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Thursday, February 2, 2017

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! NEW !

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1510 Prophet Road, Rock Falls This property offers an updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story home with 2 car garage, and 4 outbuildings with a variety of potential uses!! All of this and a 3 acre lot on the edge of Rock Falls. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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113 E 10th St, Dixon

Great little 2BR starter w/ new roof, newer windows, hardwood floors, walkout basement. $59,900

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612 W MASON ST, POLO

514 E GRAHAM ST, DIXON

Wonderful 2BR 2BA ranch w/hardwood floors, sun porch, walkup attic & new roof.

Move in ready 2BR 2BA ranch.

City water, private septic (new ’14).

Large L-Shaped lot.

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365 Lahman St, Franklin Grove 4 bedroom ranch w/partially finished basement. Heated &

insulated shed/workshop $99,000 Call Karen Didier: 973-2686

1416 Eustace Dr, Dixon

Fantastic ranch on the river! 4BR 2BA w/finished walkout basement, 2 car

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619 Cushing St, Dixon

3BR 1BA ranch in NE Dixon.

Huge master bedroom, attached insulated 2 car garage. $58,000 Call Karen Didier: 973-2686

603 W Colden St, Polo

Lovely 4BR (2 main floor!) 1.5BA home on oversized lot. Marble fireplace, newer roof,

$89,900 Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997 furnace & water heater.

2 S Mason Ave, Amboy

Quality 3 bedroom 3 bath ranch Spacious with open floorplan &

Affordable family home, or great rental property. Vinyl siding, newer windows.

Partially finished basement $137,900 Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

Great downtown location. $38,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

518 W 1st St, Dixon

1320 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Amboy Live like you’re on vacation everyday!

Immaculate 3BR 2BA home on 10 ac S of Amboy. $229,900 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

605 E. Webster St, Polo

Move in ready duplex w/maintenance free exterior. New carpet, main floor

Quality 3BR 2.5BA ranch on a large lot.

Finished basement w/workshop & custom

laundry. Priced to sell! $40,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

cabinetry throughout!. $148,000 Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

1405 W 1st St, Dixon

2 story duplex, each unit has 1BR 1BA. Nice investment or possible single family home.

$37,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

915 N Jefferson Ave, Dixon 4BR 2BA brick ranch on 3/4 acre finished basement, pool, extra

$233,600 Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

4+ car detached garage!

718 Woodlawn Dr, Prophetstown

15715 1250 North Ave, Wyanet

Rural property w/beautiful 3BR 2.5BA home, stocked lake & outbuildings. Entire 82 ac, or 10 ac w/home- call for details!

Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

1311 3rd Ave, Sterling

2BR w/lots of updates, incl: kitchen & bath, refinished hardwood, electrical & flooring is being completed. $49,900

Call Patt Gjonola: 973-7997

501 W Mason St, Polo

992 Mile Rd, Dixon

3+BR 2.5BA rural ranch on 1 acre.

Move-in ready, finished basement, attached 2 car garage $109,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

742 N Ottawa Ave, Dixon

3 bedroom 2 story home in NE Dixon.

New carpet on main floor, shaded lot w/ a great screened porch! $49,900

Call Diane Schnake: 440-4817

624 N Galena Ave, Dixon

Huge duplex or single family home.

Hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, deck, 2 year old roof. $60,000 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

207 Willett Ave, Dixon

4BR 2BA in quiet neighborhood near the river.

New roof, huge yard, w/great views! $77,900

Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

3785 Rock St, Dixon

4BR split level, great space for a reasonable price! Deck & a large

Well maintained & updated 4BR 3BA Victorian. Gorgeous woodwork &

Lovely, inviting Colonial style home in Grand Detour. Comfortably elegant,

fully fenced yard. $79,900 Call Nancy Fritts: 440-3369

windows, 2.5 car garage. $118,500

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

How to conserve water at home (MS)

Conservation is an essential component of an ecofriendly lifestyle. Conserving the planet’s natural resources can have a profound impact on the planet, and conserving at home is a great way for men and women to get the ball rolling on their conservation efforts.

One of the most effective ways to conserve at home is to reduce water consumption. Few people give much Taking a vehicle to a professional car wash that employs water reclamation technology thought to how much water they consume at home, rather than washing a car in the driveway is one way to conserve water at home. as water bills tend to be considerably lower than other utilities like energy and phone. But even if efforts to conserve water at home may not make a dramatic impact on monthly utility bills, the following measures can go a long way toward preserving one of the planet’s most precious resources.

• Fix leaky faucets. Leaky faucets in a home might not seem like they waste much water each day. However, the U.S. Geological Survey estimates that a single home with three leaky faucets that each produce one drip per minute will waste 104 gallons of water per year from these faucets alone. This waste is easily prevented by simply fixing leaky faucets the moment drips are noticed.

