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Big News Of Small Spaces
Shelving units can help you make the most of your closet. (NAPSI)—Living large in a little home may not only simplify life, minimize costs and reduce environmental impact, it can be easier to achieve than many realize. Following these easy tips can help make rooms feel bigger and brighter. 1. Open floor plans and furniture placement that leaves views open make spaces easy to navigate and the room feel bigger. 2. Lighten up. Light colors on walls and furniture help small spaces feel large. Letting in natural light extends the feel of the room beyond its boundaries. 3. Get double-duty furniture: tables and ottomans with hidden storage space. Clean spaces look bigger, so keep clutter out of sight. 4. Store smart and stay organized. Shelving units maximize wall space for storage; add baskets on the bottom shelves for extra capacity. Fill clear containers with seasonal clothing and items and slide them under couches and beds. 5. Convert a closet into a home office by adding a desk and shelves. Hang organizers on the back of the door for extra storage. Close the door and the computer and paperwork are out of sight, instantly opening up the room. For more tips on making the most of small spaces, visit the www.homes.com Idea Gallery.
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Recent Local Real Estate Transactions Seller
Buyer
Address
Price
MONONGAHELA Donna Spalla et al. Kristi Woods Arlesse Shanley H. Lewis Francene Williams Estate of Velma Aiello Joseph Gorsic Kathryn Hobaugh Paul Minetti
Cynee Landley Kayla Wolfe Ashley Marie Campagna Allisyn and Robert Vedder John Tatar Matthew Bucchinaeri Adam Wallace Thomas and Janet Weinheimer John and Patricia Vaccaro
1241 Corrin Ave. 417 High St. 915 Lawrence St. 822 Marne Ave. 511 Park Ave. 314 Dry Run Road 539 E. Main St. 812 Kennedy St. 503 Park Ave.
NEW EAGLE Estate of Grace Eleanor Piccolo Gene Emery
James Poulos John Kosko
132 Chess St. 912 Marion St.
CARROLL TOWNSHIP Joett Fritch et al.
Charles Fritch
106 Prosser Drive $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $27,653)
BENTLEYVILLE Troy Gehring
Michael Kochuba and Sara Joseph
206 Quarry St.
CHARLEROI Francis Devizia Charleroi Chamber of Commerce William Scott Robert Pascoe Thomas Bakaitus Rebuildus LLC
Victoria Blakeman Comprehensive Community Services Inc. Secretary Housing And Urban Development Timothy and Delilah Edwards Melanie Bush and Kerry Hallissy SP1 LLC
608 Fifth St. Chamber Plaza 1014 McKean Ave. 805 Sixth St. 941 Meadow Ave. 1007 Lookout Ave.
NORTH CHARLEROI Carlo Borriello
Amanda and Ken Johnson
Bank New York Mellon
John Bristol
435 Liberty Ave. $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $5,511) 616 Center Ave. $11,400
DONORA Vested Capital ECR1 L.P. Federal National Mortgage Assn. Ronald Edwards Ronald Kosor Mary Lachman Adele McKita Bayview Loan Servicing LLC
Deborah Basinger K & Q Properties LLC Timothy and Charlotte Durka William Indorante Richard Glover SWK Investments LLC Darrin and Patricia Ford
$55,000 $59,900 $46,000 $21,000 $17,000 $106,900 $120,000 $80,000 $20,000 $84.900 $92,500
$199,999 $2,100 $42,000 $2,687 by sheriff's deed $45,500 $24,000 $3,300
637 Thompson Ave. 533 Waddell Ave. 122 Castner Ave. 353 Third St. Gilmore Ave. Marelda Ave. 417 Short St.
$10,000 $17,000 $11,000 $7,500 $13,000 $4,500 $20,000
FALLOWFIELD Edward Miller Toni Behanna Home Solutions Partn. 4 REO LLC Richard Kraus Joseph Dahm Federal National Mortgage Assn. Joseph Zelinsky James Everett
Jared Walsh Dana Morich Transportation Alliance Bank Inc. Joanne and Michael Chmiel Joseph Grooms Sashua Alberts Kim Uher Christopher Baker
24 Coppi Lane 16 Hillman St. 6 McKinley Road 194 Kevech Road 10 Beach Drive 36 McKinley Road 8 Washington St. 1482 Route 481
$142,500 $67,500 $8,652 $180,000 $113,000 $64,000 $2,000 $144,000
MONESSEN Dolly Rischitelli trustee John Mihalik Sara Jane Hrycko
David Santini and Amanda Thieser Skomsky 100 Jo Ann Drive Gary Heasley 1059 Leeds Ave. Sandra Steward 321 Lenawee Ave.
$115,000 $48,000 $8,000