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Huge, open kitchen with a large sunroom & dining area. Lots of light & plenty of cabinets, bar in kitchen. Rear deck & a large, 2 car attached garage. Large master BR with hot tub & shower. Excellent condition & move in ready. Located in a senior housing court.

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4 BR on the main floor with a huge living room. Large dining room open to the kitchen, overlooking the park and lake. Two full BA and two half BA. Large master BR with walk-thru closet and large master BA with whirlpool tub & double shower. Custom remodel in 2004 with new siding, windows & floor heat with central air. Mature trees & lanscaped areas on 1-1/2 acres.

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Light solutions: What to do when your house feels like a cave (BPT) - A house with ample windows can win your heart with silent promises of sun-drenched rooms and warm breezes wafting through open windows. The truth, however, is that even a home with windows galore can have rooms that feel dark and cave like.

Some of the most-loved aspects of modern design open, expansive floor plans, wood flooring in darker tones, walls of windows may leave portions of a room dazzled with sun and other parts dim and poorly lit. For example, a room with a wall full of picture windows will often lack windows on other walls. Near the windows, you’ll get plenty of sunlight and some glare, but the natural light might not make it to the far corners of the room especially if it’s a large space

like a great room.

What’s more, interior spaces like powder rooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms and closets often have no windows at all, making them feel small and dark. No one wants rooms that look like caves - not even if your house has an actual “man cave” or “woman cave” in it!

Fortunately, a few smart decorating tricks and some budget-friendly, high-impact enhancements can help brighten rooms and relieve that cavelike feeling.

Sunlight solutions Of course, the sure-fire way to get more light into a room is to add more windows, but that’s not always a practical or cost-effective solution. Instead, look for alternative ways to bring more sunlight into a room.

Daylighting systems can

bring sunlight from a rooftop down into a room, allowing natural light to illuminate dark spaces where light from windows can’t reach. For example, the Solatube Daylighting System captures daylight with a rooftop dome. A highly reflective tube funnels light inside the home, where a decorative fixture on the ceiling spills the natural light into dim areas. The tube fits between rafters, so there’s no need to cut through critical structures, do frame work or make repairs to sheetrock.

An options light kit provides electric illumination on cloudy days or at night.

The included integrated solar-powered nightlight provides gentle, low-level illumination at night, and qualifies the entire system, plus installation, for a 30

percent federal tax credit.

With the tax credit, Solatubes start at less than $500 installed, making them a cost-effective option for any room in the house, and especially in master baths, powder rooms, mudrooms, hallways and laundry rooms. To learn more, visit Solatubedaylighting.com.

Another option is to amplify the sunlight coming into the room. Strategically positioning mirrors can help reflect natural light to dark corners. What’s more, a large mirror mimics the feeling of a window, making rooms feel bigger and brighter.

Window dressing Maximizing the amount of light that comes in through the windows you do have is easy. Keep curtains light and airy, and use

blinds or shades to control the amount of light coming from the window. Install curtain rods 2 feet wider than windows so that when curtains or drapes are open, they don’t block any of the window or the light coming through it.

You can also “dress” walls to mimic the look of windows. For example, if you have a windowless powder room, adding a transom above the door can help the room feel bigger while borrowing light from adjacent rooms. The tactic of borrowing light can also work if you’re able to put a pass through between a closed off room and an adjacent one that has windows.

Decorating tricks Finally, don’t overlook the power of decor in mak-

ing a room feel bright and welcoming.

Light-hued walls of white, cream or pale yellow or blue not only make a room feel bigger, they evoke the visual qualities of natural light.

Large windowless rooms, like a basement play room, can benefit from large framed art. Select scenes that mimic the view you might get from a picture window, such as a seascape, mountain scene or city skyline.

Filtered overhead light can also create the effect of a natural light source. For example, drape light-colored, opaque fabric above a bed, so that the cloth conceals the overhead light fixture. As the artificial light shines through the fabric, it will imitate the diffused look of natural light.

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Two BR, 2 BA home is move in ready. Lots of living space & open kitchen layout. Large, 1 car garage with plenty of storage & rear deck for privacy. Large storage shed. Located in Quiet Harbor, water, sewer, trash, snow removal & mowing is all done for you, included in lot rent. Buyer must be pre approved by Aladdin Mgt.

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3 BR & a BA on each floor. Nice size dining room, living room and enclosed front porch. Yard is partially fenced with chain link fence.

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811 Golden Shores Creston, IA

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Huge, open kitchen with a large sunroom & dining area. Lots of light & plenty of cabinets, bar in kitchen. Rear deck & a large, 2 car attached garage. Large master BR with hot tub & shower. Excellent condition & move in ready. Located in a senior housing court. Buyer must be approved by Aladdin Mgt.

