Fall Parade of Homes - 2017

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———————————————— N7732 Sandy Beach Road Fond du Lac

Boreas Dr.

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Highway 23/Johnson Street east to National Avenue.

North on on National Avenue to Winnebago Drive.

East on Winnebago Drive to Sandy Beach Road (town of Taycheedah).

North on Sandy Beach Road to home.

Aeolus Way

Highway 151

National Ave.

Johnson Street/Highway 23

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Cty. WH

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Golf Course Dr.

Highway 23

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Highway 151

Country Lane

Deer Run

Highway 23

Highway 23/Johnson Street east to Highway 151.

North on Highway 151 to Golf Course Drive.

East on Golf Course Drive to Boreas Drive to home.

*OPEN FIRST WEEKEND ONLY

———————————————— W6753 Oakwood Road Waupun Waupun

Highway 23/Johnson Street east to Country Lane.

North on Country Lane to Deer Run. West on Deer Run to home.

Deer Run is also accessible from Ducharme Parkway (easy access from Highway 151 when coming from the north).

Highway 49

Highway 26

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Highway 151 south to Oakwood Road (five miles south of Highway 49 in Waupun).

East on Oakwood Road one mile to home.

Oakwood Road Cty Hwy C

PLEASE NOTE: These maps are a guide with directionality when navigating the Parade of Homes and are not drawn to scale.

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Back to school: Creating the perfect home office that the light sources are balanced with similar color temperatures.

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AMANDA KEMMEL

School is back in session, and that means the kids will be bringing home more and more homework. This, combined with a growing trend of professionals who are able to work from home on a permanent or part-time basis, places increased emphasis on creating the perfect home office.

While the dining room table or living room couch are commonly used as work spaces, they are typically not the best areas to foster productivity. Ideally, your home should have a dedicated room that serves as a home office. But simply adding a desk and a lamp to a room and calling it the “office” is not a guaranteed way to stay organized and do your best work.

As the school year ramps up, now is the best time to assess your home office needs. The following are some critical design elements of your home office space to consider:

COMFORT

Let’s start with the obvious: seating.

Don’t purchase just any office chair based on price or appearance. Quality, design and features vary significantly, so if you end up with a chair that is uncomfortable, even if it looks attractive, you might end

up subconsciously avoiding the office altogether. Take the time to try out as many chairs as possible to find the one that suits you best.

For the desk, ensure it’s large enough to accommodate your supplies and electronics while allowing sufficient space to work. The last thing you want to do is constantly move papers, printers and other items to clear a workspace.

Also, for those who spend most of their day in front of a computer, consider adding a height-adjustable desk, which can help improve posture and reduce back pain.

For those who have kids, it is possible to build an office space that everyone can use effectively. But depending upon the ages of those who will use the office, design considerations may need to be made to create a space that is equally inviting to both younger and older family members. Choose a color palette that is bright and cheery, but not distracting.

Determine a furniture layout that is functional and that creates designated workspaces and enough seating for at least three or four people. Corner desks can be a good use of space, as well as “T-shaped” desks that provide extra seating in the middle of the room.

To maximize space even further, be strategic with shelving. While corner shelves and floor-to-ceiling shelves might

work for some, they can also consume valuable space that could otherwise be used for desk space. Consider installing shelves above the 4-foot-line to allow for more seating options along the room’s perimeter.

Creating the perfect home office can take a lot of time and planning. But if done right, it will not only will benefit you and your family, it will also help enhance the value of your home.

Each home and the needs of those who live in them are unique. To find a professional who can help you identify the best options for designing your home office, contact the Eastern Ridge Home Builders Association at 920-922-9067 or visit our online directory at www.

EasternRidgeHBA.org.

Amanda Kemmel is executive officer of Eastern Ridge Home Builders Association (formerly Home Builders Association of Fond du Lac & Dodge Counties)

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While some people prefer to work in dark and secluded spaces, most would like an office that is bright and inviting.

Lighting should enhance the various roles of the room, so consider using a combination of ambient and task lighting.

Ambient lights establish the overall level of lighting in the room. This can be achieved with ceiling-mounted fixtures, but recessed lights typically have the best effect. For task lighting, choose desk and floor lamps that fit your style and serve a distinct purpose such as working at a computer, writing or reading. The most important thing is

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• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms

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Five home maintenance projects to do this fall vulnerable areas of the roof. The most efficient way to stop that heat loss is by installing ceiling and roof insulation with an R-value. The R-value refers to the ability of any material to resist the passage of heat.

WEATHERPROOF WINDOWS AND DOORS

Ensure that your storm windows and doors are effectively keeping warm air in and cold air out. Look for any cracks around glass, sashes and window frames. Apply adhesive foam weather strips to the top and bottom window rails, or nail felt weatherstripping where window sashes and frames make contact.

Newer homes are much more likely to have double or triple-paned windows, which can dramatically improve energy efficiency. continued on page 7

ANDREW WAPNESKI

When stores start selling Halloween candy — a full two months before the haunted day — it’s a good reminder to start thinking about how to prepare your home for the upcoming change of seasons.

It may seem too early to focus on fall maintenance projects, but preparing for the chilly weather now will enhance and protect one of your biggest investments: your home. The best part is that many of these projects can be done at little or no cost, and they can help you save money on your energy bills. Here are five projects to tackle before the leaves start to fall.

CHECK CEILING, ROOF INSULATION

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Heat rises, which means heat from your home also can escape through any

CAULK GAPS AROUND THE HOME

Heated air can escape from gaps that develop where building materials meet.

Some of the most common areas include where exterior siding meets windows and doors, around roof and foundation lines, around chimneys and where pipes protrude through walls or roofs. Check those locations to see if any gaps have formed and if so, apply the appropriate caulk or sealant.

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• 3 Bedrooms • 2½ Bathrooms

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*OPEN FIRST WEEKEND ONLY W6753 Oakwood Road Waupun, 53963 • 3,547 sq. ft.

• Bedrooms • Bathrooms

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KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON THE GUTTERS

Gutters and downspouts can easy become clogged over time, even if they have guards intended to keep out debris.

Regularly inspect and clean gutters thoroughly, paying special attention to elbows and bends in the downspouts.

Keep hangers fastened securely and plug any holes or cracks. You can also touch up any sections showing signs of rust with rustproof paint.

of prolonging the life of your home and enhancing its value.

To locate a home building and remodeling professional, contact the Eastern Ridge Home Builders Association at 920-922-9067 or visit www.

EasternRidgeHBA.org.

Andrew Wapneski is president of Eastern Ridge Home Builders Association (formerly Home Builders Association of Fond du Lac & Dodge Counties)

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Consider replacing an older or inefficient heating unit with a gas or oil furnace, or a heat pump with a high efficiency rating.

If your system already is efficient, be sure to inspect it regularly and change filters monthly. Consider investing in a smart thermostat that can help save you money by automatically adjusting temperatures at times while you are sleeping or when no one is home.

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