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104 S. Park Creston

4 BR on the main floor w/huge living room. Large dining room open to kitchen, overlooking the park & lake. 2 full BA & 2 half BA. Large master bedroom w/walk-thru closet & large master bath w/whirlpool tub & double shower. A complete custom remodel w/new siding, windows & floor heat w/central air. Mature trees & landscaped areas on 1 1/2 acres.

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Spring swimming pool installation tips Now that the weather is warming up, many homeowners’ thoughts are drifting toward relaxing days spent soaking up some sun by the pool. Early spring is a great time to install a pool so the family has a go-to hangout by the time summer arrives.

Installing a pool is a large financial investment, and homeowners considering adding a pool should not take that decision lightly.

When attempting to determine if a pool is for them, homeowners may want to ask themselves the following questions.

Is my yard suitable for a pool?

Some yards may not be large enough for pools, while others may not meet the zoning requirements

set forth by the town. Still other yards may have soil that’s not suitable for putting in an inground pool, or may have a high water table that can delay construction.

What is the average weather?

Will a pool be enjoyed enough to warrant the cost? Homeowners who live in areas that get many hot days will likely get their money’s worth. But if the climate suggests that a pool will sit unused more often than not, perhaps a pool is not the best investment.

Can we afford it?

A pool can range from a few hundred dollars for inflatable or self-installing models to many thousands for elaborate inground designs. You budget will dic-

tate which type of pool you can afford to install.

How will we use the pool?

Decide if you’re putting in a pool for the kids, to entertain the family or to make an architectural statement in the yard. Having a clear sense of purpose will help to guide the decision-making process.

Who will maintain the pool?

Many homeowners tackle the day-to-day maintenance required to keep their pools clean and safe.

Others hire pool cleaners to maintain their pools and ensure the water is properly balanced. Maintenance can cost additional money, so consider this potential cost when determining if a pool is for you.

Are there any safety concerns?

Parents of young children may be hesitant to install a pool, but today’s pool installation codes consider many of the potential hazards of a pool and attempt to eliminate them. Fences surrounding inground pools with selflocking gates, as well as locking ladders for aboveground pools can eliminate accidental falls into unattended pools. Your municipality will have a list of requirements for pools, so peruse the list prior to making your final decision.

If the decision has been made to move ahead with a pool, it can be helpful to understand a few facts about the process of installing a pool.

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Always work with a pool-installation company that has earned positive reviews and has a stellar record of service. While this does not guarantee that the job will not encounter problems, contractors with glowing reviews tend to have earned those reviews.

Read reviews from unbiased, online customers as well as any friends or family members who have used a particular pool company.

It’s important that homeowners recognize that the installation of a pool may require some heavy machinery, which can damage lawns. Fence panels may have to be removed to let in excavation equipment.

Sand, soil backfill or gravel may be needed to level out a landscape, and things

may get noisy and messy when the installation hits full swing.

Some homeowners can handle installing aboveground pools on their own, but less DIY-savvy homeowners may want to leave the installation to a professional installer to ensure the job is done right.

Always secure the proper permits and inspections prior to using the pool. This not only ensures the safety of swimmers, but also guarantees the pool is legal.

Backyard swimming pools make for an enjoyable place to congregate when the weather is hot.

Follow a few guidelines and ask the necessary questions to make a pool installation go more smoothly.

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Creston News Advertiser — Friday, April 17, 2015 — Page 3c

Disaster-resilient homes start with concrete walls (MS) - A home today must be more than just aesthetically pleasing. The costs of fuel consumption and extremestorm damage, plus costs in the way of carbon footprints, are making all of us insist on far more property benefits, including superior durability and resilience from pending disasters.

“In that case, open the door to a home built with concrete reinforced walls, instead of wood, and see how you will receive greater safety, comfort, investment value, and energy efficiency,” says Todd Blyth at Nudura, a leading name in building technology.

“Concrete is a major solution for weather extremes, and for more than a decade now, the building system using ICFs (insulated concrete forms) has proven to deliver

the most durable building frame.”

The ICF principle is simple, Blyth says.

The walls are constructed with pre-assembled, interlocking units (similar to Lego), so they’re easily transported to any building site. Each form consists of two panels of thick foam (expanded polystyrene) connected with a patented web system. Guided by the architectural design and beauty aspects you request, the ICFs are stacked, steel reinforced, and filled with concrete until the entire building envelope is complete.

Here’s a snapshot of additional building benefits: Disaster-resilient: ICF walls withstand winds of up to 402 kilometers per hour and

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Energy efficiency: Premium insulation delivers an energy-efficiency rating as high as R-50 due to the thermal mass of the concrete (compared to an average R-20 in wood structures), and that equates to reducing household energy bills by as much as 70 percent. And if optional inserts are added to the ICF forms, this efficiency is improved even more.

