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BUR OAKS Final opportunities remain

Christy Cooper 636-346-5237

Patti Chickey Missy Palitzsch 314-565-0640 314-374-9608

Alyson Story 314-495-1337

11445 Casa Nella Montagna $699,000 Private 3 acre Paradise with parklike setting. Great room with wood floors & fireplace, 3 car oversized garage, Fin. Walkout LL. Custom Kitchen features. Prof. Landscaped.

Call Melanie McIlroy

102 Lookout Avenue $234,900 Double Lot located right off Hwy 141 near shopping, restaurants and Parks. Original Owners Bungalow with 3 bdrm, Formal Dining room, Wood Doors and Wood Floors, 1 car garage, Sunroom.

Call Tiffany Ludwig SOLD FAST!

329 Quiet Country $299,900 New flooring throughout.

Upper level loft perfect for home office or play area.

2nd floor laundry. Stainless appliances. 3 car garage with workshop area!

Call Danielle Corcoran

2202 Dartmouth Gate Circle $795,975 To-be-built 1.5 story with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3 car garage and tons of upgrades.

Great location off of Clayton Rd in Wildwood.

Call Cindy Fox

LAKE ST. LOUIS

865 Saint Edith $115,000 Adorable, affordable Tina solid brick ranch in the Dreckshage heart of Florissant! New flooring, fresh paint, finished Buyer Sales basement. Move in ready!

Call Marilyn Gibson

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1864 Shiloh Woods $389,900 Renovated Ranch on secluded 3+ acres wooded lot.

Storage shed, wood shed, and coop with fencing. New well and updated septic, extra deep garage.

Call Tiffany Ludwig

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11943 Glen West Drive $162,500 Fabulous 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath close to everything. Oversized deck and fenced yard.

Partially finished lower level, new HVAC system.

Call Dave Prager

2202 Dartmouth Gate Circle $179,900 Cul-de-sac lot for sale! Build your dream home in an e stablished subdivision. Great location off of Clayton Rd in Wildwood. Rockwood Schools.

Call Cindy Fox

ST. PETERS

Troy Sales Center: 471 S. Main Street, Ste.1 Troy, MO63379

82 Oakdale Avenue $150,000 Affordable ranch in the heart of St. Charles. Freshly painted, 3 bedroom, 1 bath. 1 car garage and great fenced yard!

Call Tina Dreckshage

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5285HwyN, Ste.104 St. Charles, MO63304

NEW LISTING!

13020 Gallagher Road $289,000 Charming Ranch with updates galore in Bellerive Estates.

Award Winning Parkway schools with neighborhood Elementary School. So many entertaining possibilities-Living, Family & Hearth Rms all on main level.

Call Joe Riley

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215 & 195 Arnold $250,000 Prime 3 acre property!

Unincorporated St. Charles County, located between Cottleville & St Peters. Six adjoining, beautiful half acre buildable lots.

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1911 Teresa Fields Ln. $329,900 Stunning 2 story. Handcrafted Hickory wood floors, custom wainscoting, custom built-ins.

Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets. Architectural Roof in 2020. Rain bird irrigation system, storage shed & more.

Call Leah Petras

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2466 Lone Trail $369,900 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,819 square feet, updated throughout, young roof, 3 beautiful acres in the Francis Howell School District.

Call Jaclyn Wolverton

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152 Central Park Avenue $540,000 Attention to detail! Fall in love with this upscale 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath spectacular home. 3 car garage. Built 2017 with every amenity - & seller has added more!

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10 Green Thumb Ct. $289,000 3 bdrm, 3 full bath Ranch in near 94/40/364 Open Floor plan with vaulted ceilings, sprinkler system, main floor laundry, side entry 2 car garage Call Cherrie Boyer

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ALL THE RIGHT MOVES Follow these tips for a less stressful relocation CATHY HOBBS | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

Moving for many is a stressful life experience.

When it comes time for you or your family to make your move, here are some key tips to keep in mind.

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ASK FOR RECOMMENDATIONS

Moving is a very personal experience, and it may be best to use a company with which someone you trust has had a positive experience.

2 CONSIDERING PACKING YOURSELF Looking to save? Pack or unpack yourself.

These add-on services may not be needed.

ISN’T 3 BIGGER ALWAYS BETTER Large companies have multiple crews, and your experience may depend on the movers assigned to your move that day.

With a smaller company, you may likely deal directly with the owner or at least get a more personal touch.

