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6 Easy Projects to Personalize a Cookie-Cutter Home 6 Household Hacks Inspired

by MacGuyver Tricks 6 Materials to Never Use in Your Kitchen How to Insulate Your Crawl Space

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HOMEfinder.org Magazine Monroe County Business/Economic Development Bloomington Economic Development Corporation 1720 N. Kinser Pike, Suite 001 Bloomington, Indiana 47404 www.comparebloomington.us/ Phone: 812-335-7346 South Central Indiana Bloomington Small Business Development Ctr Gayle & Bill Cook Center for Entrepreneurship Ivy Tech Community College 2088 S. Liberty Drive, Suite 114 www.isbdc.org Phone: 812-345-9395 Email: southcentral@isbdc.org Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce 400 W. 7th Street, Suite 102 http://www.chamberbloomington.org/ Phone: 812- 336-6381 Education Indiana University http://www.iub.edu/ 107 S. Indiana Ave. Phone: 812-855-4848 Ivy Tech Community College 200 Daniels Way http://www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/ Phone 812- 332-1559 Monroe County Community School Corporation 315 E. North Drive http://www.mccsc.net/ Phone: 812- 330-7700 Richland-Bean Blossom Community School Corporation 600 S. Edgewood Drive, Ellettsville http://www.rbbcsc.k12.in.us/ Phone: 812 876-7100

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6 Easy Projects to Personalize a Cookie-Cutter Home Value-boosting ideas for your home’s interior to make it really yours.

There’s so much to love about a new home — especially the fact that it’s yours! No worries about an aging furnace or the source of a stain in the carpet.

Yet it can also feel a little, well, uninspired. Like that neighborhood in “The Truman Show.” Your home can feel like a carbon copy of everyone else’s.

But just like Truman, you don’t have to succumb to the sameness. It’s quite easy to take something ordinary in your home and make it a little bit special, something unique. Some examples to get you started: Paint Your Ceiling Fan Homeowner Nicki Decker and her husband banished a ‘90s-era builder-grade brass fan from their master bedroom by simply spray-painting the metal with an antique finish. Decker lightly dry-brushed two shades of mineral chalk furniture paint onto the medium-toned wood blades — delivering a whitewashed effect that enhances the room’s rustic, beachy mood.

“I got to use my creativity to turn a dated eyesore into a beautiful and functional centerpiece that really brings the room together,” she says.

Frame a Window A window over the kitchen sink is a common feature in homes new and old, but it doesn’t have to be ordinary.

Seeking to “add some cottage-style detail to our very standard builders’ kitchen,” interior designer Amy Chalmers fastened vintage cast iron brackets to the cabinetry on either side of her window to create a framing effect. The brackets support a stamped tin-covered plywood shelf, heightening the room’s one-of-a-kind charm.

In this new San Francisco home, Geoff Gibson, a partner with Winder Gibson Architects, installed molding inspired by the city’s classic architecture. “To keep it from being too busy or too boring,” his firm carefully selected the 5-inch-wide window and door casings and 6.5-inch-high baseboards Paint the Door When the blah, beige-gray paint on his front door began to show signs of wear, homeowner Paul McLandrich says, “I figured I may as well use it as an excuse to spice up the outside of the house a little bit.” Three coats of Behr’s “Red Pepper” semi-gloss exterior paint, and no one has trouble spotting his house from his neighbor’s.

Upsize Your Cabinets Like many people, Detroit-based home stylist Sarah Macklem had dreams of replacing the basic birch cabinetry in her kitchen with tall, custom creations, but had a budget that required more modest measures. To achieve the look, she capped her existing wall cabinets with 1-by-4-inch boards and thick, decorative crown molding.

“Adding height to the top made my short cabinets look taller and more like expensive, custom cabinetry,” says Macklem. “It was a small detail that made a huge difference in the feel of my kitchen.”

Paint the Floor When you’re seeking to create a big personality in a space, don’t stop until it’s got the right look from head to toe — including under your toes. This adorable retro kitchen still had floors just like everyone else’s.

Thankfully, Dallas-based interior designer Janet Gridley righted the wrong. She lightly sanded and primed the laminate floor, then applied white porch paint and in striped layers to create a whimsical, checkerboard pattern. The peacock blue is unexpected, Gridley says, while the overall design does something that average laminate flooring likely never would: “It makes everyone smile,” she says.

AMY HOWELL HIRT has written about home design for 13 years. Her work has been published by outlets including “The Home Depot,” “USA Today,” and Yahoo! Homes. She previously served as home and garden writer and columnist for “The Cincinnati Enquirer.”

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$34,900 201734699 12772 E Shady Meadows Solsberry • Country setting • Quick access to I69 • Close to new Dollar store

• Plenty of room for a garage • Slab construction and metal roof

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6 Household Hacks Inspired by MacGyver Tricks Yikes, the drain is clogged! Quick, what are some MacGyver tricks our favorite secret agent would use?

This month marks the 27th anniversary of the most influential DIY show ever. Nope we’re not talking about This Old House (which debuted in 1978). We’re referring to MacGyver, the action-adventure series that taught us any sticky situation could be fixed with a few mundane items.

To note this occasion, we asked four DIY experts to share their favorite MacGyver-inspired household hacks and tips.

1. Unclog a drain Solution: Next time one of your drains is being a pain, drop three Alka-Seltzer tablets down the sink followed by a cup of white vinegar.

We’re not 100% sure about the science behind this, but we heard when combined together, these ingredients will dissolve grease and other funky things. After about 15 minutes, you can clear the drain with boiling water.

Do not attempt this trick immediately after using a commercial drain opener like Drano or Liquid-Plumr.

FYI, you can also use this exact same solution to clean and freshen up toilet bowls.

Fun MacGyver fact: He mixed it with baking soda to create a smoke screen.

2. Fix scuffed floors Give scuffmarks on tile and linoleum floors the boot using a tennis ball fitted on the end of a broom handle.

When rubbed against the floor, the ball will remove scuffmarks.

What, you don’t have a tennis ball? Use a sneaker. The bottom of most clean sneakers can easily buff floors.

Fun MacGyver fact: He once made a missile out of a broom handle.

3. Create more pantry space Small office organizers like the ones used for pencils and pens can turn wasted wall space into room for spice storage.

Small desk organizers instantly became mini-spice racks when placed in front of pantry shelves.

