home Design.

Family-friendly Home Design. Grey Kitchen Paint Colors.

Follow me on Instagram: @HomeBunch

You can follow my pins here: Pinterest/HomeBunch

See more Inspiring Interior Design Ideas in my Archives.

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Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Coastal Farmhouse Design

  Hello, everyone! How are you all feeling after the long weekend? We finally could slow down a little after a busy week and really take in all the great things summer has to offer in… which includes days without any plans. Those are the best days, in my opinion. It’s just wonderful to wake up and not have anything on your to-do list. You don’t have any appointments, any big errands, nothing… all you need to do is wake up whenever you body chooses to, prepare a healthy breakfast and let the day unfold as it goes. The older my kids get, the more I enjoy our calm and easy summers!!!

Chrissy’s home is one of the most beautiful homes I have seen lately and I feel that it captures my personal feeling about how we should live, especially at this time of the year. Chrissy is a busy mom of four, she is extremely talented and I couldn’t be happier to have her on our “Beautiful Homes of Instagram” series. Please, read more about her home and make sure to follow her on Instagram and visit her blog!

  “Hi everyone! My name is Chrissy of @chrissymarieblog. I am thrilled to contribute to Home Bunch. When we were building our home I was constantly scrolling through Luciane’s Home Bunch blog for ideas and inspiration! It’s exciting to pay it forward and inspire others now that we have been living in our home for over a year. I love answering questions about our own experience so feel free to reach out.

I grew up in Durham NC, left for college where I met my now husband, and a few years after getting married moved back home to NC and started our family. The 2008 economic recession happened right around that same time, and we were able to buy a 1970s home in an older neighborhood. The neighborhood itself was seeing hard times and our new home was surrounded by foreclosures. We were so grateful to be able to have space and a yard to raise our young kids- the age and the maintenance the home needed didn’t scare us off. That home was a DIY haven for me: it nurtured my creativity and taught me how to be brave enough to change things myself that I didn’t love. Fast forward a few years and we were parents of 4 children, all our bedrooms were filled up, and the neighborhood was doing much better. Now the homes around us were selling within days. Meanwhile, I was dreaming of living in a place with sidewalks, a community, and kids riding bikes outside. My husband is a Realtor, and we would go look at homes all the time together. I was picky- and too busy being a Mom to want another “project house”. One day he made a side comment saying “people like you would just be better off building”. I don’t think he expected me to take that to heart. We switched strategies and started looking at land- we found one of the last lots available in an established neighborhood that checked off all the boxes and our next adventure began!

Kevin Poythress, of Poythress Construction Company was our builder and he was fantastic to work with. My goal right from the beginning was lots of windows, a clean look and a fairly open living space. Although we are 2.5 hours from the beach, I love a coastal vibe and I tried to keep that relaxed feeling in this home. The best part about my home though is how I know our children appreciate it; it’s a place they tell us they love coming home to. Truly the best part of any home is that it is yours, and you are free to make memories all your own in your home. There’s nothing my husband and I love more than putting on some music in the kitchen, sharing a little wine together, and chatting over the island while he cooks up something yummy.”

  Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Coastal Farmhouse Design

What a curb-appeal! Isn’t it a “home-sweet-home”? I love the painted brick, the front porch with metal roof and the grey shutters. Shutters are painted in “Sherwin Williams Uncertain Gray”.

Exterior Brick Paint Color

Exterior Brick Paint Color:  “Sherwin Williams Extra White” for the siding and trim.

Front porch has Nantucket Rocking chairs from Grandin Road (similar here & here), and the side table is from Serena and Lily.

Front porch lantern Savoy House Monte Grand lantern.

Doormat: “Hello” doormat.

Planters: Target.

Foyer

I knew I had to share Chrissy’s home with you guys the moment I saw her gorgeous foyer. It’s one of the most inspiring I have seen lately! Notice that adorable window-seat with cushion and wainscoting.

The front door features a custom stain mixed together.

Lighting: Visual Comfort Lantern Darlana – Similar: here (affordable option).

Rug: Target’s Blue Jacquard Woven Rug – Others: here, here (washable rug), here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Paint Color

The foyer paint color is “Sherwin Williams Ice cube”. It works perfectly with the white wainscoting and light hardwood floors.

Lumbar Pillow: Serena & Lily.

Grey Buffalo Check Pillow: here – similar.

Dining Room

The foyer opens to a newly-redecorated dining room with navy blue grasscloth wallpaper above the wainscoting. The wainscoting paint color is “Sherwin-Williams Extra White”.

Dining table is Bradding Table from Pier 1.

Artwork: Minted.

Host Chairs: Serena & Lily.

Rug: Serena and Lily.

Bar: Serena and Lily.

Mirror: Serena & Lily.

Chandelier

This picture shows quite well the flow of this space. Chandelier is Visual Comfort Darlana – similar here.

Sconce is Cypress Double Sconce from Rejuvenation.

Side Dining Chairs: Discontinued – similar here & here.

White Chair: Serena & Lily.