4 SUPERVISE THE MOVERS Oversee your move personally. It is always best for you to be on site on the day of your move.

PRICING 5 CHECK CALENDARS Try not to move at the beginning or the end of the month. Many moving companies have different pricing structures depending on the time of the year and/or time of the month.

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PRICEY 6 FOR ART OR VALUABLES Look for a company that specializes in crating, wrapping and moving higherend items. Not every moving company has this level of expertise.

AND 7 SEPARATE PACK ESSENTIALS There may be a delay in receiving your belongings. Be sure to keep the essentials packed in a suitcase you can carry with you.

8 PURGE AND REORGANIZE One of the biggest moving mistakes you can make is to take your clutter with you.

Purge as you pack your belongings.

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LAKE ST. LOUIS l $775,000 200 Rue De Vin 4 Bed, 3.5 Baths The Kirk Holton Team: 314.283.5155 kirkholtonteam.janetmcafee.com

COTTLEVILLE l UNDER CONTRACT 5556 Ashboro Drive 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths Patti Greenemay: 636.485.8643 pattig.janetmcafee.com

ST. CHARLES l $365,000 113 Front Lake Lane 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths Patti Greenemay: 636.485.8643 pattig.janetmcafee.com

O’FALLON l UNDER CONTRACT 1413 Garnet Drive 2 Beds, 1 Baths Patti Greenemay: 636.485.8643 pattig.janetmcafee.com

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BUR OAKS Final opportunities remain

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A NEW YEAR means new beginnings, the chance to make changes and move forward. Maybe you have resolved to join a fitness club, start a new career, volunteer with a local charity, polish your golf game, learn to ski. The possibilities are endless. And McKelvey Homes has one more suggestion that could, quite literally, change the way you live!

portfolio epitomizes McKelvey Homes’ century-plus reputation for superior design and craftsmanship. Offered from the mid $600s, these fine residences are lavished with high-end amenities.

Among the price-included features are side-entry 3-car garages; sophisticated brick-and-stone elevations with four sides of masonry and James Hardie siding.

Invest in a new McKelvey Home! Final opportunities remain in McKelvey’s sought-after community Bur Oaks in Chesterfield! Since the inaugural celebration, tremendous progress has been made at the site, and early visitors who may have been “just curious” at the time will want to see this neighborhood again.

Many customer-owned homes are currently under construction and luxurious 1½-story Muirfield market home is movein-ready!

Innovative three- and four-bedroom floorplans provide 2,600 to over 4,000 square feet of free-flowing living space, enhanced with extensive hardwood flooring and premium finishes. The deluxe island kitchens are appointed with designer cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Furnished with spalike baths and vast walk-in closets, the spacious owner’s retreats are the ultimate in privacy and relaxation.

LOVE THE WAY YOU LIVE! A dynamic setting with panoramic views to the west, Bur Oaks is a richly wooded enclave of 35 oversized homesites, backing up to open space, common ground, walking trails, and many lined with mature trees, creating a scenic backdrop for the builder’s expansive ranch, 1½-story, and two-story plans.

Beyond Bur Oaks’ natural beauty and outstanding location, the Designer Series

Encompassing more than 4,000 square feet, the “Turnberry” display showcases an inviting sitting area adjoining the mainfloor master suite; a gourmet kitchen; stone-front fireplace flanked by custom bookshelves in the hearth room; and a step-up bonus room, three spacious bedrooms, plus a Jack-and-Jill bath and third full bath on the upper level.

THE BEST OF EVERYTHING A haven from the hectic pace of daily living where you can entertain the kids

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at the on-site park, take a stroll along the walking paths or watch for eagles at the trail lookout, Bur Oaks still provides owners with instant access to every day-to-day convenience just miles from highway 40-64, outdoor recreation at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex and shopping and dining in Chesterfield Valley. Families with school-aged children benefit from the acclaimed Rockwood School District.

SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION With so much already included, imagine how you could further glamorize your magnificent new home. But hurry in, with only a few homesites remaining, they won’t last long! Can’t wait to live in Bur Oaks? McKelvey has a spectacular 1½-story “Muirfield” ready for immediate move-in and sale-priced at $882,562, plus, $2,500 in closing costs!

For more details on this fabulous new community, visit mckelveyhomes.com, or call 314-378-2186.

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Stunning updated 1.5 story brick home with three bedrooms, two full baths, one car detached garage and partially finished walk-up basement.