Occupant comfort: Outside cold can easily travel through the typical wood-framed wall, causing uneven temperatures inside your home. However, the monolithic ICF wall eliminates drafts and cold spots and it is an effective sound barrier, filtering out unwanted noise.

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Add upcycling to your home improvement tools (MS) - Upcycling is not just for craft projects - it offers lots of possibilities to make changes in your home décor, especially cabinets and furniture that will save money and reduce your contribution to the local landfill. Woodcraft can help you with upcycling ideas, products and advice.

For the past year, Woodcraft retail stores have hosted upcycling demonstrations on the third Saturday of the month to help customers discover the potential for upcycling in their home projects.

“To support this upcycling effort, Woodcraft.com added an Upcycling Resource Center to our website (http:// www.woodcraft.com/media/ upcycling.aspx) to introduce viewers to upcycling and announce demo topics and dates,” Vince Grlovich, vice president for sales and marketing, said. “Viewers

can also watch a segment of Lifetime’s Designing Spaces where Woodcraft product development manager Kent Harpool shows host Aliane Baquerot how to create a shelf from a wooden pallet.”

Both Woodcraft’s Pinterest page (www.pinterest. com/woodcraftsupply/upcycling) and Instagram gallery (http://instagram.com/ woodcraftgallery) include upcycling ideas, and the blog, Woodworking Adventures (http//:blog.woodcraft.com) has featured upcycling several times.

Jewelry Armoire Makeover Inspired by the upcycling trend, many Woodcraft employees have completed projects, including marketing manager Lori Haught, who transformed a 1980s Jewelry Armoire (see photo) into a more stylish, modern piece

for her bedroom. She gave it a new coat of paint, new silver/glass pulls and flocking on the drawer interiors. You can see the entire process by visiting Woodworking Adventures and searching for “The Jewelry Armoire Makeover.”

An Irwin Marples Blue Chip Chisel was used for the disassembly that was required to add new hardware and make other changes to Lori’s armoire.

To remove the residue from old finishes and polish, Lori chose Norton Soft Touch Medium 120-180 Grit Sanding Sponges for the contour detailed areas and Preppin Weapon Sanding Blocks, loaded with Mirka Abranet 23/4” x 8” Sanding Sheets, for flat areas. Once the sanding was finished, all the pieces were cleaned with General Finishes Furniture

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Three coats of General Finishes Black Gel Stain were applied to the armoire.

Although each coat was allowed to dry overnight because of other commitments, the actual time required between coats is two to four hours. (Gel stains come in 12 other colors including the popular java.) Two coats of General Finishes High Performance Satin Water-Based Top Coat were applied next.

To prep for the new hardware, Golden Oak WaterBase Famowood Filler was used to plug screw holes.

More chiseling was required before a pair of 11/2” X 11/8” Satin Nickel Stop Hinges could be installed.

Before reflocking the drawers, Bulls Eye Sealcoat Universal Sanding Sealer was applied to the interior

of the drawers and the dividers. Wearing an Anti Microbial Dust Mask and 6 mil Medium Powder Free Nitrile Gloves, Lori applied Light Blue Donjer Flocking, using a Donjer Mini Flocker.

Reassembly of the armoire required System Three 5-Minute Epoxy and a Bessey K-Body REVO Jr. 24” Single Parallel Clamp.

Other Popular Upcycling Products Soy-Gel is a 100 percent biodegradable, virtually odorless coating remover.

Restor-A-Finish can be used to clean and restore the luster to a clear finish, as well as hide minor issues like scratches. It will also remove water rings.

Milk paint is a popular coating, especially for furniture. General Finishes Milk Paint is premixed and available in 28 colors that can be

mixed to make custom colors and lend themselves to decorative effects such as distressing and antiquing. Old Fashioned Milk Paint is a powder that comes in 20 colors and is good for use on porous surfaces such as bare wood and raw masonry. A special effect Old Fashioned Milk Paint Crackle Finish provides a weathered look.

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Creston News Advertiser — Friday, April 17, 2015 — Page 5c

The many uses for vinegar Check your kitchen pantry and you will probably find a bottle of vinegar. While this substance can add muchneeded tang to favorite recipes and even improve the leavening function of some baking ingredients, its power extends far beyond the kitchen.

Many are surprised upon learning how much vinegar can do. A sour-tasting liquid that contains acetic acid, vinegar can be used as a cleaning product and an influential ingredient in many recipes. Vinegar also is relatively inexpensive, making it a cost-effective home staple.