Wallpaper

Wallpaper in dining room is a grasscloth from York Wallcoverings.

Sideboard is called the Wesley 4 Door Sideboard from Mcgee and Co.

Table Lamp: Visual Comfort.

Great Room

The foyer leads to a spacious Great Room with shiplap and beautiful decor.

Ceiling Fan: Fan Minka Aire.

Accent chairs are from a local store – similar here, here, here & here.

Chair Pillows: Target – similar: here & here.

Sofa Pillows: McGee & Co.

Rug is Pottery Barn.

Paint Color

Shiplap and trim are painted in “Sherwin-Williams Extra White”.

Cabinets

Cabinets with doors keep everything organized and hidden. The leather pulls are from CB2 (similar here).

Blue and White lamps on the cabinets are from Serena and Lily.

Shades: Locally sourced – similar here.

Ceiling Treatment

Ceiling treatment is coffered and the height is 9 ft.

Sofa sectional is the Lounge II 3 piece sectional from Crate and Barrel.

Side stools are the dip dyed stools from Serena and Lily.

Cabinet

Cabinet is from Crate and Barrel. Chrissy added a floating shelf to display some family photos.

Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood flooring is White Oak 4″ plank (similar here, here & here). Custom mix for the stain: Duraseal (made by Minwax) made up of half Country White and half natural.

Black & White Artwork: here & here – similar.

Kitchen

What a gorgeous kitchen! Featuring a light grey island, white perimeter cabinets and a smart layout, this kitchen is not only timeless but also very functional.

Appliances: KitchenAid.

Lighting

Pendants are Visual Comfort EF Chapman Large, (in the Antiqued Burnished Brass). Other Pendants: here, here, here, here, here, here.

Kitchen Island Paint Color

Kitchen island paint color is  “Sherwin Williams SW 6247 Krypton”.

Counterstools

Counterstools are from Serena and Lily. I love them! These counterstools are perfect for homes with children because they’re so easy to clean.

Island Dimensions

Kitchen Island Dimensions: 4.3″ x 9.7″

Countertop

Kitchen island countertop is Cambria Brittannica quartz with a 3″ mitered edge.

Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

Hardware: Amerock’s Westerly pull in Satin Nickel.

Runner: McGee & Co.

Backsplash

Kitchen backsplash is beveled subway tile “Soho Brite white” 3×6 – similar here.

Beautiful Cutting Boards: here & here.

Kitchen Cabinetry

All of the cabinets were made by “1st Choice cabinetry” and they are Norcraft, maple wood with soft close. The doors are framed full overlay. The white color is the standard white they came with, similar to Benjamin Moore White Dove.

Dishwasher: KitchenAid.

Faucet & Sink

Kitchen faucet is Moen StO Motionsense touchless faucet.

Perimeter countertops are Cosmos white quartz.

Teak Step Stool: Serena & Lily.

Breakfast Room

The breakfast room is located between the kitchen and family room.

Dining Table & Chairs

How perfect is this breakfast room? I am loving the shiplap and the casual, but beautiful, furniture. The dining table is from Wayfair – highly recommended.

Dining Chairs: here.

Lighting

Breakfast room lighting is Jarrod light small from Arteriors.

Powder Room

Painted in Extra White by Sherwin Williams, the powder room features floor-to-ceiling shiplap, White Oak hardwood floors and a custom vanity.

Mirror: Target.

Lighting: Hudson Valley – similar here & here.

Countertop

Countertop is Cosmos white quartz.

Faucet: Kohler Purist.

Staircase

A beautiful staircase with Oak treads lead to the upper level of the home.

Basket: Serena & Lily – Large.

Bookshelves

Instead of having a linen closet, Chrissy opted for fit bookshelves and she loves seeing this built-in just outside of her bedroom.

Stair Lighting

Lighting is Jarrod light small from Arteriors.

Rug: here – similar.

Girls’ Bedroom

This bedroom makes me wish my daughter was a little younger so I could do something similar. I am loving the two-toned walls!

Bunk bed is Hayes low bunk from Pottery Barn Kids.

Desk is Addison Leaning Desk from Crate and Barrel.

Wood chair is Anthropologie.

Bedding: Pottery Barn Kids.

Fan: Minka Are Fan.

Rug: here.

Paint Color

Top half is Sherwin Williams Extra White and bottom half is Valspar Sweet Pastel.

Mirror: Target’s Carved Dot Natural Wood Floor Mirror.

Bookshelf is Crate & Barrel Kids.

Baskets: Serena & Lily.

Girls’ Bathroom

The girls’ bath paint color is Sherwin Williams Ice Cube.

Countertop is Cosmos white quartz.

Mirror: Urban Outfitters.

Faucet: Moen.

Hardware: here – similar.

Sconces: here & here – similar.

Runner: Dash & Albert.

Boy’s Bedroom

This bedroom feels calm and timeless. Bed is Jenny Lind bed from Crate and Kids.

Duvet Cover is Hammonds Duvet Cover from Serena and Lily.

