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The Eagle would like to thank the following businesses for participating in the Official Program Guide for the Fall Parade of Homes.

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- Granite, Tile, Wood - Alder Custom Cabinetry - Stainless Appliances

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* This house is in no way affiliated with the Parade of Homes

By Quinn Williams, President Bryan-College Station Home Builders Association

This Parade will be open from noon – 5:00 pm on Saturday and from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm on Sunday.

The event is free to the public. To view the homes, simply use the map in this publication which will direct you to the subdivision and house location. Follow the blue directional signs and look for the official red Parade of Homes™ sign which indicates that home is in the parade.

Austin Estates, Carter Crossing, Castle Rock, Castlegate, Creek Meadows Estates, Dove Crossing, Edelweiss Gartens, Great Oaks, Hidden Oaks, Indian Lakes, Miramont, Park Village, Pebble Creek, Reatta Meadows, Saddle Creek, Sienna, Summit Crossing and The Barracks.

We look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy the Parade of Homes™.

The Bryan College Station Home Builders Association is a not-for-profit trade association, affiliated with the Texas

Association of Builders and the National Association of Home Builders, chartered in 1967 to promote and protect the building industry and its customers in Brazos County and its contiguous counties. Our mission is to cultivate a positive business environment in the building industry. We are committed to responsible growth by providing citizens with safe, quality and cost effective housing while promoting a positive economic future for the counties the association serves.

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On behalf of the BryanCollege Station Home Builders Association, I want to welcome you to the 2010 Fall Parade of Homes™. Whether you’re in the market for a new home or just looking for ideas, the Parade of Homes™ is the place for you to discover exciting new trends in construction and home design.

Moreover, it is an excellent opportunity to meet the builders personally and to learn how they can deliver to you the home of your dreams.

This year we have 36 homes on display from 26 of our association builder members.

These association members are committed to building homes and neighborhoods where you can enjoy the quality of life that is the trademark of the BryanCollege Station area. This year’s participants include Castlegate Communities; Charles Thomas Homes, Inc.; CHB Homes, Inc.; Christie Heath Builders, Inc.; Clay Kolby Homebuilding, Inc; cMARC Homes; Cross Creek Homes and Development; Ed Froehling Builders; Formby Construction; Gary Emola Construction; Golden Homes; Grand Homes; Highland Interest; Ironstone Homes, LLC; JKM Custom Homes; KM Custom Homes; Magruder Homes, LLC; Mariott Homes; Raven Homes; Richmon Homes; Rick Vernon Homes; Rike Homes; Ron Lightsey, Inc.; Schaefer Custom Homes; Stylecraft Builders, Inc.; and, Tradition Homes.

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Better Landscapes Using Less Water When outdoor watering comes to mind, we think of a hose with a sprinkler attachment on the end, or better yet, a fancy built-in sprinkler system. We think of being able to flood our lawn and garden with an ample spray of cool liquid refreshment.

Unfortunately, as we have learned, spray watering can be pretty wasteful.

A large landscape area can consume more water in a week than a family of four needs in an entire month. And, this type of watering is not always effective for many kinds of plant growth. Lawns, trees, shrubs and flowers all have different needs. So, sprinklers are OK for lawns, but garden areas need special attention to insure that the proper amount of water is being delivered to plantings and to reduce water waste.

There are many ways to conserve water and improve garden growth all at the same time. Our favorite is known as “drip-watering.” Actually, drip watering systems have been around for quite some time and they are pretty sophisticated – and reasonably inexpensive. These days you can find an entire area in your local home center or hardware store dedicated entirely to drip watering.

Better manufacturers offer accurate water-pressure regulators, high quality filters, automatic in-line fertilizing

devices, a broad selection of water emitters and connectors, solid and perforated tubing and a variety of watering heads and flow reducers.

With the right parts you can control water usage to within amazingly accurate tolerances and fertilize at the same time without even being there.

And a great advantage of drip systems is that they don’t have to be placed deep underground so installation is easy.

It isn’t necessary, but if you can afford to include it in your budget, the place to start is with an electric timer.

Most yards can be controlled with a 6-station unit and one can be purchased on sale for under $60. Timers operate on 110 volts, but use a very small amount of electricity. Secondary wires from the timer are low voltage and run from the timer to electrically controlled sprinkler valves. In-line timers are also available for single line systems.

