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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
  I am thankful for my sons' and grands' laughters, the sound of the ocean waves, bird chirping, the crackling of a fire place on a cold night and of course music of all genres.   The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN Homes For Sale to home buyers and home sellers in Morristown Tennessee, Whitesburg, Talbott, Russellville, Sevierville, Bean Station, Dandridge, Pigeon Forge and surrounding communities.We specialize in working with Home Sellers in getting their homes listed and sold. We utilize the latest and most up to date marketing materials in assuring the job gets done quickly and with the least amount of hassle. Our homes are listed on over 32 different Real Estate web sites including realtor....
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
  Ok who is feeling snacky today?   I love popcorn, pretzels, nuts, trail mix, anything chocolate. The list could go on and on haha.   Watch our Facebook Live Show every Wednesday at 12p.m. est. Elite Realty Group 423-307-8566 Licensed in TN Equal Housing Opportunity   The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN Homes For Sale to home buyers and home sellers in Morristown Tennessee, Whitesburg, Talbott, Russellville, Sevierville, Bean Station, Dandridge, Pigeon Forge and surrounding communities. We specialize in working with Home Sellers in getting their homes listed and sold. We utilize the latest and most up to date marketing materials in assuring the job gets done quickly and with the least amount of...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 Since the holidays are quickly approaching.  What is a tradition that you usually have for the holiday season? I have always enjoyed having both of my sons, their families (including their monther-in-laws etc) over for Thanksgiving every year and then putting up our Christmas decorations the next day.  The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN Homes For Sale to home buyers and home sellers in Morristown Tennessee, Whitesburg, Talbott, Russellville, Sevierville, Bean Station, Dandridge, Pigeon Forge and surrounding communities.We specialize in working with Home Sellers in getting their homes listed and sold. We utilize the latest and most up to date marketing materials in assuring the job gets done qu...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 Let's hear it y'all #thankfulness Watch our Facebook Live Show every Wednesday at 12p.m. est. Elite Realty Group 423-307-8566 Licensed in TN Equal Housing Opportunity   The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN Homes For Sale to home buyers and home sellers in Morristown Tennessee, Whitesburg, Talbott, Russellville, Sevierville, Bean Station, Dandridge, Pigeon Forge and surrounding communities. We specialize in working with Home Sellers in getting their homes listed and sold. We utilize the latest and most up to date marketing materials in assuring the job gets done quickly and with the least amount of hassle. Our homes are listed on over 32 different Real Estate web sites including realtor.com, yaho...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 5 tips to disinfect and sanitize your home properlyEveryone is busy cleaning their houses because there are new viruses arising everyday so, it is vital to know that merely cleaning won't be enough to fight all of that because not many folks know that cleaning is different from sanitizing the house. While moping and sweeping remove the dust, sanitizing the house kills the germs. You may do the cleaning by yourself or if you want to take it to next level then you'll hire a trusted cleaning services alongside a good disinfection service as both goes hand in hand.Here are some tips to sanitize your Home in these times when we have become prone to so many viruses:-1. Getting the materials required For Sanitization:You would need different types of disinfectants to sanitize different surfac...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 Do You Need a Mudroom?What are mudrooms? Typically found in parts of the country where mud, rain or snow are expected, mudrooms help keep the rest of your house looking its best. They are areas, usually around back or side doors, where wet coats and muddy boots are left in order to avoid tracking water and mud throughout the house. If you've thought about creating a mudroom for your home, here are a few things you should know:Hooks for coats and bagsOne way to instantly declutter your house is to install hooks for coat storage. When coats and jackets are thrown over chairs or railings, the house will always look untidy. Hooks also give you and your family a place to hang coats and bags so things don't get lost easily.Bench for removing shoesYou can stop tracking in mud or getting your ...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 Change Your Bathroom’s Look With a New FaucetBathrooms are one of the most important rooms in the house. Despite this, they tend to get a bit less attention than other rooms when it comes to how they look. If you find yourself worrying that you have a less-than-beautiful bathroom, you’re in luck; the bathroom is also one of those rooms where a relatively simple change can make a big difference in the overall look. In fact, something as seemingly simple as changing your faucet can have a major impact on how you and your guests view your bathroom.Of course, it’s important that you choose the right faucet if you’re hoping to make a positive change to the look of your bathroom. A cheap or ugly faucet can have as big of a negative effect on the room’s appearance as a beautiful faucet can ch...