Home Depot - Faux Wood Blinds Cut To Size
This past weekend, my wife was at the JC Penney Home Store on 119th and Metcalf and she noticed that the faux wood blinds were 40%, which made them approximately $25 each. This was much cheaper than other quotes we had been getting for similar blinds. Sears was around $70 and 3 Day Blinds was about $115, so we decided go with the more economical version!
We measured our windows and the opening was right at 33 1/2 inches, and of course the only two available sizes were 32 and 34. We opted for the larger size because the associate said that the blinds overstate the measurements, so they were actually 33 1/2 when marked 34. When we got them home I got the brackets mounted and the blinds up, but unfortunately they were just millimeters too large. The top fit, but the individuals blinds were bending because of the tight fit! Why are home projects so difficult?
We went to the local Home Depot and were disappointed to find the same sizes, just 32 and 34, but after talking to the helpful salesperson, she said they will cut the blinds to size...for free! There was a machine right next to the blinds that can cut the blinds, with the smallest cut being 1/4 inch. Wow! I was so impressed with this service. Say good-bye to custom blinds and hello to the handy machine! One tip the salesperson gave us was to be careful and not cut too much off because the brackets are on the ends and if it gets too short, they will slide around. The Home Depot blinds were around $28 each and after cutting the blinds, we took them home and they look great!
Anyone else with odd shaped windows, or windows that are just millimeters off, head to your local Home Depot and they can customize your faux wood blinds for free! Here is a link to the Home Depot Faux Wood Blinds
Trolley’s Downtown Bar and Grille
I’d driven by Trolley’s on 135th Street many times, so we finally decided to stop in and try it! We went on a Friday evening around 7:00 and the wait was only about 15 minutes. While waiting for a table we went to the massive bar area to grab a drink. There were multiple flat screen TV’s and a large projection TV playing sports. All the chairs at the bar were full, but there wasn’t a crowd of people standing around, so it wasn’t difficult to get a drink. The restaurant itself has a lot of exposed brick and even has an old movie marquee that said Happy Birthday to Sarah! We were seated at table, but I wish we could’ve sat at a booth because they are under an arch of bricks. Very cool effect.
We started with the Thai Lettuce Wraps which were absolutely delicious. They were made of chicken, mushrooms and water chestnuts served with carrots, red cabbage, rice noodles and lettuce cups and came with two sauces. These had quite a bite to them, but were very memorable.
My wife and I ordered the same entrée, the Chicken Azteca which was chicken topped with onions and peppers, Cajun corn, black beans and white queso. The waiter kindly informed us that BBQ sauce usually comes on it as well, but is not mentioned on the menu. We both opted out of that because it didn’t seem to go with the other ingredients! The meals were tasty and the portion sizes were good. I must admit that we enjoyed the appetizer more than the entrees, but it was still a great experience. I’m sure we will stop into Trolley’s again!
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Kansas City offers various types of sports leagues and pick-up games, and the latest additions are some entertaining games from our youth such as dodgeball and kickball. Kickball has become quite popular in the last couple years and there are multiple leagues for those who would like to participate. Here are a few links for those interested in playing kickball in the Kansas City area:
Midwestern Unconventional Sports Association: http://www.musakickball.com/
World Adult Kickball Association: http://www.kickball.com/waka_divisions.php
American Sports and Social Club: http://www.kansascitysportandsocialclub.com/kcssc/
An article in the Kansas City Star stated that Kansas City ranked number 40 in foreclosures in a study of the 100 largest metropolitan areas. Foreclosures were up in our metropolitan area almost 84% from 2006 and estimated that almost 1.2% of all area households were in foreclosure.
While that number is up from previous years, 1.18% is a far cry from the nation's leaders: Detroit at 4.9% and Stockton, California at 4.8% of homes in foreclosure.
Remember to, that although this number was a large increase over 2007, only 1.18% homes are in foreclosure, which means that 98.82% of Kansas City homes are NOT!
I have been a full-time agent for going on six years and I take pride in helping people achieve their real estate goals. I am a home owner in Olathe and a life long resident of the Kansas City area.
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Realty Executives real estate agent, Brad Papa has been helping people achieve their real estate goals for almost six years and specializes as both a buyer's or seller's agent. Brad has resided in the Kansas City/Olathe area for his entire life and is an expert dealing with all areas of the metropolitan area.
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Papa's Client Testimonials
Brad Papa was AWESOME in every way -- encouraging, cautious at the right times, knowledgeable, totally not pushy, extremely responsive and generally helpful. Not only did he do everything he told us he'd do everytime, he was constantly surprising us by going above and beyond. Eric & Kellie, Olathe
Working with Brad was a great experience! His is knowledgeable and does his job with sincere passion, which we appreciate. We knew no matter what we had questions about, Brad was there to get us answers, to support us and that he had our best interest in mind! Marissa and Phillip, Olathe
Brad Papa's follow through and communication was prompt, market knowledge was superior and we would recommend him to any friends for their real estate needs. Zach and Abby, Kansas City
Brad Papa was so hard working, had persistence and did not give up. I felt very informed, especially since I was half way across the country. I know the paperwork going back and forth was a pain, and Brad did not complain once. I have never seen such work ethic, Brad is awesome! Shelly, San Diego
As a first time buyer, I was very satisfied and impressed by the way Brad Papa handled the entire transaction. You cannot even image the amount of fear and skepticism I had when I started my house search. I had heard a lot of horror stories and I'm glad that all went absolutely well with my dream home purchase. Thanks! David, Shawnee
I am very pleased with my first home purchase and had a great experience with Brad Papa! He was great about answering any of the questions I had and made the whole process happen smoothly and with much ease. Lacie, Overland Park
Brad Papa made the home buying process so much easier than we thought it would be! We really appreciated the time he spent helping us and we feel great about our purchase! Justin and Kristen, Prairie Village
Brad Papa was helpful and informative. The entire process went smooth and easy. We never had a problem getting in touch with Brad or setting up appointments. He responded promptly to our requests and questions. Jeff and Amy, Overland Park
I was very happy with Brad Papa's "lazzie fare" approach. The first realtor I used hounded me. She was very pushy and I did not like it. For me, Brad Papa was ready to go when I was ready to look at houses. That works really well for me! Brad, Lenexa
Brad Papa was always willing to do whatever we needed. Fred and Nadene, Blue Springs
It was a real pleasure to work with a real professional who treats each of his clients as if they were his only client. Mike, Overland Park
Our experience could not have been better! We especially appreciate the frequent updates and follow up with potential buyers. Richard and Dina, Olathe
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