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MLS # 10525815 - 301 E Sycamore Street, Hennepin $288,900 FEATURED PROPERTY Big living in a small town! Plenty of room in this brick 2500+ Sq Ft 4 bed/2 bath impressive Hennepin home sitting on nearly an acre. Open concept floor plan with at least 9ft ceilings throughout including the basement. Fireplace, hardwood flooring and generously sized rooms. Wait until you see the master bath! This one does not disappoint.

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3 things that may go wrong if you don’t winterize your house (BPT) - Fall is here, which means, like it or not, cold weather is just around the corner. While most of us would prefer not to think about turning on our heat just yet, this is actually the best time to check your heating to ensure everything is operating as it should.

Neglecting to winterize your home and letting small issues pile up can have big repercussions. Ahead of the winter season, HomeServe, a leading provider of service plans, repair and installation services for the home, wants to make sure you’re aware of three major things that may go wrong if you don’t winterize your house or neglect your heating system.

Your utility bills may skyrocket. Utility bills often jump up in the winter due to the increased hours of darkness and the cost to heat your home. But if your heater is on the fritz or your filters are clogged, you could be in for an even bigger surprise. Dirty filters cause your furnace to work harder, which leads to inefficiency and a shortened lifespan for your heating system. Replacing filters is often an easy task for homeowners. A yearly tune-up is an inexpensive way to help prevent a costly system breakdown in the coming months.

Also, keep in mind that some warranties require annual tune-ups, so don’t let your warranty go invalid by skipping this year’s tune-up.

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The threat of carbon monoxide is very real.

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threat when the heating system flue, vent or chimney becomes blocked from debris or other material. During a heating system tune-up, a professional service technician can check to make sure all your vents are not blocked and are

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working properly. Drains and traps also need to be checked and combustion gases should be analyzed and compared to the specifications of your furnace or boiler to make sure everything is running safely.

Installing a carbon monoxide detector in your home is another smart way to help with early detection.

Water pipes can burst.

It’s not just your heating system that needs to be winterized. All too often it happens - we wake up to realize our pipes are frozen, or even worse, leaking. Before the cold sets in, make sure outside hoses are put away and water is turned off. Evaluate which pipes are at the greatest risk for freezing during cold weather. For example, if your water pipes come up from an un-insulated crawl space, or if they are in or close to an uninsulated outside wall or vent, they are more likely to freeze and burst in low temperatures. Inside pipes should be covered in insulation to keep pipes warmer longer.

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By having an annual tune-up in the fall, you can

catch small issues now, instead of experiencing bigger problems in the dead of winter. A tune-up can also save energy, reduce heating costs and prevent a system break-

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PRICE REDUCED

OTTAWA

$73,500

Charming 2 bedroom ranch. Roof, furnace 2006. Water heater 2011. Maintenance free vinyl siding, replacement windows, 1.5 car garage, back deck, alley access.

STREATOR

$27,800

3 bedroom 1 bath home. Large eat in Kitchen with new counter top, sink and plumbing (appliances stay). New plumbing and tub/shower surround in Bathroom.

MLS #10352318 Sharon Rea Dondelinger

STREATOR

$35,500

Beautifully landscaped all wooded building lot in Timber Creek Estates.

Last lot available. Natural Gas and Underground electric available.

MLS #10153113 Carol Garretson

PRICE REDUCED

OTTAWA

$45,000

STREATOR

$105,000

New Listing. Vacant property currently zoned & approved for 8 unit multi-family building

All brick and Updated 3 bedroom home with attached 15x27 garage & storage shed.

MLS #10383488

MLS #10101036

Katie Troccoli

Carole Garretson

OTTAWA

$99,900

One story, three bedroom, one bath home with open floor plan, washer & dryer hook up on main level, large rear patio with fire pit and a detached three car garage.

MLS #10441255 Katie Troccoli

STREATOR

$449,900

MLS# 10552229

Katie Troccoli

$115,000

Move in ready! One story, three bedroom, one bath home located on 100’x307’ lot in North Ottawa. All renovations done within the last 5 years.

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Great opportunity to build on 4 plus acres of land in South Ottawa. Beautiful rolling hills, with trees, small pond and creek. Great location just outside of town. Power, well, and garage on property. Horses welcome.