If you are ready to get more from that versatile vinegar in your kitchen pantry, explore the following ways to put it to use.

Cleaning Vinegar is an effective

cleaning fluid, perhaps best known for producing streakfree windows. Vinegar also can dissolve dirt from painted walls and remove grime from woodwork.

By boiling 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar in the microwave with a cup of water, you can loosen splattered-on food and deodorize the appliance. Vinegar also can be used to deodorize garbage disposals, coffee makers and kitchen drains. It’s an effective means to removing pet odors from carpeting as well.

Around the bathroom, use vinegar to remove soap scum film from shower doors and tile surfaces. Remove stubborn toilet bowl stains as well. Corrosion and hard water can clog showerheads, and by soaking the shower nozzle in vinegar overnight, you can dislodge any mate-

rial.

You can rely on vinegar when cleaning up around your home office as well.

Vinegar can help clean sticky scissor blades or remove ballpoint-pen marks from surfaces. A vinegar-and-wa-

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Acid-loving plants, such as rhododendrons or azaleas, can benefit from a little vinegar mixed in when watering.

If you want to keep ants at bay, use vinegar when cleaning outdoor patio furniture or spray it around areas that are susceptible to ant infestations. You may find the ants steer clear of the smell.

Health and beauty Some people say that vinegar can be used as an appetite suppressant. Using it on prepared foods may help you to eat less.

Vinegar is handy for relieving the pains associated with sunburns and jellyfish stings. Dot irritated areas with vinegar to relieve pain

and itching.

Because vinegar can act as an antibacterial, gargling it can alleviate some throat ailments. Even if it can’t prevent illness, a vinegar gargle can soothe throat soreness.

Apple cider vinegar also may help soothe an upset stomach. Use two teaspoons of the vinegar to one cup of water.

Some people have used vinegar to soften skin and remove corns from feet. It also may dissolve warts. Be sure to check with a doctor before using vinegar to verify its safety with regard to your particular situation.

In addition to each of these uses, vinegar is handy in the laundry room, helping to remove stains and rinse detergents from fabrics more easily.

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Tackle home maintenance projects to save money (MS) - Much like the upkeep on your car, tackling home maintenance on a regular basis will prevent problems from developing and save you from larger repair costs down the road.

Some projects should be left to the professionals, but there are plenty of weekend jobs that any homeowner can easily handle, like these: Inspect your roof and make minor repairs. Winter can be especially hard on a roof. Look for ice, hail or water damage. Replace any cracked or missing shingles and clear any debris.

Clean your gutters. It’s not glamorous work, but

your home’s gutters play an essential role in moving water away from your home and preventing damage.

Consider installing gutter guards to ensure your gutters remain functional and free from debris.

Inspect windows and doors and re-caulk where necessary. Because a proper seal is essential in both heating and cooling seasons, this job should be performed twice a year to protect against drafts and moisture, and to keep insects out. Worn weather stripping should also be replaced.

Check your insulation.

Attics should be insulated

to R50, which can usually be achieved with an insulation depth of at least 16 inches.

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Other simple jobs include fixing leaky faucets, repairing and resealing decks, inspecting the foundation and scheduling a check-up for your HVAC system.

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2 BR home with large bedrooms. Main floor laundry, lots of storage. Nice breezeway between home and single car garage, patio doors on both ends. Enjoy the evening breeze on the patio in back yard and inhale the fragrances of all the flowers that surround the home. Home is all elec. with zone heating in all rooms.

4 BR on the main floor w/huge living room. Large dining room open to kitchen, overlooking the park & lake. 2 full BA & 2 half BA. Large master bedroom w/walk-thru closet & large master bath w/whirlpool tub & double shower. A complete custom remodel w/new siding, windows & floor heat w/central air. Mature trees & landscaped areas on 1 1/2 acres.

Located in NW Creston on cul-de-sac. Open Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances (included) and Oak Cabinets. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, 2 car attached garage. New home in 2012 and still under Building Warrantee.

Washer & dryer stay. Fenced backyard. Close to SWCC College, YMCA, Hospital and walking trails.

3BR home with yard space, patio, newer 2-car detached garage.

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3 BR, 1 3/4 BA home is ready to move in & live. Lots of upgrades, including kitchen counter tops, kitchen floor & large remodeled main floor bath. This home has a large living room, hardwood floors in bedrooms & lots of storage on the main floor. Full basement w/lots of space to use for rec room or living space. Single car attached garage & one car detached garage in rear. All appliances included.

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Wood frame building currently being used as a church & fellowship hall. Meeting hall on the main floor, with offices & 2 BR. Full finished basement with full kitchen, four separate rooms and large open area. Two bathrooms down and separate room, about 720 SqFt. Parking on main level and walkout basement to paved parking lot on lower level. Many improvements are already done.