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 Give Your Porch a Fall MakeoverFall is nearly in full swing! If you haven’t already, now is the time make your porch more fall-friendly by switching things up. Just because the cold months are approaching does not mean that you should stop enjoying your porch. Below are our 8 tips to give your summer porch a fall makeover!Bring Out the CandlesCandles bring the cozy in terms of ambiance. A cluster of candles both big and small can also simulate the look and feel of having an outdoor fireplace. Place your candles on a metal tray for safety. They not only look good but can make you look good too! Candlelight is very flattering! Not a fan of real candles? Try battery operated ones.Warm Things Up With QuiltsThick quilts to drape over porch furniture would be great for those with an enclosed...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
*original article by Tamra Lee Ulmer Fall Decorating Ideas for HomeWith these lovely and easy decorating ideas, you can bring the warm hues of fall into your house. A few common motifs that might inspire are pumpkins, gourds, fall foliage, and pinecones. You may combine all of these items on your mantle or stagger them down your front stairs in an artistic manner.Choose all cream or a brilliantly colored orange for additional Halloween-themed curb appeal for a more contemporary design. One of our favorites is a garland constructed of large pinecones with fresh magnolia or foliage tied with florist wire. Remove the new components from the pinecone garland before storing them in a plastic tub during the off-season.Fall Decorating Ideas for a Beautiful Fall SeasonSimple 10-minute Rustic Ma...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
The Elkins Home Selling Team with Elite Realty Group provides services with Morristown TN Real Estate For Sale and Morristown TN Homes For Sale to home buyers and home sellers in Morristown Tennessee, Whitesburg, Talbott, Russellville, Sevierville, Bean Station, Dandridge, Pigeon Forge and surrounding communities.We specialize in working with Home Sellers in getting their homes listed and sold. We utilize the latest and most up to date marketing materials in assuring the job gets done quickly and with the least amount of hassle. Our homes are listed on over 32 different Real Estate web sites including realtor.com, yahoo.com, trulia.com and many others. Each office independently owned and operated.Elite Realty Group is a full service real estate company serving Morristown TN Real Estate ...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
*original article by Miriam Odegard on ActiveRainIs Your House Haunted?You’ve bought a new house – new to you, anyway. It’s a big rambling country estate with many rooms and three floors. Your dream house! You and your family move in and it’s paradise – for three days. But then, unexplained things begin happening...First, even though you’re deliriously happy at moving in to your dream home, you all unaccountably become depressed, listless, without energy, and none of you can explain why. One day you’re in the living room, and you hear scraping directly overhead, as if someone is upstairs moving the furniture from one end of the room to the other. This is impossible! Your husband’s at work and the kids are at school. You go upstairs to investigate only to find everything in its place and...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 Is It Time to Cut Down Your Tree?Autumn is a good time to do a number of things around the house. You’ve likely already started preparing for winter, trimming back some of your plants, and doing other maintenance tasks that are perfectly suited for brisk fall days. There may be at least one big task that needs to be done that you haven’t even considered, though: cutting down that tree that you’ve been worried about for ages.It may seem strange to think of a project as major as cutting down a tree as especially well-suited for autumn, but there are actually a few reasons why this is the perfect time of year to bring that tree down. If you’re on the fence, here’s some advice on how to tell whether the tree really needs to come down and how to make sure that you bring it down safely. Why ...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 Year-Round Savings With Ceiling FansIn general, people tend to think about air conditioners as a way to keep a home cool and heating units as a way to keep it warm. There’s nothing wrong with this line of thinking, of course. If you’re only relying on heaters and air conditioners to maintain the temperature, though, then you may be spending way more than you need to keep your home comfortable.One key part of controlling your home’s heating and cooling costs that you might be ignoring is the humble ceiling fan. By using ceiling fans effectively, you can keep your home at more consistent temperatures throughout the year while spending a lot less on heating and cooling. If you like the thought of staying comfortable while spending less, here’s what you need to know about using your ceilin...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 A-door-able Updates!It goes without saying that your doors are an important part of your home. They provide security, help to control the temperature, and even play a big part in the overall look of your home. Your front door is one of the first things that people notice when coming to your home, and the state that your door is in can have a noticeable impact on the impression that people have of your house and property. Stop and think about it for a moment: What sort of a message is your front door sending?If you don’t like what your door is saying or aren’t really sure how others view it, you might consider getting an upgrade. There are a few different types of updates you can give to your door depending on what you want and the sort of budget you’re dealing with, so you definitely h...