MLS #10500096 Katie Troccoli

OTTAWA

$118,000

One-story four-bedroom ranch-style home in Ottawa’s Retz addition. Oversized lot bordered by creek & backs to wooded bluff. This home is within 15 mins. of Starved Rock, Matthiessen, Buffalo Rock, Illini State parks & 5 minutes to the Illinois & Michigan Canal & Ottawa River Walk.

MLS #10513905 Katie Troccoli

STREATOR

Lovely two story 3-4 bedroom, two bath home in Ottawa’s historic East side.

Beautiful hardwood floors through out.

Over sized one car detached garage.

MLS #10434494 Katie Troccoli

STREATOR

$73,400

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3 bedroom ranch in Woodland school dist. Nice laminate floors throughout with stainless kitchen appliances, large living room and roomy bath with double vanity that has just been updated. All on 1 level including the laundry (washer and dryer stay).

The back yard has 2 storage sheds and a deck. New water heater, stove, washer and freshly painted. This home is move in ready. Gov. loans welcome.

Beautiful all brick ranch on 14 acres. 3 bed, 2 bath 2 car garage passive solar home. Lots of amenities including fireplace, wood stove, 2 X 6 walls, new Generac generator & walkout basement. For the horse lover there is a 50’ x 60’ Morton horse barn with stalls, water & electricity. Additional 42’ X 53’ Morton machine shed with electricity & multiple entry points. Large corral & pasture. Close to Seneca but LOW 4.96 property tax rate. Call now to view this lovely property.

Additional acreage may be available. All measurements are approximate. Actual lot size to be determined by survey but is currently estimated to be 14 acres.

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MLS# 10481881 Christine Armstrong

Sharon Rae

$49,900

MLS #10447973

MLS #10546328

Katie Troccoli

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$129,900

Well maintained brick bungalow on oversized corner lot. 4 Bedroom 1 Bath home with full basement. New carpet in Living/ Dining Room area.

MLS #10378152 Amy Johnson

OTTAWA

$97,950

Four-unit brick income property. One twobedroom unit, and three one-bedroom units.

Tenants pay gas and electric, and owner pays for water, gas for water heater & trash removal.

MLS #10157751 Katie Troccoli

OTTAWA

$134,900

STREATOR

$150,000

New Listing. Commercial property, 4 buildings on 4 lots, busy corner location.

MLS #10537450

Pat Rodriguez

PRICE REDUCED

$169,900

Ottawa Two story 3-4 bedroom home in Ottawa, IL Historic District. Large living room, dining room, beautiful front foyer stair way. Roof & Siding updated in 2017, Windows were updated in 2001, water heater 2005, garage was built in 1979 There are hardwood floors under all carpet upstairs & main level (per owner). Garage is 26’ x 26’ Home is on a large corner lot with a privacy fenced back yard. Stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, dishwasher stay. This home is within 15 minutes of Starved Rock, Matthiessen, Buffalo Rock, Illini State parks and the Illinois & Michigan Canal, Ottawa River Walk.

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OTTAWA

New Listing. This home is bigger than it looks from the outside with over 1400 sq ft. Step through the foyer into the open floor plan with vaulted ceilings in the living rm and dining rm.

MLS #10410062 Sharon Rea Dondelinger

Katie Troccoli

STREATOR

$249,000

Custom designed 4 bed, 3.1 bath home on wooded lot with creek frontage in Timber Creek Estates. Boasting over 2700 sf. from the dramatic wood stair railing and sky-light in the foyer to the sunken living room with gas log brick fireplace are just the beginning.

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New Listing. 4340 Sq Ft Church and One story three bedroom Parsonage with full finished basement and detached two car garage in move in condition on over 3.23 acres.

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One story, two bedroom home on double lot (two tax ID numbers) with full basement, & detached 1.5 car garage.

Updated roof, windows, bathroom. All appliances stay. Stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer, dryer. Must see to appreciate.

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$54,950

Opportunity knocks! Two story, three unit apartment building with garage and laundry set up in foyer area.

All units have separate utilities. The three bedroom unit features living room, family room and a fireplace.

There are 2 two bedroom units. New roof.