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Great investment opportunity in this four-plex apartment which has 2-Two BR and 2-One BR units. Three apartments remodeled and have high efficiency ground source heating & cooling. Three units currently in service. The basement apartment has two large BR and would be great for owner/occupancy. Plenty of room for off street parking.

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5 tips for safe space heater use (BPT) - During the coldest days of the year, space heaters are one of the easiest, most efficient ways to get warm fast. However, when not used correctly, they may also be one of the most dangerous.

Space heaters accounted for 40 percent of all home heating fires and a staggering 84 percent of home heating fire deaths, according to research from the National

Fire Protection Association.

And, as you might expect, these tragic accidents most often occur during the year’s coldest months. The same research finds nearly half of all home heating fires occurred in December, January and February.

While these facts are sobering, it doesn’t mean you need to avoid using your space heater to find the comfort you need during

the year’s coldest days. You just need to be careful when doing so. To help you keep yourself and your family safe while enjoying comfortable space heater use, Peter Duncanson, of ServiceMaster Restore, offers these five space heater safety tips.

Stay warm and safe this winter by: • Reading the labels.

When you’re out purchasing a new space heater, it’s

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important to know what to look for. Review each model thoroughly and look for a label from a recognized testing laboratory. This label should tell you if the heater’s construction and performance meets voluntary U.S. safety standards. • Choosing a model with a safety sensor. Before purchasing a space heater, make

sure the unit has a safety sensor. This sensor will monitor the heater, shutting it off automatically if it overheats, reducing the risk of a fire. • Ensuring cords are in good working order. Whether you’re buying a new unit or monitoring your existing one, always check the condition of the cords as damage here increases the risk

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of fire. Once you’re sure the cords are in satisfactory condition, be sure to use them properly. Never plug a cord into a surge protector. Many surge protectors cannot handle the wattage, which could result in a fire. • Keeping drapes and flammable items away from your space heater. A draped linen can quickly catch fire, so protect against this by selecting a location for your space heater with at least three feet of clearance on all sides. The more room you provide your space heater,

the safer you’ll be. • Unplugging it when not in use. Always remember to unplug your space heater when you’re not actively using it. This includes when you go to bed and even when you simply leave the room.

A space heater is an effective way to stay warm and comfortable during the winter months, and if you use it correctly, it can also be safe.

Follow the tips presented here and your space heater will make this winter your most comfortable yet.

Smart storage ideas to squeeze extra space from your bathroom (BPT) - Shampoo bottles, makeup tools, lotions, linens and laundry - the bathroom is one of the most frequented rooms in the home and clutter can collect quickly.

Stop the chaos before it gets out of control by implementing some smart storage solutions. With these simple ideas, your bathroom will be the most functional and fashionable room in the

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4 hot bathroom design trends that don’t have to cost a bundle (BPT) - Coffee bars, TVs in mirrors, smart toilets and pet-friendly amenities - a growing number of homeowners are requesting such upscale features in their bathroom design, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).

Is it any wonder that association members report the average cost of remodeling a bath is between $10,000 and $30,000? However, you don’t have to spend that much to update your bathroom stylishly and easily.

Here are four popular bathroom design preferences, plus tips to cost-effectively achieve these looks in your home:

Transitional is trending According to a poll of remodeling professionals,

the vast majority agreed that “transitional” was the most-requested style in bathroom settings. Transitional design allows you to blend elements of both traditional and contemporary styles. The result is a comfortable blend of sophistication and simplicity that is easy to create with only a modest investment.

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Neutrals have staying power Long favored for their ability to create an easy-to-customize color foundation, neutral hues remain in vogue in the bathroom. Whites and grays are the most popular color schemes, NKBA reports, although these colors aren’t confined to walls or floors.

White continues to be the most popular color choice for toilets, tubs and sinks. In bathrooms with these pristine-toned fixtures, you can cost-effectively play on the BPT photo neutral trend by adding pale gray to the walls. For a sub- The distinctive high-arc American Standard Townsend widespread bathroom sink faucet with accessible lever handles is featured here in a dramatic Legacy Bronze finish. tle effect that will also add height to the room, paint the a highlight of the bathroom, porting that homeowners ceiling a gray several shades Superior showers lighter than the walls.

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For example, floating shelves are an elegant and space-saving option that are easy to install over the toilet or between a mirror and a pedestal sink. That small space above the door? Perfect for a shelf to store mason jars full of supplies or those beautiful perfume bottles. Need extra space to store linens and washcloths? Install stacked

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With these simple storage ideas, you’ll cut clutter, keep spaces clean and never trip over a random bottle or towel on the floor again.

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