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Experience. Trust. 801-4344 RE/MAX Premier Realty

1220 N 18th Street, Ste. 200 • Monroe, LA 71201 • (318) 651-8000 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

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145 Kingfisher Lane $272,500 Wonderful 4BR/2.5BA home on 1.32 acres. New carpet, fresh paint, open floor plan, huge master closet, jet tub, separate shower, crown moulding in all rooms, ceramic tile counter tops, ceramic tile, wood and carpet flooring. Covered patio that extends to gazebo. Huge backyard. A must see. 135-KL-AC-MLS#180070 DB Real Estate, Inc Licensed in Louisiana

2554 Brownlee Road

318-325-8351

$325,000

320 Lakeside Drive

$1,625,000

115 Standard Reed Cir, WM

$249,500

TRULY ONE OF THE GREATS! Greek Revival style home situated on two lots with beautiful views of Phillips Bayou and also located at the end of a quiet street. The home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, a large mud/wine room, an office, a new dock and a circular driveway. The front of the house takes your breath away with its stately columns and majestic oak trees that frame the house from the street. The home was completely renovated in 2012 and is practically new! It is truly one of the most desirable homes in our area.178400

3 Bedroom, 2.5 bath in George Welch school zone, master bedroom downstairs, 2 bedrooms and bonus room upstairs, sitting on private 1.72 acres in cul-de-sac. Needs updating. #180565

318-388-0941

362-0007

John Rea Realty www.johnrearealty.com

208 Winchester Dr.

$199,900

Coldwell Banker Group One Realty WWW.CBGROUPONE.COM

235 Ladelle Loop

Each office independently owned & operated

$345,000

Situated on 6 acres is this 3,098 SF custom-built home. Soaring ceilings, endless windows with private scenic views and abundant natural light complimented by the dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. The spacious island Kitchen include: raised cabinetry, quality Kitchen Aid appliances, a surface griddle and gas stove with down draft. 179806

Three bedroom, two bath home located on corner lot in Remington Estates. Easy access to I-20. Kitchen has granite countertops, all kitchen appliances remain, new roof was put on October 2016. 2 storage buildings will remain. 180512

New Construction 4BR 3BA home with approx. 2300 HSF sitting on 3.2 acres +/-. Open floor plan with granite counter tops, walk in tile shower, stained concrete floors, large kitchen and living area. Beautiful home on a large lot. Located in Sterlington school zone and is only minutes from highway 165. Plenty of space for a shop with separate driveway.

John Rea Realty www.johnrearealty.com

Rockland R. Burks, Inc. Owner/agent

1809 Roselawn Avenue

318-388-0941

$285,000

1501 State St

318-388-0941

$79,900

1103 Powell Ave

318-665-0408

$69,999

Countdown to Owning your OWN biz with this former daycare. Endless possibilities include a Group Home or Shelter! Previously licensed for 52+ capacity as Daycare. Owner is negotiable on installing Grease-trap; furnishings negotiable Bring reasonable offers.

Enjoy neighborhood privacy in this cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with extra lot. Priced to sell. Did not flood so don’t delay. Selling As~Is after Inspections. Refrigerator to remain,.. MLS 179025

Theadora Estis Realty & Business Services, LLC 318-355-3899 or 318-509-8150 Theadora Estis, Broke Garrett Road, Monroe, La

110 Charlotte Circle

5 acres +/- Located on the old Haile Dean road near Marion LA. in Union parish. Property is only two miles from Upper Ouachita Refuge. It is timbered with pine and hardwood. Water and electricity available. Asking Price $25,000 Owner Financing Available. Owner/Agent

Great Business opportunity in great location with Motivated Seller, and priced for a quick sale. Numerous possibilities from restaurant, office, retail, sports bar, etc. Contact List Agent for financing leads. As~Is sale with fixtures remaining; furnishings negotiable..MLS# 180330

$156,000

Turn YOUR key and make this home yours TODAY!!! Moderately priced, 2 story home. Features include Wood-burning FP, Living room, Den, Office, 3 bedrooms include large master with double vanity, 2.5 baths, updated kitchen with gas stove, nice back patio for cookouts with built-in grill and inground pool. Call for your showing and financing leads. MLS# 180376

Theadora Estis Realty & Business Services, LLC 318-355-3899 or 318-509-8150 Theadora Estis, Broke Garrett Road, Monroe, La

27 Magnolia Drive

$125,000

“WATER FRONT PROPERTY.” Beautiful white house on the water, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, large den with fireplace, kitchen area, breakfast room area, formal dining room, formal living room, double carport, patio area. Also new flooring in kitchen/dining room and family room.

