01-2012 MCHomes

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2 - Madison County Homes - February, 2012 - TheIntelligencer.com 2205 State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025

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2621 Plaza Drive Highland, IL

(618) 654-1234 (800) 314-6862

530 Edwardsville Road Troy, IL

(618) 667-3404 (800) 342-1411

40 Timber Meadows Ct., Edw. 3 bedroom open floor plan home in Esic. $179,900

6547 Quercus Grove Rd., Edw. 3 bedroom Country Ranch Home in Edwardsville. $69,000

430 Illinois Ave., Wood River 3 bedroom/2 bat home with open floor plan. $119,000

722 Frederick St., Edwardsville 2 bedroom/2 bath brick home on large lot! $159,900

2300-2302 State St., Granite City Good income potential. $37,000

261 N. Seminary St., Collinsville Investment Property with potentially 2 bedrooms. $15,000

439 Country Club View, Edw. Spacious Move-in Ready Condo.

Great Location! $275,000

611 N. Union St., Staunton 3 bedrooms/2 baths with many updates! $92,000

176 Redbud, Wood River 2 bedroom/2 bath home with updated kitchen. $125,500

112 Forest Grove Dr., Glen Carbon 4 bedroom/4 bath custom built 2 story! $324,900

729 Hillsboro, Edwardsville 2 bedroom/1 bath home on large lot. $79,900

28 Lakewood Dr., Glen Carbon 4 bedroom/3 bath all brick pristine remodeled home! $459,900

723 Randle, Edwardsville 3 bedroom/1.5 bath home with updated kitchen. $155,000

801 High St., Collinsville 2 bedroom home with spacious rooms and big yard! $38,000

204 Washington, Collinsville Affordable 2 bedroom home in nice area! $32,000

3415 Crescent Ct., Wood River Beautiful 4 bedroom Green Home! $315,000

3413 Crescent Ct., Wood River Energy efficient new construction 4 bedroom/3 baths. $246,000

3 Olivia, Glen Carbon Updated Hardwood Floors in this 3 bedroom/3 bath home. $174,900

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TheIntelligencer.com - February, 2012 - Madison County Homes - 3 2205 State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

(618) 656-2278 (800) 338-3401

2621 Plaza Drive Highland, IL

(618) 654-1234 (800) 314-6862

530 Edwardsville Road Troy, IL

(618) 667-3404 (800) 342-1411

303 Thomas Terrace, Edwardsville 5 bedroom/3 bath lakefront home with open floor plan. $390,000

2710 Benbow, Alton Adorable updated 2 bedroom bungalow near college! $48,000

1211 S. Oxfordshire Ln., Edw. Sophistication and Style in Stonebridge 3 bedroom/4 bath. $479,000

332 Tremont, Godfrey Adorable 3 bedroom home! $105,900

6756 Oxford, Maryville Gorgeous 4 Bedroom, 2 Story home! $264,900

9 Frontenac, Maryville 4 bedroom with a walkout! $131,900

3506 Terrace Ln., Granite City All brick 2 bedroom bungalow. $79,900

2545 Westmorland, Granite City 3 bedroom all brick home! $105,000

1 Westridge Ct., Maryville Beautiful 4 bedroom/3 bath on corner lot. $270,000

3515 Boomerang Dr., Maine Split BR ranch with 3 car garage on 2 acres. Triad School District. $269,000

304 Franklin, Troy 3 BR/2 bath 2 car garage, full finished basement w/wood stove. $129,900

415 Lindenwood, Troy 3 bedrooms, 2 car garage.

Move-in ready. Fenced backyard. $142,500

960 Wagon Trail Ct., Troy 438 Reid, Troy 1831 Marine Rd., St. Jacob Price Reduced! 4BR/3BA, family room 3 bedroom/2 bath with sunroom & Great home move-in ready. 3BR/ 4BA, w/wet bar, fireplace, & large yard.

2 car garage. Fenced yard.

