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Tiny House

What is the tiny house movement?

Safeguard Roofs against snow damage

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February – March 2018

Products

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Florcraft Carpet One Floor & Home

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The Pampered Chef; Robyn Neilko

All Access – Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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Services

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Alaska Petroleum

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AlaskaUSA Mortgage Company

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Country Financial/Laura Brugger

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Denali State Bank

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Duszynski & Associates/Inspection & Energy Rating

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Golden Valley Electric Association

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Labrenz Landscaping

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Mt. McKinley Bank

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Nessbuilt Remodelers

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Agent Directory

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Coldwell Banker: Melissa Richardson

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Crown Real Estate Inc.; Ginger Orem

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Fortune Properties; Janet Shafer

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Fox Realty

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Grace Minder Realty, Inc.

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Moose Creek Apartments

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RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks; Ray Brasier

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RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks; Gene Duval

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Somers & Associates, REALTORS ® Inc

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Somers & Associates; Lana Hebert

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Somers & Associates; Angie Tallant

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Somers & Associates; Property Management

Create a sale-worthy showplace

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What is the tiny house movement?

Mongold Insurance Agency

Featured

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Host a sports viewing party to remember Prevent frozen pipes while traveling

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Safeguard roofs against snow damage

How chocolate became tied to Valentine’s Day

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Surprising places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Fat-freezing techniques “heating” up Donate smart and avoid charity scams

Agent directory

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create a showplace

Create a sale-worthy showplace

The sentiment “don’t judge a book by its cover” can be applied to many situations. When it comes to selling their homes, homeowners should remember this adage as they prepare their homes for prospective buyers.

Statista indicates that there were 560,000 houses sold in the United States in 2016. The Canadian Real Estate Association said a record 536,118 residential properties changed hands in 2016, marking a 6.3 percent increase from 2015.

Homeowners who want to make their properties stand out can take the following steps.

DE-PERSONALIZE THE HOME.

Homeowners fill their spaces with family photos, heirlooms, personal interests, and other conversation pieces. Prospective buyers may not be able to see past personal belongings and may even be distracted by them.

For example, buyers who have strong beliefs about animal welfare may not buy a home displaying hunting trophies.

Remove personalized items where possible, replacing them with generic items.

IMPROVE THE EXTERIOR.

HGTV says that curb appeal is crucial to making a strong first impression. A messy or lackluster landscape can turn buyers away even before they reach the front door. Mow the lawn and make sure shrubbery has been trimmed. Seasonal potted flowers and plants can help make the house look polished. Repair cracks or damaged walkways, and consider

scented candles and faux plants and buy bathmats and towels in coordinating tones.

Remove extraneous items from kitchen counters and replace them PUT THINGS IN STORAGE. with vases of flowers. In addition, set Rent a storage unit to house items that up dining spaces as if one were sitting can make a home appear cluttered. Clean down to a meal, and ensure appliances out closets and cabinets, so that when are sparkling clean. buyers “snoop” during appointments or open houses they see orderly storage areas. If closets are brimming with stuff, USE COMMON ‘SCENTS’. buyers may assume the house doesn’t Skip the fish, bacon or other aromatic have enough storage space and move on. meals for a few days, as such foods can leave lingering aromas. Baked goods, vanilla and cinnamon might make for MAKE IT LIGHT AND BRIGHT. more appealing scents.

Open up all of the drapes and blinds,

a fresh coat of paint on trim around windows and doors. Pressure-wash siding if necessary.

and turn on overhead lights so the house is well-lit. Add table lamps or other fixtures to especially dim rooms.

CREATE A HOTEL EXPERIENCE. Forbes suggests making bathrooms look like a spa. Stack a few pretty washcloths tied with ribbon, add some

Making a home sell fast involves preparation and the knowledge that buyers are often greatly influenced by their first impressions. homes.newsminer.com 5

downsizing

What is the

Tiny House movement?

The tiny house movement has Tiny houses may appeal to eco-friendly prospective transformed the way many people homeowners looking to cut costs. look at housing and how it can help them downsize not only their residences, but also their lives. them from expensive mortgage payments and unnecessary clutter.