Rug is Jute Chenille Herringbone from West Elm.

Fun Mid-century Nightstands: here, here & here.

Stools: Serena & Lily.

Paint Color

Paint color is SW Extra White. Notice the smartly-designed bookcase tucked into this niche. It’s perfect for books and toys.

Dresser is Reclaimed Wood Dresser from West Elm.

Rug is Jute Chenille Herringbone from West Elm.

Jack & Jill Bathroom

The boys share a Jack & Jill bathroom with a black and white motif. Tiling is 12×24 milestone west black tile (similar here) with brite white permacolor grout on the floor.

Black & White

Countertop is Cosmos white quartz.

“Wash your Hands” Sign: Target.

Cabinet Hardware: Amerock’s Black Rock Pulls & Ring Pulls in Black Bronze color.

“Work hard and be nice to people” Art: here (large)

Sconces: here.

Mirrors: here.

Bath

Shower tile is subway tile with gray grout (similar here).

Shower Curtain: Target.

Little Boy’s Bedroom

This adorable boy’s bedroom features subtle two-toned walls. Bed is Gallery Navy Twin Wing Bed from Crate and Kids.

Camp Stool is Target.

Fan: Monte Carlo Ceiling Fans.

Paint Color

The top half paint color is Sherwin Williams Extra White and bottom half Sherwin Williams Ice Cube.

Dresser is PB Teen (discontinued) –  Others: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.

Bookshelf is Danish White and Natural Wide Bookcase from Crate & Barrel.

Large art piece is from Minted.

Basket: Serena & Lily.

Playroom

Our playroom is on the finished third floor. Our kids love to take their friends up there, and we enjoy them having that space to themselves as well.

Wallpaper in playroom is removable wallpaper from Urban Walls called Cannes Wallpaper – Other fun wallpaper ideas: here, here, here, here & here.

Chandelier: here & here – similar

Sconces: here – similar.

Books

Displaying books is the best way to make them more enticing to kids and these shelves are perfect for that!

Bookshelves: here & here – similar.

Giraffe: Melissa & Doug Jumbo Giraffe.

Baskets: Serena & Lily.

Sofa

Playroom sofa is the Lounge ii sectional in slate from Crate & Barrel.

Fun Kids Table & Chair Sets: here, here & here.

Master Bedroom

Chrissy’s master bedroom is a dream! The soft textures and neutral palette bring a restful feel to the entire space.

Bed

Bed is Pottery Barn (Discontinued) – similar here, here & here.

Nightstands are from Pottery Barn (Discontinued – hardware is from Anthropologie) – Others: here, here, here, here & here.

Fiddle Leaf Tree: here & here – similar

Rug

Rug is Jute Chenille Herringbone from West Elm.

Wood chair is the Blake Chair from Crate and Barrel – Others: here, here, here & here.

Master Bedroom Paint Color

The bedroom paint color is Ice Cube by Sherwin Williams on walls and Sherwin Williams Extra White on wainscoting and trim.

Bench & Draperies

Bench is the Shore bench from Serena and Lily with cushion.

Drapes are Emery Drapes from Pottery Barn.

Bedding

Bedding is from Target – similar here & here.

Master Bathroom

The master bathroom continues to carry a neutral color scheme with timeless finishes.

Lighting: Visual Comfort Bistro Sconce Double and Singles.

Mirrors: Pottery Barn.

Countertop

Master bathroom counter is Cosmos Carrara Classic Quartz.

Hardware: Tiffany pulls in polished nickel.

Flooring

Master flooring is 12×24 Calacatta Porcelain Matte tile (similar here) with bright white permacolor grout.

Mudroom

I love Chrissy’s mudroom! It’s very practical and it doesn’t compromise on style.

Rug is vintage.

Mirror: CB2.

Inspiration

The mudroom features a custom L-shaped corner bench with Oak seating.

Mudroom pendant from Ikea, Hektar large – Other Fun Lighting: here, here, here, here & here.

Mudroom baskets from Serena and Lily.

Hooks: Target’sBent Metal Hook– similar here.

Drop Zone

This beautiful mudroom also features a custom drop-zone/desk area.

  Many thanks to Chrissy for sharing the details above. Please, make sure to follow Chrissy on Instagram and visit her blog to see more!!!

  Best Sales of the Month:

Thank you for shopping through Home Bunch. I would be happy to assist you if you have any questions or are looking for something in particular. Feel free to contact me and always make sure to check dimensions before ordering. Happy shopping!

  Wayfair: Up to 75% OFF July 4th Blowout!!!

  Serena & Lily: 20% OFF everything! Use code: GOCOASTAL

  Joss & Main: Up to 80% off July 4th Blowout!

  Pottery Barn: Up to 30% Off with Buy More Save More Sale.

  One Kings Lane :Buy More, Save More!

  West Elm: 20% off your entire purchase with code JULY4TH

  Anthropologie: Take an Extra 50% Off Sale!

  Urban Outfitters: Take an extra 40% off all sale items.

