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787 SPRUCERIDGE COURT
157 ROMANS WAY
$298,000
Multi-purpose commercial building. Downstairs shop and retail area 3,331 SF. Office area and living quarters of approx 7,295 SF. Living quarters has 4 plus bedrooms and 3 baths. This is a great value and must see deal!
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$229,900
Great Triplex in convenient location. 2 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs freshly remodeled. 1 bedroom, 1 bath downstairs. Detached studio apartment with a 800 SF Shop. 1812 SF total living area, double corner lot.
1161 KODIAK STREET
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Extraordinary prow front home in the hills, Bright and spacious with an open floorplan, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, master suite with huge walk-in closet and Jacuzzi jet tub, formal livingroom and a separate family room, 2700 SF Living area, 832 SF 2 car garage.
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Spacious duplex in town with new flooring, paint and appliances. Upstairs is 2 bed, 1 bath unit that rents for $1,150 a month. Main floor and basement is a 4 bed, 2 bath unit that rents for $1,750. Great rental history. Fenced yard and shed. 3,120 SF living area. Great townhome with open floor plan in University West. New kitchen, fresh paint, new carpet and laminate. 5 star when built, HRV and deck. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1 car garage, 1,496 SF living area, 308 SF garage.
1563 GILLAM WAY UNIT 206 Great ranch home in a wonderful neighborhood. Fenced private large lot. New boiler in 2014 and furred out construction. 4 star-plus energy rated in 2009. 3 bed, 1 bath, oversized 1 car garage. 1,512 SF living area, 512 SF garage.
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Charming unit in well maintained condo complex centrally located in town. 2 bed, 1 bath. Spacious floor plan with large bedrooms. End unit, two dedicated parking spaces, new laminate flooring. 907 SF living area.
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Wonderful custom home with detached guest house. Custom woodwork throughout, tile bathroom and entryway, arches, curves, insets and 16 foot vaulted ceilings. Master suite, large shop/garage, Blaze King woodstove. House is 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 1920 living SF and 1280 SF garage/ shop. Guest house is 1 bed, 1 bath, 784 SF living area.
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Products Alaska Petroleum
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Simple ways to save on household expenditures
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Real Estate
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Alaska Life Realty; Rich Harter
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Alaska Real Estate Company; Cameron Harter
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Chris Calhoon Real Estate
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Corner 101 Apartments
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Fortune Properties; Janet Shafer
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Madden Real Estate, LLC
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Moose Creek Apartments
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Rich Kelley Realty
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Agent Directory
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Fox Realty
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Somers & Associates; Lana Hebert
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Somers & Associates; Angie Tallant
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Somers & Associates; Property Management
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Fact or Fiction?
Award Challenge Every year, musicians from all over the world are awarded for their work at an event called the Grammy Awards. Here are some questions about some of the younger musicians that have received or been nominated for an award. How many can you answer correctly?
1) Baylor Swift writes her own songs. Fact or Fiction? 2) Lorde is from New Zealand. Fact or Fiction? 3) One of Lorde’s most popular songs is “Royals.” Fact or Fiction?
The first event took place in the Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel on May 4, 1959. Awards were given in 28 categories for various types of music from country and western to rhythm and blues. Domenico Modugno won for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Henry Mancini won for Album of the Year. Perry Como and Ella Fitzgerald won for Best Vocal Performance.
6) One of Michael Jackson’s most popular songs is “Thriller.” Fact or Fiction?
Since then, the awards have changed a lot, with many categories being added and some dropped. More awards are now given for everything from Best Rap Song to Best Comedy Album.
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Awards are given for different types of music. Fill in the blanks to name some of them.
In 1958, a group of record company managers came together and decided to start the Grammy Awards. At the time, rock ’n’ roll music was becoming popular, but not everyone liked it or thought it was good, including some of the managers. Their goal was to make sure musicians continued to make good music by rewarding them for it.
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4) Beyonce used to be part of the girl group, Destiny’s Children. Fact for Fiction? 5)Michael Jackson sang with his brothers as a child. Fact or Fiction?