Lily Mann 366-6377 3300 Forsythe Ave, Monroe 323-2170

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Rockland R. Burks, Inc. Owner/agent

219 Lake Village

318-665-0408

$2,500/per month

135 Landreaux Drive

$259,000

Come see this well maintained home in Darbonne hills. It boasts a superbly manicured yard that features a 1-year-old gazebo and a man cave that is plumbed, also has been wired for cable and the internet. The home is a 3 bed 2.5 bath that has gas logs in the living room, a jetted tub in the master bath, a high-efficiency HVAC unit that is 2 years old,.HV/AC has a regular service contract that is effective thru mid 2018. Gilles comes out every 60 or 90 days and check unit and change filter. Architectural shingled roof that is 2 years old. All kitchen appliances are less than 2 years old and are remaining with the house.. MLS 178678

Grace Burke 318-348-2534 3300 Forsythe Ave, Monroe 323-2170

302 Bunker Lane

Each office independently owned and operated.

$279,999

Beautiful 4200 hsf on Lake in great family neighborhood. 5Br/4.5BA w/2 master suites downstairs. New roof & extras galore. Best deal in town. Owner-Agent

Doll House!! Like New!! 3/2 Open Plan, Fireplace, Large Utility Room, 10 Ft Ceilings, Heavy Crown, 3 Car Garage, 3rd Bay could be workshop, New In-ground Pool, Private back yard.

John McClendon

Grace Burke 318-348-2534 3300 Forsythe Ave, Monroe 323-2710

348-7419

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FOR SALE: Ouachita Parish Hunting Tracts 695 ac Prairion Brake; 75 ac hardwoods off Hwy. 143; 67 ac off Hwy 139 adjoins Russell Sage; 40 ac off Morgan Hare Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770 Monroe Cypress Point lots bayou-front lots from $47,500, non-waterfront lots from $17,500.Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770

$139,000 Large 2 Bedroom Duplex 318-355-5755

Monroe I-20 commercial development tract (opposite Home Depot)- new frontage road being designed. Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770

Monroe Hidden Orchard 1.5-2.2 ac lots in pecan grove Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770

MONROE, Single Family Home, 4 bdrm, 3 ba, 2701 sq. ft., built in 1988, All appl, $162,060. frpl, gas ht, hdwd flrs, laundry rm, LR, w/w carpet, 2.2 acres. Additional 1531 sqft, 3/2 on property for $91,860. Includes 1379 sqft shop, storage shed and pole barn. Swartz school. Quiet Loch Arbor area., (318)376-3519

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142 acres residential development and hunting land. Hwy 139 front. Call Charles at Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770

West Monroe Waterfront Tracts Ouachita River:16 acres, $132,000 or 32.5 acres $160.000 or 13 ac on Ouachita River private lake $50,500 Call Charles Wilkes @Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770

Ouachita Parish - 40 acre farm land for sale - Stubbs Vinson area. Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770 Swartz 1.35 ac residential lot with sewerage system on Morgan Hare Road, call 387-0770 Swartz-5 acre home sites – Stubbs pecan grove – Swartz Elementary Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770

40-ac. Timber Tracts For Sale: 40 ac. off Morgan Hare Rd.; Swartz, 40 ac. near Chatham on Spillers Rd.; Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770

West Monroe - Bayou-front small acreage campsites on Whitewood Rd: 10.89 ac, 12.56 ac, or 18.78 ac. tracts to choose from. Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770

For Sale: 20-ac. pecan grove site – restricted – located off Stubbs-Vinson. Call Charles@ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770.

