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75’ ff x 150’ Gentle Sloping South facing waterfront property. Sandy beach.

2BD/1.75BA, 1982 mfg home remodeled in 2003. Detached shop/garage w/Ba. Sewer/ water. Open Skies. Price slashed $198,000 Dick Bockemuehl (509) 951-4390

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Quality throughout, 3BD/3BA rancher.Remodeled kitchen w/ granite countertops & SS appliances, 2 FPs, walk out basement to a beautiful water feature and a huge deck. $179,900

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Wonderful SH Perry District

4203 W Reese Ct.

Close to downtown, 2 view lots - can have up to 4 units per lot or 2 lots can be built up to 9 units. Bring your own builder multi family or single family building site. $34,900 for both.

Robin (509) 939-4916 Maureen (509) 994-9111

MEAD SCHOOLS, Custom built 5 BD/3 BA, 3818 SF, 1-story w/full finished bsmt. Chef’s kitchen, vaulted ceilings, hrdwd, granite, ss, travertile & slate, gas heat & central A/C, 3 car gar, Cul-DeSac. $329,900. #201214544 Cindy Knowles (208) 661-8296

CdA’s Premier Townhouse Project Close to beaches, parks, shopping & dining in downtown Cd’A. Upgraded finishes & high ceilings. 1300 SF, 2BD/2.5BA, 1 car garages now $219,000. 1900 SF, 3BD/2.5BA, 2 car garages now $319,000. #11-7495 Dan Schreiber (208) 676-2023

Downtown Liquor Store 1201 E. Sherman Ave - Rare opportunity to own top selling liquor store building. Brand new 5 year lease with State of Idaho. Business has thrived at this location for 25+ years! $489,000. #11-8984 Dan Schreiber (208) 676-2023

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Spend Your Summers on Twin Lakes! Community waterfront, sandy beach, grass lawns & fire pit. Fully furnished & mint condition single-wide w/comfortable layout. $55,000. #12-3959 Cindy Knowles (208) 661-8296

The Ultimate Golf and Lake Retreat awaits in Twin Lakes Village. 3BD/2BA townhouse w/ views of the golf course. Updated windows, recently painted, granite. Bonus room off kitchen. Bsmt is a perfect multi-purpose room. $159,000. #12-2176 Cindy Knowles (208) 661-8296 D ,I ’A D C

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Great Acreage Property with lake views, a shop, barn, pond, fruit trees, covered deck, in law quarters and 22+ acres.

Great horse property or ranch at a great price.

Lots of trees and pasture. $320,000. #12-4792 Paul Robnett (208) 660-6010 LA KE S

Old & Quaint – But SOLID! 3BD/1BA home w/large living room w/wood stove insert, cute & cozy kitchen, room to grow in basement, all appliances included, sprinkler system & oversized 2 car garage/shop. $109,000.

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Beautiful Custom Waterfront Home Located on Spokane River. 3000 SF home sits on 2.7 acres in private setting. 1700 SF deck. Updated kitchen w/SS appliances, granite countertops, hrdwd floor. Private dock. $999,900. #12-5480 Brice Shoemaker (208) 640-0901

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Outstanding Tudor on a Bluff Little Spokane River Views. Located in the heart of Elk, post office, country store & park w/in walking distance. Fabulous covered patio makes for a perfect entertaining space! $249,900

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Sandy beach. 2005 immaculate 3BD/3BA, 2880 SF lake home. Granite countertops. Cherry cabinets. Hrdwd flrs, stone FP. $650,000 Dick Bockemuehl 509-951-4390

landscaped waterfront lot conveniently located w/ city water/sewer/paved streets. 3BD/2BA, 1360 SF home + 2 car garage. Boat dock.

5 min no-wake boat to Pend Oreille River. $459,900 Dick Bockemuehl (509) 951-4390

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1 acre waterfront landscaped property. 3400 SF. 3BD/3.5BA home. Det 2 car Carriage House w/complete 1 Br 2nd floor living area. Hobby Shop and more $750,000 Dick Bockemuehl (509) 951-4390

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Quiet Lakeview Setting Large 0.42 acre secondary lot on Twin Lakes.

Brand new construction. 3BD/2BA ranch style home. 1,452 SF w/many upgrades. Hardboard lap siding, storage bldg, near public boat launch. $219,500. #12-4935 Dave Noordam (208) 704-5554

Home on Acreage!