One of the advantages of tiny house living is that buyers are often able to buy their homes (whether stationary or mobile) outright, eliminating the need to finance their purchases. Tiny homes also boast much lower utility bills than more traditional homes. Outfitting tiny homes with wood-burning appliances can keep heating costs to a minimum. In some instances, tiny homes are completely off the grid, harvesting electricity through solar panels and employing rain-capturing technology to supply water.

According to the resource Living Big Living small has been embraced as in a Tiny House, the tiny house movean eco-friendly way to cut costs and ment is eco-friendly. Small homes create simplify life. According to the tiny much smaller carbon footprints than house resource The Tiny Life, the typilarge homes. In addition, the resources cal American home is 2,600 square feet, needed to build and sustain such homes while the typical tiny house is between pales in comparison to those needed 100 and 400 square feet. Many tiny to build and maintain more traditional homes are smaller than the average urhomes. Furthermore, with less interior ban apartment. Proponents of the small space, residents of tiny homes are less house movement say that living the tiny likely to acquire items they don’t neceslife isn’t really a sacrifice, but a way to sarily need, reducing clutter and saving experience a simpler, fuller life that frees money.

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The following statistics, courtesy of The Tiny Life, paint a picture of the tiny home lifestyle: • Sixty-eight percent of tiny house people have no mortgage, and 78 percent own their home.

• The average cost to build a tiny house is $23,000 for do-it-yourselfers.

• Eighty-nine percent of tiny house dwellers have less credit card debt than the average person.

• Tiny house owners earn an average of $42,038 each year.

• Many tiny home owners are age 50 or older.

Those interested in the tiny house lifestyle can find many companies that now specialize in these dwellings.

Empty-nesters looking to downsize may find tiny homes are an affordable way to simplify their lives.

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sports party

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sports viewing party to remember Amateur and professional athletics are both big business. According to Forbes, the Southeastern Conference, a collective of universities that includes the University of Alabama and the University of Georgia, generated $375 million in television money alone in 2015, collecting another $140 million from football and basketball postseason play. While that’s a hefty chunk of change, and even more impressive when considering the SEC is just one of many conferences in college athletics, it pales considerably in comparison to the National Football League, which Forbes projected would surpass $13.3 billion in total revenues in 2016.

Such figures highlight the popularity of both amateur and professional sports.

Hundreds of millions of people across the globe enjoy sports, and many are fond of gathering with fellow fans to watch their favorite teams play, whether in-person or on television. Viewing parties are a great way to watch the big game with fellow fans, and such gatherings don’t have to require all that much effort on the part of hosts.

• MAKE IT A POTLUCK AFFAIR.

• VARY THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE MENU. Chicken wings and beer might seem like go-to foods and beverages for the big game, but even sports bars are increasingly recognizing sports fans’ desire for healthy foods. It’s still acceptable to serve staples like wings, nachos, chips, and pretzels, but try to provide some healthy fare like celery and salad as well. Even whole-grain pretzels might be more enticing to guests watching what they eat. In addition, provide alternatives to alcohol, such as water, soda and juice, for guests who are abstaining.

can be an affordable option depending on the size of the television, and such devices provide incredibly crisp pictures that can make sports fans feel as though they’re inside the stadium cheering on their favorite players.

• PURCHASE A SOUND SYSTEM. Today’s televisions are sleek and thin.

While that saves space and provides more aesthetic appeal than the bulky televisions of yesteryear, thin designs leave little room for sound tech. As a result, it can be hard to hear what’s going on in the game without a sound system.

Sound systems are relatively inexpensive; just make sure to purchase one that is compatible with your television.

Potluck affairs make perfect sense for sports viewing parties, so don’t be surprised if guests offer to whip up some homemade guacamole or a buffet-style • UPGRADE YOUR TELEVISION. dish for the big party. Encourage this, Projection screens are go-to options asking guests to share what they’re Sports viewing parties tend to be easyfor many avid sports fans, But projecbringing with other invitees so there are tors and screens may stretch some sports going affairs that don’t require the level no duplicate offerings. fans’ budgets. A 4K ultra-HD television of planning of more formal gatherings.