West Monroe- Restricted 1.25 acre home sites – New Chapel Hill Rd. Drew School District Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770

West Monroe 4.24 ac just off I-20 Frontage Rd., WM adjoining Ouachita SurgeryCtr. water & sewer are available good assisted living, apt. or office site. Call Charles Wilkes @ Wilkes Real Estate,387-0770 West Monroe "Good commercial lot in the heart of W.Monroe at North 7th St.and Pine Terrace. Call Parker @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770 West Monroe

PROFESSIONAL & BUSINESS NEW LOTS AVAILABLE

Betweeen Downing Pines and Thomas Rd./I-20 Interchanges *Constitution Circle *Commercial Pkwy Enterprise Tax Zone Benefits T.A. SANDERS, JR. 325-9677 397-4800

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Commercial New Listings

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362-0007 West Monroe 361-0300 Monroe 255-5302 Ruston

$399,000 808 & 818 CHAPMAN RD,Farmerville,3/2/HSF 2,147 #180550

$124,000 10757 MIMOSA DR,Bastrop,4/2/HSF 2,058 #180572

$249,500 115 STANDARD REED CIRCLE,WM,3/2/HSF 2,600 #180565

$80,000 6494 W HWY 4,Columbia,4/1/HSF 1,800 #180568

$230,000 2805 EVANGELINE ST,Monroe #180574

$70,000 156 MAGNOLIA ST,Clarks,3/2/HSF 1,629 #180584

$229,900 230 SLEEPY HOLLOW DR,Jonesboro,3/3/HSF 2,170 #180538

$59,000 127 WHITE RD,Kelly,5/3/HSF 2,320 #180543

$227,777 117 HENDON CIRCLE,MONROE,3/2/HSF 2,131 #180595

$1,600 2206 TRENTON ST,WM,3/2/HSF 1,930 #180578

DARRYL BEASLEY OWNER/BROKER

Each office is independently owned and operated • Licensed in Louisiana & Arkansas • 2120 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291 • 2115 Justice St, Monroe, LA 71201

1902 Stubbs Ave, Monroe $2,400/mo Office building for lease conveniently located to North 18th Street and easy access to I-20. 7 offices, break room, 2 restrooms, 14 parking spaces, security sys, phone sys and handsets to remain. New roof, new HVAC’s, new ext paint, terms of the lease will be NNN on a 2 yr term. #177559

BRIAN AVARA 680-8123

10864 Wood Meadow Rd, Bastrop $98,000 Great home just north of Bastrop on shaded 1.54 acres. 4BR/2.5BA, new roof, new gas cook top, new dbl oven, new dishwasher, refrigerator & upright freezer to remain, washer & dryer to remain, 2 gas water heaters, lg shop w/elect & covered RV parking. Qual for $0 Down Rural Devel Loan. #178746

317 Thatcher Ln, Sterlington $214,900 Great 3BR/2BA home in Sterlington schools, fenced back yard, jet tub/ separate shower in the master bath with BRIAN AVARA 680-8123

large walk-in closet, move in ready. Call for your private showing today. #180061

BRIAN AVARA 680-8123

105 Lost Lakes Dr, WM $409,950 Beautiful inground pool ready for you. 4BR/2.5BA w/no carpet-All wood and ceramic. Located in West Monroe Lost Lakes Subd. Only 1.5 years old. Amenities include all granite counter top, all wood cabinets, crown molding CONRAD throughout except closets, warranty on BLANCHARD structure transferable, mahogany front 614-1458 door, 2533ft hsft. #178974

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102 Ella Crt, WM $234,900 Come see this fabulous house with an open floor plan with perfect lay-out! New construction in the George Welch School area and comes with a builder’s warranty. Located in a cul-de-sac with privacy in the back. Great covered patio that looks into the large side yard. MARK Kitchen comes with granite counter OUCHLEY tops and all appliances. #180108 376-7458