Fun MacGyver fact: He once hotwired a truck using a bunch of office supplies including a paper clip, a ballpoint pen, and a rubber band.

4. Keep your fingernails clean when doing dirty jobs Simply pack clean soap under your talons by rubbing them across a bar a few times. When the dirty work is done, quickly scrub it all out with a nailbrush.

Fun MacGyver fact: He was always armed with a Swiss army knife, which included a nail file, tweezers, and a few other grooming tools.

5. Fix a wall crack Just add a little baking soda to Crazy Glue when filling a small wall crack and ta-da — it becomes a hard plastic you can easily sand or file down.

6. Undo glue joints or remove a pesky sticker Turn a can of air duster cleaning spray upside down and spray your target. Doing so will “freeze” the glue, making it easy to undo the joint or pull the sticker off.

Fun MacGyver fact: He was always working with sticky stuff.

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Buyers will see your home at its best.

By NATALIE BURG Staging your house can make you money. Seventy-one percent of sellers’ agents believe a well-staged environment increases the dollar value buyers are willing to offer, according to the National Association of REALTORS® “2015 Profile of Home Staging.”

• Let a slideshow of beautiful images play on your television like a screensaver.

KITCHEN • Clear everything from countertops except one or two decorative items, like a vase of flowers or bowl of fresh fruit.

Just take this real world tale of two condo listings from Terrylynn Fisher, a REALTOR® with Dudum Real Estate Group in Walnut Creek, Calif., who also stages:

• Pack up all the dishes except one attractive, matching set. Do the same with glassware, flatware, and cookware, and pare down all other cupboard and drawer items down to the minimum.

Both units were in the same complex. One hadn’t been staged or updated since it was built; the other was staged and had been slightly refreshed (a little paint here and there and one redone bath). Otherwise, both units were the same size and layout. The staged condo sold for about $30,000 more than the unstaged unit, she says. “People couldn’t believe it was the same model.”

• Freshen up and modernize those cabinets with a fresh coat of paint or stain and new hardware.

• Seriously evaluate your appliances. Can they look new again with a good scrubbing? Give it the old college try or consider replacing with new models.

The Real Estate Staging Association strongly recommends stainless steel.

Tip: You can get the look of stainless for the cost of a cheap dinner with stainless films.

Before your eyes turn into dollar signs, keep in mind staging isn’t guaranteed to get you more money. But it’s an important marketing tool to help you compete at the right price, which means you can sell faster. (A study from the Real Estate Staging Association bears this out.)

• Remove those fridge magnets and give the door and handles a good cleaning.

Helping buyers fall in love with your property takes more than running the vacuum and fluffing the pillows: It’s all about decluttering, repairing, updating, and depersonalizing, say real estate agents and stagers.

• Scrub dirt, grime, and stains from walls, cabinets, and backsplashes.

With help from Fisher and other sources, we’ve compiled the ultimate home staging checklist.

• Clean cabinet interiors, especially under the sink.

Clean and organize the pantry, leaving some empty space to make it look bigger. Store items in decorative baskets and display a few jars of fancy jam and other upscale condiments.

LIVING ROOM • When placing anything from accent pillows and table lamps, go for symmetry, which is pleasing to the eye.

• Light it up with lamps. Chic lamps provide both added lighting and appealing decor.

• Empty all trash cans and move them out of sight.

BEDROOMS • Go gender neutral in the master bedroom. Ditch those dainty, floral pillow shams or NASCAR posters.

• Make that fireplace glow. Scrub away soot stains and replace the old screen.

• Pack up all but the clothes you’re wearing this season to make you closets look larger.

• If you’re using staging furniture or buying slip covers, choose light colors for an airy, inviting feel.

• Swap out the motley crew of mismatched hangers in your closet for a set of wooden ones to create a classy, boutique look.

• Whatever amount of furniture you have in your living room, remove a few pieces to make the room feel spacious.

• Put jewelry and other valuables in a safe spot.

• Use bright, coordinated accessories like accent pillows and throw blankets for a chic splash of color.

• Consider giving extra bedrooms a new identity as a home office, sewing room, or another interesting function.

• Help buyers imagine their life in your home. Set the scene by displaying a board game or tea service on the coffee table, and arrange furniture in conversational groups.

• Remove televisions or video game consoles from bedrooms to depersonalize and create a serene setting.

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HOME finder.org Feature DINING ROOM • Let buyers entertain the idea of entertaining. Set out some chic place settings around the table, or a few wine glasses and a decanter on the buffet.

• Replace those family portraits with interesting art placed strategically throughout the house. Avoid leaving dead space on walls.

THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE

• Strike a balance between overly formal and too casual with an attractive runner and a few fun, decorative elements — think small floral vases or short candle holders.

• Declutter! Consider it pre-packing for your move.

Box up books, clothes, and personal items and place them (neatly!) in the garage or — better yet — a rented storage unit.

BATHROOM

• Don’t forget to include memorabilia in those decluttering bins. Family photos, diplomas, and the kids’ artwork should all go.

• It’s de-grime time: Scrub and sanitize the walls, floor, shower door — virtually every surface that comes in contact with steam.

• Keep closets, basements, and attics as empty as possible to maximize the appearance of storage space.

• Spend extra time scrubbing that tile grout and re-caulk around the tub if necessary.

• Transform underused areas of the house — the alcove under the stairs or the end of a hallway — into functional spots. Add a desk to create a mini office, or a chair and small bookshelf for a reading nook.

• If your bathroom tile is dated, try paint instead of replacing it. Start with a high-adhesion primer and either epoxy or latex paint.

• Remove clutter from the countertop, tub, and top of toilet. Clean surfaces until they gleam.

• Swap dim lights for high-wattage bulbs.

• Pack up and hide all your personal products — from medicine to razors.

• Check every door, drawer, and cabinet to ensure they open and close easily. Swap out any faulty — or dingy — hardware.

• Create a luxury spa look with a fancy soap dispenser, fluffy white towels, decorative baskets, candles, plants, a white shower curtain, and a new bath mat.

• Damaged or aging hardwood floors? Replace damaged boards with new wood, sand down the entire floor, and re-stain.

• Fix leaky or running toilets and replace toilet seats.

Remove hard water stains on faucets and shower heads. (Try vinegar!)

• Take a daring sniff of the drains. Odorous? Clean them out, and deodorize with baking soda, boiling water, or vinegar.

