For Sale or Lease in Wakefield Estates!

Wakefield Estates provides the setting for this immaculate two

story/one-and-a-half story home offering comfortable everyday

living or stylish entertaining. Built by Cedarwood Homes in 1998,

this home is light, bright, neutral, and is ready for you. The price,

location and condition can't be beat -- HURRY!

For more info, please stop by our website

Open House - Sunday, November 11th

Please join us today at 13211 Farley in Overland Park today from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This home sits in an ideal location. Seller is offering a new composition roof with acceptable offer!

www.13211farley.info

Open House - Sunday, October 16th

Please stop by and visit us at our beautiful Woods of Bradford listing today from 1 to 3!


Woods of Bradford
14153 W 139TH Street
Olathe,KS 66062
West on 143rd Street to Greenwood; North to home at Southeast corner of 139th & Greenwood
Offered at $319,000

Three Great Open Houses Today! September 11, 2011

We invite you to join us today at one of our three open houses between 2:00 and 4:00 PM.

Woods of Bradford
14153 W 139TH Street
Olathe,KS 66062
West on 143rd Street to Greenwood; North to home at Southeast corner of 139th & Greenwood
Offered at $330,000

Ninety-Eighth Place
9841 Chadwick Drive
Leawood,KS 66206
From 103rd Street: North on Mission; Right on 97th Place (just past 100th Street); Left on Chadwick Drive; Home is on right
Offered at $320,000

Autumn Woods (Shawn will be giving out American Flag pins here in rememberence of 9-11)
13211 Farley Street
Overland Park,KS 66213
From 135th Street: Switzer to 132nd Terrace. East 1 block to Farley
$255,000

Great HousLogic Article On Window Maintenance!

How to Inspect Windows, Doors to Stop Air and Water Leaks

By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon

Published: January 7, 2011

Inspect windows and doors regularly to stop air leaks and water seeps that create high energy and repair bills. We’ll show you how.

Big picture inspection

A home air pressure test sucks air into the house to reveal air leaks that increase your energy bills. To inspect windows and other openings:

• Seal the house by locking all doors, windows, skylights, and shutting all vents.

• Close all dampers and vents.

• Turn on all kitchen and bath exhaust fans.

• Pass a burning incense stick along all openings--windows, doors, fireplaces, outlets--to pinpoint air rushing in from the outside.

Windows and the outside world

Air and water can seep into closed widows from gaps and rot in frames, deteriorating caulking, cracked glass, and closures that don’t fully close.

To stop air leaks, pinpoint window problems.

• Give a little shake. If they rattle, frames are not secure, so heat and air conditioning can leak out and rain can seep in. Some caulk and a few nails into surrounding framing will fix this.

• Look deep. If you can see the outside from around--not through--the window, you’ve got gaps. Stop air leaks by caulking and weather stripping around frames.

• Inspect window panes for cracks.

• Check locks. Make sure double-hung windows slide smoothly up and down. If not, run a knife around the frame and sash to loosen any dried paint. Tighten cranks on casement windows and check that top locks fully grab latches.

Door doubts

• Check doors for cracks that weaken their ability to stop air leaks and water seeps.

• Inspect weather stripping for peels and gaps.

• Make sure hinges are tight and doors fit securely in their thresholds.

Inspect skylights

Brown stains on walls under a skylight are telltale signs that water is invading and air is escaping. Cut a small hole in the stained drywall to check for wetness, which would indicate rot, or gaps in the skylight.

To investigate skylight leaks, carefully climb on the roof and look for the following:

• Open seams between flashing or shingles.

• Shingle debris that allows water to collect on roofs.

• Failed and/or cracked cement patches put down the last time the skylight leaked.

Lisa Kaplan Gordon is a managing editor at HouseLogic.

Muller Team Opens for Sunday, August 14th - 2:00 to 4:00 PM

Come visit us at one of our great open houses on Sunday, August 14th from 2 to 4! For the complete list, please go to our website at MullerTeam.com

Excellent Autumn Ridge Location!

13211 Farley
Overland Park, KS 66213
MLS #1741439
www.13211Farley.info

This Autumn Ridge two story home with a finished walkout lower level is ready for you! Enjoy the comfortable floor plan with its great room open to
the kitchen, formal dining room, main level laundry & powder rooms plus four spacious bedrooms upstairs. Benefit from the freshly refinished hardwood floors, tiled bath floors, newer HVAC, woodfenced back yard, patio & recently stained deck. Best of all is the convenience to shopping, restaurants & highways. Easily walk to Blue Valley Northwest High School. Hurry!

How to properly dispose of dead animals on your property

Gross topic, but this Lifehacker article is great information for homeowners. We receive questions about this all the time from homeowners, especially during heatwaves like we're experiencing now (or when the seasons start changing).