  Horchow: Up to 30% off the entire site!

  Neiman Marcus: Up to 75% off!!

  Saks Fifth Avenue: The Designer Sale: up to 75% off

  Nordstrom: Anniversary Sale!!!!

  Posts of the Week:

Top 5 Timeless Coastal Design Trends.

Coastal-inspired Home Renovation.

Southern-inspired Modern Farmhouse.

Coastal Farmhouse Home Decor.

New Desert Home Design.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram: British Columbia.

Reinvented Classic Kitchen Design.

New England Home.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram: How to Build your own Home.

Interior Design Ideas: Home Renovation.

2019 New Year Home Tour.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Urban Farmhouse.

Beautiful Homes of Instagram: Fixer Upper.

Small Lot Modern Farmhouse.

“Before & After” California Home Renovation.

Beach House Interior Design Ideas.

Florida Beach House Interior Design.Tailored Interiors.

Modern Farmhouse with Front Porch.

Dark Cedar Shaker Exterior.

Classic Colonial Home Design.

Family-friendly Home Design. Grey Kitchen Paint Colors.

Follow me on Instagram: @HomeBunch

You can follow my pins here: Pinterest/HomeBunch

See more Inspiring Interior Design Ideas in my Archives.

“Dear God,

If I am wrong, right me. If I am lost, guide me. If I start to give-up, keep me going.

Lead me in Light and Love”.

Have a wonderful day, my friends and we’ll talk again tomorrow.”

with Love,

Luciane from HomeBunch.com

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Carpet Cleaner Reviews Houston TX

Carpet Cleaning Services Which You Can Get in Houston

Carpet cleaning is anything that each and every homeowner demands to go for every now and then. Once you have a carpet inside your living area or bed space, it may accumulate plenty of dirt along with other contaminants over the passage of time. In such cases, the best issue for you to complete could be to seek the advice of a leading Carpet Cleaner Reviews Houston TX organization which will provide the most effective quality solutions to you. Although it really is true that you could still clean your carpet on your own, it can be usually a fantastic concept to hire an expert within this regard as the firm can offer you full cleaning solutions so that your carpet can look as fantastic as new.

Prior to you actually go ahead and discover a person that provides carpet cleaners near me Katy TX, you must understand the type of solutions that they could offer you. Right here can be a look at some solutions that a carpet cleaning and carpet stretching Houston TX corporation could be specializing in.

Dry Foam Cleaning

For those who have a light carpet or rug within your residence, you can go for the dry foam cleaning approach.

Rotovac Carpet Cleaning

Rotovac carpet cleaning is ideally suited for deepest cleaning which becomes essential even though dealing with heavily stained carpets and rugs.

Wand Cleaning

The wand cleaning solutions are mostly applicable for each of the regular variations of carpets that could be identified in most properties.

Carpet Stretching

In the event you come across rolls and ripples on the surface of one's carpet, you need to surely seek some professional help for stretching your carpets. The primary reason for which carpets may develop ripples more than time is the fact that they've excess amounts of water which could destroy the integrity of the matting.

Upholstery Cleaning

Upholstery cleaning is required when you find yourself looking to get your home’s sofa or chair cleaned as excellent as new.

When you make up your mind about the kind of service that you simply have to have, you can get in touch using a carpet cleaning Cypress TX enterprise that can meet your needs completely. Merely make an effort to find a top specialist of carpet cleaning near me Cypress TX and also you can get your carpets and rugs back into their old look and shape. You'll be able to also ask these specialists to possess your hardwood floors cleaned while they're operating on your carpets in order that your property becomes entirely free of pollutants.

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Peaceful Mountain House and Coffee Farm on 10 Acres with Waterfall near Chirripo

Magnificent mountain home and property (10.77 acres) for sale in the quintessential Costa Rican village of Herradura de Rivas near San Isidro. Owner is highly motivated and no reasonable offer will be declined. If you are just interested in purchasing the house and the lot it is on (approximately 6,000 m2 or about 1.5 acres, see area G in the map below) that also is an option and open to discussion. About the Village and the Area Peaceful, quiet, beautiful, serene, mellow, placid, undisturbed, untroubled, safe, clean, harmonious and sublime: That describes this property that is finally being made available after many years in private hands. Do not miss this opportunity to own the premiere piece of property in the safest and most undisturbed area of the country. Easily Costa Rica's best kept secret. Undiscovered Costa Rica! Herradura de Rivas is a tiny village (250 people mas o menos) made up of mostly cattle farmers and coffee growers. Hardworking, honest folks indeed. It is located on the skirts of Mount Chirripo (the highest mountain in Costa Rica), which lends itself to a fantastic climate and great gardening too! Chirripo National Park is just a stone's throw away. About the Property Below is a map of the property. The public road is outlined in brown. The Rio Blanco is shaded light blue. The house and waterfall are both labelled. The property runs between the road and the river totaling 10.77 acres.