3000 sq. ft. extra 2 car detached garage. $169,900 $142,900 $185,900

109 Mary Dr., Troy Great family home with 4BR/3BA, family room with fireplace. $154,900

2900 Maryville Rd., Maryville 3BR potential commercial property, ask for details. Agent owned. $315,000

112 Linwood, Collinsville Nice ranch home, many updates, hardwood floors, full basement. $114,900

973 Lakewood, Troy Beautiful 2 story 5BR/3BA home with inground pool & fish pond. $229,000

3055 Keebler, Collinsville Custom 4 bedroom home on 1.5 +/- acres. 4-car garage. $345,000

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4 - Madison County Homes - February, 2012 - TheIntelligencer.com 2205 State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

(618) 656-2278 (800) 338-3401

2621 Plaza Drive Highland, IL

(618) 654-1234 (800) 314-6862

530 Edwardsville Road Troy, IL

(618) 667-3404 (800) 342-1411

618 Goldfinch, Troy 249 Hamel Ave., Hamel Very well maintained 3BR/2BA ranch Charming New England style 2 story.

Beautiful interior finishes. Wooded lot. full basement. Agent releated. $199,900 $159,900

4 Foxboro Ct., Troy Exceptional ranch on 2 acres. 3 car gar., W/O bsmt., tiered deck, nice landscape. $279,900

503 W. 5th St., St. Jacob 4 bedroom/3 bath 2 car garage, full basement, wood floors. $170,000

6505 Fox Lake Dr., Edwardsville Beautiful Villa overlooking lake & 1st fairway on Fox Creek Golf Course. $354,900

2278 Durham Ct., Maryville Newer 3 BR home in nice subdivision, community pool. $170,000

504 Canterbury, Troy Nice 4BR/3BA ranch offers split bedrooms, cathedral ceiling. $186,900

8620 Colonial Acres, Troy Nice home on 5 acres, park-like setting, convenient location. $274,600

618 Woodland Hills, Troy Beautiful 4BR/4BA custom built home, walkout bsmt. 3+ acres. $299,900

2664 Staunton Rd., Troy Farm home, 2 acres, beautiful woodwork, grand staircase. Sold "As Is". $125,000

208 Montgomery, Troy 3BR with lots of charm. New BA, newer 2 car garage. Covered patio. $110,000

312 Lorean, Troy Rare Find! 10 acres in town with older brick 3BR/2BA home. $240,000

709 Guinevere, Troy Adorable 3 bedroom updated doll house with new flooring. $111,500

2287 Durham Ct., Maryville 4 bedroom home with all the amenities you're looking for. $189,900

1329 Old Trenton Rd., Highland Impeccably maintained/lovingly restored 5 bedroom on 2+ acres. $500,000

1447 Mount Zion Rd., Greenville Incomparable! One owner custom 6BR on 5 acres (+/-). $450,000

215 Baneberry, Highland Nice features in this 4 BR! Convenient 2nd floor laundry! $209,000

13031 Winu Rd., Highland Well built & cared for brick 3 bedroom on 2+ acres. $204,000

806 Olive St., Highland 3224 St. Rt. 160, Highland 4 unit multi-family brick. W&D Well maintained 3BR on 2 ac(+/-). hookup in each unit. Agent Owned.

Oversized attached & det. gar. $260,000 $224,900

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TheIntelligencer.com - February, 2012 - Madison County Homes - 5 2205 State Route 157 Edwardsville, IL 62025

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

(618) 656-2278 (800) 338-3401

2621 Plaza Drive Highland, IL

(618) 654-1234 (800) 314-6862

530 Edwardsville Road Troy, IL

(618) 667-3404 (800) 342-1411

120 Rosin Dr., Highland Expect to be impressed! 3BR open floor plan ranch w/fin LL. $200,000

90 Arbor Crest, Highland 3 BR offers open floor plan, lots of natural light & ceramic flooring. $190,000

405 E. Alton St., Marine Country living on edge of town.

4 bedroom, upgrades, 1 ac(+/-). $180,000

124 Forest Ct., Troy Built to Enjoy! Very nice 3BR, lovely, partially fenced backyard. $179,900

55 Memorial Ct., Highland Brick 3 BR updated with lots of storage & workshop on LL. $169,000

47 Memorial Dr., Highland Attractive Updates! Brick 3 BR, 3 BA, nicely finished. $159,900

1701 Lindenthal Ave., Highland Hardwood floors & a delightful 3 bedroom near school. $159,000

216 W. Alton St., Marine Cozy, brick 3 BR with 2 car heated & AC garage with bath. $155,400

35 Northwest Manor Dr., Highland Looking for a 1 story 3 BR with kitchen island? This is it! $145,900

630 Jason Lane, Greenville Nice 3BR "Stick Built" home on acreage. Includes rental property. $142,500

1335 B Poplar St., Highland Immaculate/Like new 2 BR Brick Condo. Great Updates! $129,900

1121 18th St., Highland Well maintained 2 bedroom on corner lot. $127,500

312 Sycamore St., Highland Nicely updated 3 BR on large lot, edge of town. $124,900

1023 N. 5th St., Belleville Beautiful 3 BR, 3 BA brick home with awesome features & det. brick 2 car garage. $117,000

801 13th St., Highland 2 bedroom, 1 bath with attached garage. $97,000

415 Laurel St., Highland Spacious 3 BR with updates.

NICE! $92,500

8929 Pleasant View Dr., Fv Hgts Numerous Upgrades!

3 BR on large corner lot! $49,900

318 Donnewald, Worden Why Pay Rent? 3BR, 2BA, mobile home/2 lots. New Carpet. $39,900

RR2, Box 310A, Vandalia Consider this 4BR on 24+ ac with 6 ac lake your recreational retreat. $289,000