Cedar home w/magnificent views, private setting and gated/paved drive. Gourmet kitchen, wood flooring, jetted tub, daylight walkout bsmt. 26 x 30’ heated shop. 3BD/3BA. $479,000 - 5 acres or $549,000 -16 acres. #12-1842 Keith Hanlon (208) 755-5954

Cd’A Waterfront Estate!

Last of the large remaining waterfront parcels within minutes to downtown Cd’A. 7 acre treed parcel has a stream running through it, incredible views, southern exposure, with 590' waterfront. $2,900,000. #12-2659 Keith Hanlon (208) 755-5954

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Home on the Ranch The popularity of mid-century furniture brings a new appreciation for the design and preservation of ranch homes’ casual modern style

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Ranch-home owners can thank the current popularity of the mid-century modern furniture of the same era. The craving for clean lines, functional style and a retro feel has propelled ranch-style homes into the spotlight.

“The idea of a ranch house was to do away with some of the more rigid, formal approaches to a middle-class house,” says Robert Benson, professor of architectural history and theory at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

A Happy History Also known as a California ranch, western ranch or rambler, the wide, low-pitched homes with more casual, open floorplans were incorporated into the nation’s housing stock en masse after a conscious federal government effort to encourage homeownership among GIs returning from overseas.

As for the style, Benson says, “The ranch house counted on a certain kind of romance from cowboy movies, not necessarily the real Old West but more like the John Wayne Old West from Hollywood movies.”

There is something quintessentially American about these homes, he adds.

“They tended to be more gracious, more generous, a plan where your life would be a little bit better.”

The homes have a reputation for being dated, today, with their tendency toward wood paneling and pastel-colored tiles.

But that’s not the whole story.

“They may seem ordinary to us because we’re surrounded by them, but when they were being built, they were a brand new kind of house like nothing that had ever been seen before,” says Richard Cloues, deputy state historic preservation officer for the state of Georgia.

Georgia’s Historic Preservation Division recently launched a campaign to document the history and significance of the ranch house in the state.

Pros and Cons Ranches foreshadowed the modern concept of bringing the outdoors in, for

instance, typically having large picture windows or even entire walls of glass, as well as exits from the living room to a yard or patio.

That perk comes at a price, though. They used a lot of single-pane windows in a period when both electricity and natural gas were cheap, so the homes are energy hogs.

“You get good views and light, but the flipside of the coin is it costs you money,” says Michelle Gringeri-Brown, editor of quarterly magazine Atomic Ranch, who has just released her second book about the style, “Atomic Ranch: Midcentury Interiors” (Gibbs Smith, 2012).

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$310,000 Newer roof & exterior paint. Garage is heated & has a deep sink. Dishwasher in kitchen is newer, and this home has 2 master suites with full baths & both have jetted/soak tubs. What a beautiful home! Full finished basement with 2 bedrooms & 1 bath.

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$275,000 Full finished basement. Such a beautiful setting. Mo maintenance on home. Tons of storage, special air cleaner, top of the line.

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$167,000 1910 bungalow for sale, Cliff/Cannon Park Neighborhood. 2 bedroom & 1 non-egress bedroom in the basement. Builtins, bookshelves, hutches, French doors, hardwood floors & energy-efficient/paned windows throughout. Beautiful landscaped yard with sprinkler system and concrete curbing.

$164,900 Does somebody live here? Covered deck, kitchen sink. Open space & all main floor living with gas fireplace. Laundry room is to die for, but wait till you see the master suite!!! Ref is negotiable, seller has extra flooring.

$124,900 Swimming pool, lake front, beach access & possible boat slip! Townhouse style & very desirable condo, you get & share 1/2 of a closed garage. Newer updated kitchen & new vinyl windows.

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2121 E Upriver Dr. #66

610 W Fender Rd

16925 N. Tamarac, Nine Mile

511 E COOPER LN.

$85,000 Condo on Spokane River! 2bd 2ba, new carpet throughout, master has large closet also includes formal dining and great views!

$369,000 Live on a creek. 12+ acres with a daylight rancher & outbuildings. 4 Bed, 2 1/2 Baths with great room. Views from most every window. Own your piece of paradise!

$189,000 HORSES ALLOWED! Super clean Suncrest rancher, many improvements and updates throughout. Attached 2 car garage and a 30x30 insulated shop, plus a 4 bay storage building on one tree acre. Long Lake access.

