November Real Estate Showcase 2014

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NOVEMBER SHOWCASE

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TWO DAY GRAND OPENING EASTSIDE SANGER HOME TOUR November 15, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm & November 16, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Great New Homes, Great Schools, Great Value!

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• Beazer Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Brandon De La Torre, Ceda Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Coldwell Banker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• CRS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Ebby Halliday, REALTORS®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• First State Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Hermes Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Marla Carrico, REALTOR® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Morelle Miller, REALTOR®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• McClintock Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• RE/MAX Cross Country. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Reunion Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Sendera Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Williams & Williams, REALTORS® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1212 Pin Oak, Denton * WELCOME TO PARADISE PERFECTED... Surrounded by gorgeous .138-Ac landscaped grounds w/mature trees & fenced backyard * Updated * Single-story * Blt 1980 * 1,118+ sf * 2 bdrms * 1 bath * 1-car garage * Living w/WBFP & outdr access to deck * Separate dining * Well-equip kitchen w/new stove & dw * Utility rm * Wood & certile flrs * Walk to schools, shopping, restaurants, churches * Easy access off Loop 288 * $109,900... JIM, 940-594-4000

408 S. Hill Street, Pilot Point * RARE VICTORIAN GEM BEEN IN SAME FAMILY 65+ YRS... Facing 2 streets: Hill & Morrison * 1.12 Acres * Gorgeous century-old trees * 2,258+sf * Wraparound porch * Sold “As Is” * EDDIE, 940-368-2043

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528 Northshore Ln, Valley View * Formerly B&B, wedding venue, & corp event cntr * 21.6 Acs * 6,894+ sf * 3-story * Victorian * 7 bdrms * 5.5 baths * Great rm, 25' stone FP * 2 masters * Pool, gazebo * 4,608+ sf multi-purpose bldg w-kit, wet bar, 6 baths * Sep guest qtrs * Can purchase add’l 17 Acs w-1,445+ sf cottage, 2-2 + lake for $350,000 * MLS #13019437 * EDDIE, 940-368-2043

1210 Emerald Sound Blvd, Oak Point * MAGNIFICENT 1.3-ACRE WATERFRONT CHATEAU * 5,400+ sf * 4 bdrms * 4.5 baths * 2+ car gar * Great rm, fp * Library, fp * Billiard rm * Outdr entertainment cntr * Stairway leads to your own private shoreline & sandy beach * Red. $150K * $700s * Sellers have relocated * Bring all offers * VIRGINIA/JIM, 940-391-2379

520 Eagle Cove, Tioga * MAGNIFICENT WATERFRONT PARADISE... Surrounded, secluded on 3 sides by Lake Ray Roberts * Private stocked 3-Ac lake * 6,100+ SF * 4 bdrms * 4 full baths * 3 half baths * 1,170+ SF great rm, rock FP * Media rm * Library * Office * Formals, FP * Master w/2 separate baths * Pool-spa-waterall * 1,200+ SF insulated workshop * $840s * MLS #12197253 * VIRGINIA, 940-391-2379

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2,382+sf Victorian-inspired home on corner lot w/side circular drive * 4 bdrms * 2 baths * 2+ det gar/workshop * Screened-in back porch * Upstairs, unique “sleepin’ porch” * Won’t last! * MACE, 940-391-2286

FM 3002 & Union Grove Rd, Valley View * Across from Johnson Branch State Park * Corner of FM 3002 (Lone Oak Rd) & Union Grove * Road frontage on 3 sides * Surrounded by trees, water, rolling sandy loam pastures * Well * Lake * Motivated seller! * MLS #11976013 * SANDY STALEY, 214-802-3909

FM 455 & Indian Trail, Sanger * Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of historic Denton County Clear Creek Ranch * Been in same family over 100+ years * Tr 1, 32+ Acs * Tr 2, 31+ Acs * Tr 3, 33+ Acs * Tr 4, 44+ Acs * Tr 5, 44+ Acs * Tr 6, 114+ Acs * JOY, 940-367-9157 KE

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Is your home ready for winter?

It’s time to start preparing your home to make sure it can efficiently handle colder weather.

“There are many small, lowhassle items you can complete to ‘winterize’ your home,” says David Andreozzi, principal of Andreozzi Architects and the American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) National Chair of CRAN, the AIA’s Custom Residential Architects Network. “Prepping your home for the season ensures you aren’t dealing with major issues when they are harder to tackle, and can prevent costly repairs come springtime.”