140 Coventry Way, Highland Beautiful landscaped & very nicely updated 4BR. $209,000

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4015195 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $1,800,000 4005635 - 4 bedroom, 5 bath - $749,900 4003605 - 4 bedroom, 3 bath - $445,000 2 parcels situated on 15.89 acres +/- along State Route Lifestyle you’ve always dreamed in Far Oaks on English Country Home with split bedroom con159, close to I-270. Potential prime commercial property! golf course lots. First class amenities throughout. cept. Open airy living area, Exceptional updates.

4005935 - 4 bedroom, 4 bath - $399,900 Executive living at its best. Awesome home situated on roomy .46 acre lot.

4000462 - 5 bedroom, 4 bath - $359,000 Executive home w/full basement professionally finished strano a with another family room & game room. Agent owned.

4002628 - 4 bedroom, 3 bath - $339,900 Relax in a lifestyle you deserve! Tucked away in a gorgeous golf course setting.

4000112 – 4 bedroom, 3 bath - $338,900 Lovely, well kept home in great neighborhood on 1 acre lot! Newer kitchen & appliances.

4004409 – 4 bedroom, 3 bath - $329,000 Beautiful ranch situated on 1.8 acres backing up to woods and creek. Impressive open floor plan.

4001433 – 4 bedroom, 4 bath - $265,000 Spacious home, 2 story entry foyer with beautiful curved staircase.

4015436 – 4 bedroom, 4 bath - $259,900 Want it all? This house has it! Lakefront home, multi-tiered decks, pavilion & boat dock!

4014816 – 4 bedroom, 4 bath - $239,900 Great house on corner lot, had been the builder’s display. Beautiful kitchen.

4005773 – 4 bedroom, 3 bath - $219,000 Very nicely maintained Windsor Estates 2 story sitting on a roomy corner fenced lot.

4002460 – 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $195,000 New Construction 100% brick exterior home. Kitchen w/island. Club house!

4005282 – 3 bedroom, 3 bath - $187,500 This is the one you’ve been waiting for!

List of features goes on and on

4001172 – 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $184,900 Brick combo home situated on roomy .36 acre lot. Elegant entry foyer w/hardwood.

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4014314 – 3 bedroom, 3 bath - $169,900 REDUCED PRICE! Move right into this home that boasts unique touches inside & out!

4005577 – 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $159,900 GR with dining & vaulted ceiling. Hardwood floor in entry, dining & kitchen. Breakfast room w/bay window.

4007254 – 3 bedroom, 3 bath - $155,000 Well maintained home in the Triad School District, Close to SAFB and DT St. Louis!

4005984 – 3 bedroom, 4 bath - $154,900 4015652 – 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $145,500 Private setting, in cul-de-sac, great view!

You will love this great 2 story home nesteld in strano b Large wooded lot, with patio. Collinsville! back of neighborhood away from busy streets.

4015594 – 3 bedroom, 2 bath - $124,900 Nicely remodeled home, new siding, windows, lighting & floor coverings.

4007482 – 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $120,000 This is one nice home! Very well kept full brick ranch. Nice breezeway not included in sq. footage.

4013969 – 4 bedroom, 2 bath - $115,000 New thermal wrap & vinyl siding, new furnace & walk-out basement, 10 x 6’ front porch.

4006073 – 1 bedroom, 1 bath - $85,000 Cozy one bedroom, with a living room could be used as a 2nd bedroom.

4013971 – 1 bedroom, 2 bath - $85,000 Nice one bedroom with fenced yard.

Large family room in basement.

4014218 – 2 bedroom, 2 bath - $82,700 Updated: gutters, flooring, A/C, paint & some windows. Large cedar, walk-in closet in basement.

4008043 - 3 bedroom , 2 bath - $65,000 Upper floor has 2 BRs, spacious eat in kitchen that walks out to deck & fenced in back yard.

4013957 – 2 bedroom, 1 bath - $64,000 Walk-out basement with additional shower, with 1-car attached garage, 10 x 12 shed, 15’ 8” x 12’2” deck.