369 Three Lake Rd, WM $369,000 The peaceful feeling begins as you stroll down the private drive that appears as a beautiful country lane. This house will take you back into time with its extra large kitchen with sunroom/sitting area. The screened in porch is awesome all by itself. The woodwork and beautiful wood floors are exquisite! #179653

MARK OUCHLEY 376-7458

117 Hendon Cir, Monroe $227,777 Well maintained one owner home built in 2004. Walking distance to Swartz Elementary on quite culdesac. Open floor plan. Large master with walk in closet with builtins. His and her sinks. LIZ Jet tub. Home also has small home office. Covered patio for outdoor HAMMETT entertaining. #180595 355-5044

128 Temecula Dr, WM $269,900 This AMAZING 3BR/ 2.5BA French New Orleans style home has the highest amenities open with 11ft ceilings in main part of home, built in distressed shelving, trace ceilings, granite counter LIZ tops, bronze fixtures, beautiful stained concrete floors, Double front doors, HAMMETT pedestal sink. #178951 355-5044

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3441 Hwy 151, Downsville $569,000 Come check out this Custom Built home 3BR/3BA home sitting on 40 Acres of land. This home looks over 2 stocked ponds loaded with bass, catfish, bream and white perch. Sparking pool will come in handy during the hot summer months. #179805

MARK OUCHLEY 376-7458

103 Ella Crt, WM $234,900 Come see this fabulous house with an open floor plan with perfect lay-out! New construction in the George Welch School area and comes with a builder’s warranty. Located in a cul-de-sac with privacy in the back. Great covered patio that looks into the large side yard. MARK Kitchen comes with granite counter OUCHLEY tops and all appliances. #180107 376-7458

4110 Loop Rd, Monroe $550,000 Stunning 5BR/2BA home with granite counter tops, hardwood floor through out the whole house. the extra lot accoss the road comes with a dock to enjoy the sunsets or drop a hook and line in the water of the bayou. #178764

811 Lapine Rd, WM $236,900 4BR/3BA 2828 hsf home on country acres, large deck, shop, RV parking and pretty MARK OUCHLEY 376-7458

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landscaping. #178883

CANEY LAKE 180 Point Dr ..................................................$298,500 828 Navajo Rd ..............................................$330,000 114 Easy St ..................................................$349,000

3201 Deborah Dr, Monroe $315,000 Renovated with new roof, front door and side lights, ceiling fans window blinds, stair carpet, hot water heater, wood floors on 1st floor and front and side outdoor awnings. #180090

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2704 Huntington St, Monroe $249,900 Beautiful well maintained and inviting home on tree shaded lot in Plantation Park. Updates include remodeled kitchen, vinyl double insulated windows, roof replaced with architectural shingles, new flooring throughout, wood burning fireplace converted to gas logs. Master bedroom suite remodeled and enlarged to include a SHERRY large master bath with separate shower and POPE 366-3226 Jacuzzi tub. #180227

128 Oliver Point ........................$325,000

201 Comanche Trl, WM $269,000 Corner lot, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, 2 living areas and lots of landscaping and trees. #179727

121 Eden Circle ........................$495,000

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808 & 815 Chapman Rd, Farmerville $399,000 Here’s a once in a lifetime opportunity! 3/2 home that sits on 39 beautiful acres in Rocky Branch. Close to town, but definitely a Sportsman’s Paradise! Guest home included. 9 acres fenced homesite with 30 acres of timber with great deer hunting every year!#180550

DATHAN PHILLIPS 355-7000

117 Cheyenne Dr, WM $463,700 Exquisite custom built home! 3BR/2.5BA with over 3,200hsf, chef’s kitchen, large hearth/dining room, living room, office, plus upstairs multi-purpose room with DWAIN custom cabintry. Sparkling salt water SUTTON pool graces the back yard. #176189 366-8499

I am excited to be in a new location! Contact me anytime for the same great service you received before! SHERRY WILLIAMS

