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TIPS FOR PAYING OFF YOUR MORTGAGE EARLY Time and money MIRANDA MARQUIT | BANKRATE.COM

If you decide that it makes sense to pay off your mortgage early, be careful not to put your other financial goals at risk.

PAY OFF HIGH-INTEREST DEBT BEFORE MAKING EXTRA MORTGAGE PAYMENTS

BUILD UP AN EMERGENCY FUND

REFINANCE

As Bowen points out, it’s a good idea to have an emergency fund before making extra mortgage payments. That way, you maintain some liquidity and can access funds in a pinch.

Think about refinancing your mortgage to a shorter loan term, such as switching to a 15-year loan from a 30-year mortgage. You’ll make higher payments each month, but it’s a way you can save on interest and still be out of debt sooner.

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Other debt, like credit cards, may have much higher interest rates. When you pay off your mortgage early before tackling other debt, you could end up behind. Credit card debt, personal loans and even car loans usually cost you more and the interest isn’t tax-deductible. So, before putting money into paying off the mortgage early, get rid of the other debt first.

MAKE SURE YOU’RE INVESTING FOR RETIREMENT When deciding whether to pay off the mortgage or invest, don’t forget to consider retirement. Make sure you’re putting money into a tax-advantaged retirement account, like a 401(k) or IRA, first. If your company offers a match, take advantage of it and work on building your nest egg. Having a good retirement account on top of having your house paid off by the time you retire can be a good combination.

CONSIDER MAKING BI-WEEKLY PAYMENTS One way to get started with making extra mortgage payments to set up a bi-weekly schedule. This amounts to making a full extra monthly payment each year and can reduce the time spent with a mortgage.

Starting with bi-weekly payments can help you get ahead on your mortgage while allowing you to keep working toward other financial goals.

CHECK FOR PREPAYMENT PENALTIES WORK ON OTHER GOALS You might have other financial goals, like a car purchase or saving for a child’s education. Make sure you’re on track for those goals first.

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Don’t forget to check for mortgage prepayment penalties. If you pay off your mortgage early, you might be charged an extra fee. Run the numbers to see if you still come out ahead after paying a penalty.

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THE TOP FIVE PLACES YOU MIGHT FIND MOLD IN YOUR HOME

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We recently did a couple of home-inspection podcasts with Minneapolis mold expert Vickie Swenson, and we asked her about the top five places to find mold in the home.

Before giving her a chance to answer this question, we also told her this would turn into a blog post. I already had put together my own list, and our lists were nearly identical.

That’s not to say it can’t be done, however.

I live in a 2002-built home with a finished basement, and I’m pretty sure I’ve never had water in my basement ...but there’s always tomorrow, right?

Basement carpet is a prime location to find mold growth in finished basements.

When basement carpet gets wet, it frequently stays wet for a long time before being discovered.

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We frequently pull back carpet in the corners of basement rooms where we suspect water issues.

If you don’t have a bathroom exhaust fan, fix that.

If it smells moldy, it probably is.

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It’s a challenge to finish off a basement and to never have a water-intrusion problem.

The best way to help prevent this type of mold growth in bathrooms is to keep humidity levels low.

A less objective method for finding mold, but surely just as reliable, is to simply get down and smell your carpeting.

As a home inspector, I don’t specifically look for mold (see Mold or Suspected Organic Microbial Growth ), but when I find stuff that looks like mold, I report it as such. A mold issue is a moisture issue. If I wanted a wordy, stuffy-sounding title, I might call this blog post “The top five places to find suspected organic microbial growth.”

FINISHED BASEMENTS

Sometimes, the underside of basement carpet can get damp without anyone even noticing.

When a new-ish home is built with an unfinished walkout basement, there’s a good chance that the home will have a mold problem inside the walls. It happens over and over again with these homes.

The problem is that basements suck; through stack effect, air comes in at the basement level and leaves at the top of the home.

When humid summer air is sucked into a relatively cool basement, you end up with a bunch of condensation on the insulation side of the poly, and it eventually causes mold growth.

How do you prevent this from happening?

I have no idea. I think the way we build houses with fiberglass batts and a poly vapor barrier on the conditioned side of the insulation is stupid, especially when the poly is left exposed.

Prove me wrong.

