Katina Hargrove, Broker/Owner

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From my Family to Yours

Katina Hargrove, Broker/Owner

Stake Your Land Realty, Inc.

This beautiful 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom block home offers 2,380 SF of total area with 1,815 SF under air. New paint, new carpet. desirable floor plan features Formal Living Room, Family Room open to Kitchen and Breakfast Nook with bay window. Split bedroom plan allows for privacy in Master Bedroom featuring spacious walk in closet dual vanities, garden tub, separate shower stall, water closet. Two car garage attached garage. All 5 acres are clear and fenced. The property has a new owner ready to enjoy the country lifestyle, but close to town. If you are looking for similar properties, visit my website at www.stakeyourland.com , call me at 352-551-0308 or send me an email at katina@stakeyourland.com I will be happy to assist you in buying or selling.

Sincerely for all your real estate needs.

Katina Hargrove

Guide to Paint Sheens: Oooo, Shiny!

By: Pat Curry

Published: March 25, 2011

You think choosing the right color for your paint job is hard? Try picking the right sheen. HouseLogic will help you tell your semi-gloss from your satin finish.

In the painting world, very shiny translates to very durable. High sheen can take a lot of abuse and a lot of scrubbing. The lower the sheen, the silkier the effect; but, like silk, scrubbing will damage it.

High gloss: The most durable and easiest to clean of all paint sheens, high-gloss paint is hard, ultra-shiny, and light-reflecting. Think appliance-paint tough. High gloss is a good choice for area that sticky fingers touch--cabinets, trim, and doors. High-gloss, however, is too much shine for interior walls. And like a Spandex dress, high gloss shows every bump and roll, so don’t skimp on prep work.

• Practical application: kitchens, door and window trim

• Durability: very high

Semi-gloss: Good for rooms where moisture, drips, and grease stains challenge walls. Also great for trim work that takes a lot of abuse.

• Practical application: kitchens, bathrooms, trim, chair rails

• Durability: high

Satin: Has a yummy luster that, despite the name, often is described as velvety. It’s easy to clean, making it excellent for high-traffic areas. Its biggest flaw is it reveals application flaws, such as roller or brush strokes. Touch-ups later can be tricky.

• Practical application: family rooms, foyers, hallways, kid’s bedrooms

• Durability: high

Eggshell: Between satin and flat on the sheen (and durability) scale is eggshell, so named because it’s essentially a flat (no-shine) finish with little luster, like a chicken’s egg. Eggshell covers wall imperfections well and is a great finish for gathering spaces that don’t get a lot of bumps and scuffs.

• Practical application: dining rooms, living rooms, libraries

• Durability: medium

Flat or matte: A friend to walls that have something to hide, flat/matte soaks up, rather than reflects, light. It has the most pigment and will provide the most coverage, which translates to time and money savings. However, it’s tough to clean without taking paint off with the grime.

• Practical application: adult’s bedrooms and other interior rooms that won’t be roughed up by kids

• Durability: medium-low

More fun sheen facts

• Dark, richer paint colors have more colorant, which boosts sheen. If you don’t want a super-shiny wall, step down at least one level on the sheen scale. Ditto if you’re painting a large, sun-washed or imperfect wall.

• Adding sheen also adds price: Valspar Ultra Premium eggshell costs $32, satin $33, and semi-gloss $34.

Just sold a new home at Victoria Trails in Deland, Florida. If you would like to set up an appointment and view the homes that are available, please call me at 352-551-0308 or send me an email at katina@stakeyourland.com Also, visit www.stakeyourland.com Sincerely for all your real estate needs, Katina Hargrove Broker/Owner of Stake Your Land Realty, Inc.