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200 Chickasaw Dr, WM $239,500 801 Warren Dr, WM $181,900 100 Jason St, WM $499,000 Large, stately home in the heart of West Distinguished, updated home in Check out this town jewel in a quiet well Monroe! Located in beautiful Highland Park excellent West Monroe location! established neighborhood in the heart Subdivision, this home has four bedrooms, Convenient to everything, this of West Monroe. This large updated 2.5 baths, formal dining room, large master gorgeous open floor plan boasts a bedroom suite with separate His and home offers 4 bedrooms, 5 and half large living room, dining room and Hers vanity areas in master bathroom! kitchen with custom built island, SUSAN SUSAN baths, office, game room with fireplace MARC brand new stainless steel electric SIMONEAUX Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout SIMONEAUX and Beautiful private courtyard pool. MCVAY the downstairs living areas and a stunning range & microwave, sleek stainless 348-7545 381-6914 #179296 381-6914 mantle in the family room! #180191 appliances. #178275

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Real Estate

Rentals

Taking applications to rent 3BR/2BA brick house. 123 Birchwood Dr. Monroe. For more details call 318-237-2032 or 318-388-4082

great places to live... 3BR/2BA home in Cheniere Drew area. 2 acres, very private. $1,200mo. Call 318-789-5100. Monroe ABC Rent Houses South Side 1 thru 5 bd. Monroe,La 323-7728 Monroe,Park Ave, Lexington Sch. area. 3/4 - $1200 Mth Available Dec 5th- 322-4869

ALL BILLS PAID: 1 & 2 BR Units Sunshine Estate MH Park Starting at $125 weekly Only a $50 Deposit, fridge/stove inc. 318-614-2452 or 323-2452 Holiday Move-in Special, 1/2 off 1st month’s rent. Oak Alley Mobile Home Park West Monroe, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, $550-$650 per month, $300dep. Call Peggy 318-654-7362.

RENT TO Own- 2 & 3 Bedroom Trailers, Regan’s Trailer Park, Winnsboro Rd. Hwy 15. 985-381-1566.

Major Fall Promotion with incentives at Westbrook Villas and other properties. Call office for details at 387-9730. M,Layton Castle Furnished 1-2B, $850-$950/mo utilities pd. 322-4869

Monroe 1 & 2 Bedroom Apts. 1st month free rent 345-2000 or 343-3352 Monroe 421 FAIRFIELD 2 Br 1 ½ BA, $450 mo 318-325-3314

Monroe MARY LEA Apts. Large 1BR. No Pets. 6011 Desiard. Background Check Required Monroe - Orleans Place Apt. $485/$505 388-8675 M/WM HOUSES & APTS lease/dep reqd. 396-1769

WM, 200 Ridgedale Rd 1Br, gas/water pd. 1st mth Free $375 Mo 396-5143,345-2000 W M,Tuscan Villa 1628 Wellerman Dr.2Bd, 2Ba $795 mth. No pets 396-6821

FOR LEASE 700 SQ FT - 106 Catalpa 1,000 SQ FT - 2903 Cameron 2,200 SQ FT - 1600 Stubbs 3,150 SQ FT - 1025 N 9th 8,750 SQ FT Warehouse - 413 Olive Call Wayne Williamson 318-605-3201 318-366-0388 Kathy Williamson 318-605-3200 318-376-0011 Major Fall Promotion with incentives for Monroe offices at various locations. Call 537-6842 for details.

Nice spacious office suites with 3 offices and reception area at 808 N. 31st. $650 mo. Call 387-9730.

N.Monroe offices For Rent 1757 SF - 5 offices 2500 SF- 5 offices 2183 SF - -8 offices 1 & 2 office rentals Call Charles @ Wilkes Real Estate 387-0770

Monroe Office Space Available 5 minutes from Centurylink 400 - 4000 sq ft 318-345-3450 Owner/Agent

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Heather Brown Stephenson, Broker P.O. Box 83 • Rayville, Louisiana 71269 Office: 318.728.5780 Cell: 318.680.5780 Email: heathers@brownresidentialproperties.com www.brownresidentialproperties.com