To help homeowners prepare, Andreozzi offers the following advice.

Check Chimneys and Gutters Regular checks of your chimneys and gutters are both safetysmart and wallet-friendly. Fireplace dampers should be closed and functioning properly to pro-

tect against drafts and keep heating costs down. Leaving a damper open or using a broken one is the equivalent to leaving a window open when the air conditioner is running.

While sometimes not as noticeable as a chimney draft, ice is another danger. It can build up in gutters quickly if there is debris there from previous seasons. In order for ice to melt and

drain properly, drains must be clear. Clean your gutters when it’s warm to prevent clogs and costly replacements.

Remember Watering Systems This is especially important for new home buyers who may not think to look for this. Water trapped in an outdoor faucet, spigot or irrigation system can cause a pipe to burst if ice settles

inside. Make it part of your winterizing routine to ensure that outdoor plumbing and pipes are clear before temperatures drop.

Designing for Weather In the design process of your home, it is important that your home is sealed correctly to account for local weather. An architect can advise on how to prevent unwanted drafts. If you have an older home or apart-

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ment, use self-adhesive weather stripping to seal cracks in windows and doors, too.

Create a Timetable The change of seasons means maintenance. Create a checklist of tasks with a timetable so you are never scrambling at the last minute. Small items that often slip between the cracks can be taken care of in a timely fashion -- like changing batteries in smoke detectors or cleaning the pilots of the heating system.

Andreozzi recommends using a professional twice a year to help tick off some of the trickier items, such as sealing windows.

To ensure that you’re hitting all of the pain points, an architect can help you formulate a full checklist to make the most out of your prep work.

To find an architect in your area, visit http://architectfinder.aia.org/.

By preparing now, you can save time and money later.

-StatePoint

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2208 Longmeadow 4/2/2. Two-story home with nice backyard. $169,000. Call Josh White for more information 940-390-9518

8866 Hickory 3 houses. $244,000.

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Go green with your campfire this fall 5 There is no hallmark of fall fun quite like a campfire -whether you’ve gathered some neighbors and friends in your own backyard or you’re on a backpacking adventure.

In fact, 99 percent of campers have a campfire and 91 percent of campers “roast” over their campfires, according to research from The MindClick Group. And now there are some great ways to give this age-old tradition some innovative twists.

Go Green Take care of the nature that you’re enjoying. Remember to keep the honorable principle of “leave no trace” top of mind.

Regularly clear your campfire and your campsite of debris and garbage. This is also a good practice to keep bears at bay. Separate your bottles and cans, as many parks have separate bins for recyclables.

You can also green your campfire by your choice of what you burn. Instead of traditional firewood, consider a cleaner-

burning roasting log to reduce your impact on the air around you. For example, duraflame Campfire Roasting Logs are made from 100 percent renewable resources and burn 60 percent cleaner than firewood in a fire pit.

The logs are resource efficient. Just five pounds of Campfire Roasting Logs creates a fire equivalent to about 24 pounds of firewood. And because they are made with wood charcoal, recycled sawdust and renewable bio wax, no trees are cut down to produce them.

They are also easy to transport for your camping trip, and stack and burn like wood for a robust fire that creates hot, glowing coals safe for roasting marshmallows, hot dogs or other campfire food.

Old Treats Made New S’mores, a staple of campfire eats, are a delight for children and adults alike. But you don’t need to stick with the standard recipe at your next campfire. Get

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s’more out of the experience with these scrumptious suggestions from the experts at Duraflame: • Everything But the Kitchen Sink: Graham crackers with peanut butter cups, white-chocolate covered pretzels and marshmallows sprinkled with crumbled chocolate

wafers.

• Mint Medley: Chocolate wafer cookies with mint wafer chocolate and marshmallows.

• Strawberry Shortcake: Shortbread cookies with white chocolate and strawberry marshmallows or slices of fresh strawberry.

• Turtles: Add chopped pe-

cans and caramel to a standardstyle s’more.

More recipes and videos can be found at www.duraflame.com/recipes.

Make a great campfire -- full of delicious treats, good times and camaraderie -- a centerpiece of your fall fun.

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Spectacular home in Oakmont II. Recently renovated spacious kitchen w/an abundance of counters. Extra bonus area in game room makes it unlike any other home in the neighborhood. Study is perfect for the “work from home” person. Outdoor living area includes an inviting pergola & large patio for weekend barbeques. Home is awesome!