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frozen pipes

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frozen pipes while traveling During winter, many people plan vacations to warmer climates so they can enjoy a relaxing respite from the snow and ice. While travelers are enjoying the sand and surf, their homes may be in danger from extreme weather conditions.

According to the State Farm Insurance Company, frozen water pipes affect a quarter-million families each winter.

Both copper and plastic pipes can freeze.

State Farm notes that a single 1⁄8-inch crack in a pipe can result in up to 250 gallons of water leakage per day. Flood water can contribute to serious structural damage, mold and a host of other problems.

Water expands as it freezes, so pipes can be put under strain if the pressure from expanding water has nowhere to go, offers the American Red Cross.

Pipes that tend to freeze most frequently include those exposed to severe cold, such as outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool lines and water sprinkler systems.

However, even pipes inside a home, such as those in unheated areas or those that run against exterior walls, can freeze.

To avoid returning from a relaxing winter escape to find a home in need of repair thanks to frozen pipes, homeowners can take these steps.

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• Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces to help maintain higher temperatures within the areas where some water pipes may run.

• Pipes themselves can be insulated with special coverings or sleeves. Homeowners also can explore heat tape or wrap pipes in heat cables controlled by their thermostats.

• Disconnect outdoor hoses, and drain water from pipes leading to outdoor faucets. Turn off the indoor valve to shut off the water supply to the outdoors, but leave the outdoor bib in the “open” position to allow water to drip and relieve pressure should some freezing occur.

• The same technique can be applied indoors. A trickle of hot and cold water can keep pipes from freezing during extremely cold snaps of weather.

• Set the thermostat to a consistent temperature, ensuring that the temperature indoors will not drop dramatically overnight. The temperature should be no less than 55 F. • Open cabinet doors to allow heat to

reach under sinks and appliances.

• Check around the house for drafty areas that can contribute to colder temperatures in garages, basements and crawl spaces.

• Consider relocating pipes that are exposed to the elements to provide increased protection.

• Ask a neighbor to periodically check on the house to ensure that pipes are in good working order.

Homeowners who know where the main water shut-off valve in their homes is located and who act quickly can prevent serious damage should a pipe burst.

In such instances, leaks can be contained and extinguished as quickly as possible.

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Valentine’s day

How Chocolate became tied to Valentine’s Day

Chocolate has been considered a special gift for centuries. It became linked to Valentine’s Day in the 1800s.

Heart-shaped boxes filled with decadent treats are coveted gifts on Valentine’s Day. Chocolate lovers typically have a favorite type of chocolate, whether it’s creamy filled truffles or chocolate pieces with fruit or nut fillings.

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he tradition of gifting chocolate is anything but new. Chocolate and other sweet treats have been offered for centuries as prized gifts.

Even ancient Aztecs and Mayans celebrated chocolate and saw it as a hot commodity. Drinks made of cacao beans would be given as presents to people of high status. Chocolate also would be offered to the gods as a token of appreciation. Cacao beans were even used as a form of currency at one point. uring the 17th century, chocolate consumption grew considerably across Europe. Chocolate houses cropped up in London, and the French elite often indulged in chocolate.

Chocolate’s popularity continued to grow, but the dessert was not linked to Valentine’s Day until nearly 200 years later. In the mid-1800s, an enterprising individual named Richard Cadbury was looking for a way to make chocolate even more popular than it already was. He sought out a method to make drinking chocolate more palatable and created “eating chocolates.”

These chocolates were packaged in

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decorative boxes. Eventually, Cadbury saw the benefit of putting images of cupids and roses on the boxes. Cadbury even designed chocolate boxes in the shape of hearts that could be saved as mementos. These chocolates soon became intertwined with Valentine’s Day celebrations. n the other side of the Atlantic, Milton Hershey dabbled in commercializing chocolate as well.

Hershey began as a caramel maker, but experimented with covering the caramels in chocolate in 1894. Hershey would go on to develop one of the most successful brands of chocolate in the United States, which included the famous Hershey bar. In 1907, Hershey launched production of tear-drop shaped “kisses.” (The chocolates were given their unusual name because of the “smooching” noise made by the chocolate when being manufactured.)

