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Pam Stoler
248.840.0044

Sal Impastato
248.763.2223

www.PamAndSalcom

ELIZABETH LAKEFRONT Spectacular
views from this lakefront home. Completely
renovated features living room with granite
fireplace, hardwood floors and plaster cove
moldings. Dining room with wall of windows
boasts lake views. New marble baths. Walk-
out lower level with 2nd kitchen, family room
with French doors to lanai (20x10) leading to
paver patio. All updated mechanicals. Move
right in. Not a drive by! Includes boat dock,
boat lift and paddle boat. $295,000

BLOOMFIELD Over 5,000 Square feet of
living space in this open floor plan home tucked
away on natural beauty road. Large living room
with 12' ceilings, wall of windows and French
doors fills the space with light. All new island
kitchen boasts glazed cabinetry, granite tops,
stainless steel appliances and breakfast room
with fireplace. First floor master with all new
bath. Walk-out lower level features family room,
wet bar, exercise room and private bedroom
suite. All new decking, new landscaping and
circle drive. Must see! $549,900

BIRMINGHAM Located in the
heart of Birmingham's art gallery
district. New landscaping, irrigation,
sidewalks, alum clad double hung
windows. Freshly painted. Full private
basement. This pristine townhome
has newer kitchen with slate floors,
refinished Hardwood floors throughout
and newer windows. Appliances
included.$ 189,900

BIRMINGHAM Walk to Town & Pierce
Elementary from this Pottery Barn Style
updated Birmingham bungalow Recent
updates: Master Bath with granite &
large shower with stone floor, windows &
insulation 2010, roof 2009, electrical 2008,
tumbled stone brick paver patio & front
walkway, copper plumbing in 2006. Finished
lower level with fireplace, bar & glass block
windows. Hardwood floors throughout.
2.5 Car garage. $279,900

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emperatures are rising,
flowers are blooming and
chirping birds greet us in the
morning. It's official: Summer begins
June 21. Are your yard and your home
ready? Here are five surefire tricks to
help you prep them for sun and fun:

Create sensational seating.
With summer get-togethers, you're
always looking for more seating for
guests. But that doesn't mean you
need to buy new If you're like many
homeowners, you probably have mis-
cellaneous chairs throughout your
home. It might be a desk chair, a deco-
rative one in the corner of your living
room or an old one buried in the attic.
Now is the perfect time of the year
to brighten it up with a vibrant, new
color — such as lime green, poppy
or lilac. All you need is a can of spray
paint. And the best part is that you
can always easily change the color
again for fall with some additional
paint.

Embellish with accessories.
Does your living area look as dreary
as the past winter months? Before you
replace your sofa for a refresh, consid-
er the power of accessorizing. Summer
is the perfect excuse to hit your local
home goods store or even thrift shop
for a whole new cadre of vases, throw
pillows, framed pictures, baskets and
more.
Go in with a game plan. Determine
a couple of colors you would like to
add and have a set budget in mind.
This will help you stay focused and
allow you to come home with a whole
new look for your living room.

Paint for patio perfection.
With the summer months, your social
calendar may already be bustling with
a number of parties and get-togethers.
Now is the perfect time to update your
deck or patio. If you have a bench,

table or planters that have seen better
days, consider using a spray paint-
primer, such as Krylon's Dual Paint
and Primer, which allows you to prime
and paint in a single step — even on
weathered metal. To create a more
distinctive look, consider constructing
a planter bench, which will provide
added seating and a home for your
stunning flowers.

Create lush landscapes.
For a truly manicured yard, it's the
small details that make all the dif-
ference. For areas where you tend
to walk, add large steppingstones to
make the path more inviting and help
ensure you don't damage your plants
and mulch. If you have large trees
in your backyard, consider adding a
plant bed covered with mulch around
the base to provide a cleaner look and
make mowing easier.

Find a fun and festive fire
pit.
Making s'mores over a campfire or
creating ambiance for evening drinks
is a great way to spend a summer
evening. Depending on the layout of
your backyard and local ordinances,
there are a number of options for
adding an evening fire to your sum-
mer plans. For a more casual feel,
you can dig a pit in a dedicated area
of your backyard and finish it with
decorative stones and seating. Or, for
a more formal fire, try a metal fire pit
or chiminea. With the wide variety of
styles and colors, you're guaranteed to
find one that matches your backyard
beautifully.
These few easy and cost-effective
modifications will guarantee you're
ready to celebrate the summer solstice
in style. For more projects and ideas
for your home, visit www.projectsina-
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