With a conventional sprinkler system, large pipes have to be buried deep in the ground starting at the control valves and ending at the areas to be watered. Some pipes may have to be buried deep with a drip system, but usually not as much.

A water pressure regulator is a must when considering a drip system. The regulator should be installed in the

water line between the water supply and the control valves. Good drip systems rely on constant, well regulated water pressure. Proper pressure ensures that the emitters (water distribution devices) will supply the desired amount of water through each water supply tube.

After the control valve, the next item in line is the emitter. The emitter regulates water flow and acts as a distribution center for the drip tubing.

Emitters are available in a wide variety of gallons-per-hour flow rates ranging anywhere from one to twenty gallons per hour. A one-gallon-per-hour emitter will supply one quart of water in fifteen minutes – very little waste.

Emitters are also available in several different distribution configurations.

Some have only one outlet and will supply a single watering tube only.

Others have two, four and even twelve outlets. But, remember, regardless of how many outlets an emitter has -- one or 12 -- each of the outlets is rated at the same exact gallon-per-hour flow rate.

This raises two questions: What do you do if you only need three drip lines and you want to purchase just one emitter? And, what do you do if you want each of the three tubes to supply a different amount of water?

If you need three lines, buy a fourport emitter – one of the ports can be plugged. Yes, there are plugs just for this purpose. Port plugs are removable so that tubes can be added or subtracted as the landscape is altered.

If you have one emitter, but need varying volumes of water, select an emitter that supplies the maximum amount of water that will be needed at any one tube and then add flow reducers to the ends of the tubes where less water will be needed. The folks who developed drip irrigation systems didn’t forget anything. A drip-irrigation system is a conservation measure that will improve the quality of your landscape and reduce your water bill.

Remember, when working with an irrigation system; make sure to install a backflow prevention device. This will ensure that water used for irrigation doesn’t back up into your drinking system. Poisons and microscopic bacteria from the garden can be deadly.

And that’s all there is to it! For more home improvement tips and information and for an opportunity to win tens of thousands of dollars in prizes during our ongoing sweepstakes, visit our web site at www.onthehouse. com or call our listener hot line 24/7 at 1-800-737-2474 (ext 59).

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Intense solar radiation in the summer can send temperatures in an attic soaring to 150 degrees and higher. While you may not spend time in your attic, its heat is transferred to the living space below. What’s the answer?

Ventilate.

Attic fans are usually installed in the roof, or at a gable (if one exists), at one end of the attic.

These thermostatically controlled fans remove hot air from the attic while drawing in fresh air through eave vents. The result is a significant drop in attic temperature. A cooler attic radiates less heat. This means that your air conditioning system that doesn’t have to work as hard. Bottom line – you’ll see a drop in your utility bill.

According to the Home Ventilating Institute, a consumeroriented trade association, an attic fan should provide a minimum of ten air changes per hour to be really effective. Attic fans are rated by the cubic foot of air moved per minute (CFM). To determine the proper CFM rating for a fan which will provide that number of air changes for your attic, multiply the total square footage of your attic by .7. For example, a home with a 1500 square foot attic would require a fan with a minimum rating of 1050 CFM (1500 X .7 = 1050). Add 15% to the CFM calculation for dark roofs or if your roof has a steep pitch (greater than 6� of rise for every foot of run).

Once you’ve determined the fan size, you’ll have to decide whether to install it in the roof or along a gable end. If your home has a gable with an existing vent, this is probably the simplest way and, due to design, will require a less expensive fan. Since the gable vent

exists there are no holes to cut.

If your home doesn’t have a gable or if you’d prefer installing the fan in the roof, the project is a bit more complicated. Put the fan up high on the roof close to the ridge and somewhere near the center of the home. The opening should be located in a space between two rafters where no obstructions, such as ducting, plumbing pipes, framing or electrical, exist. Measure the size of the intake throat on the fan and, using a piece of string and a pencil as a compass, transfer the opening size onto the surface of the roof.

Use a reciprocating saw to cut out the hole, roof and all.

Then install one 2 x 4 block between the rafters at each end of the opening for stability.

Before placing the fan over the opening, coat the underside of the fan flashing with an asphalt roofing cement. This makes for a waterproof connection. Place the attic fan over the opening and carefully insert the upper and side flashing flanges up between two courses of shingles. You may need to use the flat blade of a hacksaw

to cut a nail or two in order to accommodate the flashing. The bottom or low end of the flashing should lay on top of the roof, be attached with 3/4� barbed roofing nails and sealed with a dab of liquid aluminum. You may find it necessary to trim some of the roof cover which surrounds the collar of the fan housing in order to achieve a more watertight fit.