The kisses became wildly popular and made for affordable chocolate gifts on Valentine’s Day. any other chocolate manufacturers soon began

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packaging their chocolates in special boxes for Valentine’s Day. Russell Stover and Whitmans are two such manufacturers who have long specialized in heart-shaped boxes or other decorative Valentine’s gifts. raditionally, men have gifted women with boxes of chocolate for Valentine’s Day. However, that role is reversed in other areas of the world. For example, in Japan, women give gifts — namely chocolates — to the men in their lives to express love, courtesy or social obligation. This tradition first began in 1936 when confectioner Morozoff Ltd. ran the first ever Valentine’s Day ad in Japan through a local English newspaper. By the 1950s, other Japanese confectioners were following suit. hocolate has long been tied to Valentine’s Day gifting. Whether one believes that chocolate symbolizes heightened status, acts as an aphrodisiac or is just a special treat, chocolates will likely always be associated with the day of love.

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home safety

Safeguard roofs against snow damage

Snow on a roof may look idyllic, but too much weight can cause structural damage.

Snow may delight young children itching for a day off from school. But for many homeowners, the sight of snow means their time will soon be spent clearing paths and plowing driveways rather than building snowmen and sledding with friends.

The sight of falling snow also may inspire some homeowners to think about the roofs of their homes. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety warns that it is important to understand the risk of roof collapse due to the weight of snow on the roof. Roof structures that are in good condition can support roughly 20 pounds per square foot. IIBHS says this equates to around four feet of new snow before a roof will become stressed.

Total snowfall is not the only factor to consider. Homeowners also must check the type of snow that has fallen.

According to House Logic, six inches of wet snow is equal to the weight of about 38 inches of dry snow. That means it may take much less sodden snow to weigh down a roof.

Roof condition and the shape of the roof bear consideration as well. Popular Mechanics says the ideal pitched roof is smooth and steep so that the snow slides off. Closely spaced rafters improve the strength of the roof. A flat or slightly pitched roof may accumulate snow more readily.

Homeowners are urged to inspect roof rafters to see if they are cracked from previous snowstorms or damaged from insects or rot. Snapping or popping sounds while snow is on the roof is not a good sign.

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House Logic also says that homeowners can tell if the snow load on the roof is too much by paying attention to interior doors. If such doors begin to stick, that may be a signal that there’s enough weight on the center of the house to distort the door frames.

Houses that had improper renovations or homes in which load-bearing walls were removed may be more susceptible to this problem.

Removing snow from a roof is not an easy job — and may be a task best left to professionals. The safest way to remove snow from the roof is to use a snow rake with an extension arm that enables users to push and pull off the snow while standing on the ground. One should not climb onto a snowy or icy

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roof to remove snow. Shovels, which can damage roof shingles, should never be used.

IIBHS says that hiring a professional roof contractor is one way to safely remove snow from the roof. Licensed and insured contractors will have the experience to get the job done correctly and safely. Homeowners can expect to pay between $250 and $500 for this job.

Roof snow removal is a priority for those who live in mountainous or extremely snowy areas. If unsafe amounts of snow are left on rooftops, leaks, damage and collapse may result.

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St. Patrick’s Day

Surprising

places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration. People may first associate St. Patrick’s Day parades and parties with the Emerald Isle and various North American cities, such as New York, Boston and Chicago, that boast high concentrations of Irish immigrants, but there are some surprising and far-flung places across the globe geared up for festivities come March 17.

MONTSERRAT

Few may think of a tiny Caribbean island when envisioning St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. However, Montserrat, known as part of the island chain called the British West Indies, is the only country in the world apart from Ireland in which St. Patrick’s Day is a public holiday. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, Montserrat celebrates on March 17.

But these celebrations are conducted in memory of an unsuccessful slave revolt against Europeans who colonized the island in the 17th century. Now, St. Patrick’s Day is commemorated by a week-long festival of independence.

TOKYO Premiering in 1992, the Tokyo St. Patrick’s Day parade is the largest of several parades that take place throughout Japan. The Tokyo parade began as a way to introduce Ireland and 16 homes.newsminer.com

Irish culture to Japan. Today, it features a mix of traditional Japanese dress interspersed with Irish costumes.

