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And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

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And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

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The Winter

disposable batteries, prevent hazardous waste by buying batteries with low mercury content.

Winterize your vehicle by checking your air filter and fluid levels, checking tires for tread wear and proper inflation, and checking the condition of your windshield wipers. Ensuring your vehicle is ready for weather changes will reduce damage, which prevents waste from broken parts, and will keep you safe on the road.

To make sure your heating system (boiler, furnace or heat pump) is operating at its most efficient, it is a good idea to have a contractor perform a routine check-up and any necessary maintenance on the equipment before freezing weather drives up your energy bill. (EPA)

If you have a wood-burning fireplace, save your ashes in a tin instead of throwing them away.

Cold wood ashes can be mixed in your compost heap to create a valuable soil amendment that provides nutrients to your garden.

Use electric snow removal products rather than gasoline-powered ones. While electric products consume energy, they do not emit greenhouse gases. As alternatives, use snow shovels, ice crackers, and brooms to clear snow from your sidewalk, porch, or driveway.

If you have a manual thermostat or no thermostat at all, one way to save energy and money this winter is to install a programmable thermostat.

When installed and used with the four preprogrammed temperature settings for weekend and weekdays, you can save about $100 each year while staying comfortable. Before leaving for vacation, turn down your thermostat (or use a programmable one) so that you don’t waste natural resources by generating unneeded heat.

You can also buy outdoor and indoor lights with timers so that lights don’t stay on all night.

Close the recycling loop. Many articles of clothing, such as jackets, scarves, gloves, and boots, are now made from recycled materials. Most fleece products are made from recycled plastic soda bottles, and certain clothing and shoe manufacturers use recycled cotton scraps and rubber tires to make their products.

Winter storms often cause power outages. Prevent waste by keeping rechargeable batteries rather than disposable ones stored throughout your house with your flashlights. If you do use

Decorate Safely &

Protect Your Home

While holiday decorations are a great way to spread the joy of the season, you have to make sure they’re safe.

Whether you decorate indoors, outdoors or both there are certain electrical safety tips you need to keep in mind.

• First, always purchase electrical decorations and lights from reputable retailers and make sure they’ve been approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek (ETL) or Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

• Next, plan out your decoration arrangements so no outlet is overloaded and no cords are pinched by furniture or under rugs. Once you’re ready to decorate, inspect all electrical decorations for cracked, frayed or exposed wiring. These can pose shock and fire hazards and should be thrown away. When hanging holiday lights, don’t connect more than three strings of incandescent lights. Alternatively, consider purchasing LEDs, which use less energy and let you safely connect more strings together.

• When decorating outdoors, bear in mind that some common electrical products you use inside, such as holiday lighting or extension cords, may not be suitable for outdoor use. Check each product’s labels or packaging to determine whether it’s for indoor or outdoor use. Outdoor electric lights and decorations should be plugged into circuits protected by ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), which are designed to protect

from electrical shock and electrocution. If circuits are not GFCI protected, you can get portable outdoor GFCIs where electrical supplies are sold. They require no special knowledge or equipment to install.

• Once you’ve safely put up your decorations, continue to ensure your electrical safety by turning off all electrical items before leaving the house or going to bed. To reduce your risk, it’s also important to keep Christmas trees hydrated and at least three feet from heating equipment or any open flame, such as a candle or fireplace.

For more electrical safety tips for the holiday season and beyond, visit www.esfi.org. (NAPSI)

Advantages of Selling Your Home During the Holidays There’s no denying it, selling your home during the “off season”, November through January, can be challenging. The good news is, there are actually some perks to selling during these months.

“Buyers are more serious during this time of the year,” says Shannon Petrie of Frontdoor.com.

“Anyone shopping for a home during the holidays probably has to buy before a certain deadline.”

This might include buyers looking to relocate, investors looking to close before the end of the year for tax reasons, or students/staff looking for housing between academic sessions. Work with your agent to target these motivated buyers.”

Other off-season selling advantages include fewer homes on the market, agents, inspectors and appraisers with less demanding schedules. And don’t forget added curb and emotional appeal.

Houses tastefully decorated with candles, lights and trimmings can help buyers see themselves enjoying their own holiday celebrations in the home next year.

Experienced agents know that home sales remain consistently steady, even through the winter months. Work with an agent who understands the advantages of selling off-season and put their experience to work for you.