5 BDRM, 3 BTHRM, MASTER SUITE W/2 WALK-IN CLOSETS & A BA., 2 LIVING RM, 1 REC. RM, F.FINISHED BSMT., ON 4500 SQFT, 4 ATT. CAR GAR. OVERSIZED LOT…AND NEW LIFE STYLE! INDOOR POOL, JACUZI W/NEW GAZEBO, SAUNA W/RELAXING AREA & A BATH, AND 1200 SQFT SHOP FOR YOUR BOAT & R.V + SPACE FOR W/SHOP ONLY $375.00.

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Kathy Moore 710-3171

Sharon @ 991-6554

Bob Miller at (509)216-3170

4632 Swenson Rd

7610 E Hodin

$415,000 Exceptional & diverse! 57+ acres, Williams Valley 4 miles to Deer Park, 4Bd/2Ba remodeled home, 7 outbuildings, 2 creeks, pond, pasture, treed, sub irrigated. Enjoy a sustainable life style.

Spokane River Waterfront $349,000 126’ frontage 7610 E Hodin off Upriver Drive.

4Bdr, 3 Bath w/daylite walk-out bsmt. Large decks to enjoy the view, new to market – Very appealing property! #2012215016

Tarja Nevala 220-4245

Sue Miller 879-3494

7014 E Columbia Dr.

5314 N Scenic Ln

7010 E Fairmont Ln

$264,990 Hayden Homes Presents the “Hemlock,” a 1558 sf 3 bdrm/2 Bath Rancher w/Soaring ceilings. The Master Suite Boasts a Dual Vanity and Walk-in Closet, Two Large Decks and What a View!

$289,990 Hayden Homes Presents the “Tollgate”, a 2300 sf 4 Bdrm/3 Bath Rancher, Upgraded Finish Materials & Signature Quality Make This an Exceptional Value, Includes a Wonderful View!

$265,900 Another “Tollgate” by Hayden Homes, this 2300 sf 4 Bdrm/3 Bath Rancher Features a Formal Dining Room, Luxurious Master Bath, and Many More Upgrades & a Great View!

Terry Lipe 509-999-7916

Terry Lipe 509-999-7916

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42930 Miles Creston Rd.

42936 Miles Creston Rd.

Offered at $199,000 This one is a sleeper, but take a look!! 2 Bedroom, 2 bath, 1500sf with a great country porch and a nice shop with 3 phase power all on 3 park like acres!! At the Lake!

Offered at $179,900 This is a great Cabin in the trees, 3 acres, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, comfortable get-a-way property, views of Lake Roosevelt!

John Sloan 509-721-1160

John Sloan 509-721-1160

Terry Lipe 509-999-7916

920 14th St. Offered at $225,000 Reduced Price!! This home is move in ready, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage. Maple floors, 2 fireplaces, Pella doors & windows, manicured yard, deck, awning nicely composed!! Mls# 201120990

John Sloan 509-721-1160

4219 S Greystone Distinctive Grey Stone Estates built 1993.

Updated 2011. Corner lot, fenced back yard w/Trex decking & Spr/Sys too! Features 4 Bdrm-2Ba, full finished bsmt, central air, hardwood floors and more. Best price @ $307,500 in development.

Joni at 466-1234

2216 Grove Point Ct. Offered at $269,900 Price Reduced!! Excellent Lake Roosevelt Property.

All new inside, wiring, plumbing, sheet rock, carpet, cabinets, appliances!! You name it it’s new!! 1310 property at the lake. MLS# 201214804

John Sloan 509-721-1160

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!SK US ABOUT OUR "UYER "ONUS Nestled in the hills, just 4 miles south of downtown Spokane, Eagle Ridge boasts an exceptional close-in setting with a diverse range of neighborhoods and home styles, attracting all walks of life. Well known for its popular array of amenities and activities, Eagle Ridge offers: s -ILES OF SCENIC INTERCONNECTING PAVED TRAILS WEAVING THROUGH nearly 160 acres of forested open space

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Three new Ridge-top neighborhoods with multiple new-to-Eagle Ridge home styles, built by some of the area’s top builders: Condron Homes, Greenstone Homes, Morse Western Homes and Paras Homes.

Quality new homes priced from the $150,000’s to $500,000

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Waterfront

It’s All We Do!

Discover MacKenzie Beach MacKenzie Beach is inspired by sweeping lake views & spectacular natural surroundings. A vision of sustainability & thoughtful project design ensure that countless generations will enjoy this unique setting. Start dreaming of your new home!

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Waterfront Lots from Secondary Lots from

$695,000 $225,000 Only One Left!