7) Paty Kerry is a singer and a songwriter. Fact or Fiction? 8) Justin Bieber is from the United States. Fact or Fiction? 9) Some of Justin Bieber’s fans are called “Beliebers.” Fact or Fiction? 10) Jariana Grande sings “The Way.” Fact or Fiction? Answers: 1) Fiction, the singer’s name is Taylor Swift, 2) Fact, 3) Fact, 4) Fiction, the group’s name was Destiny’s Child, 5) Fact, 6) Fact, 7) Fiction, the singer’s name is Katy Perry, 8) Fiction, Bieber is from Canada, 9) Fact, 10) Fiction, the singer’s name is Ariana Grande
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735 Staffordshire • $424,900 Beautiful custom, energy efficient 5*+ home w/ incredible views, and great location on 1.42 acres. This home has everything: open floor plan, with vaulted ceilings, granite counter tops, self closing drawers, stainless appliances, double ovens, gas stove with custom vent, radiant heat on all levels, custom tile, bamboo flooring, 6 panel solid wood doors throughout, solid wood trim, pellet stove, wonderful treks wrap around deck to enjoy the incredible views of city lights and mountain range. Mastersuite has walk-in closet and amazing custom tiiled walk-in shower, with decorative glass blocks, large laundry area with cabinets and folding area. Downstairs has 10 ft. ceilings, and the 4th bedroom, bathroom, family room and game room with wet bar. Or great Mother-in-law apt. with laundry hook ups in garage. Enjoy views from almost every room in the house, great arctic entry, landscaping and retaining wall. RV parking. Don’t miss out on this beautiful energy efficient home, with insulated block foundation, 8 inch walls, cement board lap siding, located in popular Sherwood Forest subd. and awesome school districts, UPark, Randy Smith & West Valley!
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Beautiful condo with awesome view of the River! 3 beds 2.5 bath and 2 car garage. Great layout, move in ready, Corion countertops throughout, custom cabinets & tile, air conditioning, radiant heat throughout, great master bedroom with huge walk-in closet.
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Beautiful home on big corner fenced lot with sidewalks across from Denali School. 3 beds 2 bath 2 car garage with custom tile, Corion countertops, 6 panel wood doors, custom crown molding, jetted tub, newer roof and boiler, new paint, steel siding and huge south facing deck.
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3448 Kaltag Drive • $239,000 2 beds 2 bath 1 car Condo in a secured building conveniently located. Master bedroom has a walk-in shower and new solid countertop. Other bathroom has grab bars and solid countertops, new paint, some new appliances. Ready to move into!
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3 beds, 2.5 baths and 2 car garage. Kitchen to Die for! Lots of custom cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances, double ovens, gas stove, central island with sink, wine cooler, breakfast nook, open floor plan w/ gas fireplace and custom bookshelves, large dining/ family room, Nice master suite with double sinks and walk-in shower all in a gated community.
4 beds 3.5 baths 2 car garage in popular subd. House has sidewalks and a ramp for handicap accessible. Great layout with open floor plan, sprinkler system, family room, game room with bar, attached green house and indoor hot tub!
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How to
replace energy-hungry appliances Home improvement projects often involve remodeling. But homeowners can improve their homes without ever picking up a hammer. Upgrading a home’s appliances with products that are more eco-friendly can add value to a home and make the home more attractive to buyers who want their homes to look good and pay dividends for the environment. The United States Department of Energy says the average American family spends about $2,200 each year for energy costs, and large, inefficient appliances no doubt contribute heavily to those expenditures. Appliances that are several years old, including refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, and even ovens, may no longer meet the stringent energy-saving specifications required of new items. That means such
Read the label
Familiarize yourself with the “EnergyGuide” label that appears on most appliances. This label gives consumers an idea as to how much it will cost to run the appliance, as well as how much energy the unit uses on average. Use this label to compare the different models you are considering. Choose appliances that are part of the Energy Star program, which helps consumers find products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
appliances are negatively affecting the environment and their owners’ bottom lines. According to the Energy Star program, a refrigerator that is at least 15 years old may be consuming twice as much energy as a newer Energy Star-rated refrigerator. Even though purchasing new appliances will require a financial commitment, such items may help save money while benefitting the environment at the same time.
Downgrade to a small model
Large appliances tend to consume more energy than small appliances. Scaling down the size of the appliance can reduce energy consumption. Empty nesters may no longer need a refrigerator capable of holding food for a family of four, while those who routinely dine out may find they don’t get much use out of their larger refrigerator.
Energy efficient appliances can reduce homeowners’ carbon footprints while also saving them considerable amounts of money over the life of the products.
Look for rebate programs
Rebate and recycling programs can help reduce the initial cost of purchasing new appliances. The government may offer tax incentives to those people who purchase a new, energy-efficient models.
Think about future salability
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There are many simple ways for homeowners to reduce monthly expenditures and realize savings, and the easiest place to start is with your monthly energy bill. Here are a few changes you can make that can have a lasting impact on your wallet and the planet.
household savings
Simple ways
to save on household expenditures
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Cool your house with a ceiling or electric fan and open the windows at night. Ceiling fans cost about 1 cent per two hours of use, compared to 67 cents to a dollar for central air. Use your AC only when necessary and be sure to turn it off when you’re going to be away from home for long periods of time.