• Do a deep (deep, deep) clean. Hire a professional cleaning service to clean your home from top to bottom — including carpets — before viewings.

EXTERIOR • Hang attractive house numbers that are legible from the road.

• Time for a new sink anyway? Try a pedestal sink to optimize precious bathroom space.

• Brighten up your porch with fresh paint or stain.

WALLS, WINDOWS & MORE

• Add a fresh coat of paint to the front door, preferably red, black, blue, or wood stain, so long as it complements the trim and doesn’t blend, says The Real Estate Staging Association. Steer clear of unconventional colors like purple.

• Have a dark corner or hallway? Brighten it up with a decorative mirror.

• Neutralize the walls. If any rooms are painted in dark colors, repaint white or beige.

• Buy a new doormat to welcome home buyers.

• Paint adjacent rooms the same color to make the whole space feel larger.

• Power-wash the house exterior, walkway, steps, driveway, and porch until everything sparkles.

• Fill nicks and holes in walls, and touch up with paint.

• Make sure the locks and doorbell function.

• Make that mailbox look clean and welcoming, or get a new one.

• Sorry, wood paneling. It’s time. Paint over paneling with a neutral color. To really cover your tracks, use wood filler between panels and paint over the entire thing.

• Plant lots of colorful blooms in attractive pots and planter beds.

• Make sure every switch plate and outlet cover matches and looks brand new.

• Trim back trees and shrubs from the approach to the front door.

• Wash the windows, inside and out. Repair any holes or tears in screens.

• Whip that yard into shape with fresh sod or new seed

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something in her Ann Arbor Cape Cod where she lives with a big human, a little human, and a silly, silly dog.

• Repair shaky banisters.

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• Get a hammock (or bocce ball game or raised fire pit) to show off how fun your yard can be.

• Dress up any imperfect planting area with mulch.

• Make sure entryway lights function and are free of cobwebs and insects.

• Hide trash cans, recycle bins, and garden hoses.

• Don’t forget your outdoor living space. Stage your patio like a second living room, with fashionable furniture, accent pillows, an outdoor rug, and other patio-friendly decor.

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FOR PET OWNERS • Scrub those pet stains on the carpets and rugs until totally gone or replace them if necessary. Try cleaning formulas made especially for pet odors.

• Pet odors soak into your best friend’s favorite things. Completely remove pet beds (or Fido’s most-loved couch), blankets, toys, play structures, food bowls, and the like.

• Use air fresheners that eliminate odors, rather than simply mask them. There’s nothing worse than the smell of artificial pine with kitty litter undertones.

• Repair or remove any furniture that’s been scratched or gnawed on.

• Clean all pet “presents” from the yard.

• Keep cat boxes immaculate and hidden away, or — better yet — see how your feline-loving friends feel about a temporary houseguest and remove litter boxes altogether.

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• Remove any dog or cat doors. Pets? What pets?

• When you leave the house for a viewing, take all the furry (or feathery or scaly) residents along with you.

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• Add a seasonal touch. Simmer cinnamon sticks in the fall and set out fresh cut lilacs in the spring.

• Tidy like you’ve never tidied before.

• Avoid cooking any food for your own meals, but do bake some cookies or other baked goods to leave a welcoming aroma behind.

• Take off. After all that staging work, you deserve a trip to the spa while potential home buyers are busy falling in love with your house.

NATALIE BURG is a freelance writer, editor and author whose work appears in such publications as Forbes BrandVoice, The Content Strategist and Business Insider. She’s constantly DIYing

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The possibilities are endless with this 9359 total finished square ft. building on a 3 acre parcel with 91 parking spaces. This building is owned and operated by the Eagles Lodge and is equipped with a bar and a full kitchen, as well as, all the equipment, tables and a stage for bands if the next owner wants to keep it as it is. There is 7035 sq. ft. on the main level and 2324 sq. ft. on the upper level that would make a nice office space as well as a management apartment. There is approximately an acre in the rear of the parking lot with a shelter house, shed and playground area for the kids that would be a nice place to have an apartment building. With the new Sports plex right next door, this building could be turned into a nice sports bar. With a little updating this building could be home to a really nice restaurant that this end of town really needs. This is a must see if you are looking for a place to open a restaurant or bar and would like to own your own Real Estate instead of paying the high price to lease a commercial space. Call Marci at 812-327-4490

5522 S HANDY ROAD PRICE: $149,900 MLS 201704294 Must See! Very Bright and open concept 2052 sq. ft. 3 BR. 2 BA. home w/ a spacious "split bdrm" floor plan on a beautiful 0.815 corner lot w/fenced in back yard, 2 car detached garage and storage barn.

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1305 1/2 W 11th Street PRICE: $179,900 MLS 201731461 City Lot zoned General Industrial with 2 garages that are currently leased. The 1120 sq. ft. garage is on a month to month for $550 and the 962 sq. ft. garage is leased month to month for $400.

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7656 W. DECKARD DR. PRICE: $107,900 MLS 201727827 1300 sq. ft. 3bdrm, ranch style home with detached 2 car garage on a nice .61 of an acre lot on Bloomington's west side only 10 minutes to HWY 37/I69. This home would be a great candidate for USDA, VA or FHA financing and Seller is offering a $2,000 concession to help buyer with financing. Roof and furnace have both been replaced in the past 4 years. hardwood floors in all 3 bedrooms and living room.

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Extremely well engineered plans completed for drainage, parking, and ingress / egress from West Third Street and Cory Lane. This is a rare opportunity located between I-69 exit and near downtown. Location, Zoning and address Plans available for review. This listing currently contains 3 parcels with three different addresses. The main address is listed but the listing includes 2 separate parcels on Cory Ln making the ingress and egress to the property much easier considering W. 3rd St. is a one way going East.

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6 Materials to Never Use in Your Kitchen

Don’t get distracted by flash or price.

Here’s what to avoid (and choose) for your kitchen remodel.

About to remodel that old kitchen? Unless you’re cool with treating the hardest working room in your house like a museum exhibit, resist the temptation to buy the cheapest or shiniest materials available and go for durable options that can stand up to regular abuse.

Trust us: Although it may be tough to leave that raised, tempered glass bar top (ooo!) in the showroom, repairing its first (and second, and third) chip will get old. Very fast.

