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Welcome To Kendra Cooke's Monthly e-NEWS - April 2009
It is with a happy heart I write to you this month! It seems like things may be getting a little better in the Real Estate world. You can look at that two ways. Either the consumer confidence is coming back, or people are giving in and making deals. But either way, it seems like things might be changing!
With challenges come opportunities! I believe the best opportunity my team and I have at this point is to sharpen the tools we have in our tool belt so when the market turns around and things really pick up we will be the best we can be but also the best in our industry! As a business person it is time to separate myself from my competition and thrive in today's economy. I can do that because I do run my business like a business, I have continued to stay very current in the market place with our marketing efforts and most importantly I am always learning new things, whether it is trends, ideas or what is happening around us...I want to know and stay informed. Yes, this trying time has been stressful but we have continued to learn, train and change and now is the time to execute! The difference between mediocre and greatness is implementation.
I hope you know that we strive to be the best always...we know our confidence, passion and leadership will guide us and you through these uncertain times in Real Estate. We have done our homework and are prepared to play BIG! We ask that you call us with any questions, comments or referrals that you have in the future. We want to Bring your our VERY BEST!
Best wishes~
Kendra Cooke
Kendra Fact
Kendra is now in Williamson County! Pictured with Jane Huddleston (Brentwood Office)
Jane is a new Real Estate Partner with Kendra working to obtain new accounts, including builders, developers and financial institutes in the Williamson and Davidson Counties.
Painting, Paneling - Part I
(Source - DIY Network - http://www.diynetwork.com/)
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Dark paneling was all the rage in the early '70s. Today lighter walls and open floor plans are more stylish. If your kitchen looks dated because it has dark paneling, you can easily freshen up its appearance with a few coats of paint.
In some instances you may be able to remove the paneling and paint the walls directly. But often paneling was installed with both nails and adhesive, and you could damage your walls if you try to remove the paneling. Also, in some cases the paneling was placed directly on the wall studs with nothing behind it.
When you're ready to start painting, make sure that your paneling is made of solid wood. Some paneling actually consists of a vinyl print that simulates the look of wood. To check, sand a small area on the wall. Vinyl coatings come off quickly, revealing the pressboard underneath. If your walls have a vinyl or thin veneer finish, you'll need to take extra care when painting them.
Another point to consider is the texture you want your walls to have. If you want a smooth finish, you can fill the paneling grooves with wood filler, a time-consuming job, or hang a liner over the paneling and paint the liner. Otherwise, you can simply paint the paneling for a look of added depth and texture.
- After you've gotten all your materials together, move any furniture out of the way, and place a drop cloth on the floor near the wall.
- Wash the paneling with trisodium phosphate, also known as TSP, to remove grease from the walls (figure A).
- Fill any damaged areas with spackling compound (figure B), and then sand them smooth.
- Remove any outlet covers and switch plates, and place masking tape over any areas that you don't want painted.
- Apply a coat of primer to the wall. The primer is important because it helps to cover the wall's imperfections, provides a better surface for the paint to stick to and keeps fresh paint from soaking into patched areas. If you have your primer tinted the same color as your paint, you may be able to get the job done with just one coat of paint.
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