Amanda Castillo Cell 225-773-8294 amanda@brownresidentialproperties.com

NEW LISTING

Beautifully- remodeled 4 bedroom 3 bath home on 4.69 acres. Each room has striking characteristics including, the living room/hall is accented with stained pine ceilings, lovely rustic kitchen with granite countertops, brick paver backsplash, rustic tin accents and stainless steal appliances, also remarkable tile work in the bathrooms. All this located on a quiet country setting and also comes equipped with a storm shelter! Mls 180525

Beautiful 4bed/2.5bath home on 2.5 +/- acres located in Start. Property has a 1bed1bath guest house with a separate driveway. In-ground pool with a 1/2bath in the pool house. Pool has a new liner and salt water pump. Gorgeous screened in brick patio with gas lines for a gas grill. Property has a paved driveway, new roof, pergola, custom playhouse/swing set, basketball court and several storage sheds. Make an appointment today to see this beautiful home. IT WILL NOT LAST LONG! MLS 180018

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3 bed 2 bath home situated on a beautiful 4 acre plus/lot in Mangham. This spacious home has magnificent years with many large oak trees. With little TLC this will be a jewel! MLS 179871

Fisherman’s paradise! 3 bed 3 bath waterfront home! This waterfront property has many exterior amenities including, deck, beautiful pier , boathouse, fish cleaning sink, 2 workshops, greenhouse and boat shed. MLS 179423

bed 1 bath home. This home is located in the heart of Rayville and has had a face lift. MLS 166020

Nice home with a warm cozy country feel!! Large 3 bed 1 bath beautiful cypress walls and ceilings, large living room, game and game room. Home comes with 2 acre more less with a 40X60 shop. Also can be bought with 10 acres and a horse barn.

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Preventative Fall Maintenance Tips for Your Home By Paul Stephenson, Executive Officer Home Builders Association of Northeast Louisiana

he children have gone back to school, professional football is back on Monday nights and the summer’s heat wave is behind us (well all most) — all signs that the fall season is on its way. Taking on some preventative home maintenance projects now will help keep you and your family cozy during the days and nights ahead and will even help safeguard your home investment.

Here are a few areas of your home to pay special attention to in the next couple of months: Check Roof Insulation

Heat rises, causing heat from your home to escape through any vulnerable areas of the roof. The most efficient way to stop that loss is by installing ceiling and roof insulation with an R-value of approximately R38. The R-value refers to the ability of any material to resist the passage of heat. For example, a fiberglass bat or blanket 9 ½ to 10 inches thick has an R-value of approximately 30. You can raise that number to 38 simply by adding two or three more inches of fiberglass.

Check for Gaps in Your Home’s Exterior

Heated air also can escape from gaps that develop where building materials meet. Inspect areas where building materials may have pulled apart and caulk or seal any gaps that have formed. Check places where exterior siding meets windows and doors, around roof and foundation lines, around chimneys and where pipes protrude through walls or roofs.

Inspect Your Heating System

Consider replacing an older or inefficient heating unit with a gas furnace or a heat pump with a high efficiency rating. If your system already is efficient, be sure to inspect

and clean it regularly. Be sure that filters are clean and that you change them monthly. A timer model thermostat that can turn the heat down while you sleep or when no one is at home can help you save money.

Examine Windows

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 weather stripping where window sashes and frames make contact. If you live in a home built in the last 15 years or so, you likely have double or triple-paned windows and low-emissivity (Low-E) glass. Both these products increase your energy efficiency and can lower your energy bills.

Don’t Forget To Clean Gutters and Downspouts

Gutters and downspouts are easy traps for leaves and pine needles, and squirrels often use them to store food. Be sure to clean gutters thoroughly, and pay special attention to elbows and bends in the downspouts. Keep hangers fastened securely and plug any holes and cracks. Touch up any sections showing signs of rust with rustproof paint.

Performing routine home maintenance is essential and well worth the time and effort to keep energy bills low, protect your investment, keep your family safe and prolong the life of your home.

For more tips on home maintenance, go to www.hbanela.com or www.nahb.org/forconsumers. MN-1000676963

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