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Invest in a programmable thermostat. It will automatically ad-
just the temperature in your house, saving you energy while you’re away or sleeping.
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Use insulation with a high R-value. Experts and professionals often use a stone wool product called Roxul ComfortBatt, which can be used to top up the insulation in your attic. Topping up insulation to a depth of 16 inches or an Rvalue of 50 will help to keep your house cool in the warm
weather and take the stress off your air conditioning unit.
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Check the tightness of your refrigerator seal by closing the door on a piece of paper. If it’s held in place, the seal is still good. If not, it’s time to replace the seal or fix the door’s alignment.
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Only do laundry or dishes when you have full loads. If you have smaller loads, make sure to
use the correct settings. If you only have a couple of items, wait it out or wash them by hand.
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Also consider lowcost DIY projects such as caulking around windows, adding weatherstripping to doors, installing low-flow shower heads, putting aerators on faucets, and switching to energy-efficient LED or compact fluorescent light bulbs for even greater impact. homes.newsminer.com 15
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Cottage Pie
celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a staple of Irish pub fare St. Patrick’s Day may be a celebration of the man who brought Christianity to Ireland, but one need not be Irish to don green and enjoy the festivities each March 17. Irish culture is on display each St. Patrick’s Day, and few can resist the opportunity to indulge in some green-clad revelry. While parades and music garner much of the attention on St. Patrick’s Day, food also plays a big role. Cottage pie, often referred to as “Shepherd’s pie,” traces its origins to the United Kingdom and Ireland. The dish can now be found on the menu at many Irish pubs, but St. Patrick’s Day celebrants can prepare from the comforts of their own kitchens thanks to the following recipe from Laurie McNamara’s “Simple Scratch: 120 Wholesome Homemade Recipes Made Easy” (Avery).
Cottage Pie Makes 6 servings
For the filling: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups diced yellow onion 1 cup diced carrot 1 cup diced celery 3 cloves garlic, minced 2-1⁄2 pounds ground round 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour 1⁄4 cup Pinot Noir (or any good dry red wine) 2 cups beef broth 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce 4 sprigs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1-1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1⁄2 cup frozen peas For the mashed potatoes: 3-1⁄2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces Kosher salt 1-1⁄4 cups whole milk 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3⁄4 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 16 homes.newsminer.com
To make the filling: In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery. Stir to coat the vegetables in butter, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more. Use a spoon to transfer the cooked vegetables to a bowl. In the Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks, until cooked through. Return the vegetables to the pot and stir in the tomato paste and flour. Pour in the wine and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and Worcestershire sauce and add the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in the peas and pour the filling into a 3- to 4-quart baking dish. While the filling is cooking: Make the mashed potatoes. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Place the peeled potatoes in a pot and add cold water to cover by about 2 inches. Add a generous pinch of salt, cover, and bring to a boil. Crack the lid and cook the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork-tender. With the lid askew, carefully drain the water from the pot with the potatoes. Return the pot to the stove over low heat. Add the milk and butter to the potatoes, cover, and simmer the potatoes in the milk and butter for 10 to 12 minutes. Season the potatoes with 3⁄4 teaspoon of salt and mash with a potato masher or mix with a hand mixer. Add the cheddar and stir to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Use a spatula to spoon the mashed potatoes over the filling in the baking dish and spread them out evenly. Use a fork and drag it along the top of the mashed potatoes to make ridges. These will crisp up and brown in the oven. Place the cottage pie on a rimmed baking sheet and slide it into the oven. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top of the potatoes is golden and crispy and the filling is bubbling. Combine the minced parsley and thyme. Serve large spoonfuls of the cottage pie in bowls with a sprinkle of the parsley and thyme.
Homemade hummus
with a truly unique taste Hummus provides a delicious and healthy alternative to less nutritional dips. Versatile and available in various flavors, hummus can be whipped up at home for those who prefer to make their own dips. The following recipe for “Garbanzo-Carrot Hummus with Grilled Yogurt Flatbread” from James Campbell Caruso’s “España: Explore the Flavors of Spain” (Gibbs Smith) includes some Moroccan flavors that give this easy-to-prepare recipe a truly unique taste.
Garbanzo-Carrot Hummus with Grilled Yogurt Flatbread Makes 2 cups
2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped Salt 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans, drained 4 teaspoons chopped cilantro plus 1 teaspoon for garnish 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 2-1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin 1-1⁄2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 teaspoons olive oil 2 teaspoons chile flakes 2 teaspoons Moroccan Spice Blend (see below) Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 batch Yogurt Flatbread (see below)
Moroccan Spice Blend Makes about 2 tablespoons 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
teaspoon ground cumin teaspoon ground turmeric teaspoon saffron threads teaspoon ground coriander teaspoon ground cinnamon teaspoon ground smoked paprika teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
In a small resealable glass or plastic container, combine all of the ingredients.