For the full article, please go to lifehacker.com/5825678/how-to-properly-dispose-of-a-dead-animal

How to Properly Dispose of a Dead Animal


Losing a pet or coming across a dead bird or other animal in the yard isn't something we like to think about. Knowing how to properly dispose of a dead animal and taking care of it right away is important, however, for your health and the well-being of everyone else. Here are some basic guidelines.

Handling Dead Animals

If at all possible, don't touch a dead animal or at least wear gloves. For small animals like a dead bird on your porch, you can use a shovel to pick it up and place in a plastic bag. It's best to avoid wild animals found dead on the road—report these to your local or state health department or local police department.

Burying Small Animals

Small animals, like fish and hamsters, are easy to dispose of if you have a yard. You'll need to check your local regulations for the requirements for burial. State, county, or town code, like this Missouri statute, will tell you how deep you need to bury the dead animal (usually at least 3 or 4 feet) and other requirements.

When digging, watch out for utility power lines, and avoid burying an animal near any water source or area prone to flooding.

Wrap the body in a plastic bag, then put it in a box and bury in the deep hole. As the East Baton Rouge Parish Animal Control & Rescue Center advises, you may want to put some paving stones directly above the spot to discourage scavengers and/or plant a bush or tree to mark the spot.

Non-Burial Methods

Flushing small fish: Flushing fish down the toilet is an easy way to dispose of them too, but also controversial. (Don't try this with bigger fish, which may clog your toilet.) Some think flushing a pet fish is irreverent, while others are concerned about diseased fish entering the sewer system. Right now the jury's out on this practice, so for now we recommend either burying the fish or wrapping it up in a plastic bag or leak-proof container and putting it in the trash. (Also, when one of your fish has died, check the health of your other fish in your aquarium and consider changing the tank water.)

Trash disposal: For other small or even medium size animals, you can place the body in a sealed plastic bag and then in a trash bag for garbage collection. If it's going to be a while before pickup, some sources recommend placing the body in the freezer until pickup day. Again, check with your town's sanitation guidelines; in New York City, calling 311 tells you to place the animal in a trash bag marked "dead dog" or "dead cat" for removal.

Dead animal removal services: NYC even has an online form to request dead animal removal, and other cities like Mobile, AL also will remove dead animals from your curb. You'll need to call or contact the sanitation department to arrange for removal.

For more tricky dead wildlife removal, like getting rid of dead raccoons hidden in your walls, you'll need to seek out professional wildlife removal services or contact animal control services.

When it comes to your pets, however, such as cats or dogs, and either you can't (or don't want to) bury your pet and you want to see your pet go with a bit more care than being put in the dumpster, your vet is a great resource who could recommend a pet cremation service or possibly take care of the final arrangements.

This is a morbid subject, but if you have pets or live near a lot of wildlife you'll likely come across this situation.

Honey, Stop The Car!

9512Belleview.info

Welcome home to this beautiful ranch in the popular Leeview subdivision! You'll
entertain easily here with the versatile floor plan which includes a large living room and dining room combination; eat-in kitchen with double-oven, butler's pantry,
ample counter space and smooth-top range; finished lower level is wired for surround
sound and boasts a newly-built full bathroom with jetted tub/shower; sun-dappled
three-season screened porch; remodeled bathrooms on the main level. Perfect
location, close to shopping, entertainment and highway access. Hurry!

Summer Travel Tips

As you get ready to travel—even if it’s a short trip, like 4th of July weekend - don’t forget to take these few easy steps at home before you leave:

• Turn up your thermostat to 85 degrees (unless you’re leaving pets at home, of course). Experts agree that the energy saved from turning your thermostat up in the summer while you’re away is greater than the energy used to cool your house back down after you return.

• Close window blinds and shades to block out the sun’s heat. It’s amazing how much indoor heat simply comes from the heat of the sun though the windows. Most ENERGY STAR qualified windows reduce the “heat gain” into your home more than typical windows do, without reducing the visible light. You get the light you need without the uncomfortable heat.

• Avoid wasting energy on unused electronics while you’re away by unplugging them—including hand-held electronics that might be charging, such as phones, MP3 players, chargers, and even laptops.

• Aside from those one or two lights that you may want to leave on for safety, make sure everything else is turned off—all lights, ceiling fans, the alarm on your radio, and other small appliances.

• And perhaps the best thing you can do to save energy this summer is to choose hotels that have earned EPA’s ENERGY STAR label. These hotels listed use at least 35 percent less energy and emit at least 35 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than other hotels—making a stay with them a carbon-saving experience.

For more tips on bringing your green on the road, visit EPA’s press release.

New Listing and 2 Open Houses This Weekend!

We have a gorgeous new listing in Wilshire Farms! Why build? This stunner has been upgraded and is move-in-ready! For more information, please check out 9331w155th.info

Stop by one of our great open houses this Sunday, January 23rd between 2:00 and 4:00 PM.

4709w88th.info

and

11647Monrovia.info

See you there!