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RICHARD WINTERS REAL ESTATE Real Service in Real Estate

607-937-5438 Painted Post, NY

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$69,900 Millport

Painted Post

$79,000 Bath

$259,000 Bath

Woodhull

$55,900 Corning

$139,000 Corning

$115,000 Painted Post

Beaver Dams

$79,900 Painted Post

$239,900 Beaver Dams

$179,000 Corning

140 Charles St.-One owner 48 years, shared driveway, lots of room, high ceilings, 1 bedroom down & bath and 4 bedrooms up & bath. Upstairs not used for years.

5210 Main St. - Main St. storefront, concrete floor, suspended ceilings, very large rooms, diagonal wood floors in back area. Side 2 car garage w/ brick exterior, double doors, office area. 200 amp electric, heated, insulated, wood floors, 1/2 bath. High ceilings. Great for consignment shop or any business. Crawl basement.

5100 Harrison Rd - Ranch house with a very private setting. Close to State land. Office/den could be used as a 4th bdrm. Floored attic for plenty of storage.

7356 County Rte. 89 -Warm & wonderful Contemporary with 3 Bed/3 FB, on 30+ secluded park-like acres on wonderful trout stream.

1602 Thurber Rd. - Open floor plan, Original owner, Beamed ceilings, stone FP, large applianced kitchen w/ birch cabinets, dining area, hardwood floors, 3Bed/1.5 Bath, full bsmt, 20x48 barn w/ loft. 2CA Garage.

103 Pine St. - 4 bdrms & 2 full baths. Painted inside & out, most new windows, new flooring most rooms, mother in-law potential, owner will consider creative financing. Roof 1 year old.

218 Princeton Ave. - Filled w/ light sun porch w/ skylites, 7 person hot tub, carpeted LR w/ open staircase, applianced kitchen, new ceramic floor, granite countertop, Much to see!

731 Addison Rd.-4 prime commercial acres on Rte 417 370 NYS Rte 414-Large repair garage w/ adjoining formerly a church, blacktop parking, pole barn & church office space, masonry building has been a deli & store. building. Sold AS IS. Building not of much value.

Shop area insulated & has newer furnace. Separate 2 bedroom Ranch home. Cooler could be a paint bay or garage. Recently painted. Blacktop resurfaced. New lighting in store. New roof & new paint on house.

$99,000 Corning

$140,000

$137,900 Corning

$86,000

2009-2013 Crescent St -Two for the price of one, delightful 2 story w/ open kitchen, dining & LR, full bath. 2 bdrms, up are 2-3 bdrms. Basement. New windows, porch across front. Church building would work for child care, antique shop, church or storage. 3 levels w/ lots of potential on a huge .84 ACRE lot between Horseheads &Watkins Glen.

117 Keefe Blvd-Well maintained Cape in desirable Painted Post location w/CA. Open floor plan w/FP, 2 Bed/2.5 Bath, Full bsmt, patio & garage.

56 Hamilton Rd.-Ranch home w/country feel! Located just inside the city limits. Large oak kitchen w/ lots of cabinets & counter space. Master suite w/ full bath.

New forced air furnace. Enclosed porch, deck, pool, 2.73 A!

4589 Dyke Rd.-1.1 ACRES of land and a 1994 Modular with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Covered patio. Electric heat back up. This is a short sale.

$75,000 Campbell

2517 Fairway Rd. - Room above garage can be large 3rd bdrm or family room. Enclosed porches. Carport.

Shed. New carpet in most rooms. Kitchen cabinets freshly painted. Appliances stay and are AS IS. Stove new. Convenient to Corning & Elmira area. Close to new hospital.

$315,000

4121 Curtis Cooper - What a find! Historic family Farmhouse built in 1839. Tended lovingly and updated over the years with recent remodeling to kitchen and baths. Complete with fireplace, formal dining room, curved staircase, hardwood floors and master suite.

Large back addition.

Whether you are looking to buy or sell in or around the Elmira - Corning area, you have come to the right place!

Campbell

$136,000 Painted Post

4071 Lewis Rd. - Stone wall accents w/ coal stove in carpeted LR, kitchen w/ dishwasher, range & new stainless refrigerator, stackable washer & dryer in 1/2 bath. Upper level 3 bedrooms & full bath. Central vac, equipment shed and 30x40 insulated, heated garage w/ office area & high ceilings.