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 Could Your Mailbox Use a Facelift?Your mailbox likely isn’t a feature of your home that you think about very often, but it can actually have a big impact on how people view your home. This is especially true if your mailbox is rusty, damaged, or otherwise has obviously seen better days. Giving your mailbox a facelift can make a big difference in how your home looks, even if your mailbox is a standalone unit that sits up by the road.How much work should you put into a mailbox refresh, though? This depends entirely on the condition your mailbox is in and what sort of revamp you’d like to give it. If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some ideas that cover everything from basic retouches to your mailbox to entire rebuilds of your mailbox mounting to create a unique new look on your ...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 Installing a Freestanding Stove? Safety First!A woodburning stove can be a great addition to your home. Not only do they provide non-electric sources of heat during the winter, but many people enjoy the dry heat provided by woodburning stoves and similar heaters and they aren’t limited to the old-school cast iron stoves. Modern woodburning stoves come in a number of styles and forms, including pellet stoves that use small wooden pellets for a more controlled burn and more manageable heat options.While there are certainly advantages to freestanding wood stoves, it’s important that they’re installed and used safely. It should go without saying that an improperly installed or operated wood stove can be very dangerous. To keep you, your family, and your home safe, here are some things that...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
  House Hacks to Keep Cold Air at Bay As summer slowly shifts to autumn, cooler days and chilly nights are just around the corner. While this can be a relief after the summer heat, it won’t be as much of a relief when your heating costs start stacking up. Fortunately, it’s possible to prepare in advance to avoid some of the extra costs of winter while still keeping your home comfortable throughout the season. Though there are countless ways to do so and the right options for you will largely depend on your specific home, here are some little things you can do now that will have a big impact on how well your home keeps out the cold air this winter. Prep for the Cold The first thing that you should do when trying to get ready for the coming cold is to make sure you’ve blocked off many of ...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 How to Spice Up Your Cook Place Using Cherry Kitchen CabinetsWood is one of the most preferred materials in the kitchen. Many homeowners prefer using wood because of the numerous benefits that they get from them.On top of the list of the best cabinetry types are cherry kitchen cabinets. Cherry is an expensive type of wood that works well to improve the appearance of the kitchen. We’ll explore its characteristics and the benefits it has in the kitchen.Features of cherry woodThis type of wood is not new; it has been around for ages. It is a traditional wood type that carpenters have been using for two main reasons i.e. quality and color.The reddish-brown color of cherry wood is admirable in the kitchen.Another unique feature of cherry wood is that it changes its color. This might sound a...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 How to Clean Stubborn Stains and Molds on Your WallMold on your interior walls is not just unsightly; it may also pose a health risk to your family. Depending on the amount and location, its presence may indicate a more significant problem in your home, such as water penetration. You can't wait to cover up that dingy beige on your walls, but as you examine all of the spots you'll need to prepare, you see a lot of filth, muck, and things that appear to be too resistant for your regular vinegar wash. Any cleaning novice can wipe off dust and cobwebs. However, removing grease stains, watermarks, and children's crayon and ink wall art requires the expertise of cleaning experts.How to Remove Mold from WallsPrepare the AreaMold in your basement may be identified by its appearance, often blac...
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By Norma J. Elkins, Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team
( Elite Realty Group)
 4 Things to Look for in a New Backyard When Wanting to GardenWhat is it about a new home that makes us want to get out and do a little gardening? Whether you want to plant a few flowers or get a garden growing in the backyard, there is something about a new home that makes us crave a little dirt therapy. One reason many crave planting a garden is that it is quite rewarding, and, although it might seem paradoxical, gardening can be relaxing. However, there are some things one should consider before planting a garden, especially in a new backyard. 1. Location, location, location It is highly important that you choose a good location for your garden. Sure, aesthetically, you're probably going to want to put it in a certain place in the yard, but if you choose a location that doesn't drain...
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