The property measures just under 11 acres (4.361 Hectare or 43,361 m2). It is bordered on one side by the public road which is mostly dirt and gravel and in good condition. It is bordered on the other side by the majestic Rio Blanco. This pristine water comes from the very heart of the Talamanca Mountain Range and is considered some of the cleanest water in the entire country. There are 3 year round streams crossing the property, an excellent source for hydro-power. There are several distinct areas to the property, all with tremendous advantages for building sites. It could be used for additional houses or small cabins for rental income. All of the locations have unbeatable views of the river and some even have views of the waterfall. There are at least 4 perspective building sites. A portion of the property (what the locals call 'la montana') is virgin forest and contains trees that are 100's of years old and 100's of feet tall. It is an absolutely magical spot to walk around in and is easily the centerpiece of the property, until you come to the waterfall! That’s right; the property includes your very own 50 foot (15 meter) stunning waterfall. Nothing will impress your visiting friends and family like an afternoon picnic and dip in the alluring pool at the base of the waterfall! About the Home Built just 17 years ago as a weekend cabin for the owner to escape to whilst living in another area of the country, the rustic cabin has been transformed into a real home, with all of the amenities. Completely remodeled in 2012 with a new professional kitchen (including handcrafted pure teak cabinets and solid slate countertops), home office (with internet and phone lines) and state of the art bathroom, 'end of the road' living has never been so comfortable! Two bedrooms and 1 bath with stunning views from every window......and a large outdoor deck (w/ built in BBQ!) that cantilevers over the Rio Blanco. Fall asleep at night with the serene sound of the river as your constant companion, snuggled under your down comforter or in front of the brick fireplace. Washer and dryer, GE gas range and oven, full size refrigerator and satellite T.V. and WIFI plus many, many more comforts and amenities. Constructed with pine and cypress trees cut here on the property, along with genuine hardwood floors, the home is accented with great, exotic and difficult to find hardwoods including: Amazon Rosewood (Cristobal), Teak (Teca), Almond (Almendro), Chancho Blanco and Ira Rosado. Dramatically perched on a huge boulder deposited during the glacial period, the home is a remarkable testament to one man's vision. And now you can own it! Serious Inquiries Only! This property is being offered for $229,000 well below appraised and market value. If you are interested in buying a portion of the property, or just the house, please contact the owner. Property is being sold by the current owner and all ownership papers, legal documents, property taxes and municipal taxes are in order and up to date. A Costa Rican Sociedad Anonima is included in the sale of the property. More photos available upon request. Read the full article

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Houses For Sale in Bentonia, MS

669 Potters Ridge Rd, Bentonia, MS

Price: $2400000

Potters Ridge consists of 911 acres of beautiful hardwood hills, hollows and creek bottoms located on the edge of The Rim where the Delta meets the hills in Yazoo County. Amenities include a two bedroom, two bath Cabin nicely appointed in rustic wood finishes, a wood deck in the back overlooking a two acre lake, a front porch for rocking chairs, a hunting room for gear and gun storage, plus many other fine features. There is an Equipment Shed nearby for ATV and equipment storage along with a game cleaning station. The Shed also contains a heated and cooled guest quarters with a full bat hroom. This property has been well managed for whitetail deer and has numerous ridgetop and bottomland food plots easily accessible from the extensive, well maintained, interior ATV road system. Some of the interior roads are historic wagon roads that were carved along the ridgetops in the early 1800s. The property has some mature merchantable hardwood timber, areas that were cut years ago and year round running creeks creating a very diverse habitat for deer hunting and turkey hunting. Duck hunting opportunities are abundant from this location being on the edge of the Mississippi Delta and only minutes away from Delta National Forest and Panther Swamp Refuge. One of the most unique features of the property is a high bluff offering a fantastic view overlooking miles of the Mississippi Delta. Cities & Towns: Yazoo City – 24 miles Madison 36 miles Vicksburg 37 miles Baton Rouge 195 miles New Orleans 200 miles

2845 Hwy 433 Hwy, Bentonia, MS

Price: $1293400

Wanting that place for family, friends and hunters alike? This is it! This 571.29 acres sits on one of the highest points in Yazoo County, making views unbelievable. Remodeled 3 years ago, this one of a kind cypress home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, granite counter tops custom tile showers, 2 central heating and cooling zones, pecky cypress in dining room, pecan floors in family/great room, master bedroom is built in white oak while you will find soft wormy maple and red gum hardwood in the other bedrooms. Enjoy and relax while you watch deer from your 12 foot wrap around porch. You will fine a 1,200 guest house with 1 1/2 bathrooms and full kitchen. For the hunter this private piece of paradise offers 25 acres of mixed pine and hardwood timber, 15 acres of beautiful rolling meadows and pastures, established food plots to help you in the hunt for that trophy whitetail deer or turkey. All your equipment will fit nicely in the covered equipment storage. Additional 69.46 acres available.