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This 4/2.5 home offers arched doorways, an open floor plan, slate floors, wood floors, & many upgrades. Kitchen has black appliances and builtin microwave and is open to family room. Master is inviting w/vaulted ceiling, windows to view backyard, & bath w/dual sinks & garden tub.

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Fabulous Lake Front Property! Custom 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath home boasts slate floors, adjoined formals, decorator paint, master w/crown molding, large bath w/claw-foot tub & see-thru FP. Family room has slate floors & corner brick FP. Kitchen w/granite countertops, double oven, island w/prep sink, floating cabinet over island. Pool & waterfall. Views of nature & lake. CODE: 5EAGLES

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Custom 1 story home offers atrium, skylight, wall of windows, stone fireplace, tall ceilings. Kitchen w/granite countertops, island, SS appliances. Spacious master w/wood floors & glass doors to pool area.

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Deck the halls with smart home technology 7 2014 will go down in history as the year smart home technology went mainstream. Rapidly evolving security, entertainment, cleaning and mobile technology have made home automation more affordable and easier to integrate than ever before.

And this holiday season is the perfect time to give yourself and others the gift of smart home convenience.

Feel like you’re still living the Stone Age? No need to fret, there are ways to modernize almost every part of your home.

Front Door Arms full of holiday shopping bags or hands covered in clunky gloves? Ditch fumbling with your keys in the cold and upgrade your front door with the Kwikset Kevo powered by UniKey. Featuring Touch-ToOpen technology, unlocking the front door is as simple as tapping your lock, without needing to remove your phone from your pocket. Have holiday guests visiting? No problem! Send them an electronic key (eKey) to grant

them instant access.

Living Room A leading trend for audio products has been to make them as small and unobtrusive as possible. For the music and home theater enthusiast, a smartly engineered pair of compact speakers, such as SVS Prime Satellite speakers, can produce big-time dynamics from a tiny cabinet so you can enjoy holiday classics without the bulky audio equipment.

Garage Cleaning the garage used to be a pain, but smart home technology can make it quick and convenient. For example, the mountable Vroom Garage Vac from H-P Products has an attached 40 foot hose that can help you remove sawdust, metal shavings, sand, debris and even tiny shreds of wrapping paper from the furthest reaches of any garage, basement, or workshop, eliminating the need for schlepping a bulky shop vac.

There now are smarter ways to keep garage messes under con-

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trol and even vacuum the car.

A clean garage deserves an intelligent garage door. Linear’s Z-Wave Garage Door Operator Remote Controller allows you to open, control, and monitor your sectional garage door from anywhere using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Last second delivery, but nobody is home? Lying in bed, but can’t remember if you closed the garage door?

Now you can easily monitor and manage your garage door or use

Bluetooth reduce external noise by 25 decibels, while letting you listen to AM/FM Radio or your own tunes streamed from your favorite device. Tough Sounds also allow you to make and receive calls so you can take advantage of hands-free communication while you work.

This holiday, invest in some smart tech that make this busy season less stressful, and reap the benefits all year long.

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the controller to easily grant guests access via the garage.

The Driveway If you’re working in your driveway or yard, why not use the time to listen to your favorite holiday music while protecting your hearing? Headphones like Tough Sounds from ION Audio have you covered. Perfect for outdoor work or for streaming music inside, the ruggedly crafted Tough Sound hearing protection Wireless headphones with

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Charming 3 bed, 2 bath home in a country setting in Aubrey. Nice kitchen open to family room. Bedrooms are roomy w/ great closet space. It has a storage room at the back of the home. The lot is spacious and has a large, producing pecan tree on it. There is no garage, but it has three parking spots. It is close to Lake Ray Roberts, the greenbelt, ball fields, the elem. school and more. New carpet and paint throughout. $129,500

3 bedroom, 2 bath home in River Oaks. Wood floors and stained concrete in the kitchen. Kitchen is open to the living room. Utility room is just off the kitchen with custom built-in cabinets—makes a great walk-in pantry! Master suite overlooking the backyard and big walkin closet. Separate from additional 2 bedrooms. Spacious backyard.

Community pool, park and walking trail! Home is occupied by tenants who move out Oct. 15th. To be professionally cleaned. $154,500.

One-of-a-kind 4 bedroom, 4 bath home with a heated pool and spa in Argyle! This home has a contemporary feel, gorgeous views, and lots of natural light. This home has a circle driveway and is located on a cul-de-sac. Open kitchen, study, 2 living areas, and a formal dining room. Beautiful patios, perfect for entertaining! Oversized garage and separate workshop. $729,000.