Liberty Lake-WA, Over 70’ frontage, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3437 combined sq ft, den, 3 car garage with guest house above, level sandy beach, boat dock, under construction $1,155,000

Discover Deep Lake Located two hours North of Spokane between Colville and Canada. Three bedroom secondary waterfront cabins with 250’ waterfront common beach, boat dock, fantastic setting!

Prices starting at www.DeepLakeWaterfront.com

$119,500* *Seller financing available

Lib LibertyLake-WA, L k WA Dreamwood Bay, community beach with boat slip, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2800 sq ft, plus loft, double garage, this home is in mint condition $379,500

Coeur d’Alene Lake-ID, Rockford Bay, 75’ frontage, community sewer & water, boat dock w/slip, great views $195,000

P Pend d O Oreille ill L Lake-ID, Anderson Point Area, 315’ frontage, 1.55 acres, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1884 sq ft (includes 1 bdrm 1 bath bunkhouse, furnished $425,000

Coeur d’Alene Lake-ID, Brown’s Bay, 75’ frontage, 3 bdrms, 2 baths, 1000 sq ft, small boat house on beach, dock, community sewer system $319,500

Coeur d’Alene Lake-ID, Rockford Bay, 75’ frontage, 5 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1300 sq ft, sleeping cabin, boat dock, private setting, fireplace $549,500

Newman Lake-WA, 50’ frontage, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, level, sandy beach, recently remodeled, shared well. $325,000

Coeur d’Alene Lake, East Point, 180’ frontage, 4 bdrms, 2 bath, 2352 sq ft, and includes 1 bdrm, 1 bath bunkhouse, rec room, game area $599,000

Coeur d’Alene Lake-ID, Cottonwood Bay, 100’ frontage, 3 bdrms, 1 bath, 1742 sq ft, plus guest cabin, furnished, tramway $449,000

www.21waterfront.com All MLS Listings-All Lakes

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2-Story by Condron Homes! Wonderful plan w/nearly 2100 Sq. ft. Enjoy formal living/dining rooms plus main flr family rm adjoining Gourmet Granit kitchen. Luxury Master Suite w/sitting area & full bath, oversize 2nd & 3rd bdrms w/ individual Jack & Jill bath access. Country porch plus oversize 3-car garage. This home is just finishing & priced attractively at $219,950. See Sat & Sun 12-4PM. Many other plans available!

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Immaculate Inside & out plus perfectly updated & maintained! New flooring & paint, updated baths, all new exterior doors including garage doors & openers. Gas & AC, tons of Sq. ft. w/4-huge bedrooms & 3 baths. RV parking w/pad, impeccable landscaping including sprinklers, a pergola and water feature plus great front yard overlooking Riverside State Park! $199,900

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Completely updated move-in ready 5BR/2BA w/granite & SS kitchen, hardwood floors, fireplace, alum siding & vinyl windows.

Killer landscaping w/water feature, concrete curbing, SS, fenced & more! $234,900

Tim Kestell 999-3988

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BRAND NEW ENVISION HOME Ready by the end of June! This 4BR/2.5BA 2097 SF 2-story home comes w/lots of living space including a loft upstairs.

Fully fenced backyard, front & backyard landscaping, and Quality Home Builder Warranty included! Cheney School Dist. yet only 10 min. to Downtown Spokane! Come & check out this & our 12 additional floor plans!

Call Danielle at 979-8173 or John at 994-1023 for more info!

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Charming Brick

Beautiful brick rancher with full basement. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths on the main level. Over 3500sf total. Freshly remodeled and ready for a new owner to love! $230,000

3 bedroom home. New carpet, paint and flooring. Outdoor patio space, Oversized garage/shop, R.V. Parking, close to shopping and parks plus so much more! Now Only $141,000!

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This 1995 spotless 2br/2ba home features gas forced air furnace, central air conditioning, 1134 SF & main floor utilities.

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Darling Shadle Rancher!!

Walk to Cannon Hill or Manito parks from this beautiful home. This stucco home and tile roof, while unique to Spokane, blends perfectly into its spot on a tree lined street. It offers 2bds 1ba, flawless hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, coved ceilings, updated bath and more. Outside the home spoils its owners with mature landscaping and a generous, private outdoor living area. It’s a must see! $235,000

Well kept on tree lined street! Enjoy the summer evenings w/the very private covered patio area, nice fenced backyard, recently replaced garage door w/opener provides off strt parking. Home features 3BR/2BA w/newer roof, vinyl windows thru-out including awesome bay window in the living rm! Hardwoods on the main flr, partially covered by updated carpet. Living rm & master bdrm are both bigger than average! $119,500

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1-1/2 Story Charmer!!

