Home on the Palouse, March 8, 2014

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635 Elm, Potlatch

$117,000

3 Bd, 1 Ba, huge shop, tons of storage Jessica Dahlinger, Realtor® (208) 301-0777 www.LatahRealty.com

128 E. 3rd St., Moscow

703 5th Avenue, Deary

$116,000

128 E. 3rd St., Moscow (208) 883-1525

NEW LISTINGS

Melinda Beasley GREAT HOME, GREAT VIEW, GREAT LOCATION!

1615 NW Nicole Court, Pullman

Great home, great view, great location! This 5 bedroom, 5 bath, two story home with 3 car garage features formal living and dining, chef’s kitchen with kitchen eating and adjoining family room. Spacious master suite with 2 walk-in closets and luxurious bath, plus and additional bedroom suite on the main floor (perfect for guests). 2 additional bedrooms up with Jack and Jill bath room arrangement.

130 Panorama, Moscow

Sunny and Bright!

$419,500

5 beds/3 baths, High-end finishes Terri Guenthner, Realtor® (208) 301-2374 www.homesinmoscow.com

521 Victoria, Moscow

1345 Bristol, Moscow

$159,900

Tanja Rankin, Realtor® (425) 985-2415 www.LatahRealty.com

www.teamidahorealestate.com

1120 SW Meyer Dr., Pullman

$449,500

4 Bd, 4 Ba, 3,306 sf, Brazilian Teak floors

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417 S. Hayes, Moscow

$289,500

Charming & Updated Throughout

325 W. Third, Moscow

Great View

1110 Sunnymead Way, Pullman

$445,000

4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths MLS #9939307 Lori Churchill Cofer, Realtor® (509) 330-0086

www.mypullmanrealestate.com

Great Location

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128 E. 3rd St., Moscow (208) 883-1525

Terri Guenthner, Realtor® (208) 301-2374 www.homesinmoscow.com

Linda Hartford, Broker (509) 432-9030 325 W. Third, Moscow

$25,000

2 Bd, 1 Ba, Outbuildings, Great location

Sunnyside hill neighborhood

2 Master Suites & Open Floor Plan Terri Guenthner, Realtor® (208) 301-2374 www.homesinmoscow.com

$325,000

Modern 3,560 sq.ft. home, open flr, + views!

Townhouse Living

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Close To Downtown!

Julie Ketchum, REALTOR® (509) 330-4353 325 W. Third, Moscow

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104 B. North Front, Elk River

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Fabulous Views!

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Endless Recreational Opportunities!

3 Bd, 2 Ba, Full unfinished basement, 1/3 acre Tanja Rankin, Realtor® (425) 985-2415 www.LatahRealty.com

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www.mypullmanhome.com

Great Buy

469,500

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For more info contact Melinda Beasley Realtor®, CRS, GRI (509) 330-1511 mbeasleyrealtor@gmail.com

(509) 332-1511 beasleyrealty.com

2410 NW Robert St., Pullman

$286,000

1950 NW Canyon View Dr., Pullman $223,000

4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths MLS #9939274 Mike Bradley, Realtor® (509) 338-5256

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths MLS #9939266 Lori Churchill Cofer, Realtor® (509) 330-0086

www.beasleyrealty.com

$221,000

4Bd/2Ba - Great location near park & WSU! Lynn Kramer, Broker (509) 336-0607

www.mypullmanhome.com

What to expect with a tree removal

1600 NE Upper Dr, Pullman

www.windermere.com

Super Clean

Be the Queen of Your Own Castle!

Metro Editorial

Trees serve many purposes for a landscape, providing shade and habitats for birds and other animals and serving as natural blinds between two homes. Trees are often beautiful elements of a natural landscape, adding aesthetic appeal to a property or even an entire community.

But there are times when a tree must be removed, an action that, in many instances, requires the services of a professional tree service.

A tree with roots invading the foundation of a home or infringing on a patio or walkway can become a safety hazard.

Other trees may cast shade where a pool is planned or cause disagreements between neighbors when the tree straddles a property line. These are instances when tree removal will be necessary, and a reputable service can advise as to the best methods for ridding the property of the troublesome tree.

Homeowners will need to do a bit of planning and research to remove trees safely and securely. It is best to contact a variety of different tree removal services and compare their offerings and prices. The cost of a tree removal will vary depending on various factors, including the height of the tree, its width, the number of branches it has, its location on a property and the proximity of that location to potential hazards like power lines. Tree removal may range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand.

When a tree is being removed, most of the branches will be removed to make the tree more manageable. Trees are rarely chopped at the base and allowed to fall, as there simply isn't enough room to safely take this approach. Sections of the tree will be cut, roped off and slowly lowered. A climber will scale the tree or use a cherry picker machine to reach the top of the tree to facilitate the process.

The pieces of the tree will be loaded into a wood-chipper for grinding before they are See TREES, Page 2

1400 SW Lost Trail Dr, Pullman

$184,900

1645 NE Merman Dr. #B203, Pullman $119,000

Like-new 3Bd/2Ba with easy walk to park!

Chris Clark, Broker (509) 432-8222

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths MLS #9939280

www.mypullmanhome.com

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Gorgeous Newer Single Level Home!

603 2nd St, Albion

$139,900

Spacious 4Bd/1.5Ba home with large yard!

www.windermere.com

PRICE REDUCED

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128 E. 3rd St., Moscow (208) 883-1525

Looking For A Dream Shop?

$389,900

5Bd/3ba home, garage, barn & shed on 12 acres!