Picking the right materials is easy if you do your homework. “There are amazing products out there,” says Jeffrey Holloway, a certified kitchen designer and owner of Holloway Home Improvement Center in Marmora, N.J. “You’re looking at price point, sanitation, how easy it is to clean the product, its durability and maintenance.”

Keeping those all-important features in mind, here are some materials to avoidduring your next kitchen project. #1 PLASTIC LAMINATE COUNTERS First off, there’s plenty of great laminate out there. It’s the entry-level,plastic laminate to stay away from, Holloway says.

These are the ones that look thin and dull, as opposed to richly textured. They scratch easily, and if the product underneath the laminate gets wet (say, from steam rising from your dishwasher), it can delaminate the countertop, which means the edges will chip pretty easily. Also, one misplaced hot pan on the plastic will result in a melted disaster zone you’ll remember forever.

But if you’re watching your budget, plastic laminate at the next level up is a good choice. “It’s got good color consistency, and there are a lot of retro and trendy patterns available,” says Dani Polidor, an interior designer and owner of Suite Artistry, and a REALTOR® in Pittsford, N.Y. New laminate counter technology offers scratch resistance, textured surfaces, and patterns that mimic real wood and stone. “There are even self-repairing nano-technologies embedded in some laminates,” says Polidor, “and others have antimicrobial properties.”

For an average 10-by-20-foot kitchen, the next-level-up laminate will cost about $3,000, Polidor estimates, and those super cool technology options add another $200 to $300. For durability and longer life, the investment is well worth it. #2 INEXPENSIVE SHEET VINYL FLOORING You spend all day stepping on your floor, so quality really matters. At the lower price point, about $2.50 per square foot, the cheapest sheet vinyl floorings tend to be thin. “If your vinyl floor is glued down and the underlayment gets delaminated, say, by water seeping from your dishwasher or refrigerator, you’ll get bubbles in your floor,” Holloway warns.

Compare that with luxury vinyl tile (LVT) that costs about $5 per square foot. It’s still usually glued down, but it’s a little more forgiving than its less classy cousin — and it can come in tiles, which you can grout so they mimic the look of higherend stone, Polidor says. #3 SOME LAMINATED CABINET FRONTS Holloway suggests staying away from lower-end thermofoil cabinet fronts. What is thermofoil? Contrary to its name, there’s no foil or any metal-type material in it. It’s actually vinyl, which is heated and molded around fiberboard. If the cabinet is white and the price is waaaaay affordable compared with other cabinets, think twice. Cheaper thermofoil has three critical issues: 1. It’s not heat resistant. If near a dishwasher or oven, it could delaminate.

2. It can warp and yellow with age, revealing its cheapness.

3. The “wood” underneath the thermofoil is also poor quality and won’t hold up over time.

But just like with plastic laminate, science has made great strides, and now there are a host of new cabinets that are remaking thermofoil’s reputation. “New European laminates have become all the rage for the clean-lined, flat-panel look,” Polidor says. “It’s budget-friendly and can look like wood or high gloss. It’s not your grandmother’s thermofoil.”

And it doesn’t come at grandma’s prices, either. But still, the new thermofoil is much more affordable than custom cabinets, and still satisfies with its rich look and durability.

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#4 HIGH-GLOSS LACQUERED CABINETS A nice shine can be eye-catching. And spendy. About 20 layers of lacquer go on a cabinet for the high-gloss look. Ding it or scratch it, and it’s costly to repair.

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“It’s a multi-step process for repairing them,” Polidor says. A better option for the same look is high-end thermofoil (see? We said there were good thermofoil options!).

Thermofoil has a finish that’s fused to the cabinet and baked on for a more durable exterior. And it’s way more budget-friendly, too. High-gloss can be in the thousands of dollars, whereas thermofoil can be in the hundreds or dollars. #5 FLAT PAINT

Flat paint has that sophisticated, velvety, rich look we all love. But keep it in the bedroom. It’s not KF (kitchen-friendly). Flat paint, also known as matte paint, has durability issues. It’s unstable. Try to wipe off one splatter of chili sauce, and you’ve ruined the paint job. About the only place to use flat paint in your kitchen is on the ceiling (unless, of course, you have a reputation for blender or pressure-cooker accidents that reach to the ceiling, then we suggest takeout).

Instead, you want to use high-gloss or semi-gloss paint on your walls. They can stand up to multiple scrubbings before breaking down. #6 TRENDY BACKSPLASH MATERIALS Tastes change. So avoid super trendy colors and materials when it comes to permanently adhering something to your kitchen walls. Backsplashes come in glass, metal, iridescent, and high-relief decor tiles, which are undoubtedly fun and tempting. They can also be expensive, ranging from $5 to $220 a square foot, and difficult to install. And after all that work and expense, if (er … when) your tastes change in a few years, it’ll be mighty tough to justify a re-do.

Stick with a classic subway tile at $2 to $3 square foot. Or, even more budget friendly, choose an integrated backsplash that matches your countertop material. “If you want pops of color, do it with accessories,” Polidor suggests.

STACEY FREED writes about homes, design, remodeling, and construction for online and print national trade and consumer publications, including “Better Homes & Gardens.” Previously, she was a senior editor at “Remodeling” magazine.

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25+ acre complex recently featured in Home & Living Magazine, includes stunning architect designed custom built 3 level one owner home, 1.75+/- acre stocked spring fed lake, lake cabin ("Dam House") and 2 story pole building. Main floor double door entry welcomes you into 2 story foyer leading to a large open concept great room/dining area with hardwood floors. 201644612

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868 S. WOODSCREST DRIVE $939,500 Woodscrest is often considered Bloomington's premier established neighborhood with a park like setting and its wonderful proximity to Indiana University.

