Clifton Knolls (Clifton Park, NY)
Homes for sale in Clifton Park NY 2 Maureen Ct, Clifton Park NY 12065 Van Patten Golf Course, Courtesy of Josh Gonzalez a Real Estate agent servicing Clifton Park, Malta, Ballston Spa and all of Saratoga County, and Coldwell Banker Prime Properties.   2 Maureen Ct, Clifton Park NY 12065 Van Patten Golf Course Homes for sale in Clifton Park NY 2 Maureen Ct, Clifton Park NY 12065 Van Patten Golf Course, Courtesy of Josh Gonzalez a Real Estate agent servicing Clifton Park, Malta, Ballston Spa and all of Saratoga County, and Coldwell Banker Prime Properties. 2 Maureen Ct, Clifton Park NY 12065.  This home is proudly offered for sale at $339,900. There is a new roof & awning on the way! 1st Floor Master, 2 story foyer, den/living room with french doors, huge dining room, kitchen with breakfa...
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Remove Stains From Walls Before You Paint.  Courtesy of Josh Gonzalez of Coldwell Banker Prime Properties. Remove stains from walls before you slap on another coat: It's the first commandment of painting. Here's how to wash seven common stains off your walls. If someone has used your wall as a drawing board, try a wall eraser or toothpaste to erase the marks. Image: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Getty Images Painting instructions often warn: Remove stains from walls before painting. But they never say how. Any cleaning rookie can wipe off dust and cobwebs. But it takes a cleaning pro to scour grease stains, watermarks, and kids' crayon and ink wall art. Dirt and grime Dirt and grime are part of everyday life. The oil from your hands gets onto walls, cabinets, doors, and door frames. Mr. ...
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By Josh Gonzalez
(Coldwell Banker Prime Properties)
Saving Water with a High-Efficiency Toilet Saving water by installing a new high-efficiency toilet can shave $90 off your utility bill, and send thousands fewer gallons down the drain. Dual-flush toilets, like this one, have two buttons, one for half flushes and one for full flushes. Image: Caroma Today's high-efficiency toilets use even less water than the federal standard of 1.6 gallons. If you're in the market for a new throne, it pays to consider a high-efficiency toilet. You'll save a bundle: According to the EPA, replacing pre-1994 guzzlers with new high-efficiency toilets will shave more than $90 off your annual utility bills. Plus, you'll be sending about 4,000 fewer gallons a year down the drain. Look for high performers The EPA's WaterSense label on the packaging will identify...
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Exterior Paints and Stains: A Guide to the Options. Courtesy of Josh Gonzalez of Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Clifton Park NY. To choose the best exterior paint or stain for your job, match the coating to your house, your climate, and the look you want. Latex paint cleans up easily with water and can be used on wood, stucco, and vinyl siding. Image: Behr Paints At a cost of $4,000 to $6,000 or more for a professional house painting, you want to get the most from your investment. Done right, an exterior paint job can last 10 years; stain needs to be reapplied more often, anywhere from two to 10 years, depending on the type of stain. One key to how long an exterior finish lasts is how well the surface is prepared. But equally important is the choice of the paint or stain itself. Us...
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Must-Have Painting Tools.  Courtesy of Josh Gonzalez of Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Clifton Park NY. Sooner or later you're going to paint something; you might as well have the correct tools. Here are the tools that should be in your painting toolbox. It's wise to invest in a good paint roller set. This one from Purdy is designed to last 20 years. Image: Purdy Professional Paint Tools Chances are you'll never swap out a toilet yourself; but sooner or later you're going to paint, stain, or plastic-coat something. Here are the painting tools you'll need in your home maintenance toolbox. A brush with painting tools Paintbrushes are like shoes-you've got 50 pairs, but you always wear the same two. The go-to paintbrushes are a 3-inch flat brush for cutting in trim and a 1 1/2-inch an...
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Guide to Paint Sheens: Oooo, Shiny! Courtesy of Josh Gonzalez of Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Clifton Park NY. You think choosing the right color for your paint job is hard? Try picking the right sheen. HouseLogic will help you tell your semi-gloss from your satin finish. Eggshell is essentially flat with a slight luster, ranking between satin and flat on the sheen scale. Image: Pratt & Lambert This paint sheens guide can help you add the perfect finish to an infinite number of paint colors. The higher the sheen, the higher the shine. Flat paint has no shine; high-gloss is all shine. In between are eggshell, satin, and semi-gloss, each with its own practical and decorative job to do. Don't know which sheen to pick for your situation? This paint sheens guide helps you decide which...
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Josh Gonzalez a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Clifton Park NY 12065.  Helping Buyers and Sellers alike throughout Saratoga County Upstate New York.  I have enjoyed more than 10 years of experience in the real estate and home-service industries.  After 5 years of combined experience in working with Architects, Designers, Developers and Remodelers, I decided to fully engage my self in all aspects related to home ownership and earned my real estate liscense in 2005.  I then became a member of the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR).  The past 10 years have provided me with an unparallel opportunity to service my clients with an uncommonly broad set of knowledge, skill and ability. Josh Gonzalez a Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties in Cl...
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