4013552 – 3 bedroom, 3 bath - $59,500 REDUCED PRICE! Covered front and rear porches.

Also a 24x8 covered patio. Large lot on 2 parcels.

4013050 - 3 bedroom, 1 bath - $38,000 Cozy bungalow would make a great starter home. Being sold “As-Is”. Bath updated, new roof 2011, detached gar & shed.

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Associated Press

Natalie Cox, owner of "Natty By Design," and mother of four children, sits at a dining room set she refurbished in the garage of her home in Gilbert, Ariz.

Furniture can be semi-homemade

By AMANDA KWAN Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — If you can look at a dented, chipped, dusty piece of furniture that’s been in someone’s garage for years and see potential and beauty, then Debbie Nelson is impressed.

“The average person has a difficult time piecing it together,” says the Phoenix-area furniture refinisher.

Nelson, a single mother of seven, has made a living out of finding treasure in other people’s trash. Her online furniture store, Funky Junk Restore, is half a year old, and she already has so much business that she’s looking for help beyond her current work crew (her kids, ages 7 to 23).

She works from home in Mesa, a suburb where home

foreclosure rates are sky-high and one in five office spaces sit empty. But Nelson is among a growing number of stayat-home moms in Phoenix and around the country who have turned years of do-it-yourself experience into successful businesses.

The idea is similar to TV cook Sandra Lee’s “semi-homemade” philosophy in cooking. Lee has built a cookingshow empire on the idea that mostly ready-made food plus some fresh ingredients can result in “food that looks and tastes from scratch.”

Nelson likes the parallel to what she and other furniture-refurbishing moms have done with pieces bought from estate sales, yard sales, Craigslist or secondhand shops.

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Associated Press

This undated photo courtesy of designer Betsy Burnham shows the stone tiled entryway of a lake home owned by a client of Burnham's.

Entryway floors that handle winter

By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press As the season of snow boots and slush arrives in much of the country, entryway floors will take a beating.

The spot where we enter our homes — and welcome guests — can be a tricky one to decorate.

It’s meant to be a showcase, express-

ing our style and setting the tone for a visitor’s stay. But the floor must withstand dripping umbrellas, muddy shoes and more.

Los Angeles-based interior designer Betsy Burnham is often approached by clients who want help with entryways.

Choosing a floor covering is a priority, she says.

Here Burnham and two other experts

offer tips on durable, easy-to-clean flooring that doesn’t skimp on style, from cork to porcelain tile to washable rugs.

Think Replaceable Burnham and designer Brian Patrick Flynn, founder of decordemon.com, are fans of cork flooring in high-traffic areas.

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Recorded Info 877-791-1287 #219

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Recorded Info 877-791-1287 #239

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Recorded Info 877-791-1287 #205

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Recorded Info 877-791-1287 #232

LOCATED ON A LARGE LOT! This 2 bedroom, 1 bath home includes some appliances and a eat-in kitchen, covered porch, and a 1 car attached garage! DON’T WAIT - CALL TODAY! Recorded Infor 877-791-1287 #240

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12 - Madison County Homes - February, 2012 - TheIntelligencer.com 1324 Troy Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618)656-9011 1-800-882-3934 58 Airport Plaza 3049 Godfrey Rd. Bethalto, IL 62010 Godfrey, IL 62035 618-377-2112 618-466-1513

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19 BRIdLE CoURT, hAMEL $197,000 MLS#4006183

home: (618) 288-5578 Cell: (618) 954-8000 8639 MAPLE GRoVE Rd., EdwARdSVILLE $279,900 MLS#4003384

BEAUTIfUL CoUnTRY hoME situated on 2 acre lot.

Large covered porch, hardwood entry, walk-in closets.

Hearth room with deck leading to pool. 3 car attached and 2 car detached garage. kEVIn hUELSMAnn (618) 581-3211

TARA BARBER Cell: (618) 410-3840 423 donnEwALd, woRdEn $167,000 MLS#4012788

IMMACULATE CUSToM BUILT RAnCh! 3 BR, 3 full BA, composite deck, extensive landscaping, finished lower level, network wired. Call for a complete list of special features & upgrades. don whITEhEAd (618) 954-8000 or (618) 288-5578

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Cell: (618) 581-3211 1837 ESIC dRIVE, EdwARdSVILLE nEw PRICE $154,900! MLS#4010245

BEAUTIfULLY REModELEd ThRoUGhoUT in the last 6 yrs. Thermal windows. Hvac system 3 yrs. old. Updated kitchen w/countertops & flooring 2011.