This beautiful brick ranch on just under one acre is surrounded by mature trees and some of the finest architecture in the area. 201733147

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SOLD GRAMERCY PARK 2403 E. GRAMERCY PARK DR $925,000

Under construction now! This relaxed luxury home in Gramercy Park has been perfectly designed and curated for easy entertaining and graceful living. Surround yourself with high caliber finishes and luxe treatments in this two story over lower level on an estate site. Beautiful walls of Pella windows frame the green spaces that encircle this lovely home with fantastic floor plan. 201655051

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SOLD STIER PARK

EAST SIDE 7206 E. HOLLY LANE

$799,000

Enjoy your own lake sanctuary on 8.5 acres on Bloomington's south side. This custom two story over finished walk-out lower level was crafted by David Lantz with high caliber finishes and design. The gorgeous cedar exterior is accented with Brown County stone, Andersen windows that frame the exquisite lake view, and a courtyard garage design with wooden carriage doors. 201709658

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2001 E. HILLSIDE DRIVE

$729,000

This tastefully updated home has the best traditional and modern touches on a superb wooded lot. The sparkling interior spaces include a two story great room, spacious kitchen with island, enormous dining room, hardwoods, main level bedroom suite with attached fireplaced study, family room with fireplace, music room, three car garage, and an elevator. 201736793

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SOLD KINGSTON ESTATES 5480 E. JAMES ROAD

$699,500

EMERALD TRACE 2920 E. KYLIE COURT

ELM HEIGHTS $685,000

811 S. FESS AVENUE

$639,000

This stunning cedar mid-century contemporary is positioned perfectly on a five acre wooded site on Bloomington's east side. This custom home has a split bedroom configuration with a master suite wing, a beautiful living room and dining room combination, a large gathering kitchen with walk-in pantry and a sun room with views of the mature trees and waterfall. 201733100

Enjoy the beautiful finishes and upgrades of this custom two story over finished walk-out home on 1.09 acre site. The kitchen reigns supreme with ivory cabinetry, gorgeous granite counters and back splash, handscraped hardwoods, stainless appliances, custom mill work and entertaining island. 201718962

This attractive mid-century limestone ranch has been carefully crafted, architecturally enhanced with high grade finishes on both levels. The design change has resulted in volume ceiling space in the dining area that adjoins the stunning cook’s kitchen featuring quartz counter tops, rough hewn oak cabinetry with modern lines and perfectly matched grains. 201655866

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SOLD BRISTOL MANOR

HYDE PARK

3223 S. INVERNESS FARM RD. $575,000

This lovely Inverness home on over 12 acre estate lot was custom built and features an open entertaining plan. Host large gatherings in the 30 by 30 great room that is combined with the updated kitchen with granite. This spacious ranch with walkout lower level has a stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, master on main, lower level family room with wet bar, and ample storage.

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BRISTOL MANOR 4641 S. CORDOVA PLACE

SOLD 3416 E. OLCOTT BLVD.

HYDE PARK $549,500

$539,000

This gorgeous Hyde Park two story over finished walk-out has a beautiful entertaining kitchen with modern flair. The spacious great room with fireplace is connected to the white kitchen with peninsula. Enjoy the formal dining room and formal living room with hardwoods and a circular plan. The lower level has a movie media room, recreation room and an additional study.

201729388

This tasteful Hyde Park home is ideally designed for entertaining. The two story great room with gallery overlook has built-in bookcases and media cabinetry and a custom fireplace. The entertaining kitchen with island has a spacious pantry, stainless appliances, kitchen island, extended cabinetry, eating bar and lots of wow appeal.

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AGRICULTURE LAND $529,500

3508 E. EDWARD COURT

N. BRUMMETTS CREEK RD

$525,000

This beautiful Modern Colonial brick home in Bristol Manor has stunning finishes and custom treatments throughout. The great room features bookcases, media space, Brazilian cherry flooring, dining room, home office, dedicated laundry, music room/den with French doors, and an ivory kitchen with island. 201718824

This gorgeous farm east of Bloomington has 51.45 acres with two approved building sites, 10-15 acres of pine trees planted in the 1930's, has B&B water and electric available at the site, approximately 38 of the acres are classified forest and it borders the Morgan Monroe State Forest. This charming farm includes a circa 1930 barn, silo gain bin, and a 1998 red pole barn. 201734663

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SOMAX 1104 S. COVENANTER DRIVE

$524,900

Surround yourself in mid century style near Bryan Park in this architectural home with Asian influence. The surrounding Japanese garden designs are visible from all areas of this spectacular modern home near Indiana University. The linear design and tasteful finishes of this home are perfect for displaying art and textiles.

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KENSINGTON PARK

ELM HEIGHTS 430 S. CLIFTON AVENUE

$509,000

3108 E. KENSINGTON PARK DR. $499,900

Enjoy Bloomington and IU from front row seating. This meticulously updated & restored all brick Dutch Colonial on .72 acre site is one block from the IU campus. Careful attention to detail is obvious throughout this home w/a professional kitchen, hardwoods restored by Bruce Johnson, & a grand living room w/fireplace. 201533140

This meticulously maintained Kensington Park two story over finished walk-out lower level and three car garage is perfect for entertaining. This lovely home has a beautiful picket fenced garden, pergola, patio and deck system with views of the mature trees and landscaping. The open foyer has a grand stair and an open dining and living room formal spaces. 201724378

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RENWICK 1648 S. IRA STREET

$499,500

Perfection. The views from this custom home in Renwick were tailored for the greenspace vista on the south side of the home. Acres of mature trees and the Southeast Trail are the backdrop on all three of the living levels of this pristine home. Nine foot ceilings and an open spacious floor plan provide ample entertaining space. 201625455

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HYDE PARK/ROSEWOOD 3178 E. WYNDAM COURT

$499,000

This stunning garden home in Rosewood has the most prime positioning in the area with a private wooded wall of green that surrounds this pristine home. This pampered home features impressive finishes that include Brazilian cherry hardwoods, volume ceilings, coffered great room with custom bookcases and mantle, and screened patio with dog run fencing area. 201629024

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GENTRY HONOURS 929 S. BRUMLEY COURT

$469,900

FALL CREEK ESTATES 1535 E. LINDA LANE

$485,000

This fantastic renovated modern farm house on Bloomington's south side has a magnificent 3.9 acre park like site and a 40 x 30 outbuilding. This freshly re-imagined home has a classic style with a modern twist.

Exquisite baths were all updated and the kitchen is a masterpiece. New cabinetry, new Samsung appliances, quartz countertops, and an island add to the appeal. 201714329

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ELM HEIGHTS 1120 E. 1ST STREET

$475,000

This adorable Elm Heights Dutch Colonial has remarkable updates and warm traditional finishes. Enjoy the pedestrian lifestyle near Indiana University and Bryan Park in this shiny 1920s home with fireplaced great room, sun porch office, entertaining kitchen and dining room, built-ins, refinished hardwood flooring, granite counter tops, new fixturing and an attached garage. 201721729

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SOLD INVERNESS WOODS 4897 E. INVERNESS WOODS RD $465,000

This gorgeous two story over finished walk-out on Bloomington's east side has wonderful updates and upgrades.