12008 Highway 433 W, Bentonia, MS

Price: $122000

Looking for a great home in the Country with quick access to Hwy 49, this Traditional 3 Bedroom 2 Bath home will meet your Family’s expectations. Cozy but Spacious with a great room as well as a spacious living area with a fireplace, a traditional kitchen with dining area and of course a yard that gives the family room for outdoor activities. Your Family will feel Right at Home

Hwy 433 Hwy, Bentonia, MS

Price: $156285

Wanting that place for family, friends and hunters alike? This is it! This 69.46 acres sits on one of the highest points in Yazoo County, making views unbelievable. Additional 571.29 acres with a 3/2 cypress home and 1200 square foot guest house.

230 Terrell Park Dr, Bentonia, MS

Price: $79000

This darling home is a 1920’s farmhouse that was relocated to this 1.90+/- acre lot in a quiet spot in Yazoo County. Just far enough from town to get the peace and quiet but close enough to be able to get to work or the store easily. The house has a low maintenance metal roof and is well insulated between the roof material and the upstairs bedrooms. You are greeted by a deep covered porch on 3 sides of the house which has a porch swing already in place. When you come in the front door, the living area is to your left and the dining area is to your right. The bar separates the dining are a from the kitchen. The refrigerator in the kitchen stays with the house. Go down the hall the master bedroom is on the left and the downstairs bathroom is on the right of the hallway which leads to the back door. The laundry room is off this bathroom and both the washer AND dryer are staying, too! Upstairs there are two roomy bedrooms and a full bath for them to share. Out the back door is another room covered porch. The property is almost 2 acres and is ready for someone to come make this their cozy home!!

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $56200

$662.49/month for a total of 9.3 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions.Mostly wooded with clearing for residence, has access via private drive. Prime location for house/mobile home site. Rolling hills. Good for hunting.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $56200

$662.49/month for a total of 9.3 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions.Mostly wooded with clearing for residence, has access via private drive. Prime location for house/mobile home site. Rolling hills. Good for hunting.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $53200

$626.49/month for a total of 8.8 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions. Mostly wooded with clearing for residence, has access via private drive. Prime location for house/mobile home site. Rolling hills. Pond view. Good for hunting. Secluded lot at rear of property.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $53200

$626.49/month for a total of 8.8 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions. Mostly wooded with clearing for residence, has access via private drive. Prime location for house/mobile home site. Rolling hills. Pond view. Good for hunting. Secluded lot at rear of property.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $36500

$466.26/month for a total of 3.9 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions. Mostly wooded with clearing for residence, has access via private drive. Prime location for house/mobile home site. Rolling hills

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $34500

$440/month for a total of 3.5 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions.Mostly cleared with some large trees, has Hwy 433 road frontage. Prime location for house/mobile home site.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $45300

$531.67/month for a total of 7.5 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions.Mostly wooded with clearing for residence, has access via private drive. Prime location for house/mobile home site. Rolling hills. Good for hunting. Secluded lot at rear of property.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $34500

$440/month for a total of 3.5 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions. Mostly cleared with some large trees, has Hwy 433 road frontage. Prime location for house/mobile home site.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $48500

$570.08/month for a total of 6.4 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions.Mostly wooded with clearing for residence, has Hwy 433 road frontage. Prime location for house/mobile home site. Has view of pond at rear of lot.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $45300

$531.67/month for a total of 7.5 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions.Mostly wooded with clearing for residence, has access via private drive. Prime location for house/mobile home site. Rolling hills. Good for hunting. Secluded lot at rear of property.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $36500

$466.26/month for a total of 3.9 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions. Mostly wooded with clearing for residence, has access via private drive. Prime location for house/mobile home site. Rolling hills.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $26500

$334.92/month for a total of 2.0 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions. Mostly cleared with some large trees, has access by private drive. Prime location for house/mobile home site.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $48500

$570.08/month for a total of 6.4 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions.Mostly wooded with clearing for residence, has Hwy 433 road frontage. Prime location for house/mobile home site. Has view of pond at rear of lot.

Address Not Disclosed, Bentonia, MS

Price: $26500

$334.92/monthfor a total of 2.0 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions. Mostly cleared with some large trees, has access by private drive. Prime location for house/mobile home site.

4618 Highway 433 W, Bentonia, MS

Price: $29500

$374/month for a total of 2.7 acres in rural Yazoo County. No restrictions. Mostly cleared with some large trees, has Hwy 433 road frontage. Prime location for house or mobile home site. Owner Financing with $1000 down and $374/mo.

from http://www.theochomesearch.com/houses-for-sale-in-bentonia-ms/

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Monsoon Season - Home Cleaning Tips

After the brutal heat of the summer, the monsoon's are a relief! While the rains bring down the mercury, one must be careful of the germs and water-borne illnesses that arise from water stagnation and moisture in the air.

Mentioned below are some preventive measures you can take to make sure your house is well protected, clean, and dry during the monsoon.

Pre Monsoon Examination - Clean the pipes so there are no blockages and smooth drainage of rainwater is possible. Call an expert to repair any cracks or damaged tiles to avoid seepage.