Vaulted ceiling w/skylight in living room gives an inviting & open feeling. Corner woodburning fireplace. New flooring throughout. private, large master suite upstairs w/a nice sitting area. Deck, privacy fenced back yard w/swing set.

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6968 GUShInG SPRInGS, Edw. REdUCEd To $199,900 MLS#2904360

123 E. wILLow BEnd, GLEn CARBon $229,900 MLS#4009966

MUCh To offER... Well designed 1 1/2 story has main floor Master Suite, 2 story FR w/masonry FP, formal DR & Breakfast area off kitchen. Upper 3 BRs w/walk-in closets & Full BA. LL kitchenette, BA and large FR. Party size deck w/ pool and hot tub. kEVIn hUELSMAnn (618) 581-3211

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SECLUdEd CoUnTRY SETTInG - great property for recreational activities. This maintenance free home is situated on a 5 acre wooded lot. 3 BR, 4 BA, partially finished LL. GARY oR ShELLY nIEMEIER 781-3814 or 781-3857

UnBEATABLE PRICE for this country home situated on 2 acres! This home needs some tlc, but has loads of potential to be a showplace. Original hardwood flooring & wood work are just a couple of the charms from the past. make an appointment to see this home today. Priced to sell. home being sold “as is”.

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1602 wAIkIkI dRIVE, woRdEn $233,900 MLS#4011888

205 S. UnIon, STAUnTon $89,900 MLS#4011077

LARGE hoME w/ wALkoUT LL on the lake in a country setting on end of the cul-de-sac. 4 BR, 3 full BA, Ample room in the LL for extended family or entertaining. Open floor plan, large rear deck overlooking the lake.

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3 ConnECTEd BUILdInGS foR 1 MonEY. Occupy 1 or 2 units & rent out the others. Bldg 1, formerly Pumps & Things main showroom & office offers 1/2 BA & 2 additional sinks plus retail counter sales area.

The adjoining building to the south also faces Union St. It offers approx 1100 sq ft of showroom & offices space. Bldg 3 offers frontage on Elm St. w/multiple overhead doors (14’x14”) facing Elm St & 12’ x 10’ door allowing access to Union St. Bldg 3 has loads of warehouse space & built-in shelving. Owner may consider a possible lease on all or part.

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Associated Press

In this Nov. 18, 2011 photo, David Frank poses with a bathroom project at his home in Libertyville, Ill. Frank does just about all his own home repairs and remodeling.

Knowing when DIY is an option

By CAROLE FELDMAN Associated Press In times of economic hardship, “do-it-yourself” is a tempting mantra for many homeowners with dripping faucets, running toilets, leaky windows or sticky locks.

The savings can add up when you don’t have to call a repairman, especially for things like painting, plumbing and appliance repair, said Ken Collier, editor-in-chief of The Family Handyman. “Parts are a small part of the cost. Labor is huge,” he said.

And if things go wrong? With a small job, Collier said, “Worst case, you have to hire a pro and eat some crow.”

There are some home repairs, of course, that an unskilled homeowner should avoid, among them “situations where having heavy equipment makes the job go much better, especially outdoors,” Collier said.

Avoid jobs where you could injure yourself or damage property.

Chris Long, a member of the Home Depot do-it-yourself team, recommends calling an expert to replace a tub or shower valve, or do more involved electrical work. And while “any reasonably careful person can hang drywall,” Collier said, taping it to cover the seams and joints is “very much an art where a practiced hand makes a huge difference.”

But many other household repairs and projects can be tackled by a do-it-yourselfer who takes the time to learn what’s required.

David Frank of Libertyville, Ill., does just about all his own home repairs and remodeling — “from electric to plumbing to concrete. Any of it can be done.” He started working on his first house, a fixer-upper he bought in college, to save money. “I had to learn to do it, or it wasn’t going to get done,” he said. Over the years, he has taught himself by reading books, watching home-improvement TV shows and talking to experts.

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL O'FALLON/SHILOH, IL

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL GRANITE CITY, IL O'FALLON/SHILOH, IL

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GreAT NeIGHborHood! Well maintained, remodeled kitchen & bath. Walk-out LL. $147,700 Collinsville Pr9846 NormA LINCK (618) 444-8733

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Furniture Continued from Page 8 She looks for secondhand pieces from well-known furniture makers, and uses paint, wood finishes and new hardware to make them look and feel new — for the same price as a new piece made of flimsier materials like particle board or wood veneers.

“I’m about value and money,” Nelson says. “I want to give you the most couture look as possible.”