Features wood floors, two fireplaces, arched doorways, newer deck, covered patio, kitchen with shaker cabinets, stainless appliances, freshly painted, second floor berm with en-suite, two walk-in closets, sitting area.

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Home located on almost 5 acres that includes trees has been completely rehabbed.

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Rare opportunity for area. Spacious two bedroom, two full and one half bath townhouse condo with attached garage and full unfinished basement.

Features fireplace in liv room, kitchen with stainless appliances and pantry.

Master bedroom with separate office/sitting area. Sliding doors open to back yard deck. Basement with additional space that could be finished.

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Diamond in the rough. Large multi-level home with an open floor plan built on approximately 2.950 acres. Also includes three bedrooms, two full and one half baths, full basement with bathroom, two car attached garage. Features dining/living room comb and rear porch.

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The house has a living room, kitchen office, two bedrooms and a laundry room. The large three+ garage is zoned commercial on the tax records.

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RESIDENTIAL LOTS: Davis Drive, High Ridge – 10.83 ac. - $108,300 Davis Drive, High Ridge – 2.02 ac. - $16,000 867 Romaine Creek, Fenton - .97 ac. - $19,900

405 W. Ripa Avenue St. Louis $134,900 PRICE REDUCED!!!

6207 Shawnee Drive French Village $79,000 PRICE REDUCED!

Spavale Drive, High Ridge – 2.15 ac. - $25,800 Spavale Drive, High Ridge – 2.01 ac. - $20,640 6637 Timberland Drive, Cedar Hill - .55 ac. - $15,500 Lot 22 Tower Road, Hillsboro – 1.6 ac. - $9,900 Lot 44 Tower Road, Hillsboro – 2.43 ac. - $12,150 Lot 52 Tower Road, Hillsboro – 1.45 ac. - $12,500

68 Patricia Place Fenton $138,500 NEW LISTING

Whippoorwill Hill Drive, High Ridge – 11.77 ac. - $117,700

8540 State Route 30 Dittmer $120,000 NEW LISTING!!

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• 35 acres m/l w/blacktop frontage • Public water & sewer at road

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IS RADIANT RIGHT FOR YOU? RADIANT HEATING PLACED BENEATH THE FLOOR IS AN EFFICIENT AND UNOBTRUSIVE HEATING METHOD.

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Imagine stepping out of your bed or from the shower onto a warm floor that continuously, invisibly and quietly generates comfortable heat for your home. That’s far from a dream – radiant floor heating systems can make that a reality.

Not only will your heating energy costs go down, but the minimal moving parts mean these systems require little maintenance. They typically last 25 to 30 years – twice as long as a standard furnace.

Though in-floor systems can be designed to heat an entire home, the more conventional use is for zoned areas, like a bathroom, kitchen or driveway (where they can melt snow with no effort on your part!).

Radiant floor heating is one of the oldest methods of home heating. The concept goes back as far as ancient Rome and is a common technique used around the world today. And in America, it has caught on quite a bit in recent years.

Another big benefit of radiant heating: It doesn’t require pushing air around, so it lowers the amount of dust and allergens being circulated by the system. Since heat is being provided evenly throughout the room, you don’t have hot and cold spots in different areas.

The biggest downside to radiant heating is that it doesn’t come cheap. It’s ideal to install such systems in new construction or during a remodel, but there are a variety of possibilities to retrofit them into an existing home with minimal intrusion.

Radiant heat systems use fluid running through pipes buried beneath flooring to heat objects in the room, as opposed to heating the air as conventional forced air systems like gas furnaces do. Because that heat isn’t lost through the air, but instead stays with the objects being heated, the result is more efficient heating. And since heat rises, you get the most effective heat when it starts from the floor and moves upward.

These systems bring many major benefits, as they are comfortable, efficient, unobtrusive and quiet.

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Heated floors also tend to boost interest when selling your home. They add a significant luxury bonus that can attract buyers.

Most sub-floor heating systems, known as hydronic systems, rely on fluid flowing through PEX piping.

Others – generally designed for smaller areas like a bathroom – use electric cables. The systems can be installed under a concrete slab, under flooring or attached directly to the subfloor.

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Installing radiant heating in a smaller area is likely to cost a few thousand dollars.

A whole-house system for a typically sized home is likely to run between $20,000 and $35,000, depending on the size of your home and type of system you install.

Radiant heating requires particular expertise to install. It’s important to hire a licensed, bonded and insured HVAC company with experience in the kind of radiant technology you’re installing. Ask them to perform a heat load calculation to ensure the system is properly sized.