Cupboards - Wardrobes become damp in the monsoons. The air moisture can be absorbed by putting dried neem leaves, cloves, camphor, silica gel sachets, and/or commercially available moisture absorption sachets in the cupboards, drawers or wooden desks.

Ventilation - Try and get as much cross ventilation and sunlight as possible. This will help to take away some of the moisture from the air and remove the damp smell. Excessive moisture in the air can damage wall hangings, furniture, and carpets. Dehumidifiers can also be used.

Home Cleaning - Regular home cleaning is a must. Use a safe floor detergent to mop the floors. A detergent with citronella would be good for the monsoons. Oil can be used to prevent wooden doors and windows from absorbing moisture and swelling up. Apply wax to the hardwood floors to protect it from excess moisture. Vacuum carpets, upholstery and curtains at least once a week. The dusting of furniture, especially wooden furniture is essential to prevent moisture build-up. Get pest control done once a month in the monsoons. Light a small piece of camphor in every room and keep the doors and windows shut for 15 minutes every evening.

Garden / Plant Care - Trim hedges and tall plants/trees. The monsoons are known for gory winds, trimmed plants will create fewer chances of branches flying off. Also, when the sun shines it will allow sunlight to penetrate better. Rainfall causes the easy growth of some unnecessary plants in the soil like that of weeds, which need to be pulled out frequently. These weeds can tamper with the nourishment of your useful plants. Prevent water stagnation in your garden or in the plates kept below indoor plants. These are breeding grounds for insects.

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The Most Destructive Termites In SEQ

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The Most Destructive Termites In SEQ

Advice and identification on The Most Destructive Termites in SEQ

Subterranean termites or white ants are a highly destructive timber pest, causing severe structural timber damage to homes and buildings in South  East Queensland  

A CSIRO Survey says almost 1 in 3 buildings have termites within their property boundary and  homes are more at risk,  if there are well established trees within 100 metres of the Homes or buildings. The reason being termites nest in Trees, some have visible nests and others nest within the tree crown.

Termite Nests in trees is very common

The Most Destructive Termites in SEQ

Termite damage to all Australian homes and buildings has increased dramatically since  1995 mainly due to construction methods eg: Concrete slab on ground construction and the phasing out of the toxic organochloride chemical under slab treatments and With the increasing use of softwoods in construction and the drop in building standards. The increased use of landscaping timbers and fencing and the destruction of their habitat and food sources. So the pressures have increased on our homes and buildings.. Termites cause in excess of a billion dollars a year damage to homes, buildings and other structures.. This is the reason you cannot get insured against damage caused by these destructive pests.

In this post i will give a full list of our Most Destructive Termites in South East Queensland and ways for you to protect your Homes. Most Termites in Australia are Subterranean Termites, which means they live underground. To identify a termite specie we rely on the soldier termites as they are the most distinguishable as most worker termites are very hard to distinguish. Starting with Subterranean termites.

We can identify the termites only by the soldier which protects the colony

NUMBER 1.Coptotermes:

These guys may not be the most destructive but by shear numbers they cause the most damage to structures in Australia. Commonly found throughout Australia - and especially in south east qld along coastal and urban areas and usually where there is gum trees . Yes Gum trees (hardwood)

There are a number 0f different species of Coptotermes throughout Australia but these White ants Cause more Damage than all the other species because they are more widespread and are a very secretive termite and don't have visible nests. There are more destructive species in Australia and if they were more prevalent it would be disastrous to Australian Homes but we will get to them later. In this map the coptotermes are found within the orange, green and brown areas so as you can see they are quite adaptable in most climates.

Coptotermes are widespread

Damage Caused by Coptotermes

This home was a young couple who had only just bought this home , they were completely devastated.

This termite will cause rapid damage to homes if undetected and are usually only found by mistake when cleaning, renovating or doors fall off. Some people say they can hear them chewing at night ,but what they are hearing is the termites communicating warning each other . They do this by shaking their heads which makes a clicking sound...Check out the video below you can hear them.

    This Homeowner only discovered termites because her door fell off

To keep them away from your home it is advisable to keep your Termite Barriers up to date and get regular Termite inspections Done.. Click on this link to find out more ways to keep them away from your Homes..

  Number 2 Schedorhinotermes .

  Schedorhinotermes are one of SEQ most Destructive Termites

Areas Found in Australia: Commonly found in South East Queensland - Mainly along the entire coast line to just below Sydney.

Nest Locations -Very Similar to Coptotermes, Schedorhinotermes generally build their nests in tree stumps, in the root crown of the living, dead and dying trees They also nest in subfloors under houses or within any enclosed areas where timber has been buried or stored in contact with the soil.

This nest was found in the subfloor and it was massive

Identification of this species is relatively easy with the soldiers and when you first find them, you can often see a major soldier (6mm in body length) and a minor soldier (4mm in body length). If you see both it is an indication that the colony is mature and there could be millions of worker termites and they can destroy homes in as little as 12 months and sometimes in a shorter time.