The style she favors is mostly “shabby chic,” with some “industrial” as well. Pieces have a carefully wrought weathered look made popular by stores like Anthropologie and Pottery Barn.

Shabby chic-ing involves buying vintage wood pieces with ornate details like curved legs. Industrial requires a mind for repurposing rusty metal commercial equipment for home use.

What’s required, Nelson says, is knowing enough about furniture to see “good bones.”

Many people who come to semihomemade furniture sellers like her-

self, she says, know what they want but lack the creativity or time to execute it. And, she adds, they probably shouldn’t, given the cost of materials, labor and time needed for a DIY project: “I don’t think it’s necessarily worth it for just one item.”

In the Phoenix area, a two-day, DIY home-decor seminar with a 1$150 admission fee attracted more than a dozen women. It drew so much positive feedback that organizers plan to host the “Hello There! House” seminars twice a year.

Many semi-homemade businesswomen learned their trade through trial and error as they redecorated their own homes.

Natalie Cox of Natty By Design says the shabby chic style in particular lends itself to easier and faster projects, since wear and tear is part of the charm. A 28-year-old mother of four children under 7 years old, Cox sells what she calls “more modern furniture” — pieces that might take inspiration from high-end stores like Horchow. She says she would have time for more custom projects if she went the shabby chic route, but she prefers the other style.

“I have to stay true to myself,” says

Cox. Cox started Natty By Design in January 2011 in the garage of her home in the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert to supplement her husband’s salary while he works on his MBA at Arizona State University. She had been refurbishing furniture for her family for years and “had all the equipment already,” she says. “The furniture allowed me to stay at home and be with my kids.”

A steady stream of business, mostly from referrals or Craigslist posts, has allowed her to be picky with projects and to raise prices. Now she schedules the semi-custom requests around her children’s schedules.

Nelson spent a recent Saturday meeting with clients in the front room of her house, a large former music room that now serves as office and showroom.

And she’s interviewing furniture painters “who can, you know, do the base coats so that it frees up my time” for the rest of her business — buying, refinishing, sanding, staging photo shoots, listing online and meetings with clients.

“People become overwhelmed that the economy is bad. But business is thriving,” she says.

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Continued from Page 9 Cork squares are durable, made from natural wood fibers and can handle moisture. They also absorb sound well and come in a variety of colors and patterns. “Don’t just picture a bulletin board” when you think of cork, Burnham says.

Cork offers a look similar to hardwood, but is less expensive. And you can replace just one tile if a section gets damaged.

Another flexible option is FLOR carpet tiles, Flynn says.

“You can add color, texture or pattern by laying them out in the desired pattern,” he says, “then cutting the end tiles to size.” FLOR tiles can be laid out to give the look of an area rug or wall-to-wall carpeting.

Flynn also recommends vinyl plank tiles. These inexpensive tiles are thin but durable, and easy to install. They can be mopped clean.

And do-it-yourself installation is simple, Flynn says. “It simply requires a utility knife for installation. The planks attach to one another with an upward-facing sticky strip.

Each time a plank reaches a wall, it’s cut to size,” he says.

Think Removable Rugs can be a great way to delineate the space at an entryway, and many styles are washable. “I’ve done everything from rag rugs to Turkish carpets” in entry-

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Rather than investing in one expensive rug, she says, buy several that can be swapped out when one is being cleaned.

Meg Caswell, host of HGTV’s “Meg’s Great Rooms,” suggests shopping for carpet remnants. Carpet stores often keep their remnants out of sight, she says, but if you ask they should direct you to them. If you find a remnant piece you want, have it cut to size. You can ask to have it banded with a canvas edge in a contrasting color, Caswell says, or in a patterned fabric you’ve chosen (check the remnants at fabric stores for affordable finds and bring the fabric with you to the carpet store).

By using a remnant, you’ve created a custom piece with little expense.

If it’s damaged by foot traffic over the course of a few winters, the loss will be minimal.

Stylish but inexpensive and washable rugs are widely available online, from Ikea.com to eBay.com or Etsy.com.

If you find a style you like at a great price, these designers recommend buying two so you’ll have a backup.

Another approach that Flynn and Burnham recommend: Buy a vintage rug that’s already worn. Faded colors and frayed spots are part of the charm, so you won’t mind if further wear-and-tear happens.

If you’d prefer the finished look of wall-to-wall carpeting at your entrance, Flynn suggests buying several smaller rugs and attaching them underneath with carpet tape. The edges can be cut to fit your space, giving a permanent, wall-to-wall look. But pieces can be removed for cleaning.

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A smart design can make the most of a small space.