This fantastic home has a master on the main, two story great room, Brazilian cherry hardwoods, open eat in kitchen and great room, dining room/den with French doors, and thoroughly renovated luxury master bath with modern claw foot tub.

201720145

This beautiful rustic contemporary home on one and a half acre site has one of Bloomington's most spectacular kitchens. This stone cabin custom gourmet kitchen features Viking professional appliances, granite, entertaining island, red accents, bookshelves for cookbooks, open span to the great room with hardwoods and masonry fireplace. 201717559

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ELM HEIGHTS 1018 E. WYLIE STREET

$449,000

Enjoy all of Bloomington's charm in this Georgian 1920's home on one of Elm Height's best streets. This classic red brick home is near Indiana University.

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1507 E. WINGFIELD DRIVE

DOWNTOWN $419,000

This remarkable ranch home has a wonderful design with vaulted ceilings, a finished walk-out lower level with beautiful light filled space and a wonderful view of the wooded conservancy that provides privacy. This home served as a model home for the neighborhood and boasts a long list of upgrades. 201655302

This attractive brick ranch home in East Wingfield has beautiful hardwood flooring, a split bedroom configuration, vaulted formal living room/music room, formal dining room, cheerful eat-in kitchen with cherry cabinetry, family room with with fireplace, four spacious bedrooms, master suite with spa bath and walk-in storage, free standing tile shower and jetted tub. 201714871

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SOLD ELM HEIGHTS

SOLD SOUTHWEST BLOOMINGTON CITY

1323 E. UNIVERSITY STREET $395,000

This Elm Heights home has a perfect location near Indiana University and has a long list of updates and improvements that merge this adorable cottage style with an open and enjoyable floor plan. Entertain in grand style in this expanded kitchen with island, granite, five burner gas range, dual fuel, custom maple cabinetry, eating bar, breakfast nook and walk-in pantry. 201725444

748 S. MORTON STREET

$389,000

This circa 1835 historical gem has been restored in downtown Bloomington and is complete with an extra city lot.

This beautiful brick two story features exposed brick, builtin bookcases, salvaged wood accents from the 1800’s, a tin roof, a gourmet kitchen with gas range, farm sink, island, and breakfast room. This stunning home is located on the B-Line Trail near Hopscotch Coffee. 201639561

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BROWN COUNTY 7569 FERN HILL LANE

Enjoy the charm of Brown County's wooded beauty in this sophisticated cabin surrounded by a private five acre retreat. Relax in this impeccably designed and curated home with an open ceiling in the great room and a beautiful screened patio with views of mature trees. Tranquil walking trails and vistas surround the property. 201629972

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1014 E. 1ST STREET.

Units G and H are vanilla box and currently unfinished.

They may be purchased together for $775,000. Unit G & H can be purchased along with the roof top for $1,175,000. 201637292/201637294

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SOLD GENTRY SOUTH 959 S. MARY BETH DRIVE

$385,000

This lovely Craftsman inspired ranch home with studio in Gentry South is nestled perfectly on a cul-de-sac adjoining the conservation forest. Enjoy the fine features of this quality home that include hand scraped hickory flooring throughout, a cook’s kitchen with quartz counters, stainless appliances, and unmatched serene natural views. 201720601

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WALNUT CREEK

ELM HEIGHTS $379,000

115 N. WASHINGTON ST, UNIT G/H $400,000

$349,500

1021 E. AZALEA LANE

$329,500

Spectacular location, style, condition and vibe. This adorable bungalow in Elm Heights has an impressive limestone and brick exterior and a beautiful setting just one block from Bryan Park.

Enjoy one of Bloomington's favorite neighborhoods in this home with abundant style and obvious attention to maintenance. 201655030

This lovely home south of the Indiana University campus is surrounded by mature trees and positioned on a corner lot in Walnut Creek. This custom home has hardwoods, volume ceilings, a dedicated kitchen with Viking range, formal dining room, fireplace with masonry surround, master suite with jetted tub, upper laundry, and lower level great room with walk-out. 201726317

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SOLD BLOOMINGTON EAST 1644 JACKSON BRANCH RIDGE RD

SOLSBERRY $325,000

Relax in this home on a beautiful and tranquil three acre park-like setting with mature trees and valley views. This lovely and well maintained home has perfect positioning on a ridge for prime vistas. A recent screened patio area for large scale group events or tranquil downtime with a book. A wrap around porch gives a panoramic experience. 201717406

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5237 N. YOHO ROAD

SPICEWOOD $324,900

$315,000

Enjoy the stunning rolling hillside views from this custom home on 17 acres in Whitehall. This pristine ranch home over walk-out has updated finishes that include a recent kitchen, new windows, new roof, recent tile and updated baths. 201716282

This newly updated Spicewood home on a cul-de-sac has perfect positioning with fresh surfaces and gorgeous yard. This easy entertaining home has a formal dining room and living room with fireplace, a great room adjoining the kitchen, bamboo flooring, new Pella windows and doors, new roof, new wide gutters, new garage doors, and new privacy fencing and landscaping.

201718808

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SPICEWOOD 2217 E. WIMBLETON LANE

POINTE-WATERS EDGE $309,900

This adorable updated Cape Cod home in Sycamore Knolls has hardwoods, an open kitchen and dining room with island and gas five burner range, charming family room with fireplace, formal living room, main level bedroom and full bath, large upper level dormer bedrooms, ceramic tile, hardwoods up, and a lovely front foyer with center stair. 201723920

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1815 E. WATERS EDGE ROAD $299,900

Enjoy the lake lifestyle and unmatched views of Monroe Lake in this Waters Edge condo in Eagle Pointe Resort. Each of the three levels features a bedroom suite and a lake view, plus a dedicated deck area.

Entertain in the newly updated kitchen with hard surface counters, new appliances, new cabinetry, new tile, new faucets and fixtures. 201733301

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BLOOMINGTON EAST 6828 E. BENDER ROAD

$299,500

This attractive mid-century modern home on 6.77 acres in the woods has a fantastic setting and is just minutes to the Indiana University campus. Enjoy the mature trees from this ranch over walk-out lower level with vaulted ceilings, hardwoods, corner fireplace, limestone exterior accents, and extensive deck and patio areas with marvelous views of the raised bed gardens. 201713517

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DANNY SMITH 6367 E. COX DRIVE

KINSER PIKE $295,000

This picturesque brick ranch over walk-out basement is nestled among mature trees just north of Bloomington and is convenient to Indiana University and College Mall.