3+Bedrooms and 2 full baths with large dining and living rooms. Newer roof, garage, exterior paint, and upstairs carpet. Lots of updates and improvements in the past several years. $160,000

Call Tom Clark 499-9999

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Northern Quest Casino!!

Northern Quest Casino!! Brand new 1800 Sq. ft.

JUST LISTED BY N. COSTCO!

Well maintained 3BR/3.5BA w/large entertainment rm off the 800SF patio w/hot tub & water feature, 3-fireplaces, main flr utilities, vinyl windows, gas ht/CAC, lower lvl family rm & separate craft rm, main flr office w/a deck & fabulous fncd bkyd, 2-car gar & more! $239,900

Great room design w/granite kitchen, 3 bdrm/2-bath w/spacious master, walk-in closet, huge bonus/ theater room, oversize garage, front yard landscaping w /sprinkler system included! 40 additional plans to choose from. This Model Open Daily 12-4pm. $179,950

This 2006 Paras blt 5BR/3BA daylight rancher is very impressive. With over 3200 SF finished, granite countertops, hardy plank siding, main floor utilities, all appliances (new front load W/D too) staying, this is a steal at $259,900!

Dave Holmes 979-2002.

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2006 1.5 story home with full basement in one of Cheney’s finest neighborhoods. Currently 4 bed, 3 bath. Basement features a theater room, 4 egress windows, a roughed-in bath and room for 2 more bedrooms! Nearly 3000sf total. $245,000

CHARMING SOUTH HILL RANCHER!

Deer Park Acreage!

Prime south hill location! 2bds 1ba, beautiful hardwood floors, coved ceilings, gas fireplace, fenced backyard, 1 car garage. Blocks to school, grocery, gym and Starbucks. 618 E 36th, Now Only $134,500.

3-Bedrooms on main level, Great new Kitchen w/granite counters! Nicely fenced landscaped lot, gas heat & so much more!! $119,900!

Nearly a square ten acre parcel, great potential building sites, 4 bed septic installed, well drilled, power to property line. Possible owner financing, too! $84,950

Call Kevin Warner for more information today at 994-6431

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Zero Step Rancher!

This 2009 Valley home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage plus RV parking, all on a gorgeous third of an acre lot. A very sharp home, truly move-in ready! $210,000

“Privacy, Privacy, Privacy”

3 bed /1.5 bath plus bonus room in area of well kept homes!

Don’t curb appraise, much larger than it appears! Fully fenced w/large shade trees in front of home! Patio area & separate studio/rec room/bunk house w/both heat & A/C. HUGE separate tool shed! Main Floor Master, Central A/C, Hardwood floors, Ceiling Fans! Brick fireplace surrounded by built-in’s, Awesome Dining Room, Bright and Cheery Kitchen features TONS of cabinet space. Ample storage throughout!

Sarah Jackson 993-4112.

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How to conserve energy around the house Metro

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ising fuel costs and a suspect economy has forced many homeowners to look for ways to cut costs around the house. Conserving energy is one way to do just that. And in addition to saving money, conserving energy also helps save the planet.

Though preserving energy around the house might sound difficult, it’s actually quite easy, and you don’t have to sacrifice comfort to conserve. The following are a few ways to conserve energy around the house and help your bottom line and the planet at the same time.

Cool it with the hot water Heating water for the home accounts for a significant percentage of your monthly utility bill. But many homeowners might not know just how simple it can be to reduce the costs of heating the water. You can trim between 3 to 5 percent off your utility bill for every 10 degrees you dial down the thermostat on your water heater. A water heater set in the range of 130 F won’t require as much energy to heat and hold water as one set around 140 F or above, and a setting of 130 F is enough to prevent bacteria from growing within the tank and still provide water that’s hot enough for a shower or bath.

A water heater set around 130 F might also extend the life of the tank. That’s because chemical reactions speed up in tanks that are hotter, accelerating the buildup of rust within the tank.

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Install a digital thermostat A digital thermostat makes it easy for homeowners to automatically turn down their thermostats during times of the day when no one is home.

The thermostats can be programmed to turn up the heat shortly before you typically arrive home, so you won’t be forced to sit in a cold house when you get home, nor will you be forced to pay to heat a home while no one is there. The thermostat can also be set in the summer to allow the temperature in the home to rise without automatically triggering the air conditioning.

When shopping for a digital thermostat, be sure

to purchase one that is compatible with your HVAC system. Otherwise, the thermostat might not work properly.