Living large in a smaller space (ARA) - The American home may be shrinking, but not the Great American Dream. Americans are still living large, just doing so in smaller spaces.

To some trend-watchers, the downscaling of the American home comes as good news. Architects, designers and social observers say our willingness to resize our floor space means Americans are rethinking the way we really live and how we use whatever space we do have. Home, they say, has become less about impressing others and more about making ourselves happy. And since we are mostly baby boomers - that tidal wave of Americans born between 1946 and 1964 - who have long been accustomed to getting what we want, happiness is often defined in terms of luxuries and personal amenities.

"Natural materials like American Hardwoods are redefining the word 'luxury,'" says Linda Jovanovich of the American Hardwood Information Center. "Hardwoods bring richness and warmth to even small rooms, whether it's used on the floors and walls, or crafted into built-ins. Custom hardwood furnishings like bookcases and cabinets make a home personal, yours alone, and isn't that the ultimate luxury?"

This new definition of luxury - top-quality, mostly natural materials, careful attention to architectural details like natural wood window frames and mouldings - is one that architect and author Sarah Susanka agrees with. And what Susanka thinks matters.

In 1998, her professional hunch launched what has become the "build-better-not-bigger" movement, when she published the first in her best-selling series of "The Not So Big House" books.

Her mantra is indeed, think smaller, and she also believes that "luxury comes from the materials we surround ourselves with. Beauty comes from natural materials. You can see where they come from - in the grain, the veining. The more natural the materials, like real hardwoods and granite, the more content you are. There's a quality you can't name, but you can feel it."

Gale Steves, author, editor and design industry consultant sums up a similar concept in her book about "Right-Sizing Your Home." According to Steves, "Right-sizing is about making the best use of the spaces you have for the way you live."

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DIY Continued from Page 13

Besides the money saved, there’s “definitely a sense of accomplishment” in doing the work himself, he said.

His advice to beginners: Use common sense, take your time and read as much as you can. “The Internet is unbelievable,” he said.

When taking on a project, begin by finding out where in your home you turn off the water and gas, and how the circuit breakers work. If you need a professional to show you, hire one.

You’ll also need a good set of tools. Collier recommends such things as a 20-ounce straight claw hammer, a utility knife, linesman’s pliers, a flexible putty knife, a four-in-one screwdriver, a cordless drill-screwdriver, a 25-foot measuring tape and an adjustable crescent wrench. Add to that a plunger, groove-joint pliers and duct tape.

If you’re going to do any electrical work, be sure to have a voltage sniffer. “Electricity is scary stuff, and a voltage sniffer is a really safe way to know everything is off,” Collier says.

There’s a wealth of material online, including videos for the do-it-yourselfer.

Even unskilled homeowners should be able to do some basic appliance repairs, Collier said, such as changing a dryer belt.

And as winter approaches, homeowners can do a lot of

weatherizing themselves, including adding insulation, and applying adhesive-backed, foam weather stripping to prevent cold air from seeping in around doors and windows.

Other jobs that a do-it-yourselfer can learn include repairing drywall, replacing a deadbolt, or installing a new light fixture or ceiling fan.

Here’s where that voltage sniffer comes in. “If you know how to confidently turn that breaker off and you can test it to verify it, you can change that fixture,” said Danny Lipford, who hosts nationally syndicated TV and radio shows and is a contributing design editor for Better Homes and Gardens.

Plumbing repairs also can be accessible even to the novice.

“A toilet is really a very simple mechanism and the parts are readily available to change out,” Lipford said.

First, the cause of the problem has to be diagnosed. Find information online, in books, or talk to a worker at your hardware store.

If the toilet is running, for example, one way to figure out what’s going on is to add a little food dye to the water in the tank, said Long, of Home Depot. If the water in the bowl turns the same color, the flapper valve is likely the problem.

The flapper seals the tank, then lifts to allow water to flow into the bowl when the toilet is flushed. If the seal isn’t tight, water will leak into the bowl.

It could be that the chain connecting the flapper to the handle is too long or too short. Adjusting that could fix the problem. Or, it could be the flapper itself. In most cases, the flapper snaps out and you can easily replace it with a new one.

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The keys to home security (ARA) - As seasons change, homeowners' routines change along with them. Whether it's children coming in and out of the house more frequently between school and activities, or service workers helping to get home repairs done before the holidays, you want to ensure safe and controlled access when you're not available.

One recent "Key Hiding Habits" survey of homeowners in St. Louis found that respondents hide extra keys for such purposes in all kinds of places, from beneath a flowerpot to under the bushes - yet among those who do, about one fifth don't recall where they hid the key, leading to an opportunity for a lockout situation. In fact, getting locked out of the house happens more than you'd think. Over a 12-month period, a quarter of those polled were locked out at least once and a smaller number twice.