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59,000

Great acreage with newer 2-1/2 car garage & nice 2 out buildings for club calves or horses. Great views from the hilltop, 2 miles to school, approx.

12 miles to shopping, hospital & many amenities. Home has structural issues & selling as is with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implies.

3 BR, 2 BA ranch home with 2 car attached garage & beautiful, fenced in back yard. Newer siding, windows, roof & kitchen. Extra drive for parking on south side of home. Washer/Dryer, kitchen stove & refrigerator included. Mature trees & rear shed for storage.

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Two bedroom, den and two baths with your own fenced patio off the dining area. Kitchen cabinets by Bolton Custom Cabinets and new granite countertops. Dave Long built with quality fixtures. Custom floors throughout. Lots of storage with one car, attached garage, and overhead attic. Kitchen stove and refrigerator included. Association dues are $75./ Mo. for easy living.

ACREAGES & FARMS Acreage w/updated home, large deck, detached shed w/concrete floor & partially insulated for shop or extra garage space.

Home has new kitchen floor & dishwasher. Updated bathroom, new paint. Lots of yard space for a garden or play area. Come take a look at this cute bungalow and make an offer.

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$

157,900

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3 BR, 1.75 BA & laundry all neat and tidy on main level. 2 car attached garage. Walk out the dining room patio doors to a welcoming wood deck & access to the back yard. One owner home, has a full basement with poured walls. New roof in 2009 & new hot water heater in 2014. All kitchen appliances stay.

$

$439,500 4 BR on the main floor with huge living room.

Large dining room open to kitchen, overlooking the park and lake. 2 full BA and 2 half BA. Large master bedroom with walk-thru closet and large master bath with whirlpool tub and double shower.

A complete custom remodel with new siding, windows and floor heat with central air. Mature trees and landscaped areas on 1 1/2 acres. You have to see it!

$

129,900 $

104 S. Park • Creston

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3 BR, 2 BA & laundry on main level. Fourth large BR w/1/2 BA upstairs.

Kitchen w/stainless steel appliances & custom cabinets Huge living room w/log burning fireplace. Attached heated garage. New Furnace, A/C & dishwasher in 2013.

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$

$

$

98,500

Priced to sell. New construction. Maintenance free townhome living. 2 bedroom, 2 bath with additional den. Stainless steel kitchen appliances stay. Oak trim , tile in kitchen. Laundry room close to the kitchen. Open floor plan, dining room/ living room walk out to your back patio. One car attached garage. Association dues $75. per month. Close to the college, hospital and golf course.

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Kitchen w/bamboo flooring, new dishwasher & stove. Master bedroom on first floor. BA & laundry on main level. New Siding in 2014. Shed is 14x22 w/2 levels of storage. Garage is 20X30 w/door opener. New roof in 2010 & the electrical is updated. Central air.

REDUCED

126,900

Nice hardwood floors, open stairway, some updates. Take a look at this home w/3 BR & full bath on upper level & large living room, formal dining room & 1/2 BA on main level. Outstanding 3 car garage. No warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. Selling as is.

PENDING

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Great Location! Ranch home w/full basement that is standard finish, 3 season porch & semi-private backyard. 2 car attached garage. Full bath in the basement.

REDUCED

SOLD

26,500

All offers must be approved by bank. 4 BR, 2 1/2 BA & a great back yard w/ garden shed. Lots of living space in the basement too. Large living room w/ hardwood floors. Kitchen stove and refrigerator included.

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Four bedrooms with large family room down. Two car, detached garage, patio, large lot and storage shed included. Immaculate condition with newer furnace, windows, doors and siding. Full, poured basement, with new drywall and fixtures.

99,900

85,500

139,900

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104,500

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39,900

209 W. Clark St. • Orient

105,000

1405 Elm Drive • Creston

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PENDING

99,500

REDUCED

$

59,500

4+BR ranch home w/3 car attached garage. This 3 BA home has hardwood floors in dining & living room, new countertops & open floor plan. 4BR’s up & 2+in basement. Large family, theatre room down w/lots of storage. Lots of upgrades including new furnace/central air.

$

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252,900

1000 N. Mulberry St. • Creston

$

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310 N. Sycamore St. • Creston

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1714 W. Spencer St. • Creston

Premium location on Hwy. 34 with 6000 sq. ft. finished. Currently with 3 retail businesses with 3 bathrooms, commercial doors and large parking lot.

In-floor heat with CA units and divided electric services.

Currently partitioned with 3 businesses with enclosed breezway in front, lots of parking.