My last home had this problem, and I solved it by replacing the fiberglass batts with closedcell spray foam.

BATHROOMS Bathrooms are humid places, and you end up with a lot of moldy-looking stuff. We find it behind caulk in showers, on tile grout, on walls, on ceilings ...everywhere.

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Also, be sure to operate your bath fan for a long time after taking a shower; typically 30 to 60 minutes.

To make it easier to do that, I recommend replacing traditional switches with a timer or a humidity sensor with a built-in timer.

ATTICS We find a ton of moldy attics. Sometimes the staining in an attic isn’t mold, but from a home-inspection perspective, we report it the same way.

It’s a telltale sign that there’s a moisture problem in the attic. Moisture problems in attics lead to frost accumulation, mold, stained ceilings, delaminated roof sheathing and ruined insulation.

Attic bypasses, aka attic air leaks, are at the root of most attic moisture problems.

BEHIND STORED ITEMS ON OUTSIDE WALLS This one is building science 101. If you have a closet located at an outside wall and you pile a bunch of stuff against the wall, you’re moving the dew point. Or to put it another way, that stuff you’re piling against the wall is acting as insulation.

You’re preventing the heat in your home from reaching the outside wall, so the wall stays colder, and you end up with condensation on the wall. That leads to mold growth.

The solution? Don’t store stuff against exterior walls. If you have a newer home with 2x6 construction, you’ll probably be OK. An insulated 2x4 wall will probably be OK too, but uninsulated walls are the ones that can really have problems.

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If you believe everything you see on TV and the internet, you might think no home is complete without a tricked-out workshop. Sure, there are some intrepid DIYers out there whose homes look like something out of Norm Abram’s New Yankee Workshop. For the rest of us, though, the closest thing to a home workshop is a kitchen junk drawer jammed with a few hand tools.

TAPE MEASURE You only need to have one living room sofa not fit through the front door to realize the value of a good tape measure. Besides furnishings and large appliances, use it to measure room sizes for paint and carpet purchases or windows for curtains, blinds and other coverings.

BUYING TIP: A 25-foot tape is plenty long for basic household measurements; look for one with a thumb-operated blade lock, handy when measuring longer distances.

ALLEN WRENCH SET Also known as a hex key, an Allen wrench is a simple, L-shaped tool used to drive screws and bolts into hexagonal sockets. They have many uses, including bike and home electronic repairs.

BUYING TIP: Folding hex sets, which look and function like Swiss Army knives, are a good option, since they keep the tiny tools from disappearing.

SCREWDRIVER SET Even with a cordless drill, you’ll still need screwdrivers on hand to occasionally tighten cabinet pulls, outlet covers and the like or to pry the lid off a paint can.

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The sweet spot is somewhere in the middle – a well-organized tool bag (or cabinet, if you’re lucky) with all the essentials to keep your home in good working order. What should the collection include? We put that question to the pros at HomeAdvisor. Here are seven must-haves:

BUYING TIP: Screwdriver sets are fairly inexpensive ($15 or less), and they’ll include the standard flat-head and Phillips as well as shorter screwdrivers for tight spots.

CORDLESS DRILL The one power tool on our list, a cordless drill will help you zip through a variety of tasks, from hanging shelves to assembling furniture.

BUYING TIP: A general-use drill with a 12-volt battery will deliver plenty of power for most household tasks, and it will cost hundreds less than the heavy-duty, 24-volt models designed for professionals.

secured with nuts and bolts – think of the U-bend under your kitchen sink or your washing machine’s water shut-off valve.

That’s why an adjustable wrench is a musthave for many emergency situations, including clogs and leaks.

BUYING TIP: An 8-inch wrench delivers the most versatility; a comfortable padded grip will minimize hand fatigue, while a smooth thumb turn will make it easy to adjust the size of the jaws.

CLAW HAMMER The oldest hand tool is still one of the most valuable, whether you’re hanging a painting, putting together furniture or tamping down the lid of a paint can. The V-shaped claw is ideal for removing nails without damaging the wall or floor.

BUYING TIP:A 16-ounce hammer is the right weight for most homeowners. A soft grip makes the hammer easy to hold and less likely to vibrate upon impact.