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$108,000

14 Virginia Rd.- Ranch home located on a quiet cul-desac. Fenced yard. Kitchen has new flooring, new gas range & new refrigerator. Carpets need to be replaced.

Third bedroom is being used as a laundry room. There are laundry hookups in the basement also. Lower level is semi finished.

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Cardamone Home Builders 607-765-9735 11 Woodland Way, Ithaca NY 14850 $440,000 Townhouses Available Immediately! Private Gated Community, Overlooking a 2 Acre Pond, Lansing School District, 2500 sq ft with Walkout Basement, 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, Master Bedroom on the First Floor! Second Floor loft.

Public Water & Sewer, Cable, Internet, Gas & Electric Available.

31 Stonecroft Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845

$249,900

Catch this attractive colonial in a Horseheads cul-de-sac. This picture perfect home offers unique character and quality above the rest. Newer roof, newer windows, updated kitchen and bathrooms with a beautiful view to enjoy from the gorgeous curved windows off from the kitchen or step out on the wrap around back deck to enjoy the spectacular woods view. Convenient location, move in ready and priced to sell!

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(607)846-0456

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607-215-5214

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Cardamone Home Builders 607-765-9735

2 Oakwood Drive, Ithaca NY 14850 $668,000

4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Baths, 2 acre lot, Paved Drive, 3 Car Garage, Lansing School District.

Lots for Upscale Homes Available Woodland Park, Painted Post NY

Wonderful 5 Acre lots Available For Your New Home!

3/4 acres, with Public Water & Sewer, Gas, Electric, Cable, Internet Available, $100,000 Each

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ElmiraPioneers.com

Realty Pioneers GALETON, PA

$270,000

A Premiere Potter Country, PA Hot Spot For 162 Years And Counting! Own a piece of History and make a nice profit at the same time. Many smart improvements have been made in recent years. Basic remodeling on some of the 17 hotel rooms has been started. The bar is a one of a kind, original bar made of oak and chestnut installed in 1856. The Building also features a large ball room with floating dance floor.

MANSFIELD, PA

$225,000

Roomy Ranch on 4.47 acres offers lots of surprises! 3 BED, 2 BATH, Family Room in Basement w/gas fireplace. Sunporch & ofc/den right off the kitchen! Master bath holds a PREMIER walk-in bathtub and there is a ramp out back for assisted access. NEW central air installed, Glistening Hardwood Floors, Gas Fireplaces, and so much more!

Howard Hanna Realty Pioneers 11564 Route 6 Wellsboro, PA 16901

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CORNING, NY

$172,000

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2.5 Car Garage with handy Breezway so you are never left out in the elements while trying to get from your car to your home! A Few Features included in this COMPLETELY REMODELED home are Custom Local Built Cherry Kitchen Cabinets and a Custom WetBar, Over 2 Acres, centrally located for Pennsylvania and New York.

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BLOSSBURG, PA

$127,000

I’d like to invite you to tour this 4-5 bedroom home located in Blossburg, PA 16912. Hardwood floors throughout with some comfortable carpets for the bedrooms and newer floors in the kitchen and family room. Beautiful woodwork separates the downstairs room and adorns the stairway in the main front living room. This home is priced to sell!

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Cell: (570) 404-1429 michellestrange.howardhanna.com

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HATFIELD Real Estate

Horseheads

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452 Milton St, Elmira NY 14904

607-795-1443

Always an agent on call! Call Today!

Elmira

$65,900 Corning 955 Bridgman Move Right In! New kitchen, furnace, windows, flooring, third bedroom, paved drive, freshly painted walls, clean as a whistle! Basement is Clean & Dry! Updated bathroom! Great enclosed front porch for daily enjoyment and fireplace for cozy nights! New covered back deck with privacy allowances! Perfect for those down sizing or at any stage!

Elmira

$99,900 Cayuta 459 Maple Ave Beautiful Victorian home built by Colonel Robinson. Grand foyer w/ fireplace and open staircase,spacious rooms w/ high ceilings. Newer kitchen w/ breakfast nook, large bedrooms and closets,hard wood floors, fireplace in master bedroom w/porch. New furnace with central air in 2006, roof done in 2005. House has some new windows.

Addison

$128,300 Elmira 60 Front What a transformation of this home! Much larger than it appears, this SPACIOUS, 4 bdrm, 2 full bath home has been completely remodeled with a modern kitchen w/ glass tile back splash,huge pantry rm,island with seating.The dining rm is large enough to fit all your guests. All bdrms are very large with 2 on first floor and 2 on 2nd floor. Beautiful fireplace in liv rm for cold winter mornings.

