Barbara Andrews' Blog

Avoiding Home Improvement Fraud

Posted on 08/04/2019

Do the echoing thumps of a hammer, or the high pitched-squeals of a table saw trigger any Deja-vu? That is right, the season of home improvement is officially here. Whether you are adding a deck, installing a new window or perhaps replacing a roof, the fact is you're most likely going to hire a contractor to make this...

Renovations

Home Impovements

Keep Your Home Smelling Like Summer All Year Long

Posted on 07/28/2019

If summer is your favorite season of the year, then you probably wouldn't mind having your home smell like summer all through the year, seeing as most people wait all year to breathe in summer's scent. Follow simple tips to keep your home smelling fresh and summery all through the year. Make a Gel Freshener Yourself. Making a...

Cleaning Tips

Scents

Repair Your Credit After Bankruptcy

Posted on 07/21/2019

No one wishes to go bankrupt, but it sometimes happens. When you understand that bankruptcy is not the end of your financial journey, you will have enough strength to start all over. It can be an opportunity to move forward and develop a better, personal financial plan. Taking the right step is a good measure against any other...

Personal Finance

How To

How to Go Green in the Kitchen

Posted on 07/14/2019

Are you conscious of your environment? Fact is, almost every kitchen is causing some level of harm to the environment, no matter how environmentally-conscious the homeowner. That being said there are things you can do to "go green" and reduce your negative environmental impact.Here some ways to go green in your kitchen, at no additional cost. Wash dishes...

Eco Friendly Homes

Green Living

Posted on 07/07/2019

Greener Living Solutions

Green living is much more than recycling your cans and plastics. Living green encompasses a whole value system that bases all you do on how it will impact the environment. The belief that how you treat the environment will either improve or harm what condition you leave the earth for future generations. The proper stewardship of the place...

Green Living

How To

Paint Color - To Boldly Go

Posted on 06/30/2019

When it comes to painting inside your home, you might have to fight that inner voice that says "white, white, white" or just barely off-white when you visit the paint store. Or you might hear the voice of a television designer saying "go with that neutral gray, or beige, or greige, whatever that is. But if your soul...

Community

Paint

227 Gerda Street, Holden Beach, NC 28462 is now new to the market!

Posted on 08/18/2019

NEW CONSTRUCTION JUST GETTING UNDERWAY! This two story home will be all decked out when it's finished, including a wonderful Crow's Nest at the top to take in some of Holden Beach's best views! The home will feature 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a nice open floorplan on the top floor with slighly vaulted ceilings. Home is built with an elevator shaft so if you wanted to add an elevator in the future, it would be easy to do. The location is very close to a beach access, and to the bridgeso you can be at the Pavilion or the restaurants in just minutes! Go ahead! Take that next step and Buy the Beach...

Holden Beach

109 High Point Street, Holden Beach, NC 28462 is now new to the market!

Posted on 08/06/2019

ANOTHER GREAT CANAL HOME HAS JUST BECOME AVAILABLE! Don't let this opportunity slip by! This is not your traditional one story floorplan. You enter into a nice open Living Room/Dining/Kitchen area with slightly vaulted ceilings. Master Bedroom and Guest Bedrooms are just down the hall. Back deck extends all the way across the back of the house and is covered by a pergola that offers some shade when needed. Outdoor shower and nice floating dock complete it! Low flood insurance makes it very attractive. Beach access is just a few houses around the corner! This home will be sold furnished so all you need to do is pack your bags and...

Holden Beach

2681 Jessica Lane SW, Supply, NC 28462 now has a new price of $269,000!

Posted on 07/24/2019

ONLY ABOUT 3 MILES FROM HOLDEN BEACH LIES A WONDERFUL COMMUNITY CALLED LAKES OF LOCKWOOD. They have their own Clubhouse, Fitness room and Outdoor swimming pool. This home features a very nice private back yard with lots of foliage, a cute little she shed, an outdoor kitchen area, and a garden area. There is also an outdoor storage room attached to the home. As you enter the Foyer, you come into an open Kitchen, Living and Dining area complete with a corner fireplace built in and vaulted ceilings that make it feel more spacious. The Master suite is on one side of the house and the Guest rooms are on the other side, & even a Bonus room...

Supply

162 Greensboro Street, Holden Beach, NC 28462 is now new to the market!

Posted on 07/18/2019

HARD TO FIND GEM that fronts on a canal but also includes the parcel on the ICW. With proper CAMA permits, you could add your own pier on the ICW for some great fishing, or just some great entertainment watching all the boat traffic. Covered Front porch across the front of the house offers incredible waterway views and just a place to sit and relax and contemplate your fun for the day! Back covered porch overlooks the canals and even has some ocean views! Room for the whole crowd with 3 bedrooms, a Den with sleeper sofa, and a Large Sunroom upstairs across the back of the house with two Futons that make into double beds. Living and...

Holden Beach