ADJUSTABLE WRENCH Many of the home’s most critical parts are

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UTILITY BLADE Sure your 10-inch chef’s knife can open packages and cut up cardboard, but then it won’t be as good with ripe tomatoes and raw chicken. And a decent utility blade is helpful on so many other tasks, from cutting away old caulk to repairing window screens.

BUYING TIP: Look for a blade that locks in the open and closed position, for safety and ergonomics; onboard storage of extra blades is an added convenience.

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The bad: You get only one motion zone for free.

The good: Nest Wi-Fi is an excellent mesh router system with impressive top speeds, strong performance at range, easy-to-use features and stable band steering.

The range-extending Nest Wifi Points come in your choice of three colors and double as Google Assistant smart speakers.

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SIGNS IT’S TIME TO CONSIDER CARPET REPLACEMENT DIANA CRANDALL | ANGIE’S LIST

Eventually, even the best-laid carpets must be replaced. While regular upkeep can increase your carpet’s lifespan, most manufacturers estimate you’ll need a full replacement after about 10 years. And the signs you need to start shopping around aren’t always obvious.

Here are a few ways you can tell your carpet is reaching the end:

STAINS WON’T COME OUT Whether it’s from spilled wine or a new puppy, there are some stubborn stains that even professional cleaning can’t get rid of. If they’re minor, you can typically hide them with area rugs or furniture. But if the damage is permanent and unsightly, it’s probably time to look for new carpeting.

THERE’S VISIBLE DAMAGE Carpet damage can range from smaller issues, like a burn mark or two, to extensive problems like the mold damage previously mentioned. If there’s just a small area where the carpet is frayed, it’s possible for a flooring pro to help you patch it up.

If your entire carpet was flooded with dirty water, or clean water flooding has taken a long time to dry out, replacement is the best course of action.

YOU HAVE INCREASED ALLERGY SYMPTOMS It can be difficult to remove dust, pet dander and pollen that embeds in carpet fibers over time. If you or your loved ones notice more sneezing, itchy eyes or coughing, it may be that the problem is beneath your feet.

The Mayo Clinic recommends using a vacuum with a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter or opting for linoleum or hardwood if you’re truly concerned.

It costs about $180 for carpet cleaning, via the Angie’s List Pricing Guide, and it’s worth a try before replacing the carpet.

Homeowners typically pay between $760 and $2,540 to replace a carpet, according to the Angie’s List Pricing Guide. Per square foot, carpet materials usually cost an average of $2 to $7, though price can fluctuate depending on quality.

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If you notice matting, fading color or that the padding just doesn’t feel like it’s there anymore, it’s probably time to move on. If you see ripples or wrinkles, it is possible to have your carpet re-stretched.

At a certain point, patching and deepcleaning your carpet isn’t going to do the trick.

If you notice that deep cleans just aren’t banishing the bad smells, that likely means the issue isn’t in your carpet alone — it could be in the padding or floor beneath the carpet.

How you handle the problem depends on the type of smell.

If your pet is the root cause of the issue, you’ll likely need a full replacement. If you notice a musty smell, that could mean you have a water or mold problem. In that case, carpet replacement may be necessary after a mold remediation specialist takes a look at things.

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A pro also can let you know if the damage extends to the floor beneath your carpet and how to fix the problem before it creates bigger problems.

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Espalier is a way of training and pruning plants so their branches lie in an orderly and ornamental two-dimensional form.

The beauty comes from the tracery of the branches. Espalier is a way to create a living border in a garden, or decorate a fence or wall.

Hang fruit on those branches and you have a plant offering superb flavor as well as beauty.

The reason for that good flavor is that the espalier form allows leaves and fruits to bathe in light and air.

Espaliers have a long tradition in northern Europe, and have mostly been applied to apples and pears. Here in North America, our climates and day lengths are quite different, and so attempts at espalier here often fall short of expectations. Sure, you can bend branches in all sorts of designs, but they won’t be thoroughly clothed in the requisite flowers and then fruits.

ESPALIERS THAT WORK HERE No need to abandon espalier on this side of the Atlantic: One fruit plant that works very well as an espalier everywhere is red currant.

Red currant espaliers, like the one pictured above, have the additional advantage of only needing pruning two times per year.

In contrast, pear or apple espaliers require monthly or more frequent pruning sessions.