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Very nice all brick 2 story building that has 2 apartments. Each has separate utilities. Within walking distance to hospital and downtown river front shopping and restaurants.

621 CARROLL AVE., DIXON

Cute two bedroom ranch home. This home features; one full bath, nice size kitchen open to dining area, living room, full basement, fenced yard, and patio. Nice size yard with storage shed. Call today for a showing!

$69,000

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3 bedroom, 1 bath and a 2 car detached garage. Enclosed front porch, some newer windows and flooring on a double lot with large fenced back yard.

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1201 14TH AVE., ROCK FALLS

802 S. PEORIA AVE., DIXON

2 bedroom 1 bath ranch home on a corner lot with alley access and an attached 1 car garage.

MLS#09316246

338 W. CHAMBERLIN ST., DIXON

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$42,000

MLS#09306790

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323 N. DIXON AVE., DIXON

Beautiful woodwork including 3 bedrooms with hardwood floors. Screened-in porch in the front and an open porch in the back of the home off the kitchen. 2 car detached garage and newer windows!

406.04± FSA tillable acres - No Improvements Open Lease for 2017 2± mi. NE of Monroe Center, Secs. 11 & 14, Monroe Twp.

Five acre country property with beautiful views of Franklin Creek. Large 45X53 pole building. Kitchen completely remodeled in 2013. Vinyl siding & windows updated in 2013. Zoned AG.

$74,900

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Two story home on corner lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, covered front porch, back porch, new kitchen, hardwood floors and an open staircase. Kitchen, dining room combo with island.

$74,500

MLS#09319243

• Use a dishwasher. This particular effort to conserve water is one that everyone can embrace. According to the GRACE Communications Foundation, an organization devoted to developing innovating strategies to increase public awareness about the issues facing our environment, using an energy-efficient dishwasher instead of hand-washing dishes can save as much as 15.5 gallons per wash.

Conserving water at home can have a profound impact on the environment. And efforts at conservation are often simpler than many people may think.

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• Install shower heads that earned the WaterSense label. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says that showering accounts for nearly 17 percent of home water consumption. For the average family, that translates to almost 1.2 trillion gallons of water each year. Shower heads that have earned the EPA’s WaterSense label have met various conservation criteria established by the EPA. Such shower heads are 20 percent more efficient than the average product that does not have the label. According to the EPA, the average family can save 2,900 gallons of water per year by installing shower heads that have earned the WaterSense label.

Illinois Farm For Sale

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NEW LISTING

BY TIM CRAWFORD

According to San Diego Car Care, a professional car wash that employs water reclamation technology, each car washed at their facility consumes just nine to 15 gallons of water per wash. That’s a considerable savings compared to washing at home, as the State of Maryland’s Department of the Environment estimates that 100 gallons of water are consumed during a single 10-minute car wash at home using a garden hose.

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• Wash your car at a commercial car wash. Some vehicle owners may enjoy washing their cars at home in their driveways. But getting a car washed at a professional car wash can conserve substantial amounts of water. That’s because many new car wash facilities employ water reclamation systems that reuse water.

1503 E. 3RD ST., STERLING

Built in 1861 this 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath stone home on corner lot. Large living room, family room, kitchen, dining room, bedroom and a laundry room with 1/2 bath.

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2 bedroom, 1 bath home with enclosed front porch.

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Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room, replacement windows, newer furnace & central air.

All appliances stay.

Tracy DeVries 815-564-8732 $119,900 MLS#09273623

Spacious 3 bedroom brick home with over 2,300 sq. ft. in need of some TLC, but has so much to offer including tiled roof, French doors, open staircase, beautiful oak woodwork and crown molding.

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This 1-2 bedroom home has a full basement, newer central air, tankless water heater, and updated electrical system. Great for rental or starter home!

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

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3 Bedroom, 1 bath ranch home on 5 acres. Windows, siding, drywall, trim, wiring, furnace, central air, and wood burner, all new in 2006. New roof in 2013. Call John at 815-718-0956 to see or go to johndorenbos.com.

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Great Location

Check out this 5 bedroom, 2 bath, 3-story home offering many updates including newer windows, roof, paint, baths, hardwood floors, and much more.

Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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This 3 bedroom home offers a large living room, vaulted ceilings, full basement, large deck, large wooded lot, and much more. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for details.

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This 1 owner home has been well maintained and is ready for a new owner. Call Eric at 815-9736768 for more details or go to BirdRealtySells.com.

This move in ready 2-3 bedroom home offers many updates since 2014 including a finished basement, newer flooring, heated garage, and much more. This home is a must see. Call Eric at 815-9736768 or to go birdrealtysells.com for more information.