Wherever the fan is installed, you’ll need to get 110-volt power to it. This can be done by accessing existing power in the attic that will not overload a circuit or by running a new separate circuit from the power panel to the attic, provided there is space in the panel. Since working with electricity can be a shocking experience, you might consult an electrician.

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All About Doorknobs There are two general types of doorknob assemblies, mortisemounted and bore-mounted.

is used instead of chiseling. A drilled installation can literally cut hours off a mortised installation.

Mortise-mounted hardware relies on a large, rectangular metal box to hold its moving parts.

Because of its design, it must be installed into a hand-chiseled cavity that centers at the edge of the door between its inside and outside faces. This type of assembly is expensive to buy and install.

Having said that, most mortise style door hardware is of the very highest quality and function.

Doorknobs fall into the “you get what you pay for” category.

Less expensive knobs are made of inexpensive materials and are susceptible to denting, scratches and other kinds of wear and tear.

The knobs (or levers) are made of thinner and less expensive metals giving them a flimsy, tinny feel. And if the knob includes a key-lock, the less expensive ones can be easily opened by most amateur burglars.

During the 19th century mortised hardware was practically the only type of door hardware available. And although mortisemounted hardware is still in wide use, it is used most frequently on exterior doors and sometimes on interior doors in restorations. The lock actions are smoother, more secure and have several features that enhance easy of use and smooth operation.

If the door hardware you’re considering is under $25, chances are the finish will begin to wear off in two or three years if not sooner.

Because of its high cost, use of mortise hardware on interior doors has yielded to the easier to installation, and far less expensive purchase price, of bore-mounted hardware. Bore-mounted hardware costs less to install because drilling

There are two basic styles of bore-mounted hardware: 1) exposed mounting screw type and, 2) the concealed mounting screw type.

You can tell which type you have by looking at the escutcheon (trim ring) between the knob and the door. If you can see screw heads in one of the trim rings, you have the exposed mounting screw type. If screws are not visible, then you have the concealed mounting screw type.

In our opinion concealedscrew hardware is better than

the exposed-screw style not only because it’s better looking, but because more pressure can be applied to the concealed mounting plates that hold the doorknob in place. With exposed screw hardware, when screw pressure is applied to the trim plate to hold it tightly in place, there is a chance of bending the finished surface.

Leaving the screws loose enough to prevent damage to the trim plate can result in the frequent need to retighten the hardware – a nuisance at best. For less maintenance and a cleaner appearance, concealed screw doorknob assemblies are superior.

The Locking method also is an important consideration. There are two basic choices: • Manual relock key opens latch and changes hardware to unlock position

want to be accidentally locked out.

The auto relock type is preferred for exterior doors where you don’t want to have to remember to relock the door once you’ve let yourself into your home. This is especially true if you want a door to remain locked at all times even after you have used a key to make entry. Yes, auto relock latches can be set so that they remain unlocked after entry has occurred. You certainly don’t want to lock yourself out after have mowed the back lawn.

Most manufacturers of boremounted door hardware use the same two bore sizes: • A two and one-eight inch hole is used for the handleset • A one inch bore is used for the bolt assembly

• Auto relock key opens latch but hardware remains in locked position

If you want to replace your existing door hardware with another style made by a different manufacturer, chances are you will have no problem accomplishing your goal.

The first type, manual relock, must be relocked with a key or the twist of a lever each time it is unlocked with a key. This is the best type of lockset for a bedroom or a bathroom where you don’t

And that’s all there is to it! For more home improvement tips and information visit our web site at www.onthehouse.com or call our listener hot line 24/7 at 1-800-7372474 (ext 59).

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Organizing Your Kitchen

Do you get the urge to scream every time you’re forced to unearth a pot or pan from a kitchen cabinet? Do you need a flashlight and ladder to find a can of soup in your pantry? Has the top of your refrigerator become a breeding ground for snack storage? If any of these scenarios sound remotely familiar, chances are you need some organizational help in your kitchen. And if you haven’t already done so get prepared to make a trip to your local hardware store or home center and get ready to purchase and install components that will allow you to utilize every inch of cabinet space.

