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Home Remodeling: Water Damage 101

asalmon — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:17:42 +0000

EVER HAD WATER DAMAGE?

It all started with a dripping sound at 2:30 in the morning. My husband woke up to water coming from the ceiling. We had NO idea where it was coming from. We turned off the water to the house, soaked every towel in the house to clean the floors, and patiently waited until the morning for the plumber to come.

Fast forward 12 hours…and YES, the water was still coming down….take a look:

Verdict?

Hole in a pipe in the 2nd floor laundry room…which was replaced, water turned back on, and life began again. Damage was done to hardwood floors in the kitchen, kitchen ceiling, walls and lower level. The water traveled through the walls and also had poured out through the recessed lights in the lower level. Half of the ceiling, carpets, etc were torn out…

So now, we move on…

It’s now been a few months, and the work is almost complete. Welcome to the journey…house overhaul! Stay Tuned!

By the way…need a referral for an excellent plumber here in town?

Roberts Heating, Cooling and Plumbing 515-202-0851 .

Tell ‘em Amber sent ya!

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Hot New Listing: 1000 Applewood Lane, Waukee, Iowa

asalmon — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:13:08 +0000

What a charmer!! Unique 2 story home with large lot and cul-de-sac location! Geothermal Heating brings budget billing to $122! WOW! Walk in pantry, kitchen opens to wrap around covered porch out back. Finished LL with wet bar and ¾ bath. 3 bedrooms on upper level and master suite with walk in closet, separate shower, and Jacuzzi tub. Family friendly n’hood and great Waukee location! Welcome Home!

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Oodles of Charm Here!! Backs to trails and pond!

asalmon — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:33:26 +0000

Location, location, location! Stately brick colonial on a quiet cul-de-sac overlooking a pond, park and biking/walking trails. Can’t get any better than this! Kids can walk to the Junior High, High School and a short bike ride to the Elementary School. This four bedroom brick home features a formal dining room and large eat-in kitchen. The stove, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher all stay. The bedrooms are large with great storage space. The lower level has a family room, full bath and office/den area. Furnace and air conditioner were replaced in 2002, and a new roof was put on in 2008. A great home, an outstanding neighborhood, and a reasonable price, plus the deck offers a front row seat for Urbandale’s July 4th fireworks.

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