Schedorhinotermes sub nest behind where the hot water system was.

This specie if it was more widespread would equal or surpass the damage caused by coptotermes. We have found them in a lot of homes in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Ipswich areas and have had homes with over $100,000 worth of damage caused and even beyond repair.

These termites caused 120k worth of damage to this home

We have had them destroy hardwood and Cypress framed homes , so don't  think you are safe if your homes are constructed from these timbers. In fact our Most destructive termites hardwood is their preferred food. Even steel framed homes are at risk because there is plenty of timber elements in them.

Nasutitermes 3 .

one of the easiest termites to identify

Areas Found: Commonly found in southern areas of Queensland and NSW, ACT, Victoria and Western Australia - Found in urban areas or where trees are highly prevalent. These guys have visible nests usually in trees and ground nests which makes it a lot easier to treat and to eliminate the colony. This is probably one of the main reasons why they don't get put in the same class as the other two.

Treating Termites with Bait

    Destruction - Nasutitermes can be very destructive to buildings ,homes and other timber structures if not detected. Sometimes severe damage can occur, but not so much as the nests are usually visible. We always advise to treat visible nests as this will take the pressure off your homes. I get told by a lot of people if we leave them alone they won't come to my house but this is not advisable as termites need to feed their ever growing colony and are always foraging around for new food sources and our homes and buildings are a smorgasbourg for them.

  Nests are easy to find and treat

Visible Nests is the main reason these guys aren't classed as a major Destructive Termite, but they can cause severe damage to home if undetected.

Heterotermes 4.

  Areas found:  found throughout South East Qld, NSW, the ACT, Victoria, and southern parts of South Australia and Western Australia - Mostly found in urban areas or where  trees are highly prevalent. This termite is hard to identify and can get confused with Microcerotermes but these guys aren't classed in the major destructive category.

Nest located by fence

Nest Location - Heterotermes  will build their colony nest next to stumps, logs and in trees or other timber in direct contact with the soil where some wood decay or rotting is present.

Destructive Nature - Heterotermes  are  destructive to damp timbers and are usually found attacking fences, poles and other timber structures that have wood decay from weathering or from being in contact with the soil. This species can be confused with the less aggressive and destructive microcerotermes  species.

Both these species are found attacking retaining walls fences and landscaping timbers that are decayed and they are a smaller termite compared to the major ones.

typical damage found with Heterotermes to fences, mainly damage decayed timbers

They can cause damage to homes but it is unusual to find major damage but does happen on occasions.

This is a common sign of Heterotermes in a home with mud leads through the drywall

We recommend they get treated when found in your yard as they can cause damage to your home.

This specie is known for having strange mud leads..I have seen them making leads to nowhere..

The Last but not least Number 5 Microcerotermes..

Typical Micro nest

  Very Similar to number 4 and our least destructive out of the subterranean termites but as mentioned above they can cause damage to decayed fences, landscaping timbers and retaining walls. Generally the colonies a small compared to the other species and if you find the nest they are real easy to treat. Micros Rarely attack homes and if they do they will take a long time to do any significant damage.

  Drywood Termites...

The native drywood termite.

These were found in the Wynnum Manly area

The native drywood termite Cryptotermes primus is found throughout coastal areas and is common in most areas settled before 1940. It attacks the dead wood of living trees and timber in our homes. Colonies have up to 200 Termites and less than 10 soldiers. These Termites aren't considered a major destructive termite. Soldiers are a creamy colour, 4–6 mm long with short, thick, dark heads. Alates (winged reproductives) are pale yellow-brown with wings. They can cause damage to house stumps, flooring, skirting boards,  support beams, furniture and fences. The local drywood termite is  common in the  house stumps.

West Indian Drywood Termite Cryptotermes Brevis.

Here is one of the worlds most destructive termites and they have landed on our shores. If we find them we must report them to DAF who take over and treat them. They are trying to eradicate this species because if they get a foothold in Australia it will be a disaster. I have only found them 3 times and all have been in the Manly Wynnum areas. They can literally fly into your home and start a colony as they dont need ground contact and they get all their food needs including moisture from the timber in your homes. An indication they are in your home is the presence of Faecal Pellets.

west indian droppings

Lets just hope they can get rid of these guys because they can cause some serious damage.

AUSTRALIA'S MOST DESTRUCTIVE TERMITE (THE SUPER TERMITE)

Mastotermes_darwiniensis

Mastotermes darwiniensis, some of the names they go by, giant northern termite, the super termite and Darwin termite, and it is mainly found only in northern Australia. It is the most primitive termite alive. They have been found a few times in SEQ but let's hope they don't make it to our homes in SEQ. And they are hungry blighters and will eat just about anything and have been known to eat rubber tyres, leather, hide, plastic or electrical cables and even bitumen. These guys are the reason there is hardly any crop farming up north. Well that's about it for our destructive termites and we all have to be Vigilant at keeping our homes safe from these destructive pests because they do not discriminate they will quite happily destroy any building given the chance.