DUBAI

Chicago is not the only city to dye a river green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. According to Asia One, the Singapore River also is dyed a bright hue of green. Singapore also hosts a parade in honor of St. Patrick.

Want to find an authentic Irish village? Travel no further than Dubai.

For many years, Irish pubs around Dubai have been emblazoned in green lights as celebrants enjoy St. Patrick’s Day with stout and song. Time Out Dubai says that, for the past decade, Boomtown Rats front man Bob Geldof has played a St. Patrick’s Day gig in Dubai’s Irish Village.

AUCKLAND

NORWAY

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Each year, New Zealand’s largest city is the first city in the world to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day because the clock strikes midnight there on March 17 before any other locale in the world.

Even though Auckland is the furthest away from Ireland, its festivities are still impressive. The St. Patrick’s Festival Auckland includes the lighting of the 1,076-foot Sky Tower in the green, white and orange synonymous with the Irish Tricolour flag.

Each year, the Norwegian Irish Society hosts Norway’s largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Jernbanetorget, a large public square in Oslo. The parade kicks off an all-inclusive celebration of Irish culture in Scandinavia.

Ireland, the United States and Canada are known for their St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. But this beloved holiday is celebrated at many additional locations around the world.

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1024 VERNAL STREET 2350 GRUMMAN STREET Beautiful home in the hills!! This spacious 3 Spacious home with a hanger, shop and a bedroom/2.5 bath/2 garage with a warming mother-in-law apartment all on the Bradley brick walled fireplace is a perfect place to Airstrip!! Live in one and call home. let the other rental pay your mortgage.

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Fat-freezing techniques “heating” up

Fat freezing is billed as a treatment that can eliminate people’s fat cells in predominately troublesome areas of the body to create a slim physique. Also known as cryolipolysis, this noninvasive procedure is attracting a growing number of people interested in reshaping areas of their bodies without the need for going under the knife.

Fat freezing is billed as a treatment that can eliminate people’s fat cells in predominately troublesome areas of the body to create a slim physique. Also known as cryolipolysis, this noninvasive procedure is attracting a growing number of people interested in reshaping areas of their bodies without the need for going under the knife.

Liposuction has traditionally been one of the more popular procedures for removing excess fat and helping to mold the body. WebMD says liposuction removes fat using suction. A small, thick, blunt-tipped cannula is inserted through tiny cuts in the skin. Fat is then vacuumed out through these tubes as the doctor moves the tubes around to target certain fat deposits. Although newer techniques, including using various anesthetics, have been introduced to make liposuction more comfortable, swelling, bruising and pain as well as fluid drainage from the incision sites may result.

Fat freezing, which is primarily known by the name CoolSculpting®, is a Food and Drug Administration-cleared, nonsurgical procedure that helps to 20 homes.newsminer.com

Freezing fat cells may be a way to achieve a slimmer physique without the need for surgery

eliminate fat. The company states that it uses controlled cooling to eliminate fat that resists the effort of diet and exercise.

The concept of fat freezing actually started with a popular dessert. Scientists at Harvard University discovered that some children who ate popsicles ended up with dimples in their cheeks. Doctors Dieter Manstein and R. Rox Anderson later concluded that the popsicles froze and eliminated small pockets of fat cells without damaging skin or surrounding tissue. This was the science behind cryolipolysis.

The doctors developed a system to deliver precisely controlled cooling to target fat cells under the skin. The crystalized cells die and are naturally eliminated from the body through time.

Dermatologists and medical spas are increasingly offering fat-freezing services to their clients. Many people are attracted to CoolSculpting because it doesn’t require surgery.

According to Zeltiq Aesthetics, the original parent company of the CoolSculpting technology, the FDA found the procedures offered “clinically

meaningful” changes in 60 patients after treatment for the reduction of love handles.

Six months after treatment, ultrasound measurements found an average 19 percent reduction of the targeted fat layer.

During a roughly one-hour treatment session, a vacuum device pulls on fat bulges and exposes the fat to cold. It may take several treatments to achieve desired results, and decreases in fat do not immediately occur, but can be seen two to four months later, on average. Treatments are not covered by insurance and can range from $750 to $2,000 per area.

