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FOR SALE–3318 NW 44, OKC–SOLD! (in 20 days)

In Projects on Monday, May 9, 2011 at 1:20 pm


Completely renovated and renewed, this 3 bedroom, 1-3/4 bath home is centrally located in a quiet NW Oklahoma City neighborhood, 8 blocks from Baptist Hospital, 10 min from downtown, with nearby shopping and easy interstate access.

It has new windows, with 2″ louvered blinds, new roof, all new plumbing and electricity.

The oversize living area will hold lots of friends and family.

The fully renovated kitchen is fashionably updated with stainless steel appliances, including refrigerator, glass tile backsplash, new countertops and cabinets.

The  professionally tiled bathrooms are updated with all new fixtures and cabinetry.

The 3 bedrooms are spacious, the master with a cathedral roof, and one having a natural wood floor which could serve as an office.  The master and 2nd bedroom are carpeted in a soft neutral.

The large, enclosed backyard has lots of large trees for shade and the newly planted grass is greening nicely.

A large garage will protect your vehicle from the weather, hold plenty of tools and yard equipment and still have lots of room for a woodworking bench.

This neat, brand-new looking  home  will be a great place for a couple, young or retired, or a family needing to downsize.  It is a must-see!

Price: $99,500.

Contact Dirk or Robin Meadows for an appointment to view or for any further questions.

405-620-5870

405-650-8953

Dining Furniture Makeover

In Projects on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 7:02 pm

Several years ago, when  honey colored oak when VERY stylish, (of course) we purchased a larger dining table for our ever-growing family.

Now, since honey colored oak is no longer very stylish, and at the suggestion of my stylin’ daughter, Ali, I decided to make a change.  And we are all very glad!

First, I started with the bar stools.   A nice improvement, don’t you think?

I lightly hand sanded the legs, and spray painted with a black satin finish.  No drips!  The top I sanded with a power orbital, removing the finish.  I used dark walnut Min-Wax Wood Finish for the top, and finished with a couple coats of clear satin water-based polyurethane.

Then, I really got busy!

I sanded, and sanded and sanded and….well, you get it.  It took a LOT of sanding for the top.

Looks better, right?

Again, I removed the finish and stained with the dark walnut, applying several coats of polyurethane to protect the top.  I lightly sanded the legs and this time used a brush and satin finish black latex to paint the bottom part of the table the the four chairs.

So, for more than a week’s worth of work, dinner in the living room, a mess in the house, and about $30 of materials, we have a new-t0-us table and chairs.  I think Dave Ramsey would approve.  So does Ali!

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