Turn off the lights (and change the bulbs!)

Perhaps the simplest way to conserve energy around the house is to turn off the lights in empty rooms. It’s easy for all residents of a home to turn on a light when entering a room, only to leave that room but keep the lights on. But electricity used for lighting can constitute as much as 10 percent of a monthly utility bill. How much of that electricity is being used to illuminate empty rooms? Get in the habit of turning lights off whenever

you leave a room. Though the savings here might not be substantial, turning off the lights will help conserve energy.

In addition to turning off the lights, be sure to use compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, instead of traditional incandescent bulbs. CFLs consume less energy, don’t give off nearly as much heat as incandescent bulbs and can last as long as 10,000 hours, which is roughly 10 times as long as the best incandescent bulb.

Make use of nature Homeowners can also employ their landscape to help conserve energy around the house. A strategically planted tree, for example, can shade a room that is exposed

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But blissful hideaways are not limited to only one style and feel. Relaxation can come in a number of ways – it simply depends on the eye of the beholder.

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coordinated accessories, your master bath can be transformed into a personal sanctuary that will last for years to come.

“While American bathrooms are decreasing in size, they’re actually increasing in spa-like atmosphere,” says Rebecca Kolls, senior director consumer strategist of home and garden for Iconoculture.

One way to incorporate this type of atmosphere into your bath is with a customized shower or vertical spa. Your bathroom will become the ultimate getaway that will effortlessly flow into any bedroom theme.

Bathing bliss Before choosing a theme or color palette for the bedroom, focus your attention on the bath. This functional room deserves to be updated with elegant and understated features in order to create a haven from the stresses of everyday life. After all, a true master suite escape has the ideal spa-inspired bathroom.

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To achieve a charming appearance with soft comforts, start by styling the room with fixtures and accessories that exude a clean style. With a full range of bath fixtures to choose from, including rain showers, faucets and

An uncluttered room with rustic antique decor pieces is sure to create a relaxing environment away from the hectic world outside. The simple and charming aesthetics of an English country look accomplish this desired

feeling. English country styling mixes patterns and decor elements comfortably and with a bit of flair, incorporating what Kolls calls “style telling” – or styling that tells a story. And the cozy design flow works perfectly for a bedroom setting.

To create this look, start with a simple color palette – such as blue and white or pink and brown. Patterned wallpaper, borders and curtains in floral or plaid prints are a great way to evoke that welcoming, home-style country feeling.

Keep your eyes open for one-of-a-kind antiques and wood furniture to accent your country retreat.

A perfect – and often inexpensive – place to start is your local antique store, flea market, or even yard sales. After all, one person’s trash is another person’s vintage treasure.

Select delicate, yet comfortable, furniture pieces to add to the relaxing and comfortable feel. Accent chairs with coordinating floral patterns and overstuffed accent cushions in a variety of shapes and sizes will make you want to curl up with a blanket and read your favorite book. Don’t be overly concerned with finding matching wood pieces. Different and unique items add to the rustic appeal. Pine, oak or mahogany furniture items all have their place in laidback English country style.

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Those same feelings can be incorporated into a master suite by selecting contemporary and cool hues in blues, pale greens and whites, with touches of sandy brown and gold.

For this laid-back theme, use an upholstered headboard in a soft blue pattern to highlight the focal point of the room – the bed. You can even go a step further by adding plush curtains behind the bed frame, paired with a large plate-glass mirror to provide the feeling of

open spaces – like the open sea. Because the bed will be the focus of the room, keep the shades simple.

Try bamboo window shades to maintain the casual flow while allowing in natural light. Use whimsical decor pieces such as glass bedside lamps and palm plants throughout the rest of the room to complete the theme.

Looking for low-cost design elements? Corral beautiful shells and sea glass found at your nearest beach into clear glass cylinders and place strategically throughout your master suite.

Whether your style is more classic, country or coastal – or perhaps a combination – you can create a dream master suite retreat that fits your own personal style.

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With offices and showrooms around the world, Granite Transformations offers new and exciting alternatives to traditional countertops, backsplashes, floors and more.

The first Granite Transformations franchise opened in 1996 in Perth, Australia.

Consumer response was overwhelming, and we’ve grown across Australia and New Zealand, and then into the United States in 2001. Now, Granite Transformations has nearly 100 showrooms across the U.S., and we’re adding more showrooms every year. In 2004, the company began U.K. operations and is planning to grow throughout Europe.

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