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Peru – Well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick ranch home #10561121 $154,900

Utica – Renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath Granville – Unique, double A-frame, Peru – Well maintained 3-bedroom 2-bedroom home on 10.43 acres.

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LaSalle – Updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath Tiskilwa – Updated 4-bedroom, 2-story LaSalle – Adorable 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with porch on .83 acres. home on corner lot. home with open floor plan. $149,900 #10553185 #10558077 $94,900 #10556584 $60,000

Spring Valley – Affordable 3-bedroom, 1.5 baths home on corner lot. #10549450 $149,900

Hennepin – Lovely 4-bedroom home Seneca – Equity in this 3-bedroom LaSalle – Charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath raised ranch home on 2+/- acres. nestled in woods on 9.5 acres. cape cod style home. $132,900 #10545003 #10549199 $299,500 #10549064 $94,500

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Ottawa – Lovely 3-bedroom, 2-bath LaSalle – Neat & clean 2-bedroom, LaSalle – Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath 1-bath home with back porch. home totally renovated on corner lot. home on corner lot. $62,900 #10541213 #10542548 $179,000 #10541221 $64,900

Peru – Custom built 4-bedroom, 4-bath home with open floor plan. #10541161 $375,000

Tonica – Beautiful woodwork in this Henry – Great 3-bedroom home with LaSalle – Unique property, 3-bedroom enclosed front porch.

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Peru – Well maintained 3-bedroom Utica – Moe right into this 4-bedroom, Ladd – Well cared for 2-bedroom home 2.5 baths home with fireplace. ranch home, updated kitchen. with new furnace. $172,500 #10522064 #10529120 $125,000 #10526639 $79,900

Spring Valley – Spacious 3-bedroom brick & cedar home on 5.85 acres. #10521511 $174,900

Peru – Well maintained 2-bedroom LaSalle – Must see 3-bedroom home Princeton – Immaculate 3-4 bedroom on large corner lot, bay window. home on corner lot, 2-car garage. home with foyer & marble tile. $124,900 #10519018 #10519522 $69,500 #10519254 $279,900

Marseilles – Lovely 3-bedroom home with 3-car attached garage. #10515492 $285,000

Utica – Excellent condition 2-bedroom Wenona – Potential in this 4-bedroom Ladd – Affordable 3-bedroom home on home on 2 lots. villa in Grand Bear Resort. large 100x125 lot. $119,900 #10512664 #10514779 $83,500 #10514735 $74,500

Peru – Vinyl sided 1.5-story, 2-bedroom home with heated garage. #10511131 $69,900

Ottawa – Well maintained 4-bedroom country ranch with open floor plan. #10507241 $143,500

LaSalle – Spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-baths duplex with 2-car garage. #10501801 $199,500

LaSalle – Charming 2-bedroom home LaSalle – Well maintained 3-bedroom, Ohio – Well maintained 3-bedroom 2-bath ranch home with basement. complete with white picket fence. ranch home with new roof. $139,500 #10498072 #10501541 $59,900 #10500158 $87,900

Utica – Immaculate 3-bedroom, 2-bath Oglesby – Spacious 3-bedroom ranch ranch home with stone fireplace. home with vaulted ceiling. #10504065 $224,500 #10502256 $219,500

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Peru – Exquisite 2-story home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths on double lot. #10485234 $425,000

Peru – Room to grow in this 5-bedroom, Utica – Neat 3-bedroom ranch home Ottawa – Character in this 2-bedroom on 1+ acre scenic lot, newer roof.

2-bath home with fenced area. home with hardwood floors. $214,000 #10483872 #10485035 $156,000 #10484612 $138,500

Granville – Very nice 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home on scenic lot. #10482311 $149,900

Standard – Lovely 2-bedroom home Ottawa – Great opportunity with this Princeton – Restored 4-bedroom, 2.5 2-bedroom home with pool. with large living room. baths brick home on large lot. $28,600 #10474991 #10480649 $49,900 #10476550 $149,000

Dalzell – Good investment for this 3-unit building with carport. #10474516 $83,900

DePue – Steady income in this 2-unit LaSalle – Spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath Henry – Cute 1-2 bedroom home on home with open foyer & fireplace. apartment in downtown area. corner lot with fenced yard. $219,500 #10462366 #10465076 $49,900 #10462896 $55,000

LaSalle – Cute 2-bedroom home with hardwood floors & 2-car garage. #10461480 $94,000

LaSalle – Open floor plan, 2-story, McNabb – Nice 3-bedroom home with Princeton – Lovely setting in this hardwood floors & sunroom.

