April 2011 Newsletter By Yvette Palmer, Associate Broker

1. Agave Premier Properties & Investments
Over the Fence Yvette M. Palmer
REALTOR®, SFR
Associate Broker - BR545848000
1891 N. Mastick Way, Suite B
Nogales, AZ 85621
Phone: 520-313-0352
N E W S F R O M Y O U R R E A L E S TAT E P R O F E S S I O N A L …
Fax: 520-761-3307
ypalmer@agavepremier.com
www.SouthernAzHomes.com
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Spring Home Checkup go into the attic. The earlier you find a
roofing problem, the better.
Green continues to be keen
April showers may Products and materials such as bronze, cop-
bring May flowers, l Examine window and door flashing, seals per, clay, cotton, linen and hemp—which
but they can also or weatherstripping. If sealants around are environmentally friendly and can be
bring leaky those openings are no longer pliable and repurposed or recycled at the end of their
basements, moldy continuous, reseal and caulk them. lifespan—will be in high demand. (ARA)
walls and costly l When planning home improvements,
cleanup. consider products and techniques that will
Regular maintenance increase your home’s disaster resistance.
on the outside of Choose roofing materials, for example, that
your home could save are rated for wind, fire and impact-
you thousands of resistance. Celebrate Arbor Day—
Plant a Tree on April 29th!
dollars. Jeff Source: Institute for Business and Home Safety. IBHS is a
national nonprofit initiative of the insurance industry to
Sciaudone, Director reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, economic losses
of Engineering for the and human suffering caused by natural disasters. lTrees provide shade to keep us and our
Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) http://www.weather.com/outdoors/home-improvement/home-tips/ homes cool on hot summer days.
says, “You can take a few hours to do a spring-checkup_2010-08-24
Spring maintenance check—or you can
lTrees give off vital oxygen through
photosynthesis which you and I and
wait for a storm to come along and show
you where your home’s weaknesses are.”
Top Home Decor Trends animals need to breathe.
for 2011 l Trees provide protection from the wind.
IBHS recommends taking the What’s old is new again l Trees reduce noise pollution.
following steps: Whether they’re genuine period pieces being l Trees give us products such as: chewing
l Make sure gutters are clean and stable. repurposed or home furnishings reproduced gum, crayons, soap, shatterproof glass,
This ensures proper drainage and lessens from popular items from the ‘50s, ‘60s or ‘70s, suntan lotion, cork, dyes, life-saving drugs,
the chance they will become flying debris vintage will be hot this year. writing paper, syrup, perfume, pencils,
in high wind.
firewood, building materials, and much,
l While you’re there, examine fascia or soffit A spectrum of colors much more.
boards. If they are rotting or soft, they may Look for soothing aqua and green hues that For more information visit: http://www.
allow rain into your attic or atop interior walls. draw their inspiration from the verdigris arborday.org/
deposits found on weathered copper
l Make sure downspouts are sloping away
statues. For outdoor furniture and
from the house and carrying water at least
accessories, sassy colors like lime green, bold
five feet away from foundation walls.
orange and Caribbean blue are on trend.
l Lawn sprinkler heads should not spray
National Garden Month
the walls of the house. This moisture can A trend that will stick around
lead to unwanted growths, wall failure and April 1st: April Fool's Day
Wall coverings make a dramatic, yet cost-
other destructive moisture problems. or All Fool's Day
effective statement. With their innovative
lExamine your roof carefully, looking for new SmartStick repositionable wall murals, April 22nd: Earth Day
worn, curled or missing shingles. Murals Your Way (muralsyourway.com) has
made it easy for homeowners, renters and April 24th: Easter Sunday
l If you can’t inspect your roof easily, your even college students to add a fresh new
attic is the next best place to check for April 29th: Arbor Day
look to indoor and outdoor walls, floors,
problems. Look for moisture or surface doors and windows.
discoloration—and do this every time you
OVER THE FENCE

2. Agave Premier Properties & Investments
Yvette M. Palmer - REALTOR®, SFR
1891 N. Mastick Way, Suite B
Nogales, AZ 85621
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SURPRISE YOUR FAMILY THIS APRIL FOOL'S DAY WITH A
SPAGHET TI TORTE
1. Toss your favorite pasta sauce with
about a pound of cooked pasta.
2. Gently fold a couple of beaten eggs
into the pasta mixture, and then spread
Celebrate Earth Day half of this mixture into the well-greased
with These Natural Air springform pan.
Freshener Alternatives 3. Sprinkle the pasta with shredded
provolone or mozzarella cheese, and
Commercial air fresheners don’t remove cover the cheese with the remaining
odors, they just mask them—and coat your pasta mixture.
nasal passages in the process, which diminish- Bet you've never had spaghetti like this
es your sense of smell. If you have a stubborn 4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350° F
before! It looks like a fancy torte, but it's
odor lingering in your home, try one of these (175° C) for 30 minutes.
still the same pasta, sauce and cheese
natural air freshening alternatives instead: combo that the whole family loves. 5. Allow the spaghetti "cake" to rest about
Place small bowls of baking soda in 15 minutes before unmolding it from the
l What you'll need:
bathrooms, kitchens and hall closets springform pan.
l A large springform pan, generously
Grind lemon or orange peels in the 6. "Frost" this tasty cake with ricotta
l greased
garbage disposal cheese or drizzle it with more pasta sauce
l Your favorite pasta sauce just before serving.
l Simmer cinnamon or cloves in a few
inches of water on the stovetop
l Mozzarella or provolone cheese
l Open your windows to keep the air
l Ricotta cheese or more pasta sauce for
circulating and to prevent odors from "frosting"
lingering
http://www.holidays.net/earthday/natural_cleaning.htm
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