Special Yard Waste Collection May 9 – 13
6 May2011
Filed Under Homeowners · Tagged: yard waste
**Update** Looks like city hall came to their senses and, beginning May 9th, Yard Waste Pickup will continue for the rest of the year! http://www.wvxu.org/news/wvxunews_article.asp?ID=8784 During the week of May 9-13, City of Cincinnati residents can put out their yard waste on their regular trash day. If you have been accumulating yard waste, this is the perfect opportunity to have it picked up. This is a one-time collection! Take advantage of this opportunity by preparing your yard waste for pick up. It will save you a trip to the yard waste collection location. To prepare your yard waste properly,... [more...]
3046 Parkdale Ct., Edgewood, KY 41017
5 May2011
This 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath home, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, well taken care of! Master with private bath. 2 car garage. Lower level walk-out family room. Kitchen walks out to large deck, overlooking newly fenced PRIVATE rear yard! Many Seller updates include new furnace ’10 & garage door, newer appliances, paint, light fixtures + more! 10min to downtown, 15 min to CVG airport! Lovely neighborhood. Read More →
This Year’s Landscaping Trends
5 May2011
Filed Under Home Improvement · Tagged: Gardening, Green, landscaping
Itching to get out in your garden and make it fresh for summer? It’s that time of year to get outdoors and freshen up your outdoor space. It’s great to have a plan before you go to the garden center. Calculate how much mulch you’ll need, whether you need plants that grow in sun or shade, or if you want annuals or perennials. If you’re hoping to incorporate large changes into your landscaping, do lots of research first. You’ll want to know how much your plan will cost and how long it will take. Consider calling a landscaper for big projects. Here’s a taste of... [more...]
May 4th – Three Cute Houses
4 May2011
Filed Under Three Cute Houses · Tagged:
Each week, I am picking my favorite three cute houses in the Cincinnati area. The homes are chosen based on the following criteria: Attractive price for today’s top buyer pool Quality of finishes, style and character Proximity to shops, restaurants and neighborhood amenities For buyer representation on any of these homes, please contactmolly@amybsells.com or call 513-544-2231. In most cases, I can have you inside within 24 hours of your inquiry! $119,900 : 4147 Maple Drive (Oakley neighborhood) $175,000 : 4426 Yakima Drive (Kenwood neighborhood) $169,900 : 558 Tusculum Avenue (Columbia... [more...]
Amy’s Tips for a Wet Basement
1 May2011
Filed Under Homeowners · Tagged: waterproofing, wet basement
With recent volatile weather in our area, some of you may have experienced the disappointment of a wet basement. If you get water in your basement during rain, it’s important to take steps to treat the problem. First check to be sure your gutters aren’t clogged, that they have a long tail and direct water away from your home and not toward the foundation. Also check to be sure that a leaky window or door isn’t the only reason water is entering your basement. Also survey your landscaping — is it sloping negatively near the foundation? If so, bring in dirt or hire a landscaper... [more...]