Two-tiered lazy Suzans for upper and lower cabinets, doormounted half moons shelves, pull-out shelves, spice racks, cutlery trays, tilt-outs at sinks and cooktops, trash can pullouts, under-sink sliding caddies and decorative cookware hangers but a few of the many accessories that can make your kitchen more fun and more functional.

A lazy Suzan can make access to a hard-to-reach corner a breeze. A two-tiered model with adjustable shelves is even better.

Large pots or mixing bowls can be placed on the bottom shelf while the upper shelf can be used for smaller bowls and food storage containers.

Small multi-tiered lazy Suzans can be used in upper cabinets for everything from baby food to spices. If a lazy Suzan isn’t the answer for your spice storage, perhaps a shallow spice rack installed on the inside of a door will work for you. You might also

consider drawer inserts.

A half moon is a lot like a lazy Suzan, except it will work in an offset corner where a typical lazy Suzan won’t. A half moon is a semi-circle that is neatly tucked away in a corner and can be pulled out at a right angle. Half moons are great for avoiding backaches and getting to hard-to-get-at spaces, but are not the best for space utilization. You might have to give up some space in exchange for convenience.

separate levels. The top level is a sliding section that can be easily moved from the front to the back of the drawer providing additional storage without concealing the contents below.

For years the area in front of the sink or cooktop was a fixed panel made to look like a drawer.

Converting the fixed panel to a tilt-out tray can add more storage.

Hinged tilt-out kits constructed of stainless steel, sheetmetal or metal and plastic are available

A lazy Suzan can make access to a hard-to-reach corner a breeze. A two-tiered model with adjustable shelves is even better. Large pots or mixing bowls can be placed on the bottom shelf while the upper shelf can be used for smaller bowls and food storage containers.

Cutlery and utensil trays for many years have been a standard in most kitchens. But now a second generation has emerged.

The most popular is one which converts drawer storage into two

for simple installation that will change the way you store cleaning accessories. Adding a tilt-out tray at the cooktop is a great place to store your most used spices.

Pull-out shelves are among the

most popular convenience items in the kitchen. While they can be installed wherever a shelf exists, they are most effective at the base of lower cabinets where access is difficult. They are also helpful in deep food-storage pantries.

There are other types of pullouts too. A pull-out trash caddy will make trash storage and disposal more convenient and sanitary. If space permits, you can install a multi-bin trash caddy for recycling.

A pull-out under-sink basket is terrific for storing household cleaning products. Some are multi-tiered, with a removable top tier that can serve as a portable caddy for cleaning products during house cleaning. It later is returned to its place under the sink – out of sight, out of mind.

A decorative cookware hanger is a wonderful way of eliminating the pots and pans blues and, at the same time, it can free an entire cabinet for other storage needs.

Most of the items mentioned can be purchased at hardware stores or home improvement centers. However, specialty items like mixer pop-ups, vertical-tray dividers and other custom-tailored components and accessories can be found by visiting your local cabinet maker. Such a shop will be able to furnish and install all of the devices, if you’re the not the handy type.

And that’s all there is to it! For more home improvement tips and information, visit our web site at www.onthehouse.com or call our listener hot line 24/7 at 1-800-7372474 (ext 59).

(ARA) - If you’re planning on building a new home after this year, you should also be planning on installing a fire sprinkler system.

That’s because recent national code changes require that new single-family homes built after Jan. 1, 2011, have sprinklers, although every state has the option to adopt the code on its own timeline, so it’s important to check your local code for the effective date in your area.

Fire sprinklers can extend your window of opportunity for escaping a fire, and you should evacuate quickly to make the most of that extra time.

National statistics show that having a fire sprinkler system in your home can actually double your chances of escaping a fire and minimizing property damage. And by installing a sprinkler system, you might also realize a savings on your homeowners’ insurance.

Understanding the value of fire

Here are a few questions you should ask regarding the installation of a life safety system in your new home: How much should you expect to spend on the installation of a fire sprinkler system?

When installed during the construction process, the average system runs about 1.5 percent of the total cost of the home. Actual costs vary depending on the type of piping material used. When amortized over a typical 30-year mortgage, this cost equates to about one cup of gourmet coffee per month. Some piping materials, such as chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), a highperformance plastic specially listed for fire sprinkler systems, offer additional savings over other piping systems due to superior hydraulics and a fast and easy installation method. This translates into an overall cost savings for the homeowner.