A real plus for red currant espaliers is their fruits. They’re beautiful. The bright red fruits, dangling from the branches like translucent, red jewels, add much to the show.

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The espalier technique I will describe can also be applied to white currants and gooseberries.

My red currant espaliers decorate the fence enclosing my vegetable garden. Each currant plant is trained to the shape of a T, with a single trunk capped by two fruiting arms that grow in opposite directions along the fence, which provides support.

HOW PLANTS TICK Knowing a little about what makes plants tick helps in growing an espalier, and makes doing so all the more interesting.

“Apical dominance” is the tendency for the uppermost shoots on any plant to grow strongest. Plant hormones, produced in the growing tips of upright stems and at the high points of arching stems, suppress growth of shoots lower down.

By merely changing the orientation of a stem you can influence how strongly various parts of that stem grows. The plant also has a say in this, and may turn a growing stem upwards in an attempt to gain apical dominance over other stems.

Also keep in mind that horizontally oriented stems are weaker growing, more fruitful, and develop more side branches than vertically oriented stems.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION Use these concepts in training and maintaining any espalier. To initially develop a strong trunk on my red currant, I chose the strongest shoot on my plant, removed all others, and then tied that retained shoot to the fence to keep it upright and vigorous.

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Once this trunk-to-be grew just above the top of the 3-foot-high fence, I cut its top back to the 3-foot height, releasing the remaining buds from the suppressing effect of apical dominance. I selected two shoots that started to grow from the upper portion of the trunk to become fruiting arms, training them along the fence in opposite directions and removing all others.

To keep these developing arms growing vigorously, I left their ends free to turn upward as I tied portions closest to the trunk to a horizontal position. As the shoots lengthened, I kept tying down the older portions.

Maintenance pruning and fruiting began even as arms were developing. The arms, because of their horizontal orientation, exhibit little apical dominance, so side branches develop freely.

Two simple cuts keep the form neat while encouraging abundant fruit production.

First, just before the berries start reddening, I cut each side branch back to about five inches long.

I perform the second cut in winter, cutting those side branches back again, this time to about an inch.

The only problem I have with my red currant espaliers, which hang onto their beautiful berries for weeks, is picking the fruits. To do so would ruin the plants’ appearance, so I don’t.

I have some other plants, growing as bushes, for the fruit harvest.

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Lednor is neither a broker nor a lender. Financing is provided by 3rd party lenders, under terms & conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lenders, satisfactory completion of finance documents is required. Any finance terms advertised are estimates only. MO# F001330273 IL #71745686 © 2020 Lednor Corporation.

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Windows & Doors Triple Savings Event For a limited time, we’re discounting our most popular products

1 Save$325 on every window1

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2 Save$700 on every patio door1

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3 Save $700 on every entry door1

+ NO Money Down | NO Payments | NO Interest est FOR 1 YEAR1 Available Exterior Colors**

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Certified Master Installers:

Renewal by Andersen is the only full-service replacement window division of Andersen, the window company that homeowners trust.

When it comes to installations, experience matters. Our crews have installed thousands of windows and must pass our tough certification program. And if they’re not respectful and clean, we won’t hire them.

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Offer not available in all areas. Discount applied by retailer representative at time of contract execution and applies to purchase of 3 or more windows and/or entry or patio doors. Cannot be combined with other offers. No payments and deferred interest for 12 months available to well qualified buyers on approved credit only. Not all customers may qualify. Higher rates apply for customer with lower credit ratings. Financing not valid with other offers or prior purchases. No Finance Charges will be assessed if promo balance is paid in full in 12 months. Renewal by Andersen retailers are independently owned and operated retailers, and are neither brokers nor lenders. Any finance terms advertised are estimates only, and all financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen retailers, under terms and conditions arranged directly between the customer and such lender, all subject to credit requirements. Renewal by Andersen retailers do not assist with, counsel or negotiate financing, other than providing customers an introduction to lenders interested in financing. “Renewal by Andersen” and all other marks where denoted are marks of Andersen Corporation. ©2019 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. ©2019 Lead Surge LLC. All rights reserved. *Using U.S. and imported parts. **Not all exterior colors are available as interior colors. Ask your Design Consultant for details.