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$105,900 20 Thomas Rd A farmette with great perks! Great solid home with open floor plan, Views, Garage w.extras, Peace & Quiet! BRAND NEW FURNACE! New windows & pellet stove insert, new well pump too!

Nothing to do but move in and make it your own! Convenience of being minutes away from Ithaca, Corning, Watkins, Horseheads, Elmira & Waverly!

You even have cell service there!

$157,900 11947 St Rte 352 Wow, What a home! It’s huge! Newer kitchen, Freshly painted, Newer carpets, 2 gas fire places, Huge living rooms on both floors, 3 full baths, laundry on both floors, Huge yard, great area, Huge master bedroom with skylight & walk-in closet, High efficiency furnace less than 5 yrs old, Whole house attic fan, Huge 3 season room and so much more!

$124,900 6164 Morrell Road This mobile isn’t new, it’s better than new! Gutted and rebuilt, freshly painted, clean as a whistle and ready for you! Open floor plan makes it great for entertaining or for the family that shares life daily! Vaulted ceiling throughout, new kitchen, lighting, flooring, windows, deck & porch and baths! Water treatment system, new hot water tank, and pellet stove!

$29,900 320 W First Street There’s a lot of house for the money here!

Great for the growing, extended, or blended family! Space for everyone and an awesome back yard for playing and bonding! Seller has done a lot of work to this home, there’s still some to do, but you can live there while you make it your own!

Priced below assessment for a quick sale because they’ve already purchased another home!

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Patricia Opper

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

(O) (585)563-2520 (C) (607)742-3168

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“Hometown Agents - Regional Resources” 4287 North Homer Avenue Cortland, NY 13045

Elmira Heights

$72,500

Solid older home in Elmira Heights school district. 3 bedroom 1 bath. First floor bedroom and bath as well as laundry.Some hardwood floors and natural woodwork. 200 amp and circuit breakers. MLS# R237320A

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452 Milton St, Elmira NY 14904

Elmira

$47,900 Elmira

607 W WATER ST - Seller Is Motivated!

Separate utilities, large apartments and large rooms, huge storage building in back (could be an additional rental space).

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HATFIELD Real Estate $67,900 Elmira

$189,900

Contemporary wooded hillside ranch with convenient location in desirable Pine City area. This property has been REJUVENATED from one end to the other. New siding,doors and most windows. 3 Bedrooms/ 3 full baths. MLS# R238192A

607-795-1443

$95,900 Elmira

430 BROADWAY - Fully occupied, parking in rear, money maker! It’s a must see, easy to keep rented, large eat in kitchens in two apartments.

$47,500 Elmira

911 SYCAMORE - Great starter or investment home. 1 year carpeting throughout except stairs. Hardwood under carpeting.Washer & Dryer can stay or not.

Pine City

Always an agent on call! Call Today!

$55,000 Elmira

355 W GRAY STREET - FULLY OCCUPIED, SEPARATE UTILITIES,VERY GOOD INVESTMENT! Outside is impressive and it turns a good profit even with low rents!

$87,000 Elmira

292 W WILLIAM -This 2 story home has had the important updates completed and now it’s up to the new family to do the cosmetics and make it their own.

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$975/month

2 Bedroom and the utilities are included! Only $975 per month! MLS# M238158A

306-308 SLY ST - An investor’s dream! Five Units in One Building! Easy to collect rents, easy to make it pay for itself, and only one lawn to maintain!

$117,000 Corning

260 E PULTENEY STREET- OWNER ISVERY MOTIVATED!Beautiful home located on a dead end street.Historic barn which will provide for all your storage needs.

Elmira

509 W FIRST - Nice two unit with separate utilities! Lower apartment just became available for rent! Great investment opportunity, or live in the three bedroom.

$87,900 Elmira

1157 GORDON CIRCLE -This home has been well cared for, she’s good and solid too! Located in a convenient area and in Elmira Heights School District!

$48,000

$65,900

407 PHOENIX AVE -What a great solid home! New roof, furnace, and A/C! Formal Dining Room, Office on first floor could be another bedroom with half bath.