Should you be concerned about potential water damage from the sprinkler system?

The reality is that a residential fire sprinkler system discharges considerably less water than a fireman’s hose. According to the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, a fire hose, on average, uses more than 8 1/2 times more water than a standard sprinkler system. In addition, modern systems are designed to only activate those heads in the immediate area of the fire and not all the heads in the system.

And, a sprinkler head will only be activated when it senses intense heat.

Do all residential fire sprinkler systems work the same?

At a very basic level, all fire sprinkler systems are designed to do one thing - discharge water in the area of the fire to allow occupants sufficient time to escape unharmed. However, that’s not to say that all fire sprinkler systems are the same. Piping materials and overall design of the system can be very different with some offering significant cost and performance advantages.

From a material standpoint, the piping can be metallic or plastic.

Metallic systems are not installed as frequently today due to problems with corrosion and escalating material costs. BlazeMaster pipe and fittings

have become the most specified nonmetallic fire sprinkler system in the world for several reasons. The material is corrosion resistant and provides a superior safety performance over other plastics because it does not support combustion and will not continue to burn after the ignition source has been extinguished. In addition, it is lightweight, fast and easy to install, which minimizes labor costs.

From a design standpoint, a fire sprinkler system can operate independently or in combination with the plumbing system. These combination systems are most commonly referred to as multipurpose systems. Due to reliability concerns, however, they are not approved for use in all regions of the country.

What should you know about the specific system being installed in your home?

Both the pipe manufacturer and installer need to have a solid track record. BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems, for example, have been successfully installed for more than 25 years both in the U.S. and abroad and are supported by a comprehensive training and technical support program. In addition, homeowners receive easy-to-understand materials relative to general operation and maintenance of the system.

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The reason for the code change is obvious. Fire sprinkler systems have been proven to save lives. Thousands of people - many of whom are children or seniors - die each year in fires that quickly spread in homes without fire sprinklers. Smoke detectors alone, while certainly an important first step, do not provide added time for you and your family to escape.

sprinkler systems and why the new code requires them is only part of protecting your family and home. “The reality is that there are more options for homeowners than ever before,” says Matthew Kuwatch of BlazeMaster Fire Sprinkler Systems. “Your builder can certainly help you evaluate your alternatives. But the more you know, the better prepared you are to make an educated decision.”

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Hot paint colors for cool weather redecorating (ARA) - Summer was a sizzler, but cooler weather brings relief and a return to the indoors, which can seem a bit drab after the lively colors of summer. The easiest way to spruce up your decor is with fresh color on the walls. Along with the beauty and warmth of traditional harvest colors or the soothing calm of winter hues, consider going bold with your favorite vibrant shade of paint. Or, use a relaxed neutral that provides the perfect backdrop for colorful accessories.

The color experts at Lowe’s home improvement stores offer some insight into cool weather’s hot colors and recommend experimenting with the latest paint trends to transform your interior spaces without breaking your budget -- just in time for holiday guests.

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Paint is budget and time friendly, and the mood changing power of color does wonders for the spirit! This year, cool weather color schemes will emphasize neutral foundations, such as grays and beiges with surprising punches of color in fresh greens and cooler blues or classic harvest colors like spicy reds, golds and browns.

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Holiday hues

Red, green, and metallic colors like gold and silver put many of us in festive moods, and the colors are certainly appropriate for holiday decorating. But they also have their place in year-round decor. Traditional hues can make us feel calm or invigorated in any weather: think relaxing, soft greens, lively golds and deep, Santa-suit reds. When using two complementary hues, like red and green, in the same room make one more dominant than the other to create a more pleasing effect. Adding metallic hardware and lighting accents in pewter, brushed nickel, burnished brass or copper will add sparkle to your color scheme no matter the season.

This year, look for new accent hues in lime green, blue and gold throughout decor and color schemes.

These surprising holiday hues will also be right at home in year-round decor and easily adapted for any season with a few simple accessory changes.

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Americans are going back to basics and redefining what is important to them, from spending more time with family and friends to practical thinking about their budgets. As homeowners look at their homes as less of a financial investment and more of an emotional one, they’re creating spaces that reflect their personal style, including decor and color schemes that synch with the way they really live. Color is the best way to set the tone of a home and a very practical way to add pops of personality.

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