4-bedroom home with oak staircase. spacious 4-bedroom on 1.86 acres. $118,900 #10450952 #10459683 $265,000 #10455281 $229,500

LaSalle – Under construction, Spacious living in this 3-bedroom home. #10445862 $305,000

LaSalle – One of a kind beautiful Peru – Brick 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch Peru – Well built 3-bedroom home with home privately located.

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MLS # 10542919 This 3 bedroom recently rehabbed home has new flooring, electrical, water heater, some windows, updated kitchen and bath, garage door, porch and back stamped patio. Appliances included, along with new washer/ dryer that has hookups in basement or the smaller bedroom for main floor laundry. Nice yard includes large extra lot in back with access from either LaSalle St or Fremont Pl.

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Fire safety tips that could help save your life (BPT) - Having working smoke alarms in your home is as important as wearing a seatbelt in your car. It’s a necessity that protects you and your loved ones. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), approximately three out of five home fire deaths occur in residences with no working smoke alarms or without any smoke alarms at all. These cases can be avoided as smoke alarms are accessible and easy to install.

Smoke alarms serve a critical and life-saving purpose, sounding when smoke is detected to give people the most time possible to escape and call for help. The NFPA shares that the risk of dying from a home fire is cut in half if working smoke alarms are in place. However, only 23% of Americans check their smoke alarms monthly,

according to data from a new survey conducted by UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute (FSRI). Smoke alarms with dead, missing or disconnected batteries account for a significant number of fire tragedies, and according to the NFPA, 46% of nonworking smoke alarms are due to missing or disconnected batteries.

While an unexpected chirp - beep, beep, beep - from a smoke alarm may sometimes be a nuisance, the need for working smoke alarms is critically important. Forty years ago, people had around 17 minutes to escape their home in the event of a fire. Today, due to synthetic materials, furniture, more spacious floorplans and lighter-weight construction materials, people now have three minutes or less to escape their home.

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cent ‘it won’t happen to me’ approach many take when it comes to fires can have significant consequences today,” said Steve Kerber, vice president, Research, UL FSRI. “Working smoke alarms are an easy and effective safeguard to protect you and your family, and with new technology greatly reducing nuisance alarms, we’re hoping to see significantly fewer disabled alarms in the field when responding to fires.”

Smoke alarms help save lives. Here are helpful fire safety tips to follow:  Install working smoke alarms on every level of the house, in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area and in the basement.

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Winter is coming... are you ready?

to shade the soil and keep it cool, and minimizing the amount of moisture that’s trapped by the grass can help prevent fungal disease.

(BPT) - Scarves. Pumpkin spice lattes. Leaves crunching underfoot. Sweater season is moving in fast, which means it’s time to start transitioning to fall maintenance to make sure your home and yard are ready for winter. The following are 10 things you can do to prepare for the cold and wet weather ahead.

the U.S., interseeding with cool season grass seed can help you enjoy a lush green lawn year-round. Speak with a local landscaper or your university extension office to determine the best timing, seed and process for interseeding with cool season grasses as warm season lawns turn dormant.

1. INTERSEED YOUR LAWN A summer of heavy use can take its toll on even the healthiest of lawns. If your turf has some thin or bare patches, fall is the ideal time to reseed. A turf specialist at a garden shop or university extension office can help you choose the right kind of seed for your local conditions.

After spreading the seed, water lightly and frequently (if it doesn’t rain) to keep the soil slightly damp until the seed germinates.

2. WINTERIZE YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM If the ground in your area freezes down to the depth of your irrigation pipes during the winter, be sure to shut off the water to the system and drain the pipes before the first freeze.

4. REMOVE THE LEAVES Don’t leave your lawn buried under a thick layer of leaves. If you don’t want to rake, try mulch mowing chopping the leaves up into small pieces allows them to decompose more quickly, so that they fertilize the grass instead of suffocating it.

