MARCH 8, 2017 Volume 12 • Issue 10
RE WEEKLY STORY COUNTY
RESIDENTIAL • ACREAGE • FARM • COMMERCIAL • AREA DEVELOPMENT 515-233-3299 • 317 5th Street, Ames All REALTOR® ads within are REALTORS® licensed in the State of Iowa
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TIPS OF THE WEEK Maximize powder room layout Because powder rooms typically occupy small spaces, it’s important to be smart about the layout and the size of the fixtures you put in it. As you plan the space, think of where the toilet and sink will go — side by side or on opposite walls — and be aware of clearance needed for the door to open. Choose a toilet, sink and vanity that fit the space without overwhelming it. For example, a pedestal sink, rather than a cabinet, can make a powder room feel larger. — Brandpoint/Saniflo
HOME-SELLING TIP NEW PRICE!
2096 Quail Ridge Road
This beautiful 5 bedroom, 4 bath home, sitting on a mature lot of 2.67 acres is a must see! High vaulted ceilings and great windows to enjoy the view of this property. You will enjoy the formal dining area with a pocket door leading into the spacious kitchen. The kitchen features wonderful cabinets for plenty of storage and a lot of counter space for cooking. The dining, kitchen, foyer, laundry, powder room and master bathroom have hydronic in-fl oor heating to enjoy during those chilly months. The master bedroom is very spacious, with a custom built walk-in closet. The upper level has four great sized bedrooms along with a full bath. The living space in the lower level is fantastic with a great reading area and home gym with french doors.
Disclose defects to buyer upfront In most of the country, sellers and real estate agents are required to document any known defects (current or past) to potential buyers. Mainly used to inform buyers of anything from knowledge of a leaky roof to work done without a permit to a construction project nearby, disclosures also can protect the seller from future legal action. In some areas, a home seller can be held responsible for disclosing or not disclosing any defects or unpermitted construction for up to 10 years. — More Content Now
DECORATING TIP
Mixing materials is hot design trend 50181 Goldleaf Drive
1405 Nicollet Place
4882 Copperstone Drive
614 Poe Avenue
3115 Balsam Circle
3022 Cottontail Lane
482 Fawncove Lane
PENDING
PENDING
3210 Weston Drive
1641 Reagan Drive
This year it seems certain the growing trend of mixing and layering materials will dominate the remodeling and design scene. The most immediate effect of mixing materials is that it opens new possibilities and new ways of expression. An example of this can be likened to how hard stone surfaces in a room can be complemented by soft carpet and furniture, or how the highly textured wood on a ceiling can stand in stark contrast to polished stone.
BRANDPOINT
— Brandpoint/Wilsonart
ENERGY TIP
Quit messing with the thermostat PENDING
PENDING
PENDING
2302 Suncrest Drive
2813 Duff Avenue
926 Idaho Avenue
SOLD
SOLD
SOLD
1130 Idaho Avenue
2617 Pierce Avenue
2129 Quail Ridge
In the winter months, some people believe that by setting the thermostat higher than their desired temperature, the heater will warm up the house faster, but this is not true. No matter if the temperature is set 2 degrees or 20 degrees warmer than normal, it takes the same amount of time for the temperature to reach your desired setting. Turning the thermostat up will increase the cost of your heating bills because the system will run longer to reach the “upper” temperature. — More Content Now
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WALL-TO-WALL
WOW
Frieze
PORTHOPE
Fresh and fashionable this year is frieze carpeting, pronounced freeZAY like the cute and cuddly dog breed, Bichon Frise, whose curly coat it resembles. Frieze carpets are made from highly twisted strands of yarn, resulting in a modern texture (yes it is rather like a modified version of the rough and ready shag rugs of several decades ago, but ‘70s style is back, doncha know?), which holds up its handsome looks even in heavy traffic areas of your home.
7 new carpet trends that are hot right now By Laura Firszt
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ooking for a practical and reasonably priced floor covering that also is right on trend? How about carpet? If you’ve dismissed carpeting as “so last century,” take a second look. You may be very surprised at the intriguing cutting-edge trends in fashionable, functional carpet right now.
Carpet tiles Do-it-yourself is hot, hot, hot right now. Laying carpet used to be a bit too cumbersome for successful DIY, what with the need for taking complicated measurements and handling heavy rolls. Although modular carpet tiles have been around for some 60 years, lately their popularity has really taken off among home improvement weekend warriors. Besides the ease of covering a floor in the first place, tiles make repair of a small carpet section easy and inexpensive for homeowners to tackle.
Barber pole accent yarns
No, the term “barber pole” does not refer to brightly striped red, white, and blue carpeting which would blend in perfectly with your Fourth of July holiday-themed decor. Instead, it indicates that yarns of 2 or more different colors have been twisted together. The result is an attractive tweedy effect ideal for disguising spills and stains. (Sounds like exactly what my messy household needs.)
HOME DEPOT
Ribbing
Recycled source
MOHAWK FLOORING
HOME DEPOT
Out of the office and into your home comes newly trendy ribbed carpet. This low-pile carpeting adds interest with tiny raised lines of texture, similar to the ribs in corduroy fabric. The easy care and stain resistance that made ribbed carpet a hit in commercial premises are definite pluses for homeowners as well, not to mention the recent shift in focus from conservative shades of gray and beige to rich colors like Marsala red or Wedgwood blue.
Imagine walking barefoot across a field of … would you believe … plastic drinking bottles? It’s actually much more luxe than it sounds. PET carpeting gets its nickname, “pop bottle carpet,” because it is manufactured from those plastic containers you so virtuously haul to the recycling bin. Another source of material to be recycled into your new living room rug is discarded used carpeting, but “old carpet carpet” just doesn’t have the same ring to it. MOHAWK FLOO
RING
SOLIB
Pet-friendly
Bold color and pattern
Time was, if you loved carpeted floors (almost) as much as you loved your four-footed friends, you were faced with a dilemma — carpet installation meant you would be forever haunted by the possibility of an embarrassing pet accident. That has all changed, though, with the development of new kinds of carpet that resist animal stains and odors. These thoroughly modern floor coverings even release pet hair more readily, to make vacuuming a breeze.
Speaking of color, carpet color charts currently feature hues that might be described as, well, off the charts. We’re talking shocking pink and variations on the theme of Greenery, Pantone’s 2017 Color of the Year, that range from pretty mild to definitely wild. (Think acid green carpeting.) Combine these with splashy patterns like oversized geo designs and you’ve got yourself a real statement carpet. A word to the wary: If you’d like to have a little fun with bold carpeting, you don’t have to make a major commitment. Just install the carpet of your fantasies in a small area like a mudroom or a hallway.
STAINMASTER
— Laura Firszt writes for networx.com.
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