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1799 Karas Way ~ Sanger This is a great 6 acres of fenced property in Sanger conveninent to I35. Amazing shop with tons of storage space with plenty of room for your cars and toys. 2 bed, 1 bath mobile home is fully covered with an awning. $129,900

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Tips to grill your Thanksgiving turkey, trimmings Thanksgiving can mean too many cooks in the kitchen, so consider taking some prep outside.

While grilling is usually associated with summer, more Americans are recognizing its year-round potential.

In fact, 80 percent of North American households own a grill or smoker and 60 percent use it year-round, according to recent statistics from the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association.

It’s no surprise that many Thanksgiving recipes can be reinvented outdoors.

“Grilling your bird over lump charcoal creates a succulent, flavorful entrée,” says Don Crace, President of Cowboy Charcoal, a brand that caters to grilling purists of the charcoal variety.

For a uniquely smoky flavor sure to impress the crowd, try this recipe for Cowboy’s Perfect Bourbon-Maple Smoked Turkey: Ingredients • 1 thawed or fresh turkey • 1 onion • 2-3 garlic cloves • 3 sprigs rosemary • 3 sprigs thyme • 1 bay leaf • Olive oil • Salt (at least 2 cups) • Pepper • Cowboy All Natural Lump Charcoal • Hickory wood chips • 1 cup bourbon • 1/2 cup real maple syrup Directions • Remove neck, giblets and excess fat from turkey. Make gravy from giblets and neck, if desired.

• Completely rinse turkey inside and out.

• Place turkey in large brining bag that will fit in your refrigerator.

• Create brine with 2 gallons water (or enough to cover turkey), 2 cups salt, 1 cup bourbon

and 1/2 cup maple syrup.

• Refrigerate at least four hours.

• Remove turkey from brine, rinse and thoroughly pat dry.

• Add onion (sliced in half), garlic cloves, rosemary, thyme and bay leaf to inside of turkey.

Season the inside with salt and pepper.

• Tie legs together with cooking string and twist wing tips under the back or cover with foil to prevent burning.

• Brush outside of turkey with olive oil and sprinkle with

salt and pepper.

• Soak a full package of Cowboy’s Hickory Wood Chips in a large bowl for 30 minutes.

• Place a foil pan below the grate on one side of grill to catch drippings. To prevent excess smoke, fill it halfway with water.

• On the other side of grill, add two pounds charcoal and light it.

• Drain water from wood chips.

• When lump charcoal is ash gray, add about one cup of wood chips to the fire. Place grate back on grill. Let preheat for about 10 minutes.

• Arrange turkey on the grate, above the pan.

• Place lid on grill and cook turkey for approximately 15 to 20 minutes per pound, until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.

• Add additional wood chips and charcoal every 30 minutes or as needed.

• When done, transfer turkey to serving platter, cover with foil and let stand 15 to 20 minutes before carving.

Turkey isn’t the only food to take outdoors on Thanksgiving -- impart dynamic, smoky flavors to vegetables, fruits and even desserts by grilling over charcoal.

For year-round outdoor cooking tips, as well as food safety handling tips, visit the Cowboy Charcoal Blog, “The Roundup” at www.cowboycharcoal.com/blog.

Cooking outdoors knows no seasonal bounds.

Delight Thanksgiving feasters by grilling your bird and the trimmings.

-StatePoint

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Prevent your heating bills from going through the roof Heating your home can be a costly endeavor. But you don’t have to make your family suffer in shivering silence to save some money.

There are plenty of steps you can take to optimize your heating efforts, as well as prep your home for several months of cool weather.

• Check and maintain your insulation. Improperly insulated walls, floors, attics, basements and crawl spaces drain away heat and can encourage mold and mildew.

• Add weather stripping and caulk around windows and doors to prevent drafts which waste energy and money.

• Install a programmable thermostat that shuts itself off during the day when you're away and at night when you're asleep.

This will keep you comfortable when you're home and save you money when you're not.

• Keep vents and returns free of obstructions. Don't lay carpet over vents, place furniture over or in front of them or obstruct the flow of air.

• Keep your air filters clean.

Check them every couple of weeks and change them as directed by the manufacturer.

• Let the sun shine in by opening curtains on cold days.

Get heavy drapes to keep things cozy at night.