In a medium saucepan, combine the carrots with 2 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the carrots are tender. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the carrots to drain and cool in a colander. Combine carrots and remaining ingredients, except for Yogurt Flatbread, in the work bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with the remaining cilantro. Serve with fresh, hot Yogurt Flatbread cut in wedges. Yogurt Flatbread Serves 4 1 1⁄4 1 2-1⁄2
cup all-purpose flour teaspoon baking powder teaspoon coarse salt cups plain yogurt Olive oil
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into the work bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the yogurt and mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Cover the work bowl and allow the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium. Scrape the dough from the work bowl and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a long log and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and use a rolling pin or tortilla press to flatten it into a 1⁄4-inch-thick tortilla shape. Brush each “tortilla” lightly with olive oil. Grill each for about 40 seconds then turn and cook another 40 seconds. homes.newsminer.com 17
What Rhymes with WIN? Answers: 1) Pop, 2) Rock, 3) Classical, 4) Rap, 5) Country, 6) Jazz, 7) Gospel
List 10 words that rhyme with “Win.”
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Fact or Fiction?
Award Challenge Every year, musicians from all over the world are awarded for their work at an event called the Grammy Awards. Here are some questions about some of the younger musicians that have received or been nominated for an award. How many can you answer correctly?
1) Baylor Swift writes her own songs. Fact or Fiction? 2) Lorde is from New Zealand. Fact or Fiction?
In 1958, a group of record company managers came together and decided to start the Grammy Awards. At the time, rock ’n’ roll music was becoming popular, but not everyone liked it or thought it was good, including some of the managers. Their goal was to make sure musicians continued to make good music by rewarding them for it.
3) One of Lorde’s most popular songs is “Royals.” Fact or Fiction?
The first event took place in the Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel on May 4, 1959. Awards were given in 28 categories for various types of music from country and western to rhythm and blues. Domenico Modugno won for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Henry Mancini won for Album of the Year. Perry Como and Ella Fitzgerald won for Best Vocal Performance.
6) One of Michael Jackson’s most popular songs is “Thriller.” Fact or Fiction?
4) Beyonce used to be part of the girl group, Destiny’s Children. Fact for Fiction? 5)Michael Jackson sang with his brothers as a child. Fact or Fiction?
7) Paty Kerry is a singer and a songwriter. Fact or Fiction? 8) Justin Bieber is from the United States. Fact or Fiction? 9) Some of Justin Bieber’s fans are called “Beliebers.” Fact or Fiction? 10) Jariana Grande sings “The Way.” Fact or Fiction?
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Answers: 1) Fiction, the singer’s name is Taylor Swift, 2) Fact, 3) Fact, 4) Fiction, the group’s name was Destiny’s Child, 5) Fact, 6) Fact, 7) Fiction, the singer’s name is Katy Perry, 8) Fiction, Bieber is from Canada, 9) Fact, 10) Fiction, the singer’s name is Ariana Grande
Since then, the awards have changed a lot, with many categories being added and some dropped. More awards are now given for everything from Best Rap Song to Best Comedy Album.
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Frugal ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day
A day set aside to shower a loved one with gifts and touching words of affection, Valentine’s Day brightens the often gloomy month of February. Established centuries ago with origins shrouded in mystery, Valentine’s Day has evolved into one of the most popular — and expensive — days of the year. Many couples celebrate Valentine’s Day with cards, gifts and nights out on the town, and such celebrations can stretch budgets. Coming on the heels of post-holiday bills, Valentine’s Day can feel like a costly prospect. Yet, even those on a budget can enjoy a special day to remember without breaking the bank. The following are several frugal ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day.
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Over the past 6 years this home has had many upgrades. Starting at the front door, as you enter you will notice the tile floor in the entry way, which opens up into an extremely spacious family room, dining room and large oversized high end chef kitchen with tiled counter tops and back splash. All three of the bathrooms have been updated with newer vanities, tile on the floor, tile tub surrounds etc. You’ll enjoy this Master Suite with two closets, the Master bath has a full tub and tiled back splash making it a great oasis to unwind in!
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Brand new 4plex, well not quite! To say it has been Rare opportunity to own a 4plex in the hills renovated would would be an understatement, it has with a well! This property has a gross annual a newer roof on it, the buderus boiler is only a couple years old. The following items have all been replaced income of $55,200. on the property since January of this year; all new windows, kitchens, jetted tubs, each unit was broke out to add hot water heaters individually per unit, exterior walls furred out with insulation before new vinyl was put on. Rents at $1,075 per unit!
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