Currently, there are no safety concerns, but the technology is still very new and there are no long-term study results. Side effects can include temporary redness, swelling, blanching, bruising, firmness, tingling, stinging, tenderness, cramping, aching, itching, or skin sensitivity, offers CoolSculpting. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, CoolSculpting accounted for almost half of all body-sculpting treatments in 2016.

Freezing fat cells is another way that people may be able to rid themselves of stubborn, unwanted fat.

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Conduct research before giving to any charity to confirm that organization’s authenticity.

Nonprofit organizations and charities do extensive work to help people and fulfill their missions.

When commercials, emails or direct mail pamphlets tug at the heartstrings, it’s understandable to want to help as quickly as possible. But just as there are scores of legitimate organizations banking on the generosity of willing donors, so, too, are there scam artists hoping to exploit that generosity. These crooks not only prey on innocent donors, they indirectly steal from people affected by disasters poaching donations meant for relief organizations.

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Charity scams are prevalent. But by being diligent about researching and gaining information, donors can avoid parting with their money unnecessarily.

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FAIRBANKS 871 Kimbrook Court: Great lot with power nearby $15,000 Olnes Loop: 5 acres $13,200 1192 Cartleb Road $499,900 480 West Pointe Circle $305,000 118 5th Avenue $284,900 Simpson Way: 5 acres $13,200 Imagine yourself waking up every morning with an This home is top of the line! Immaculate 3 2,500 Sq. Ft. 4 bed 4 bath home with a 900 Sq. unobstructed view of the Alaska Range in this extraordinarily bed, 2.5 bath with a 2 car garage! Sporting Ft. 2 car heated garage with a complete remodel. spacious 4,600 sq.ft. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with a a 5 star+ rating when built, with radiant floor New trusses, roof, windows, lighting, kitchen, GEORGE LAKE 980 sq.ft. 2 car garage. The Master suite is a true oasis heating, HRV, triple pane windows, energy master bath, flooring, etc. Now this home has a Only 3 Lots left: with a marbled laid floor and back splash jetted tub, walk in efficient appliances, an R60 ceiling, R22 walls, closet, cathedral ceilings, and its own phenomenal view of a common wall that has a 2 hr. fire wall with master suite with a walk in closet, family rooms All Lake front. Prices range the Alaska range! The high en massive “chef envy” kitchen 4 layers of 5/8 inch sheet rock, 1 inch air up & down, the lower family room has a wet bar has granite counter tops, and a large peninsula making it space, and 8” batting insulation. Walls are not with a wine fridge. This home has a lot to offer between perfect for large family gatherings or entertainment. This connected except at the roof, so noise doesn’t for the price. The owner is a licensed real Estate home has so much to offer, some of the other amenities transfer from unit to unit. Needs to be seen in agent. $15,920 - $26,730 are; 10 inch walls, radiant floor heating, solid wood interior person to truly appreciate. doors, and the list goes on!

NORTH POLE NHN Freeman Road: 33.3 Acres $195,000/ 40 Acres $165,000 3878 Dubia Road: 4.55 Acres $38,700 DELTA JUNCTION 857 Faultline $198,900 304 Eureka Avenue $179,900 1429 Daniel St. $149,950 All of the interior doors are solid 6 panel wood doors. This home has had lots of recent Well cared for spacious 2 bedroom 2 bath home just Lot 2 Clearwater Drive: The vaulted ceilings throughout the living room and renovations such as; new metal roof, under 1,000 sq.ft. You will be amazed at how spacious this floor plan is, with a large family room, kitchen, kitchen area create a very modern open floor concept, 1.4 acres, adjacent lot also for sale gourmet sized kitchen has a large peninsula counter top updated windows, new wood stove added, and both bedrooms! The master suite has its own full and an updated kitchen.

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Lot 3 Clearwater Drive: Property also has a holding tank, so you don’t have to as ease for barbecuing. The master suite with walk in compliant) the cost of heating this home deal with the challenges of North Pole water! This home closet is located on one end of the home (don’t miss 1.4 Acres, adjacent to airstrip is extraordinarily economical!

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