Ithaca

$1,100,000

Featured Property

Custom-built contemporary chalet Lakefront year-round residence, beautifully designed with 4 custom fireplaces and glass detail. Recently updated kitchen with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Separated living space adjacent kitchen for guests, private master bedroom on second floor and lofted ceiling bedrooms on top floor. Secluded from Taughannock Blvd. Paved driveway access. Lake front entry with dock, slide and covered boat lift.

1121 Taughannock Blvd. • 2,570 s/f. • Rental unit: 864 s/f

Joe Ciaschi, Licensed R.E. Agent

607-339-9739-Cell Joe.Ciaschi@conceptRENY.com www.conceptreny.com

ELMIRA

$109,000

LOOKING FOR A BRAND NEW HOME IN THE CITY? This home has been gutted and replaced with all new throughout. The first floor has hardwood oak floors with an open concept floor plan leading to the oak kitchen, with plenty of counter space complete with stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. Follow the stain guard carpeting up the stairs to the nice sized bedrooms and full bath above.

Cindy Cox

MILLPORT

$89,716

1 Yr Home Warranty incl for Buyer. 5 bedroom house with detached 2 car garage that sets adjacent to State Land on the North and Catherine Creek on the West for your fishing pleasure. Some updates done-just needs your personal touches-pleasant family home with great rear family friendly yard. Public water installed. School Bus stops directly across the street. 2 covered porches.

Realty USA - Horseheads

2783 Westinghouse Road Horseheads, NY 14845

Office: (607) 739-1444

Elliott R. Blauvelt Jr. Elliott ‘The REALTOR®’

Broker/Licensed R.E. Assoc.

HORSEHEADS

$96,900

Wonderful Village 4 BR w/1 on the FF, 2 full baths, great woodwork, mostly hardwood floors, lg eat-in kitchen w/lg window w/seat overlooking rear yard, 1st floor laundry off 1st floor full bath, large LR or formal DR & smaller LR w/wooden arch way w/pillars, lg mast BR w/dbl wide closet, 2nd BR w/walk in closet w/vanity (could be nursery), stg rm w/entry to walk up attic, rear entry mud rm , ft enclosed porch, detached 2 car.

HORSEHEADS

$124,900

Ready to move-into. Formal Dining Rm Adjacent to Kitchen could also be used as an office or additional BR, 1st FL Laundry, Enclosed 3+ Season Rear Sun Rm, ‘L’ Shaped Finished Family Rm W/ Dry Bar in Lower Level, also a workshop, utility Rm & fruit/Stg Rm, attached garage W/ screens to make front summer Rm, Also Gravel parking area for a motor home next to garage, 2 and a half car wide paved driveway.

Cell/Text: (607) 301-0069 Office: (607) 739-6488 Ext 211

EBlauvelt@realtyusa.com

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Preventing Water Damage from

Burst Pipes

By Terry Allen

Insulate Insulate all water supply pipes as well as your attic and the sides of the water tank. The exposed pipes in crawlspaces and the attic are the most prone to freezing, so make sure to insulate them well. You can also wrap pipes with a heat tape, but just make sure to use quality products and follow all of the manufacturer’s directions for use.

Inspect Inspect your home and make sure you know which areas have poor heating. Check plumbing fixtures such as valves and hoses regularly and perform routine maintenance work to ensure they are always in good condition.

When Outside Temperature Drops When winter begins, you should maintain the temperature in your basement above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. If the pipes under your kitchen sink are not insulated, open the cabinet doors to let warm air in. Look for leaks around your home that allow cold air to enter inside close to where the pipes are located. Seal these leaks by caulking or insulating the area. This is important because, in severe cold weather, outside air can be cold

Water damage caused by burst frozen pipes can leave serious wreckage in your home that could require complicated and costly repair. Fortunately, you can prevent this kind of damage by following these winter care suggestions:

enough to cause pipes to freeze even when it is entering the house through a tiny opening.

Before You Go If you will be traveling, do not turn off the heating system but instead set it on a lower temperature and to activate twice a day. Most modern units will have this automatic power-on setting. If you will be away for quite some time, ask a reliable relative or friend to check up on your home to ensure the temperature inside stays at or above 55 degrees.

Before a Frozen Pipe Bursts While pipes can crack or burst simply from age and normal use over time, one of the most common causes of domestic water damage in the winter is frozen pipes. You should treat frozen water supply pipes as an urgent matter because this can cause your pipes to burst and water to come spewing from the cracks the moment the ice thaws. To prevent frozen pipes from bursting, follow the tips below as soon as you discover the problem: Turn off the main water supply valve, including the valve in your cold water tank, if you have one. Leave water taps turned on.