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Windswept Farms Groundskeeping Included From the $250s

Glenhurst II 1.5-Story 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths APX 3,419 SF MOVE-IN READY!

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Warwick on White Road 1168 Whetherly Landing (Homesite 8)

Highland Ranch 3 Bedrooms 3 Baths APX 2,454 SF

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SALE $899,900 Durham II Ranch 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths APX 2,314 SF

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Wyndgate Oaks 407 Gatehouse Circle (Homesite 661)

Fairfax 1.5-Story 3 Bedrooms 2.5 Baths APX 2,209 SF

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Wyndham 1.5-Story 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths APX 3,859 SF

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TWO PIECES OF BRIGHT ARTWORK IN A SERIES PERKS UP A FAMILY ROOM.

A BROAD BRUSH How large-scale art can make a big impact in your home

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CATHY HOBBS | TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE

Whether your home is small or large, artwork can often make or break a room. Artwork for many is often the icing on the cake.

But what are some of the best ways to create a stunning look, especially when it comes to creating art solutions that are larger in scale? The answer may lie in bringing in artwork that is smaller in scale and even mirrors.

Here are some top designer hacks for creating big art solutions.

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While neutral colors such as black and white can be impacting, so can the bold use of color.

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This technique will help you to be able to place artwork side by side for a seamless, cohesive look.

Overlook alternatives to artwork such as mirrors. Mirrors placed in a series can make a bold and impactful statement.

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Hang artwork both vertically and horizontally to make a big art statement. Similar artwork can feel like a single art piece when hung side by side.

Look for art moments without overdoing it. Art at the end of a hallway or stairwell can help make a bold statement.

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Be afraid to hang artwork above a bed. This can help add a finishing touch of color or texture.

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Hang large artwork too close to a ceiling. In general, many people hang their artwork too low or too high. A general rule of thumb is to hang artwork so the center point is at 5 feet.

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THREE PIECES OF ART CREATE A TRYPTIC, WHICH GIVES THE LOOK OF A SINGLE OVERSIZED PIECE OF ART.

TWO IDENTICAL PIECES OF ART ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF A FIREPLACE MAKE A UNIQUE AND BOLD STATEMENT.

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Longview-Meadows.com Amenities: Water, sewer, underground telephone & electric • No Time Frame to Build • Wooded Hilltops with View • Use Your Builder or Ours • 24 ft-wide Paved Streets • Financing Available Located 4 minutes south of the I-44 Pacific exit Franklin County’s finest and newest 3-acre custom home development. Enjoy a country atmosphere with city services. Incredible hilltop views, wide paved streets, protective covenants, your builder of choice with no time frame to build. Prices start at $95,000. Only 15 lots so reserve yours today!

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1000 Nana Lane | Des Peres 5BR, 4.5 Bath, Two-Story, 3073 SF, & 812 SF Finished Lower Level with 5th BR, Full Bath & Family Room Walk to Pioneer Park • Offered at $949,500 •

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11931 Devonshire | Des Peres 5BR, 3.5 Bath, 1.5-Story, 2357 SF and 1090 SF Finished Lower Level, Walk To Pioneer Park, Kirkwood Schools

11 Denver Place | Webster Groves Schools | Next To Larson Park 4BR, 3.5 Bath, Two-Story, 2 Car Side-Entry Garage, Upgrades Galore, 2422 SF, and 763 SF Finished Lower Level • $694,900 Sales Information 314-993-8006

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2950 Ozark Drive | Des Peres 3BR, 2.5 Bath, Ranch, 2046 SF, Walk-Out Lower Level, Upgrades Galore, Parkway South Schools • TWO MORE SITES AVAILABLE FOR THIS HOME •

11923 Devonshire | Des Peres 5BR, 3.5 Bath, 1.5-Story, Two-Car Garage, 2357 SF, and 1090 SF Finished Lower Level, Walk To Pioneer Park • Offered at $687,500 •

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622 Glenberry Place $459,900 4 car garage, Francis Howell School District. Walkout fenced yard. Backs to common ground.

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471 S. Main Street, Ste. 1 Troy, MO63379

3 Bailey Rose $40,000 A little bit of country but close to Troy. Be the first to build your dream home in this new subdivision. Your builder your plans, our builder our plans or Our builder your plans. This lot is located in the culdesac backs to trees.