• Review last year's energy bills. If your heating costs are drastically higher this year, a qualified HVAC/R technician may be able to diagnose the problem. Schedule such inspections twice annually, even if you aren’t experiencing any detectable issues.

• When choosing a contractor for installation or maintenance, important factors must be taken into consideration. A qualified HVAC/R technician is a skilled professional with proven knowledge who has passed specialized tests. So look for a technician certified by North American Technician Excellence (NATE), the nation's largest independent non-profit certification body for HVAC/R technicians.

• Even the most eco-friendly,

high-efficiency products and appliances can waste money and energy if they're not installed, serviced, and maintained properly. Work with certified technicians to ensure your HVAC/R equipment is delivering on its promised energy efficiency.

• Consider alternatives to conventional heating. For example, geothermal heating systems use the earth’s natural heat and are among the most efficient and energy-conserving heating technologies currently available.

• Replacing your system?

Purchase equipment with an ENERGY STAR label. High-efficiency systems reduce your impact on the environment and can also save you money. You may also be eligible for a Federal Tax Credit. Check with your local NATE contractor to determine qualifying models. Also, for optimal performance be sure to select the proper size system for your home.

For resources and more tips on home heating and cooling visit www.hvacradvice.com.

-StatePoint

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Argyle ~ CUSTOM HOME

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Beautiful home w/wood flooring, ceramic tile in kitchen & baths, updated kitchen, state-of-the-art security system. Family room, outdoor grill & wraparound deck. Property is fenced, cross-fenced w/ barn, & circle drive w/creek. $889,900 Call Ron Morris 972-317-9400

Four bedroom, 2.5 bath with new granite, fixtures & mirrors. New granite & backsplash in kitchen, well for sprinklers, 2 fireplaces, tile throughout, parking pad for RV/boat. $365,000 Call Cindy 940-231-1004

Charming custom home on 2 acres. Slate, hardwood, tile & laminate.

Kitchen granite & copper backsplash. 2 large sheds w/air & heat w/ fenced area for pets. Heavily treed property w/natural light. Aerobic septic and well. $439,000 Call Dan Staples 972-317-9437

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Wonderful updated custom situated on 2 beautiful acres with sparkling diving pool and soaring trees. 4/3.5/3/2 living areas + a study. This home shows light and bright throughout and features gracious entry and soaring ceilings. Great island kitchen with granite, stainless appliances and lots of cabinets. 800 ft. deep well for irrigation. Circular drive. Shows great! $598,000 Call Cammy 214-724-0331

Beautiful brick and stone home with vaulted ceilings, wood beams, handscraped hardwoods & stain grade molding. Oversized gourmet kitchen.

Outdoor living and a barn with 6 stalls-mats, tack and hay, fly-spray system, fenced-cross fenced with pond and well to the trinity. $790,000 Call Sherry Griffin 214-794-6045

A beautiful Legacy Housing manufactured home on a permanent foundation.

Very well-kept with lots of cabinets and kitchen space, vaulted ceilings, 2 full baths, large fenced backyard. Very quiet and peaceful area. Do not miss out! $82,900 Call Brent Nelms 214-616-7092

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Dallas ~ MINUTES FROM EVERYTHING!

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Cycling distance from Dallas Arboretum and White Rock Lake. Clean, charming home, well-kept and retro style. Original wood floors! Oversized yard on a great street. Utility in kitchen with full-sized W/D negotiable. Fenced backyard and great location! $132,000 Call Tracey Clifton 469-358-3008

The largest floor plan in a master planned community with custom touches added! 5 bedrooms with walk-in closets, 4 living areas including a huge media room, living area downstairs with custom wood fireplace, spacious open kitchen with breakfast bar. $219,900 Call Ben deAnda 972-342-5029

Like new 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome for lease. Kitchen includes granite countertops, breakfast bar and black appliances. Fridge included. Fully fenced backyard with sprinkler system. One-car garage, 2-car parking pad, new carpet & paint. Yard service provided. $1,100 per month lease Call Roxa Maynard 214-734-2011

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Simple recipes work best for holiday feasts 13 “There are a gazillion recipes in the world, but the lifesaving recipe for when times are crazy, that’s priceless,” says Anne Byrn, food writer and author of the new, “Anne Byrn Saves the Day! Cookbook.”