Enjoy entertaining in this home with eat-in kitchen, fantastic covered patio, great room, lower level recreation room with kitchenette, dining room, walk-in pantry, two fireplaces, lower level office and two car garage. 201723928

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3939 N. KINSER PIKE

RIDGEMEDE $294,500

Mid century style in a fantastic location blend to make this a stellar choice on Bloomington's north side near Indiana University. This lovely limestone home has formal and informal living space and a finished lower level for more recreation. The original birch cabinetry is in pristine condition and purists will love the architectural integrity of this pampered home. 201728355

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1422 S. WINFIELD ROAD

$284,900

This updated and move in condition mid-century home on Bloomington's east side is perfectly located near Indiana University, College Mall and Southeast City Park. Enjoy the one block distance to the Village of Renwick coffee and C3 bistro in this totally renovated four bedroom home with two working fireplaces, volume ceilings, and eat in kitchen. 201706755

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SOLD SOUTHWEST BLOOMINGTON 4798 S. ROCKPORT ROAD

$269,500

This lovely two story home over full, partially finished basement has wonderful remodeled spaces and updates on Bloomington’s south side. The 1.8 acre property has a fully fenced back yard and a large poured concrete basketball court. Easy access to I69. This home features Plum Creek kitchen cherry cabinets, natural hardwood flooring, sun room and stone fireplace. 201710846

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SOUTH DUNN 524 E. GRIMES LANE

MAGNET, IN $259,500

This lovely South Dunn Street neighborhood bungalow has recently refinished custom hardwoods and sunny spaces near Bryan Park on Bloomington's south of campus side.

New eco friendly upper level carpeting, thousands invested in new custom blinds and epoxy flooring in garage. This well located home has a fantastically flexible plan with an open kitchen. 201725229

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18003 BUZZARD ROOST RD

$249,000

Spectacular clifftop property with custom built home on the scenic route of the Ohio River is a one of a kind place. This property has 7.3 acres and is bordered by the Hoosier National Forest. Enjoy a magnificent and unobstructed vista of the massive horseshoe bend of the Ohio River overlooking the Kentucky countryside.

201646632

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NEW LISTING

SOLD SOUTH OF CAMPUS

GENTRY EAST 4330 E. CRICKET KNOLL

$232,000

700 S. EASTSIDE DRIVE

PARK RIDGE EAST $229,900

Enjoy this spacious Gentry Estates home on Bloomington's east side and experience the close proximity to College Mall and Indiana University. This four bedroom and two and a half bath home has a main level study, a formal dining room, center entry foyer furnace 2013, and a big kitchen with island and combined great room. This family room has wonderful views of green space. 201735509

This renovated mid-century home near the IU campus is attractively located on a corner lot near cultural opportunities and shopping. Great attention to detail was used in the updating of this 1956 ranch with hardwood flooring in the living areas and bedrooms. Two full baths were updated with new surfaces and design. 201713928

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312 N. PARK RIDGE ROAD

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PEN SPENCER 1299 N. US HIGHWAY 231

JAVA HEIGHTS $219,900

4180 W. COFFEY LANE

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THORNRIDGE, SPENCER $219,000

Enjoy the hilltop views from this 20 acre mini farm with panoramic sites just north of Spencer. This 1950's ranch has a custom fireplace, eat-in kitchen, knotty pine walls, screened patio, fire pit, eco friendly tin roof, hardwood flooring, detached garage for hobbyists and a convenient attached garage. 201734343

Enjoy the location of this one and a half story home on Bloomington's west side with master bedroom on the main, entertaining kitchen, dining room and living room, plus great room/kitchen combo. Great storage in this pristine home with large upper level bedrooms, dedicated laundry, walk-ins, covered porch, natural views and 3/4 acre lot.

201722705

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$229,000

Enjoy this great proximity to the Park Ridge City Park in this large east side home on a corner lot. This five bedroom and three bath home has an eat-in kitchen, dining room, living room, family room with fireplace, two car garage, hardwoods in the upper bedrooms, new roof 2016, built-ins, garden window, new microwave, and a 90% efficient gas furnace. 201722585

901 S. BRIAR COURT

$199,900

Just completed. This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath home has an open concept kitchen with slate appliances, Hickory kitchen cabinets and vaulted ceilings. Living and dining rooms are also open concept. Covered back deck and 2 car garage. Located on a very quiet cul-de-sac. Includes 2-4 year home warranty in addition to the 1 year builder's warranty. 201713121

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SOLD SHERWOOD OAKS 3508 S. ROXBURY CIRCLE

SOUTHWEST BLOOMINGTON CITY $199,500

1105 S. ROGERS STREET

$189,500

WINDERMERE WOODS 2643 E. WINDERMERE WOODS DR. $187,000

This 4 bedroom/3 bath home is located in Sherwood Oaks and has an open floor plan, eat-in kitchen and a finished walkout basement. 201727752

This duplex near the up and coming McDoel Gardens area is an adorable bungalow with detached two car garage, volume ceilings, ceramic tile, hardwoods, all electric and each unit is a one bedroom and one bath.

201716359

This fresh and shiny Windermere condo has beautifully updated surfaces and a lovely great room with vaulted ceiling and fireplace. This home has an updated eatin kitchen, dining area, recent cabinetry, hardwood flooring, recent carpeting, updated baths, programmable thermostat, recent blinds, light fixtures and a completely conditioned crawl space (2015). 201727662

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CARDINAL GLEN 360 E. CARDINAL GLEN DR.

$145,000

This adorable ranch home on Bloomington's south side has a perfect plan for entertaining with the vaulted great room, combo kitchen, and three spacious bedrooms. Enjoy the walk in storage, two car garage, deck with hot tub hook up and a convenient location near Indiana University, the YMCA, and shopping.