You may need to mow more frequently to keep up with the falling leaves, even if the grass itself isn’t growing quickly.

3. LOWER YOUR MOWER BLADES For the last few mowings in the fall (and the first few in the spring), set your lawn mower blades at the lowest recommended height for your type of turf. You no longer need the height of the grass

5. CLEAN UP YOUR YARD Any object that sits on your grass all winter can create a dead spot. To protect your lawn, remove toys, furniture and other items from the grass. Be sure to cover or store anything that’s not designed to be out in the rain or

For those who live in the warmer, Southern regions of

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snow indoors.

6. PREP YOUR EQUIPMENT FOR SPRING LAWN CARE In addition to seeding, another great way to get a jumpstart on spring is to give your lawn mower a tune-up.

By sharpening the blades before you put it away for the winter, it will be ready to get back to work when the grass starts growing again in the spring.

7. CHECK YOUR ROOF, GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS Leaks can lead to costly water damage, so check for potential trouble spots now, before the winter storms start. Look for broken shingles and damaged flashing around vents, chimneys and skylights; clean the leaves out of your gutters; and add extensions to your downspouts if the water runs less than three feet away from the foundation of the house.

8. CHECK YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS FOR LEAKS Eliminating air leaks around doors and window frames is one of the most effective ways to lower your heating bills. Caulk and replace weatherstripping where needed to prevent cold air (and potentially water) from entering. Don’t forget to make sure the seal between the garage door and the ground is tight as well.

9. SERVICE YOUR HEATING SYSTEM Before you turn your heating system on for the winter, have it cleaned and inspected by a professional. Regular preventive maintenance will keep it running safely and efficiently and make sure minor issues are resolved before they become major problems.

10. TEST YOUR EMERGENCY POWER GENERATOR Winter wind and ice storms can bring down power lines and cause lengthy blackouts.

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and make sure you have engine oil and filters on hand.

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914 N. Pleasant - PRINCETON $89,500 3 BR - 2 Baths #10520307

115 E. Main - WYANET $52,000 Former Restaurant #10070702

806 South Church - PRINCETON $124,000 4 BR - 2 Baths #10548030

19796 - 2400 N. Ave. - OHIO $195,900 - 5.99 Acres - Pasture 4 BR Home & Outbldgs.

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16951 - 1200 N. Ave. - PRINCETON $349,000 - 7.4 Acres 3BR Home - 2 Pole Buildings Walkout Basement #10068362

1418 Cherokee Lane - OTTAWA $144,500 4 BR - 2 Baths #10556976

214 Backbone Rd. W. - PRINCETON $199,999 2.55 Acres - 3 BR - 3 Baths #10301398

658 Park Avenue E. - PRINCETON $225,000 4 BR - 2 Baths #10523159

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2011 Rock Street, Suite A • Peru, IL 61354 • 815-223-3875 January 2018 Mark Janko

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Add luxury and style to your bathroom (BPT) - Today’s homeowners are increasingly expecting their bathrooms to mirror some of the spa-like features previously seen only in hotels, resorts and luxury vacation rentals.

Home TV shows and websites showcase these once aspirational luxuries, while technical advances have made them more attainable.

TOWEL WARMERS On a cold morning, nothing is more pleasant than reaching for a warm towel as you step out of the tub or shower. To help make your bathroom feel more like a luxury spa, a heated towel warmer keeps towels at just the right temperature for optimal comfort. If you don’t have enough space for a towel warming drawer or cabinet in your bathroom, space-saving towel warmer racks are also available.

Some are free-standing, while others are wall-mounted.

The baby boomer population is among the most active of renovating groups. Those wanting to remain in their current homes longer have an eye toward safety and accesHEATED FLOORS sibility, but also luxury and Another option for warmstyle when upgrading their ing up on a cold morning is bathrooms. to install a heated bathroom floor. Radiant floor heating Here are some of the latest can supplement your home’s features transforming modern overall heating system, makbathrooms. ing you feel warmer when

standing on a tiled floor in January. Because these systems warm objects and people in a room, radiant floor heating systems are more energy efficient than conventional forced-air. In fact, more people are comfortable with radiant floor heating at a lower thermostat setting than with forced-air heating at a higher thermostat setting.