A collection of crowd-pleasing recipes from her network of friends and family, Byrn’s book features this recipe for Kentucky Brown Sugar Pie, perfect for a feast, as it takes only about 20 minutes to pull together, less time than a drive to the bakery and back -- and is more scrumptious than anything complicated to make or store-bought: Ingredients • 1 store-bought 9-inch pie crust, thawed if frozen • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar • 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 2 cups whole milk • 3 large eggs, at room temperature • 1 tablespoon salted or unsalted butter • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract •1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar Directions • Let eggs come to room temperature, taking them out of the refrigerator half an hour before making the pie.

• Transfer crust to glass pie pan if leaving it in aluminum foil pie pan. If it’s not a preformed crust, fit it into a glass pie plate.

• Bake pie crust following package directions until light brown. Let crust cool on rack while making filling. Leave oven

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on, adjusting temperature if necessary to 400 degrees F. • Place brown sugar, flour,

and salt in medium-size saucepan and stir to combine. Slowly whisk in milk. Place pan over

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duce heat to low and continue cooking filling until completely thickened, two minutes longer.

Remove from heat.

• Separate eggs, placing yolks in a small bowl and whites in a medium stainless steel or glass bowl. Set egg whites aside. Beat egg yolks with fork to combine.

Add 3 tablespoons of the hot filling to egg yolks and stir well to combine.

Whisk the egg mixture into the saucepan of filling. Place pan over low heat and whisk until yolks are well combined and filling is thick, creamy, and smooth, about two minutes. Remove pan from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Pour filling into baked crust.

• Make the meringue: Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites on high speed until frothy, one to two minutes. Add cream of tartar and continue beating on high. Gradually add granulated sugar. Beat egg whites until stiff and glossy and sugar is dissolved, four to five minutes.

• Pile spoonfuls of meringue on top of filling. Using a spatula, push meringue to the edge of crust to seal in filling. Smooth the top of the pie.

• Bake until meringue is lightly browned, eight to ten minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool about three hours before serving.

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When it comes to filling your home with fall flair and warm festive cheer, you don’t have to rely on generic décor purchased from the store, which can be pricy and forgettable. This holiday season make your home unique with a little DIY. “You’ll be surprised how simple tools, such as good, quality painter’s tape make all the difference in DIY projects,” says Carmen De La Paz, former host of HGTV’s “Hammer Heads” and 3M spokesperson.

When it comes to decorating, it’s important that your ideas are fresh, unique and different.

To help you get started, De La Paz is offering some craft inspirations that cost under $100 to create.

• Spruce up your home. Paint an accent wall. It will feel like you made big changes.

• Be the ultimate holiday host. Use recycled materials to create personable, homemade parting gifts.

• Using painter’s tape to create a fabric table runner can be a simple way to skip freehand grunt work, allowing you to create a repetitive pattern with more precision and less stress.

• Be dramatic and theatrical with tabletop decorations.

Think of a theme and stick to it.

The use of one item in different sizes and colors will make a strong statement.

• Store-bought seasonal décor can be expensive. Make your own for a fraction of the cost. By using new ScotchBlue Painter’s

Tape with Advanced Edge-Lock Paint Line Protector, you can get super sharp paint lines and clean removal for your next painting project.

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ble? Why not try these “DIY Thanksgiving Clipboard Place Cards” from Sarah Hearts Blog for ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape: Supplies • 5 x 7 clipboards • Chalkboard paint, any color

• Foam brush • Chalk or chalkboard markers • Mini pencils, one for each place setting • “I am thankful for” cards, printed and cut out

• ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape for Delicate Surfaces with Advanced Edge-Lock Paint Line Protector Instructions • Use painter’s tape to maskoff the bottom of the clipboard.

Position the bottom edge of tape about 1.5 inches from bottom edge.

• Use the foam brush to paint a coat of chalkboard paint on the bottom of clipboard. Allow it to dry completely. Add a second coat. If you’re using a patterned clipboard, you may need to add a third or fourth coat. Once your final coat has dried for about 15 minutes, carefully remove tape.

• Lightly wipe the chalk-covered surface with a paper towel to remove excess dust.

• Write each guest’s name on the chalkboard painted area and clip a printed “I am thankful for” card to the top of the clipboard.

Slide in a mini pencil at the top and your place card is ready to display on your holiday table Feeling inspired? Channel that creativity by submitting your own home refresh project that costs less than $100 and you could win $5,000 to put towards a home makeover. Visit www.ScotchBlue.com/homecontest to enter the “Home of ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape” contest from October 1 through November 15, 2014 and see official rules.

Creativity and a few tools are all you need to add flair to your home this season.

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