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THE WOODLANDS

STONEHEDGE

2358 WINDING BROOK CIRCLE $129,000

LOTS 47 & 48 N. SHELBURNE DR $89,900

This adorable townhouse on Bloomington's south side in The Woodlands has a fantastic wooded crest top view and a wonderful floor plan on three levels of living space. The main level features a combined kitchen and great room with eating bar and a formal foyer entry. The lower level media space has a corner stone fireplace and a spacious laundry and storage area. 201733554

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Enjoy the wooded beauty of Shelburne Estates from this prime building location on Bloomington's north side. Great access to Indiana University and downtown Bloomington. Lot 47 & 48 are being sold together.

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SOLD PATHWAYS RETREATS / UNIONVILLE 5743 N. PATHWAYS DRIVE

$89,500

THORNRIDGE/SPENCER

NEAR WEST SIDE 617 N. MONROE STREET

$69,900

LOT 39 W. RYANʼS RUN

$29,900

This appealing 5.49 acre building site is located on Bloomington’s north east side and features a fantastic location near Lake Lemon in the desirable Pathways neighborhood. 201715128

This adorable west side home is an affordable housing option on Bloomington's west side. 201628009

This spectacular .34 acre building site in Thornridge is perfect for a custom home. This lovely home site features natural gas electric and city sewer. This lovely neighborhood is just west of Spencer and convenient to Bloomington and Indianapolis access. 201645507

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Rod Young 330-7557

Phone: 812-320-2828 CPerry@tuckerbloomington.com 912 S. Henderson Street

$209,900

Location, location, location!

Lovely 3BR, 2BA home across from popular Bryan Park and a short distance to IU Campus! All appliances included plus washer & Dryer. Hardwood and laminate floors MLS #201728048

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$149,000 Beautiful waterfront building lot at prestigious Pedigo Bay on Lake Monroe! Sewer, water, electric and high speed internet are available. Pedigo Bay is located a few miles south of Blmgtn and IU campus! Easy access to SR37 MLS #201707620

3770 E. Bluebird Lane $469,900 MLS# 201725551 4 Bedroom, 4 full bath, 2 story walkout basement, 3 car garage, custom built home. Main level has bedroom, full bath, sun room, custom office, large living space with limestone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, and magnificent windows overlooking woods, back deck is 42x8 ft.

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Charming Ranch over basement located in one of Bloomington’s most desirable streets! Lovingly maintained 3 bedroom, 2 full baths, 2776 total Sq Ft home offers an open & inviting floor plan.

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348 Persimmon Court W. Whispering Pines $225,000 MLS# 201718992 4 Bedroom, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, 2 story home, covered front porch. Beautiful warm hardwood flooring. Bonus room over garage could be used as second living room, game room or bedroom. Fenced backyard with large deck. Private study on main floor. New roof being installed. Small neighborhood just south of downtown.

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DIY

How to Insulate Your Crawl Space There’s a right way and a wrong way for insulating your crawl space, depending on where you live. Do you know the difference? We do — read on!

If your furnace is going full blast and you still have cold feet, the culprit may be your crawlspace insulation.

Take a look under your house. Damp, dangling insulation is a sure sign of outdated or shoddy installation. If your house was built before energy-conserving building codes were standardized in 1990, you may find no insulation at all. The U.S. Dept. of Energy currently recommends insulation with an R-value of at least R-9 in floors.

To keep things cozy underfoot, you’ll need to select the right insulation approach for your local climate. Winter temperature is the continental divide: In moderate or dry climates without the threat of sustained subfreezing temperatures, insulation between floor joists makes sense.

Where winter temperatures are extreme, opt for insulating the walls and sealing off the crawl space entirely.

Floor Insulation for Moderate Climes If your winter temps seldom linger below freezing, you’re in luck. Six-inch-thick, R-19 fiberglass batts installed between floor joists — along with careful moisture control and mold prevention — gets the job done. Best of all, at roughly $1 per square foot, it’s easy on the pocketbook.

Here’s what it takes to do it right.

Support: Fiberglass batts should be unfaced and installed so they make contact with the underside of the subfloor. Wood lath placed every 18 inches or a crisscross webbing of wire provide the best batt support. Avoid stay rods (aka tension rods). They compress the fiberglass, lessening its insulation value, and can pop loose.

Ventilate: An insulation contractor can calculate the ventilation your crawl space needs and will cut in new vents as required.

Seal the subfloor: Holes for electrical wiring and plumbing should be sealed with spray foam insulation.

Insulate plumbing pipes and HVAC ducts to prevent heat loss and freezing. Closed-cell spray foam combines thermal and moisture protection, but at $5 per square foot, it’s too pricey for most budgets. However, it might be your only alternative for filling the webbing between truss-type joists. Avoid open-cell spray insulation — it soaks up moisture like a sponge.

Enclosing Your Crawl Space: The Cold Climate Choice In a cold climate, the most efficient technique is to insulate the walls of your crawl space and close it off from the elements by sealing all air leaks. That way, plumbing pipes and HVAC ducts are protected from freezing temps, helping to conserve energy.

The best method is to insulate crawlspace walls with rigid insulation. At about $5 per square foot for professional installation, including materials, it comes at a cost but offers a permanent solution. You can do the job yourself for about half the cost, but it’s a challenging, time-consuming DIY project.

A thorough job also includes: Nixing the vents: Simply closing the vents in your foundation won’t do the job. Vents must be removed and the holes sealed.

Insulating the rim joist: Use closed-cell spray foam to insulate the rim (aka band or perimeter) joists — the joist that rests on top of your foundation walls. Insulating the foundation: Glue rigid foam insulation board to the inside of foundation walls, using waterproof construction adhesive, and seal all seams with waterproof tape. A 4-by-8-foot sheet of 2-inch-thick expanded polystyrene insulation (R-value 7.7) is $26. A double layer is recommended.

Add a vapor barrier: Whether the floor of your crawl space is bare earth, gravel, or concrete, it is going to exude moisture. A mil polyethylene plastic vapor barrier covering the ground keeps the wet at bay.

Get rid of moisture: Moist household air is bound to cause condensation in the crawl space. In addition, any slight plumbing leak can build up over time. A dehumidifier or sump pump eliminates the moisture that mold loves.

Make moisture control a priority, warns Chuck Henrichsen, owner of Clean Crawls, a Seattle insulation firm. “If you don’t, your crawl space becomes a Petri dish.”

With crawl space sealed off from cold and moisture, your crawl space can be linked to your household HVAC system via vents.

That way, warm air is circulating under your floors, warming them up and helping to keep you toasty. There’s no need to cool off your crawl space in summer, however; close vents when your air conditioning is running.

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