Believe it or not, some were locked out five times or more.

To ensure worry-free home security, there are simple things you can do to help ensure that the right people can enter your home, and also deter those you want to keep out of your home.

Here are some home security tips: • Go keyless. Avoid keys entirely by upgrading to an electronic keypad door lock, eliminating any worries about lost keys or the need to keep making replacements. Electronic locks provide keyless entry to a home using secure access codes, so there's no more hiding of keys in places where the wrong person might find them.

For example, Schlage electronic locks can be installed quickly with just a screwdriver and allow you to add, change or delete user codes in seconds, ensuring that the people you want to enter your home can come and go as they please. You can also create a temporary code for someone such as a plumber or petsitter who needs to enter and exit while you're away. To learn more, visit http://www.keyless.schlage.com.

• Use motion sensors. In the fall and winter months of the year it's especially helpful to have a light on for family members and others who need to leave or come home in the dark. One way is to leave the porch light on, but you can take lighting a step further by installing motion-activated lights. Available in home improvement stores, these lights can be installed at your entry door or by the garage door, and will turn on automatically when a person or car approaches, ensuring a well-lit entry to your home and making it harder for intruders to hide in waiting.

• Make your home look lived in. If you keep the drapes and shades closed during the day, it can give an unintended signal to burglars that you're not home, so go ahead and leave the windows uncovered as if you were there. Turn down the ringer on your home phone, as well as the volume on the answering machine - while you're away at work, dashing back and forth between activities, or even if you're simply working in the garden or backyard - as these sounds can be a signal to others that no one's inside.

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Achieve winter home comfort (ARA) - If you're a homeowner, you probably know that home winterization is essential if you want to increase energy efficiency and comfort during the winter. In addition to the usual quick fixes, there are a few important tasks to keep in mind when preparing both the interior and exterior of your home for the harsh weather ahead.

Outside Believe it or not, the roof plays a big role when it comes to controlling the comfort in your home. Even more, heavy snowfall and ice can lead to severe damage throughout your home if you don't have a healthy roof.

Winter weather can cause the creation of ice dams. Walls of ice form at the edge of the roof when snow melts and runs down the roof, reaches the cold eaves and refreezes. If you don't have the proper protection, the ice pushes under the shingles, which will cause leaks into the attic or along exterior walls, resulting in water damage that can be expensive to repair.

Make sure you keep an eye out for icicles on your roof throughout the winter. Safety should always be your first priority. Icicles are dangerous because not only can they break off and fall from the roof, but the weight of the icicles can also cause a gutter or awning to fall. If you're worried about potential damage, hire a roofing contractor to inspect your roof to remove icicles or make any repairs before problems arise.

If your roofing contractor determines you need a new roof, use Owens Corning Deck Defense underlayment and WeatherLock Self-Sealing Ice & Water Barrier Products in conjunction with high-performance shingles to help shield your home from moisture infiltration. These two layers of a roofing system are important because they provide extra water-shedding protection under the shingles.

"Ice and water barrier products directly beneath the shingles stop water from getting into the house," says Mel Sancrant, product technical specialist at Owens Corning.

Inside In the winter, the warm moist air generated by laundry, showers and other household activities can cause moisture build-up in the home. This moist air becomes a water vapor that transfers through your ceiling into the attic. Proper ventilation helps remove the moisture while it's still a vapor and exhaust it out through the vents located at the top of the house.

Insulation will help maintain a comfortable temperature inside the home and promote energy efficiency. It can also reduce the amount of heat loss in your home if installed according to the Department of Energy's (DOE) recommendation for your region. Excessive heat loss through your attic can contribute to ice damming, so proper ventilation and a well insulated home are part of a healthy roof system.

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2231 CLINTON GRANITE CITY 725 OSBORN COLLINSVILLE Spacious 4BR/3BA brick bi-level. Open Nice 4BR home on double lot. Updated flr plan on upper level, lower level fam roof, siding, windows, HVAC. Bsmt rm w/brick FP. Deck off kitchen. w/workshop, bonus rm. $149,900 Roger Reiff $109,000 Georgia Wilde

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92 WILSHIRE FV HTS Fantastic updated 4BR/2BA. Open floor plan. Fresh paint, FP, covered front porch, patio. Cul-de-sac. $99,900 Rose Flamuth

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26 BRACKETT ST. SWANSEA Gorgeous 3BR on large lot. Many updates thru-out. Detached garage.

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