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44 Gateview Court $1,100,000 LUXURY LIVING on 4.23 acres with private access & dock on Dardenne Creek. 6200 + sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, and LL living quarters. Subdivision pool & walking trails.

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29039 Winding Woods Circle $229,900 2000 sqft,Tina 4 bedroom, 3 bath manufactured home on 3.45 Dreckshage unincorporated acres. Complete Buyer Sales remodel inside and out, too many details to list.

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128 Heritage Station $489,900 Made for entertaining! Beautiful split bedroom ranch with finished lower level, 20x15 stamped covered patio, and a dream garage! Huge covered patio, TV cabinet, and Coolaroo roller shades.

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11472 Links Road $450,000 Secluded 49.5 acres close to Cedar Lake Winery. Build your dream home or use for recreation. Property has electric & water. Structures include a pole barn, shed, and old chicken coop. No known restrictions.

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WHETHER YOU WANT TO REDUCE THE GREENHOUSE GASES YOUR HOME PRODUCES OR LOWER THE COST OF YOUR UTILITIES, A HEAT PUMP MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA.

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Whether you want to reduce the greenhouse gases your home produces or lower the cost of your utilities, a heat pump might seem like a good idea. Here are some important factors to consider before you make a purchase:

IT’S A HEATER AND AN AIR CONDITIONER The most commonly installed are airsource heat pumps, which resemble air conditioner units that sit outside your house. During winter, a liquid refrigerant in a copper coil extracts heat from the atmosphere as warm air naturally moves toward the cold. The heat transforms the refrigerant into a cold gas, and a compressor then pressurizes the gas, raising its temperature and heating the air inside the house. The reverse happens in hot months, when heat inside the house is absorbed and transferred outside. That’s increasingly useful in temperate areas of the U.S., where people typically don’t have air conditioners but are being hit with climate-change-fueled heat waves.

KNOW WHAT TYPE OF HEAT PUMP YOU NEED In the U.S., air-source heat pumps are especially well-suited to the Southeast and the West, where winters tend to be mild. Claire McKenna, a senior associate at the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Institute, says technology improvements now allow heat pumps to operate effectively even in cold climates. But in regions where temperatures routinely drop below zero degrees Celsius, they’ll need to be equipped with a heated coil to

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provide extra warmth on frigid days. That would consume more electricity. One alternative is a geothermal heat pump, which extracts heat from the Earth.

Geothermal heat pumps cost $10,000 to $25,000 – a lot of that is the expense of digging trenches for the necessary underground pipe system – but they can reduce energy costs by 70%. Regardless of the type, you’ll need to decide whether you want to use your home’s existing air ducts or install a so-called ductless system, in which heater units are placed in individual rooms. A heat pump will warm your house as well as a fossil fuel furnace, though its efficiency decreases in colder climates.

AN ENERGY-SIPPING MONEY SAVER Since heat pumps transfer heat from one place to another rather than generate it through the combustion of fossil fuels, they’re up to four times more efficient than a natural gas furnace, depending on the local climate, according to a Rocky Mountain Institute analysis. Equipment and installation costs typically run from $4,000 to $12,000 for an air-source heat pump, depending on the size of the pump, the brand and whether you use a ductless system. That compares with $2,000 to $6,000 for a gas furnace, but the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that a heat pump can lower a homeowner’s energy costs by hundreds of dollars a year.

Meanwhile, a study published in October in the journal Nature Energy found that houses with heat pumps get a premium of as much as $17,000 on average when

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they sell. The environment also benefits: A 2018 paper published in the Electricity Journal found that air-source heat pumps could reduce household greenhouse gas emissions from heating in California by as much as 54%.

DO AN ENERGY AUDIT FIRST The cost savings from a heat pump will go out the window if your windows and doors are leaky and your walls aren’t well insulated; the same goes for your ducts.

Before installing a pump, hire an energy auditor to detect and plug leaks. The size of the pump depends on a home’s energy demand – you don’t want to spend more money on a bigger unit just to keep a house warm.

A HEAT PUMP ALSO CAN REPLACE A GAS WATER HEATER There are air-source heat pump water heaters. Another option is a device called a desuperheater, which can funnel excess energy from a geothermal system to a water tank. A 50-gallon heat pump water heater costs about $1,300, vs. $500 for a conventional water heater. Heat pump water heaters qualify for a $300 federal tax credit, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that a typical household will save $330 in annual energy costs.

Adoption of heat pump water heaters could reduce residential greenhouse gas emissions from heating water as much as 70%, according to the 2018 Electricity Journal study.

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