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Prevent possible water damage by protecting the structures and objects that could be affected if the frozen pipe bursts. For example, remove any rugs in the room or take furniture or other belongings to a safe room.

Thaw out the frozen pipe by opening the tap closest to it so that the water can be released through when the ice has melted. You can also use a hot water bottle or a blow-dryer to thaw a frozen pipe, starting at the pipe closest to the faucet and moving towards the coldest part. Just be careful when using the hairdryer and never use it in standing water. Likewise, do not use any device with an open flame such as a blow torch for this task.

When burst pipes do happen, a professional restoration company is your best bet to keep damages at bay. Inform the company at once that it is an incident of a burst pipe and request a plumber to repair the pipes.

(Source: RestorationSOS specializes in Water Damage, Flood & Sewage Backup cleanup and restoration services. Visit them at RestorationSOS.com or call 877-767-2407. Reprinted with permission.)

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Tips For Keeping

Hardwood Floors Looking Beautiful No matter what the setting, the good looks and durability of hardwood floors can be maintained with minimal effort. It’s simply a matter of proper care and maintenance.

The American Hardwood Information Center, www.HardwoodInfo.com, in conjunction with the National Wood Flooring Association suggest the following care and maintenance guidelines to keep hardwood floors looking beautiful today, and for years to come. Here’s how to begin.

General Maintenance Guidelines All hardwood floors should be cleaned regularly to remove dirt and grit from between the floor boards. Avoid using a wet mop which can dull the finish. Instead, sweep with either a dust mop or broom that features exploded tips, or vacuum the floors using a vacuum with special hardwood floor attachments or one with the beater bar turned off.

Wipe up any spills immediately, using a soft, dry or slightly damp cloth, starting at the edges of the spill and working toward the center. Allowing spills to remain on hardwood floors could damage the finish, as well as the wood.

Avoid walking on hardwood floors with sports cleats or high heel shoes in disrepair. These can scratch the finish, or even dent the floor. Placing felt pads on the bottom of furniture legs will also minimize scratches.

Further minimize scratches by placing scatter rugs at all entrances to help keep small stones and debris out. But choose wisely. Scatter rugs with rubber backs can discolor wood floors. Special rug mats can be

purchased from a wood flooring retailer that will protect the floors from discoloration.

You’re not ‘finished’ just yet Knowing which type of finish applied to protect the hardwood floor is important. Different flooring finishes require different kinds of care, so if or when in doubt, contact the flooring manufacturer or a wood flooring professional in your area.

There are three major types of wood flooring finishes available – surface finishes, wax, and acrylic impregnated – and the experts at the National Wood Flooring Association, www.woodfloors.org, stress that using the right maintenance products will protect and prolong the life of the floor.

Surface finishes, also referred to as urethanes or polyurethanes, are practical and very popular.

They remain on the surface of the wood and form a protective coating that is water-resistant, durable and requires minimal maintenance.

For cleaning purposes, use products recommended by the flooring manufacturer. If the floors were finished or refinished on site, contact the installer.

If neither is known, use a generic hardwood floor cleaner which can be purchased at a retail flooring store. Never use wax-based or petroleum-based products on a surface finish floor, as they will damage the finish.

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maintained with additional thin applications of wax. Only solvent-based waxes, buffing pastes or cleaning liquids made specifically for wax-finished wood floors should be used.

Use cleaning products, available at retail flooring stores, made specifically for wax finishes. Follow the directions carefully to determine how long the cleaner should remain on the floor. Once the floor is clean, apply a new coat of wax to restore luster.

Acrylic impregnated finishes are injected into the wood to create a super-hard, extremely durable floor. These finishes most often are used in high traffic areas of malls, restaurants and other commercial settings.

Cleaning an acrylic impregnated floor depends on the finish. If the floor has a urethane-based finish, follow the same procedures suggested for surface finished floors. If the floor has a nonurethanebased finish, use a spray and buff system, as recommended by the manufacturer.

Don’t hesitate to investigate It pays to be knowledgeable. Proper care and maintenance will protect and prolong the performance of hardwood flooring for a lifetime, and even longer. To learn more about how to sustain the natural beauty and durability of your hardwood flooring, visit the American Hardwood Information Center at www.HardwoodInfo.com.

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