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How to keep marble clean

By Peter Hotton, Globe Staff  |  July 22, 2010

Q. The hall floor in my 100-year-old house is marble. How can I clean it and keep it clean? Some of the lower sashes in my house, the ones with sash weights and chains, are sticking. How can I loosen them?

MARY ANN, from Boston

A. Marble is tough to keep clean because it is so absorbent. Wash with a strong solution of Spic and Span and water, let it soak for 10 minutes or so, then rinse and let dry. Others have had luck with Ultra Bright toothpaste. (Read more)

Easy Fix: Why My Dishwasher Flooded My Kitchen

When my dishwasher flooded my kitchen I started to mentally prepare myself for calling a plumber. Before I took that drastic step, I checked the owners manual and googled around. I was quite pleased to discover there was a quick fix to this little problem. (Read more @ apartmenttherapy.com)

Featured Property: 201 Thorndale

Call us today to view this gorgeous 3 bedroom home in Holly Springs. 

Features include a two car garage and fenced back yard with patio. 

Stunning hardwood floors run throughout the first floor. 

The living room features built-in bookshelves and a gas fireplace.

The eat-in kitchen includes granite counter tops, cherry cabinetry, black and stainless steel appliances, 

and ceramic tile backsplash. 

This 2050 square foot home also includes a walk-up attic for extra storage. 

Call us today to view 201 Thorndale, which rents for $1500 and is available in September. 

For more information, visit our website.

To schedule a showing, please call Lois Rice at 919-859-2323.

To submit an application, please click here. 

Cary ranks 23 on Money Magazine's best US small cities

Back among the best
Town makes Money's list of best places to live

CARY - Good test scores, low crime rates and even Martha Stewart helped put Cary on Money magazine's list of the country's best placed to live.

Cary was ranked No. 23 on the 2010 list released online last week and which will appear in the magazine's August issue.

Money was impressed by several aspects of Cary in its annual ranking of the best small U.S. cities.

"Cary is even Martha Stewart-approved: The domestic goods tycoon collaborated with developer KB Homes to design and construct her own subdivision within the town," according to Money.

The magazine's staff also singled out Cary for having one of the lowest crime rates in the nation, AAA bond ratings from Moody's and an unemployment rate below the country's average. ( Read more)

Featured Property: 102 Lake Tillery

Don't miss out on your chance to view this charming 3 bedroom home conveniently located off of Davis Drive in Cary. With a 2-car garage and 2,000 square feet, there is plenty of space and storage.

This large eat-in kitchen includes bay style windows, refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher.

Large windows in the living room allow for plenty of natural lighting. 

There is also a first floor master suite, deck, and community pool is included in the rent. 

This home rents for $1495 and is available in August!

For more information, visit our website.

To schedule a showing, please call Lois Rice at 919-859-2323.

To submit an application, please click here. 

How to Clean the Inside of a Microwave Oven

How to Clean the Inside of a Microwave Oven


Things You'll Need:

• half a cup of vinegar

1. Step 1- Place a half cup of vinegar into the microwave
2. Step 2- Switch microwave on for a few minutes
3. Step 3- Watch it until it boils for a few minutes
4. Step 4- Leave it in the microwave until cool, then wipe all the microwave walls down easily.

Read more @ eHow.com

Featured Property: 1331 Seattle Slew

Call us today to take a look at this cozy 2 bedroom town home with a loft. Located just minutes from Highway 55, there is convenient access to 540.

Dark hardwoods run throughout the first floor.

For $1395, this 1700 square foot town home spares no expenses with a 1-car garage, master suite and walk-in closets, a private deck and backyard, and community pool included. Available in July!

For more information, visit our website.

To schedule a showing, please call Lois Rice at 919-859-2323.

To submit an application, please click here.

Tips for Cleaning Hardwood Floors

Though hardwood floors are durable, they do require careful maintenance and cleaning. Using the wrong cleaner on a hardwood floor could stain or discolor the wood irreparably. Follow these tips to keep your hardwood floors looking like new for years to come. Remember, before you apply anything to your hardwood floor, you should test the product in an inconspicuous area to ensure that it will not damage your wood.

Daily Care

The number-one enemy of hardwood floors is dirt, along with its cousins grit and sand. To prevent dirt, grit and sand from scratching or dulling the finish, simply vacuum your hardwood floors on a regular basis and clean with a damp, not wet, cotton mop once or twice a month. Your vacuum should have an attachment with a soft head. Never use a vacuum with a beater brush on a hardwood floor. Use doormats or small area rugs at entrances and in high-traffic areas to trap dirt and other fine particles.