This 3-4 bedroom home in Amboy is move-in ready!! Large kitchen, main floor laundry, 2 car garage, edge of town lot and much more!!

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This lot is approximately ½ acre in size and is not located in the 100 year flood zone. Call Eric at 815-973-6768 or go to BirdRealtySells.com for more information.

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5 Acre Building Site!!

This 3 bedroom ranch offers a large family room, partially finished basement, game room, 2 car attached garage, fenced yard and much, much more. Call Eric at 815973-6768 for more details or go to BirdRealtySells.com.

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Thursday, February 2, 2017

Reduce radon in your home (MS)

Radon is an odorless, invisible gas that may be lurking in homes even if homeowners are unaware of its presence. Although it is a naturally occurring substance, radon has the potential to cause serious illness. Therefore, its detection and reduction are paramount.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General’s Office have estimated that as many as 20,000 lung cancer deaths are caused each year by radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The EPA further notes that many homes are in radon danger areas. Nearly one in three homes checked in seven states and on three lands designated for Native Americans had screening levels over 4 pCi/L, the EPA’s recommended action level for radon exposure. According to Air Chek, Inc., a radon testing resource, a radon level of 4 pCi/l is equal to approximately 35 times as much radiation as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission would allow if a person was standing next to the fence of a radioactive waste site.

Testing can determine if radon is present in a home.

Homeowners can rely on professional companies or purchase self-testing kits at home improvement retailers. If a test comes back positive for high levels, conduct a follow-up test before taking any measures to fix the problem. Unusual weather can increase radon levels. If repeat testing yields the same results, efforts to reduce radon levels are necessary.

Homeowners must keep in mind that no two situations are the same and various techniques may be necessary to reduce radon levels in a home. Simply opening the windows in a home may not be enough, and many radon remedies require the skilled services of professional contractors who are experienced in radon reduction procedures. Homes can be fixed, but some instances may be best left to the professionals.

One of the most popular methods of reducing radon concentrations involves a process called active soil depressurization, or ASD. This is a cost-effective

Radon may be lurking beneath a home. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce radon levels in a home. and reliable technique to reduce radon that involves capturing the radon from beneath a building before it can enter the dwelling. A venting system draws the radon gas from the soil beneath the foundation and exhausts it outside of the building — far away from windows and other home openings. A continuously operating fan draws and discharges the radon outdoors.

Radon that has infiltrated water supplies may require other removal methods. Such methods may require spraying water into a contained air space, introduc-

ing air bubbles into the water or storing water in a tank until the radon has decayed. Another method employs granular activated carbon (GAC) to remove radon from the water. The GAC method has been more widely tested and is more commonly used in individual homes, according to the EPA. Because radon removal often requires a specific skill set, it is a job better left to professionals. Opening windows and allowing natural ventilation may help, but a more long-term approach to radon removal might be most appropriate.

511 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081

815-626-7450

Judy Powell 815-716-7450

Jenni Dace 815-716-7675

Ed Hook

815-499-4848

PRICE REDUCED

2 ACRES

Motivated Seller

Neat and clean 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. All brick exterior

Unique Property with something for everyone. Ranch with acreage. Sterling Schools. Full walk-out basement. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room with woodburning fireplace. Gentleman’s building with workshop wired for machinery. Barn is sectioned off for small animals, loft for hay, along with electric and water. The entire property is fenced, sectioned and wired.

Rolling hills and pond.

MLS#09326669

$159,900

with beautiful fireplace. Main

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$109,900

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Nice ranch with Lake privileges. Hardwood floors in dining room & kitchen. Culligan water softener and Iron out system. Finished basement with family room, wet bar, workshop/ office room and 3/4 bath. New roof and newer updated bath. 2 sheds and large backyard.

MLS#09398310

$124,900

updated kitchen and lots of space.

basement, and 1 car garage One Owner Mobile Home. 3 Bedrooms and 2 baths. Kitchen with all the appliances, island and pantry. Master suite with its own bath and walk-in closet. Fireplace, large deck and shed. Lot rent is $280.00 and includes water, sewer and garbage. Newer roof and some newer windows.

$41,000

MLS#09483321

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Ranch offers full bath located in the hallway convenient to the 2 bedrooms.

Kitchen has nice wooden cabinets with the stove and refrigerator.

Replacement windows. Laundry in the full basement. Newer central air. 1 ½ car garage, alley in the back. Plus nice garden shed.

MLS#09342430

$62,900

situated on 2 lots. Sterling Schools.

MLS#09388657

$89,900

Lake living at its best! 4 bedroom ranch home with a 4 car garage. Open floor plan with large kitchen overlooking the living room with fireplace. Finished basement has family room with fireplace, 4th bedroom, and storage. Large deck overlooking the large back yard and Lake.

MLS#09399839

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Large open floor plan with 4

$159,900

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