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magic-like mirrors incorporating built-in clocks, TV panels or digital assistant-connected features, the bathroom mirror has gone way beyond a simple place to shave or check your look. Bathroom mirrors with automatic sensors light up as your face approaches the mirror. Some high-tech mirrors include touch-screen controls, some are controlled by remotes and others are responsive to voice commands.

If it’s connected to an advanced security system, you can use a smart bathroom

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mirror to check who’s at the front door while brushing your teeth. With a smart mirror that connects to the internet, you can watch tutorials on your favorite makeup app while getting ready for that big date. You can also check the news and weather or tell your digital assistant to turn on your coffee maker while you’re fixing your hair. The latest mirror features make all your simple grooming tasks easier.

STANDALONE BATHTUBS Homeowners with the space and resources are increasingly choosing to separate the bathtub from the shower, opting for a much larger and more stylish soaking tub. While whirlpool-type spa tubs are not as popular as they have been in recent years, larger tubs for luxury bathrooms - disconnected from the shower - are considered much more desirable.

CURBLESS SHOWERS As showers are increasingly separated from tubs in modern bathrooms, curbless

showers with linear drains, such as those designed by QuickDrain USA, are gaining in popularity. A curbless entrance makes showers easily accessible for all ages and abilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. They can also accommodate a freestanding bench, wheelchair or other mobility aid because they require no center drain where water may pool or make users feel unbalanced. Usually located against the edge or back of the shower, linear drains are more hygienic, as they are most often designed with larger format tiles, reducing grout joints and seals where mold, mildew and grime can accumulate. Because of the larger tiles and the elimination of a center drain, more diverse materials can be used, including ceramic, porcelain or stone tiles, plus a range of solid surface materials like marble, granite or engineered stone products.

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F O R S A L E One-of-a-Kind Historic c. 1890 - Former Roth Estate and the Roecker Dairy Farm of Spring Valley, this grand home boast 9' ceilings, French doors throughout & hardwood floors! Plenty of room for guest in this 2-story w/ 6 bedrooms, formal dining room, & spacious living room!

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Stone House c. 1890 Easy access to I-80 Private Setting 2.5 Acres 10 miles from Starved Rock State Park 15598 3440 East St., Spring Valley MLS 10548822

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Mother Nature inspires ‘new neutral’ home design trends (BPT) - Many interior designers gravitate toward grays or whites as a starting point when building a home’s look and feel, but a new trend is emerging. Homeowners are getting back to basics and finding ways to bring the outdoors in by using neutral earth tones as their blank slate. These wood tones have become the “new neutral” for those beginning their brandnew home design.

as a headboard. Featuring a variety of wood elements in the decor itself can also allow you to play with mixing different grains, colors and textures throughout the home while still maintaining a seamless overall design.

LIGHT AND AIRY To make small spaces

feel more open, be sure to accentuate natural light by incorporating mirrors. Try and keep your space clear of clutter and add natural foliage and plants to improve air quality and mood. Installing long, wide planks of flooring will also make your room feel larger.

No matter your style - modern, eclectic or anything in between - the toned-down hues of natural-looking wood surfaces are the perfect starting point for building a versatile, relaxing and high-end look in your home.

IT’S ALL NATURAL Finding inspiration from nature can create a more calming retreat in our hectic, constantly connected lives.

Start with a neutral and natural palette in the home as the first step to designing your oasis. Incorporating colors found in nature can act as a reminder to disconnect and recharge in your home.

STAY GROUNDED Include a variety of textures from the ground up to transform your space and make it unique. From flooring to decor, finding ways to pull in elements from Mother Nature will turn your home into your haven. Bring out your home’s natural beauty with flooring like Lumber Liquidators’ Claire Gardens Oak hardwood, which features an organic oak grain where no two boards look the same. The textured grains pair beautifully with greenery (faux or natural), and the neutral color complements a variety of earthy paint palettes.

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BRANCH OUT Starting with a neutral, earthy color palette means you have plenty of room to play with color - be it bold, muted or a reflection of the world around you. Include colorful accent pieces that remind you of the perfect fall foliage, a day at the beach or spring’s first blooms.

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