Whether your hardwood floors are finished with wax, varnish or polyurethane, any food or liquid that spills on the floor should be wiped up immediately with a damp cloth and then dried with a clean towel. Water and other liquids should not remain on the surface of hardwood floors because they might damage the finish or seep in between the floorboards and cause warping. (Read more)

Remove Odor from a Garbage Disposal

How to Remove an Odor From a Garbage Disposal

Contributor

By an eHow Contributing Writer

Just like everything, a garbage  disposal  also needs a good cleaning. When left unattended, odors could begin to spread throughout the kitchen. The following will not only help you clean the disposal, but also bring a fresh scent to your entire kitchen. (Read more)

The Basics of Renter's Insurance

Thought you were covered by your landlord's insurance? Think again. You'll need renter's insurance to protect your belongings from perils like theft, vandalism, fire and falling objects.

By Insure.com

You're moving into a new apartment and you have a lot to do: setting up telephone and cable service, letting people know your new address, deciding how to arrange your living room -- the last thing you're thinking about is insurance. If you live in a condominium or rent an apartment, your landlord's or condo association's insurance should cover damages to the building -- meaning the structure itself. But such a policy only covers their building and not your belongings. That's why you should have renter's insurance. Regardless of whether you live in a house, condo or apartment, replacing your stuff or defending yourself against a liability lawsuit can take a big toll on your bank account. (Read more)

Featured Property: 526 Panorama Park

Don't miss an opportunity to view our newest property, a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home off of Highway 55 in Cary. This home has never been lived in. This home is available immediately. Don't miss out! 

• 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths
  

• Eat-in kitchen includes gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, disposal
  

• Fireplace
  

• Master suite  walk-in closet, stall shower + whirlpool tub and dual vanity
  

• Washer and Dryer included
  

• 1 car garage  
  

• Available Immediately
  

• Schools: Alston Ridge Elementary, Mills Park  Middle and Panther Creek High

For more information please visit our website or call Lois Rice at 919-607-0170 to view the property.

New website launch!

Henry Property Management is excited to announce the launch of our new website tomorrow, Friday, May 28th.

Please return to our site, www.henrypropertymanagement.com tomorrow to check it out!

What to do when spring brings out the animals

By KAREN YOUSO - Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
It's spring, and that means animals are up and out and moving about. They're also more likely to intersect our lives and make us critter crabby. Here's a crib sheet on controlling three animal nuisances that people are complaining about:

Ants
Those small brown ants scooting around the house usually love sweets or grease.

With the proper bait - sweet bait for the sweet ants, greasy bait for the grease lovers - you'll attract ants, and that's a good thing. They will feed on the poison-laced bait and take it back to the nest and feed it to the queen The queen dies, and so does the nest. (Read more)

Featured Property: 1200 Apache Lane, Apex, NC 27502

Do not miss this fantastic property just minutes from Apex Elementary.  3 bedrooms, 2 baths ... a spacious great room ... over 1,500 square feet.  Perfectly priced at $1,095.00 per month.

For more information, click here.

To schedule a showing, please call Lois Rice at 919-607-0170.

To submit an application, please click here.

NCMA Opens Saturday, April 24

Our beautiful North Carolina Art Museum has announced their grand re-opening for Saturday, April 24 at 10am.  For more information or to attend the event, click here.

Featured Property: 509 Windy Peak Loop, Cary, NC 27519

Do not miss the chance to see this gorgeous property located literally minutes from Research Triangle Park, including Cisco Systems and Ericsson. This property features a beautiful front office (perfect for working from home), hardwood floors and a spacious floor plan. A must see at $1,795.00/month.

4 bedrooms, 3 baths
Kitchen has microwave, dishwasher, gas stove, refrigerator and disposal
Granite counter tops
First floor master suite includes walk-in closet, tub + stall shower, dual vanity
Office
Fireplace
2-car garage
Patio
Approximately 2500 square feet
Available immediatelySchools: Cedar Fork Elementary, West Cary Middle and Panther Creek High

Market Report: April 2010

Spring has brought an increase in new landlords and new tenants. Henry Property Management has rented one property every other day for the month of March. As summer approaches we expect this trend to continue.

If you are looking for a property manager or rental in Western Wake County, please contact us at anytime.

Featured Property: 204 Crossfire Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540

This gorgeous property in Holly Springs has a wonderful fenced-in backyard. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and over 1,300 square feet is perfectly priced at $1,095.00.

• Valleyfield Subdivision
  
• 3 bedroom, 2 bath
  
• Ranch style home
  
• Kitchen includes dishwasher, stove, refrigerator
  
• Master suite has walk-in closet and double
  vanity
  
• Fireplace
  
• Fenced back yard
  
• Pet Friendly Property
  
• 1-car garage
  
• Swim community
  
• Walking distance to park
  
• Approximately 1350 Square Feet
  
• Available May 2010
  

Schools: Holly Ridge Elementary, Holly Ridge Middle,
and Holly Springs High

More pictures here. To schedule a showing please call Lois Rice @ 919-607-0170

Featured Property: 922 Portstewart Drive, Cary, NC 27560

This darling one bedroom one bath condo is sure to go quickly at $695.00 per month. Minutes from RTP and an included washer and dryer make this property a must see.

For more information please visit our website or call Lois Rice at 919-607-0170 to view the property.