Lynn Kramer, Broker (509) 336-0607

$254,900

3 Bd, 2 Ba, 5.92 acres, ready for animals Tanja Rankin, Realtor® (425) 985-2415 www.LatahRealty.com

Jeri Rainer, Broker (208) 596-2202

1037 Reams Rd, Moscow

1051 Mahon Road, Deary

4648 Hwy. 95 N., Moscow

$199,000

Look No Further! H2O, Electric, Heat + More Gail Byers, Broker (208) 301-3058 www.gbyers.com

$475,000

4 Bd, 5 Ba, tri-level custom home 5.9 Acres!

Tanja Rankin, Realtor® (425) 985-2415 www.LatahRealty.com

Lori Churchill Cofer, Realtor® (509) 330-0086

www.windermere.com

303 S. Castle Lane, Troy

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128 E. 3rd St., Moscow (208) 883-1525

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Offer Accepted

111 S Howard, Moscow

$399,900

5 bed, 3 bath, 3,456 sq ft Moscow Realty (208) 882-5531 www.moscowrealty.com

BUYERS INCENTIVE!

712 Tobiska, Moscow

$189,900

1-year Homeowners Warranty, Call Today to View!

Gail Byers, Broker (208) 301-3058 www.gbyers.com

FEATURED LISTINGS CONT.

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Beautifully Maintained & Updated!

1039 Juliene Way, Moscow

$94,000

3Bd/2Ba mfd home on own land--no lot rent!

Jeri Rainer, Agent (208) 596-2202

www.windermere.com

Metro Editorial

Installation of a pool may require the removal of trees. Larger trees are best removed by a professional.

Trees from Page 1 hauled away. Larger, heavier portions of the stumps may need to be moved later on with machinery. Hauling trees off the property may cost extra, so it is important that homeowners read their contract thoroughly before signing on the dotted line.

Additional costs may be factored into the bill. These can include stump-and-root grinding. Trees will be cut down to the stump. To prevent eyesores or tripping hazards, some homeowners opt to have the stumps ground down into sawdust. This will not remove all of the roots but will take care of most of the above-ground portion of the remaining stump. It is usually up to the homeowner to discard the sawdust or use it as a mulching material.

Expect the ground around the former tree to be soft, and there may be a depression depending on how much stump grinding took place. Some people prefer to wait a season for the ground to recover before planting something new. It may take a while for grass to sprout where a tree was once located, and there may be bare spots when grass starts to grow in.

Tree removal can be an expensive venture but is necessary for different reasons.

Be sure that tree-removal services are fully insured before signing a contract.

425 SW Sundance Ct, Pullman

$424,900

Amazing 4Bd/3Ba home with quality features!

Chris Clark, Broker (509) 432-8222

805 SW Alcora Dr., Pullman

$329,000

4 Bd, 2 Ba, 3,000 sf, large corner lot with view.

Marian Hood, Realtor速 (509) 595-0292

www.windermere.com

marianehood@gmail.com

How to repair dead grass identified why the grass is dead, which may require the A patch of dead grass on an help of a professional, then you otherwise lush lawn can be a can begin to treat your lawn. frustrating eyesore for homeUrine damage owners. Whether lawn care is your passion or just something Urine damage is often limyou do to maintain the value of ited to a particular area of the your home, dead grass can be grass where your family pet exasperating. routinely relieves itself. Once But as unsightly as dead a particular patch of grass grass can be, addressing it and has worn down, the pet may restoring the dead patches can move on to another spot. But be somewhat simple. Before if you quickly notice a dead you can restore grass, howspot due to urine damage, you ever, you must first identify the can train the animal to urinate source of the problem. Grass elsewhere, limiting the damage often dies because of urine it causes. When repairing the damage, which is typically grass, dig a hole that's roughly characterized by a dead spot four inches deep and fill it with surrounded by otherwise green fresh soil until it's level with grass. Grub infestation might the soil surrounding the dead be at fault when dead grass patch. Then you can sprinkle appears, and such an infestaseed on top of the freshly laid tion often produces patches of soil and water the spot.Grass light brown grass that are scat- should grow in and stay green tered throughout the lawn. It's so long as you prevent further also possible that dead grass urine damage. is a result of human error. If Insect damage your lawn was overfertilized, then patches of gray-green Addressing dead spots grass may appear. Fungal dis- caused by insect damage can ease is another common culprit be a little more complicated, behind dead grass, and such and some homeowners may disease can manifest itself in prefer to hire a professional. If different ways. Once you have you want to handle the probMetro Editorial

Metro Editorial

Identifying the source of the problem is the first step to addressing dead grass. lem on your own, apply pesticide to the affected areas so the insects behind the problem are killed. Once the insects are no more, cut the grass, raking the affected area to remove the dead grass and any additional debris. Scatter grass seed over the affected areas and then apply an appropriate fertilizer and water immediately.

Professionals may know just the right fertilizer for your lawn, so even if you want to go it alone, visit a local lawn care center to ask for advice about addressing your particular problem.

Fertilizer damage Fertilizer damage can also prove difficult to address, as applying fresh seeds too soon can kill any freshly growing seedlings. So grass that has

been damaged by overfertilization must first be allowed to fully die. Once that has happened, the grass can be cut and any remaining debris or dead grass can be removed.

Seed can then be scattered, and you can even add some additional soil before laying down an appropriate amount of fertilizer and watering the lawn immediately. If you don't trust yourself to use fertilizer correctly, then hire a professional to do the job for you. This will cost a little more, but you likely won't wake up to more dead patches of grass down the road.

Dead grass can be unsightly and turn an otherwise lush lawn into a patchy eyesore. But addressing dead grass can be easy and can quickly restore a lawn to its green grandeur.